There was silence on the other end of the line. Ernest smiled faintly as he said, "Why? Did I hit the nail on the head? You have nothing else to say?" After a moment of silence, Quill's voice finally returned to its usual aloofness.

"She is a friend of my sister's."

"Oh?"

Ernest chuckled and said, "She's your sister's friend. Are you trying to go for someone much younger than you? That's good. She's young and energetic. She's perfect for an old man like you." Ernest pretended that he did not understand the meaning of his words.

In fact, according to his understanding of Quill, he knew that he meant that Vera was just Minerva's friend and nothing more. He had helped her because she was her friend.

But who was Ernest? Why would he believe him?

He had to misinterpret Quill's intentions.

Anyway, he couldn't do anything to him.

Sure enough, Quill just sighed and did not even bother to explain. He just said, "You can interpret it as you wish. My meeting is about to begin."

Ernest said, "Go ahead. Remember that you owe me a favor."

After that, he hung up the phone. The smile on his face slowly disappeared.

All of a sudden, he became a completely different person compared to the one who was joking with Quill earlier.

His wife had passed away for many years. He had long since known how to control his emotions. Although he felt bitter on the inside, he was still able to talk cheerfully and humorously with his friends. His smile might not be sincere and did not reach his eyes, but did it matter?

In this world, the only person who could understand his pain and felt sorry for him, was dead...

He had already... lost her forever.

He closed his eyes and a faint smile appeared on his pale lips.

Minerva was a little surprised when she received the news that Vera was going to open a restaurant. However, after the initial shock, it turned into joy.

"When's the grand opening? I will bring Maddox along on that day to support you."

don't you come by yourself? I'll go and pick you up when the time comes. Young Master Yardley's presence is too strong. I'm afraid my

the bathroom. At this moment, Maddox was taking a

not hold back her laughter at the thought of his cold

dare to do anything

Minerva... Are you really planning on bringing him

it's your store's grand opening. The more the

She turned around and looked at her father, who was lying in bed. If Young

wondered how her

Would he be surprised?

sudden. Who knew? Maybe it

you can bring him along when the time comes. By the way, Minerva, you don't blame me,

"Huh?"

words. She asked, "Why would I blame

you in

and now I've decided to open my own restaurant.

faded.

you telling me that you don't treat me

can I not treat you as a friend? Don't misunderstand me. That's not what I

her best

I don't blame

me as a friend, you shouldn't worry about what I think You can do whatever you want. cannot interfere with your choices, let alone have the right to blame you.

Vera said, "Minerva, I..."

because you feel remorseful when in fact, I am the one who owes you. If you hadn't

her head forcefully and said, "It's because of you that I am able to do what I want today. If it wasn't for

that much money, she would not have been able to open a restaurant. All in

It is all you and it has nothing to do with me. Vera, we're best friends and we are equal in every way. You should not look down

looking down on yourself, then I'm afraid that I will have to disown

"No,

"Alright then,

them returned to their

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