Jason squinted his eyes slightly, his voice chilly as he began, "She's not wrong. Getting into the studio has its barriers. You're not a pro, she can't take you under

her wing!"

Evelyn's face flushed red in an instant, rushing to explain, "I know I'm not a professional. I told Sophia I could be an assistant at least, but Sophia said I couldn't even do that."

Jason's face was expressionless, "You really can't even be an assistant! And you shouldn't be whining in front of the master. These rules are my doing. Don't blame Sophia. If anything comes up next time, come straight to me!"

Evelyn, directly called out, turned an even deeper shade of red, too embarrassed to show her emotions, only managing a look of grievance, "I wasn't whining."

"Then why bring this up in front of the master? To have him plead on your behalf, or to make him think Sophia is targeting you?" Jason was merciless, "Knowing you're not cut out for it yet still insisting. Do you think the world should pave the way for you?"

Evelyn was left speechless, managing only a stutter, “I, I, I—”

"Enough!" Old Mr. Quintin cut her off, "Evelyn, go check if dinner is ready. Have them reheat the lamb stew from lunch; Sophia loves it."

Evelyn bit her lip and stood up, "Right away, I'm on it!"

she turned and walked towards

left, Old Mr. Quintin said, "Jason, follow

Mr. Quintin into a

room.

the door was closed, Old Mr. Quintin looked Jason up

softly,

Mr. Quintin chuckled, pointing at him, "Something on your mind you're not telling me? Is this about a quarrel with Sophia? I noticed you were off the moment you

ever light-hearted, but Old Mr. Quintin knew him too well and could

"Just used

break up with Robin?"

"Yeah."

yet still won't have you, and that's why you're taking your frustration out on poor Evelyn?"

she was implicating Sophia, trying to stir troublein front of you," Jason frowned, "I know Evelyn is your long-lost granddaughter, and I don't want to put

overthinking it. Why would Evelyn bully Sophia? Besides, you know Sophia's not

"Sophia may seem cheerful and lively, but she's kind- hearted and

Quintin pondered, "Is there a conflict between them? Because of Evelyn, Sophia hardly

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