NovelEnglishJason squinted his eyes slightly, his voice chilly as he began, "She's not wrong. Getting into the stuhas its barriers. You're not a
pro, she can't take you under her wing!"
Evelyn's face flushed red in an instant, rushing to explain, "lI know I'm not a professional. | told Sophia | could be an assistant at
least, but Sophia said | couldn't even do that."
Jason's face was expressionless, “You really can’t even be an assistant! And you shouldn't be whining in front of the master. These
rules are my doing. Don't blSophia. If anythinges up next time,e straight to me!”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEvelyn, directly called out, turned an even deeper shade of red, too embarrassed to show her emotions, only managing a look of
grievance, “l wasn't whining.”
“Then why bring this up in front of the master? To have him plead on your behalf, or to make him think Sophia is targeting you?”
Jason was merciless, “Knowing you're not cut out for it yet still insisting. Do you think the world should pave the way for you?”
Evelyn was left speechless, managing only a stutter, “I, I, [—"
“Enough!” Old Mr. Quintin cut her off, “Evelyn, go check if dinner is ready. Have them reheat the lamb stew from lunch; Sophia
loves it.”
Evelyn bit her lip and stood up, “Right away, I'm on it!”
As she turned and walked towards the kitchen, her expression immediately darkened.
After Evelyn had left, Old Mr. Quintin said, “Jason, followto the study.”
Jason nodded, trailing behind Old Mr. Quintin into a small study next to the living room.
Once the door was closed, Old Mr. Quintin looked Jason up and down, “What's got into you, such a temper?”
Jason replied softly, “It’s nothing!”
Old Mr. Quintin chuckled, pointing at him, “Something on your mind you're not telling me? Is this about a quarrel with Sophia? |
noticed you were off the moment you arrived.”
Jason was naturally reserved and hardly ever light-hearted, but Old Mr. Quintin knew him too well and could see right through his
mood
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