Outside, the Macclains were a mix of surprise and excitement when they learned that Old Mr. Jarvis wanted to see them. They followed the butler through the yard in such a hurry that they had no time to attend to the scenic beauty of the garden villa along the way.

They trailed the butler to the study adjacent to the foyer.

Upon opening the door, the butler announced with respect, “Old Mr. Jarvis, your guests have arrived!”

Old Mr. Jarvis, sitting in his wing-back chair, set down his teacup and beckoned, “Come in.”

The Macclains entered with due reverence. Terrence, the head of the family, was dressed sharply in a tailored suit, which exuded vigor. Yet, in the presence of Old Mr. Jarvis’s imposing demeanor, he seemed somewhat diminished in stature.

Terrence extended his hand earnestly, “Old Mr. Jarvis, your presence in J City is truly an honor for us all. I regret not greeting you at the wedding yesterday. Today, I’ve brought my son and daughter to pay you a visit, hoping we haven’t disturbed your rest!”

Bennett and Simone also wore nervous smiles, standing respectfully behind Terrence.

Old Mr. Jarvis remained seated, not rising to shake Terrence’s hand, simply saying, “Have a seat.”

to make light conversation, “It’s not often that you venture out, Old Mr. Jarvis.

served, Old Mr. Jarvis inquired, “What brings

to get close with you. Your visit to J City was

Jarvis, “This piece is created by a master calligrapher. Knowing your love for the arts, we brought

the piece indifferently,

and Simone didn’t dare speak; instead they just sat cautiously to the side, acknowledging that Old Mr.

visit you!” Terrence

no emotion, “Since this

instructions to escort the guests away. Terrence, not expecting such a blunt dismissal and fearing the visit was in vain,

sip of his

into this project. Its halt is something we can scarcely afford. We implore you to speak on our behalf in B City. Your word could

In earlier years, your father founded schools and shipyards after coming home from abroad, and became someone celebrated throughout J City. Has it come to

but he was unable to

roughly the same age as Old Mr. Jarvis, yet he felt like a junior in his presence, as if it were his

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