Chapter 794

The door was slightly ajar, and Fanny and I could see the father and son sitting inside.

Each had claimed their own armchair, facing each other. One was gray-haired, the other young and handsome. With such an age difference, anyone who didn't know them might have thought they were grandfather and grandson, rather than father and son.

Fanny had told me that Sinclair was adopted. She wondered why the old man had chosen to adopt Sinclair as his son when he could have easily considered him a grandson.

"Sinclair," the old man began, "at your age, it's one thing not to get married, but not even having a girlfriend? Do you know what people are saying about you?"

The old man was surprisingly modern, even using phrases like "what people are saying."

Sinclair didn't respond, just sat there, the light from above casting shadows across his chiseled features, highlighting his deep-set eyes and strong brow.

"They're saying you like men!"

The old man shook his head. "These kinds of rumors go against the values of the Perez family. We can't have that kind of talk ruining our reputation."

accusation. "People can say what they want. It's their business, not

care what you're thinking. Either you bring someone home, or I'll find someone for you. Even

our

men are sensitive about such things, but Sinclair seemed unfazed. "I don't need to prove anything to anyone. As long as my future

future. You need to find someone now," the old

enough to escape, and the old man caught us eavesdropping. He didn't call us in immediately, instead telling Sinclair, "I've already asked Fanny to scout out a suitable girl from

a clear

first time, Sinclair showed a hint of emotion, his brow furrowing slightly. "You

send? If I asked you, would

marry for convenience, nor will I accept

old man barked, slamming

and I exchanged a look, deciding it was best to

the old man called us in, "You two outside, come in here." Caught, Fanny and I had no choice

"Mr. Anderson!"

"Grandpa!"

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