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Chapter 149 Never Attended School
In Cordelia’s eyes, however, Myles was exceedingly pretentious
Shortly after, the food was served.
Richard, Lydia, and Myles temporarily put the conflict earlier at the back of their minds and started making conversation. Mostly,
it was Lydia asking questions while Myles answered.
“What was your major when you studied abroad in Jetroina, Myles?” Lydia asked.
“Economics and management. I’ve already obtained a dual master’s degree from Jetroina University,” Myles replied.
“A dual master’s degree! Wow, how impressive!”
Richard then interjected, “So, you came back this time to take over your father’s company?”
“You can say so. My father has already entrusted part of the branch office’s projects to me, and I’m confident I can manage the
branch office well.”
“You’re truly an outstanding man! There are few talented and promising young men like you in Jazona. Do help to mentor my son
for a bit when he graduates.”
As Richard and Lydia sang Myles‘ praises, they furtively observed Cordelia’s expression.
After all, they were asking all those questions for the sole purpose of displaying the man’s most accomplished side to her.
“The pork ribs here are really good, Rys. Quick, try some!”
Cordelia took a piece of pork rib for Emrys and watched him eat smilingly, seemingly turning a deaf ear to the trio’s conversation.
In a flash, Richard’s, Lydia’s, and Myles‘ moods took a nosedive. ·
Argh! We’ve been wasting our saliva for nothing with all that talk!
A hint of chagrin flashed across Myles‘ eyes, but he swiftly masked it. Forcing a smile, he questioned, “Which university did you
attend, Mr. Lund?”
“Me?”
Emrys snagged a napkin and wiped his mouth before continuing frankly, “I’ve never attended school.”
He was taken away by the friar when he was five years old, so he never had an opportunity to attend school. All the knowledge
he had was taught by the friar at the monastery.
As such, he was speaking the truth when he answered that question.
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Chapter 149 Never Attended School
Upon hearing his reply, Richard, Lydia, and Myles were all stunned for a moment.
Subsequently, contempt showed on their faces.
Myles, especially, radiated a sense of superiority.
Although she had been warned by her daughter not to pick on Emrys, she simply could not help it.
Heh! It’s already the modern day now, yet there’s still someone who has never attended school. Doesn’t he know that education
is free from kindergarten to twelfth grade? Even if he had grown up in an orphanage, he couldn’t possibly have lacked the
opportunity to study. In a case like his, there’s only one explanation–he either didn’t want to study or was too slow on the uptake.
It’s on him, so it serves him right!
In the face of the trio’s scornful gazes, Emrys remained unperturbed. Shaking his head nonchalantly, he countered, “No, it’s not
that bad. I still know a few words.”
“Do you know at least fifty words?” Myles blurted reflexively.
On the heels of that, he apologized fakely, “Gosh, look at my unruly tongue. I’m really sorry, Mr. Lund. Please don’t take offense
at me if my remark earlier offended you.”
Despite saying that, his expression was no different from the look on Richard’s and Lydia’s faces. Derision lined his features, and
he appeared as pretentious as ever.
It went without saying that Cordelia could hear the mockery in their voices. Just as she was going to blow up, she suddenly
sensed a hand snaking over and pinching her shapely thigh under the table.
Aware that it was Emrys‘ hand, she remained quiet about it. However, when she felt the man taking things increasingly further to
the point that he almost touched her private parts, she finally snapped and shot him a glare.
Are you just this blithe, Rys? People are already ridiculing you, yet you’re still in the mood to grope me?
If it were not because of the presence of other people there, she truly wanted to grab him by the ear and lecture him at length.
Sensing her death glare, Emrys retracted his hand with a sheepish smile.
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