Chapter 2622 The Quarrel Before the Cruise

Overwhelmed by the warm invitation of the Stubber father and son, Matthew eventually agreed to have dinner with them.

"Matthew, you don't sound like a local here," Isambard asked during the meal, trying to make conversation. Matthew simply evaded the question. "Indeed, I'm not a local. I've come from out of town. I heard that Concordia has good medicinal herbs, and I'm a physician, so I came to collect some herbs."

"I see. Well, Matthew, let me raise a toast to you. Thank you for your help; my son's life was saved because of you," Isambard expressed his gratitude sincerely, raising his glass as he stood up. Naturally, Matthew had to stand up as well and return the gesture.

After this brief interaction, an unusual feeling emerged in Matthew. He couldn't shake off the impression that Isambard was a bit too formal and not as straightforward as his son, Warrick.

After some casual conversation, Isambard returned to the topic. "Matthew," he began, "I've noticed your remarkable skills. I have a somewhat delicate request."

to ask, Old Mr. Stubber. If there's any way I can be of help, I'll do

by the Perryvall Family, it's become quite a mess. On our way here, we've been contacted by the Zedler Family. They hope that both sides

about my

one hand, he believed that Matthew would be a capable protector for his granddaughter. On the other hand, he saw this as an opportunity to build

Concordia was to gather information, he accepted the offer, seeing it as a way to gather intelligence by getting involved with these two influential factions. "Thank you, Matthew. Here's the two million as a token of appreciation," Isambard said. "Please don't rush to refuse. My son is still alive because of you, and now we'd like to trouble you to protect Avril.

can only express our gratitude through this kind of

few rounds of drinks and a satisfying meal, it was getting late,

Is it really appropriate to arrange

simply huffed and said, "You know nothing. I

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