“I believe the profits I have provided the Pearson family with over the years is enough to repay Old Mr. Pearson’s kindness toward me. I’m also willing to help the Pearson family out if the need ever arises, so marrying Aubree is completely unnecessary,” Lucian replied.
He then stared solemnly at Elias as he waited for his father to lecture him the way his mother did.
To his surprise, Elias simply nodded after a brief pause and said calmly, “Do what you believe is right. I can’t do much about your mother, though. That’s something you’ll have to deal with on your own.”
Lucian was so surprised that he froze for a few seconds after hearing that. “Thanks, Dad.”
Elias nodded. “You said you still have some business to take care of, so I won’t keep you any longer. Go and do what you have to
