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!"

turned and walked towards the kitchen, her expression immediately

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

nodded, trailing behind Old Mr. Quintin into a small study next

room.

Old Mr. Quintin looked Jason up and down, "What's

softly,

him, "Something on your mind you're not telling me? Is this about a quarrel with Sophia? I noticed you

Quintin knew

darkened, "Just used to

with Robin?" Old Mr.

"Yeah."

still won't have you, and that's why you're taking your frustration

but 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 you in a

know Sophia's not one to

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

them? Because of Evelyn,

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