No sooner had the words left his mouth than the two men outside, deep in conversation, entered the room.

Both men seemed calm enough.

Augus settled into an armchair and asked, "How's Maja doing? I heard she had a rough time with morning sickness a while back?"

"She's fine now, as you said, that was before."

Beck answered, his gaze shifting to the doctor.

He didn't change his form of address, fearing it might be awkward for both, "Doctor, please, have a seat."

The conversation that followed revolved around their recent shared experiences, discussing Augus's health and lan's recovery.

The three Sanders men avoided discussing the events of the past years, not wanting to exclude the doctor and possibly make him uncomfortable.

In that moment, there was an unspoken understanding among them all.

Over at Greenfield Gardens, lan trailed behind Maja, watching her pore over the secret level Beck had sketched out on paper.

He couldn't help himself and tugged at her sleeve.

"He's coming over soon, right? Do you think he'll like the gift I picked out?"

lan's gift ranged from fine art to rare, priceless vintage wines, stopping just short of handing over shares in the Raymond Corporation, a testament to his sincerity. "He'll love it, don't be nervous."

How could lan not be nervous, his palms were sweaty.

When the gatekeeper announced the arrival of their guest, lan immediately stood up and went to wait by the living room door.

A Maybach glided up to the house, with Beck still behind the wheel.

and Augus stepped out, his gaze fell on Maja and his

usually stoic man opened and closed his mouth several times, struggling to

end, it was Beck who

"Dad, let's go inside."

his expression turning stern as his eyes met

particularly the matter of his second marriage, a thorn

stiffened, but he maintained his composure and

soup for Maja first, then served the

it came to the doctor, he made

beauty and vitality, made with wild ginseng to boost energy

into a smile, "I must say, lan seems more reliable than the other two

two boys being Beck

as he poured a glass of

"Mr. Sanders, please."

grim expression,

call

to embarrass himself

didn't respond, which

awkward for

present.

considerably, thinking the kid wasn't as bad

addressing Augus as Mr. Sanders and the doctor, leaving

Augus indulged in a few extra

You should

when

as Mr. Sanders to 'dad' without Augus noticing, and continued

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