Charles still remembered Whitney smiling and offering him her best wishes before he left that day, saying sincerely, “I hope that your blind date goes well, Mr. Newton.”

He stared at his phone screen, seemingly lost in thought. Now that I think about it, I bet Whitney’s sudden resignation has something to do with going home for a blind date.

Nevertheless, he swiftly cast his thoughts aside as his slender fingers typed out a reply to the oceanarium director: No need for that. When she clears her paycheck, give her the proper compensation per the standard resignation procedure.

The oceanarium director texted back: Mr. Newton, monetary compensation shouldn’t be offered in circumstances like hers where she submitted the resignation letter on her own and with the resignation statement being personal reasons.

Charles: As I said, settle it as per usual.

Those few simple words were enough for him to convey his displeasure and authoritative demeanor to the oceanarium director, resulting in the latter’s prompt reply: Very well.

After closing the chat window, Charles was about to put down his phone when a new text message popped up from an unknown number: Mr. Newton, this is Jessamyn Cloud. Are you free today at noon? I’d like to treat you to lunch. Because of my mood yesterday, I may have spoken somewhat harshly and come off as unfriendly toward you. I wish to apologize to you in person. Is that okay?

He frowned almost immediately when he saw the words “Jessamyn Cloud,” and the disgust in his eyes was impossible to hide.

Out of politeness, though, he had no choice but to reply: I’m busy.

Jessamyn responded with a sobbing emoji and the words: You’re a gentleman, Mr. Newton. Please don’t turn me down. We’ll just be having a meal. My dad gave me a stern scolding after I returned home yesterday. I sincerely apologize to you for my previous misconduct, Mr. Newton. Can you give me a chance to explain in person? The Cloud family is strict. My dad will kill me if I don’t see you.

She ended the message with another crying emoji.

Charles frowned as he read the woman’s texts, a little irritated by the continuous pinging of the text message notification.

His display of gentlemanly demeanor was contingent upon the person he was conversing with. In the past, he reserved such behavior solely for Gwendolyn. However, in the presence of anyone else, his civility was largely absent, let alone any traces of gentlemanliness.

Just as he was about to block her contact, a child’s head suddenly entered his line of sight, obscuring his vision of his phone screen.

Zendaya had heard his phone pinging nonstop and had run over to investigate.

“Who is it, Uncle Charles?”

never hid anything from her, so he answered truthfully, “It’s Jessamyn, the daughter of the Cloud

wrong with her? I can’t believe she sent so many texts to scold you!

of apology. She even said that if I turned her down, her dad

we should. She humiliated you yesterday and even scolded me. I want to hear her apology before deciding

out a chuckle before praising sincerely, “Such a sensible girl

Treyton said that I’m the prospective heir of Harris Group, so I’ll be very rich in the future. When the time comes, I can provide

being very touched, he still could

me in my old age, but remove the word ‘death.’ I’m still very young and want to spend

“Got it!”

praised gently. He then honored Zendaya’s wishes and replied to Jessamyn’s

his side, saying excitedly, “Uncle Charles, remember to tell Ms. Cloud that I’ll be choosing the place to eat, but she’ll be paying for it. I’ll choose

I’ll do as you

hours later, Jessamyn booked a private room in the restaurant that Zendaya

in his arms. Upon

sitting in the private room waiting for me. You didn’t even get up when I went in, so I find it strange that you’re willing to stand at the entrance and

herself and smiled apologetically. “I was too immature yesterday. I hope you

response. He merely looked at the little girl in

at the woman facing her, and aside from snorting in disdain,

day, forbidding her from calling Charles “Daddy” outside, so she merely came to listen to them talk and look

but at the thought of her father’s instructions, she

manager, the trio proceeded to the private

courteously placed some food on Zendaya’s plate. “This king crab is their signature dish, and it’s prepared better than

and dipped it in the sauce before placing it on Zendaya’s

in disdain. “I don’t want to eat food served by you, Ms. Cloud.” She pushed her plate back, gesturing for Jessamyn to enjoy it

however, was on the way Jessamyn had addressed

hadn’t called Zendy by name

identity. That’s why you asked me to lunch to apologize

no effort to hide it. “That’s right. I heard Ms. Zendy calling you ‘Daddy’ yesterday and said those unpleasant words in the heat of the moment. I hope you and

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