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.”

light conversation, “It’s not often that you venture out, Old Mr. Jarvis. I hope you’ll consider extending

served, Old Mr. Jarvis inquired,

with a smile, “We’ve long admired you from afar and never had the chance to get close with you. Your visit to J City was an opportunity we couldn’t miss; here we are,

Bennett to present the calligraphy they had brought. Handling it with care, Terrence offered it to Old Mr. Jarvis, “This piece is created by a master calligrapher. Knowing your love for

Jarvis glanced at the piece indifferently, “No need for such formalities.

that Old

came just to visit you!” Terrence maintained his

arms of the chair, his face betraying no emotion, “Since this is a visit and we have met, you may take your gift

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

took a sip of his tea,

City, “To be frank, our family has invested nearly half our worth into this project. Its halt is something we can scarcely afford. We implore you to speak

of scholarly prestige. In earlier years, your father founded schools and shipyards after coming home from abroad, and became someone celebrated

flushed, but he was unable

like a junior in his presence, as

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