Whispers Of Destiny

Chapter 5

“Grandpa, there is no need for this. My stamina is excellent. At least you should trust your own genes," Said Calhoun firmly as he looked straight into elder eyes.

Everyone was used to the bold words of Grandpa Dixon , but what surprised them most were the words they heard from Calhoun. He never talked this much and that too, as shamelessly as his grandpa

Grandpa Dixon smiled when he heard those words and said, "I just wanted to make sure that when a wild cat crosses your path in the future, you won't spill your coffee out."

Don't worry grandpa, I know how to tame a wildcat and I won't waste my coffee," Calhoun reassured.

"Wild cats! Are they good enough?" His grandfather countered in a teasing manner.

"Just need to tame them properly and make them civilized."

"Haha! You truly inherited my genes."

This conversation delighted Grandpa Dixon .

Nobody spoke except for these two. It was as if the others were invisible. Their gazes were traveling from one end of the table to the other end as they heard shocking statements being thrown out by both parties, leaving them flabbergasted.

Grandma Florence sighed and said, "Enough, both of you! The food is getting cold. Stop talking and concentrate on your breakfast." Grandma Florence's words were like the decree from a queen, so everyone ate obediently.

Suddenly, they heard footsteps coming towards them from the living room. Everyone looked towards the direction of the sound. A figure finally entered the dining room.

That was Edward, who came to the dinning room for breakfast.

Edward was Calhoun’s cousin and son of Grandpa Dixon ’s second son, Gilford Dixon. One more tall and handsome man from the family.

“Just make sure to give me great-grandchildren before you are done emptying your coffee mug.”

This time, what came from Grandpa Dixon 's was just too much for everyone to handle.

'My head hurts, Grandma Florence thought.

Cower Dixon coughed and almost choked with food in his mouth.

Lindsay passed a glass of water to her husband and started to pat his back

Gilford Dixon cried out in pain as the steamed bun he had picked up with his chopstick had dropped back into the hot soup, making it splash on his shirt.

Brenda recovered from shock after hearing her husband's cry of pain and started helping him.

Edward didn't pay any attention and continued eating his breakfast with the ghost of a smile on his face. He was fine as long as this matter of great-grandchildren was not related to him, and nobody was invading his personal space.

Calhoun turned his gaze towards Grandpa Dixon and said, "Rest assured, grandpa. I will make sure to prepare enough stock for you before I hit the dry bottom. No need to be so nagging.”

His face expressionless and his voice cold as he said this and returned to paying attention to his food, acting as if the conversation had nothing to do with him.

This conversation between this bold grandpa and grandson made everyone hold their heads with both the hands and press the pressure point on their temples. The breakfast menu had one special dish called "SHOCK".

Grandma Grandma Florence finally poked her husband and asked him to stop. Every conversation he had ended with the same thing...'Great-grandchildren.'

Nobody spoke further and started to eat their breakfast with complete attention. After finishing breakfast, everyone headed towards the living room. Edward, though, went directly to his room as the others chatted.

And soon Calhoun also stood making his way to his room, and as such he collided with his cousin Edward on the stairs.

"How was the journey?" he asked.

"Quite good," he replied in a cold voice. He didn't speak further and started to walk upstairs. It didn't bother Edward, and as usual, he turned and headed outside with his car keys.

Everyone was familiar with Calhoun and Edward not talking to each other, so nobody paid much attention to it. Edward's mother Brenda didn't like it but couldn't say anything because her son was at fault. Also, she was quite scared of Calhoun, much like most of the people in the family were.

Edward was Calhoun's second cousin. Calhoun didn't hate him but was annoyed with all the bad habits Edward had. He was an alcoholic, didn't like to work, and had a bad company of friends. Calhoun tried to divert his attention from these things by giving him a few responsibilities in the company, but Edward showed no interest and turned down his offers, not to forget Edward never stepped into Dixon Empire 's office since past few years. Finally, Calhoun gave up on Edward.

Edward didn't hate Calhoun, either. It was just that; he was happy in his own world. He wasn't bothered by what others said to him and ignored all of it. Edward was a bright student with a master's degree in accounts and finance, but after completing his education, he never tried to do anything for his career let alone giving attention in the family business. He just wanted to live a carefree life.

Although Edward had all these bad qualities, he always maintained a distance with women. There were lots of women who tried to make their way into the Dixon Family by seducing and climbing into Edward's bed, but he entertained no one and didn't like to be in the company of women except for the women from his family.