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    Benjamin straightened up from the chair and sent the image on Marco’s phone to his own via


    WhatsApp.


    After that, he returned Marco’s phone


    Marco grabbed the file on his desk and turned to Marlon and Marco. “I have to head to the old


    residence. You guys can leave


    now.”


    “Copy that.” With that, the two left.


    Benjamin didn’t linger. He soon hurried off with the file.


    The Palmer family manor.


    Two men were sitting on a couch in the study of the luxurious vi.


    The face of the white–haired octogenarian wearing a golden embroidered ssical suit was


    seamed with age.


    Although the study was dimly lit, his eyes were bright and piercing.


    One wouldn’t feel that he was in his twilight years at all. Instead, he was more like a weathered


    and experienced emperor.


    Old as he was, he was still quite strong.


    His presence was daunting enough to make a tiger shudder.


    The man was Emerson Palmer, the patriarch of this family.


    The other man sitting there was in his fifties.


    However, the air around him, though extraordinary, was not as domineering.


    This man was Benjamin’s father, Wace Palmer.


    If Emerson Palmer were the mastermind behind the scenes, Wace would be the organizer of the


    Palmer family in front of the stage.


    Benjamin, on the other hand, was the heir of this household.


    Benjamin stepped into the study.


    “Grandpa, Dad, sorry to keep you waiting,” he greeted respectfully.


    Emerson motioned at Benjamin. “You are here. Have a seat, Benjamin


    “Yes, Grandpa, Benjamin replied as he went to sit up straight on the couch.


    Just then, Cooper came back from passing on the message. The grey–haired old man was wearing


    ssical suit, looking


    solemn.


    He was carrying tray, on which was three cups


    of coffee


    “Mr. Emerson Palmer, Mr. Wace, Mr. Benjamin, coffee’s here!” He ced them on the coffee table


    one by one as he called


    With that, he left the study and closed the door behind him thoughtfully.


    36 Wed, Aug.


    The three were then leftaloge in the room.


    “Benjamin, how is Gastronova Ventures doing this month ? Emerson took a sip of his coffee and


    asked.


    Wace turned to look at his son.


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    The family had high hopes for Benjamin. Therefore, he had to go through this kind of assessment”


    every month.


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    Mr. Emerson would ask about the performance of the Gastronova Ventures that was handed over to


    Benjamin to assess his ability.


    Mr. Emerson and Wace were quite satisfied with what Benjamin had done so far.


    “Grandpa, Gastronova Ventures has improved greatly in sales, profits, and market share. Benjamin


    handed the file to Mr. Emerson as he finished his words.


    Mr. Emerson took it from him and started reading it.


    After about five minutes, Mr. Emerson’s face rxed into a contented smile.


    He then handed the file to Wace.


    Mr. Emerson looked at Benjamin. “Now, those two catering giants that used to walk all over


    Gastronova Ventures have been surpassed by us. In such apetitive market, you still made sure


    that we stay afloat and even managed to increase our turnover and profit. And you did this all in one


    year. It was right for us to turn our business over to you. You are indeed the heir of our Palmer


    family.”


    Hearing Mr. Emerson’spliment, Benjamin couldn’t be happier.


    However, he put on a humble and studious look on his face, “Grandpa, I can never achieve that


    without your guidance. I’m still far behind and still have a lot to learn from you.”


    Mr. Emerson smiled. “Benjamin, I’ve always told you to stay hungry and strive for excellence. Now,


    you did that. Good. You are destined for greatness.”


    “Thank you, Grandpa, Benjamin replied humbly.


    Having finished reading the file, Wace nodded in great gratification. “Benjamin, you have done


    well. Keep this up.”


    “I will, Dad,” Benjamin replied.


    “Now that the family business is thriving under your lead. How is your rtionship with ire


    going?” Mr. Emerson suddenly changed the topic.


    Wace chimed in, “Yeah, how are you guys doing now, Benjamin?”


    Their marriage was decided by Mr. Emerson and Mr. Denton Carter.


    Once they got married, both families would be greatly benefited


    ire was against this marriage. Although Mr. Emerson and Wace knew her resistance was


    useless in the face of the agreement they had reached with the Carter family, they still wanted this


    rtionship to go somewhere.


    Upon hearing that, Benjamin frowned, looking like he had some unspeakable troubles on his mind.


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    “What’s wrong?” Observed Benjamin’s expression, Mr. Emerson asked.


    Wace also asked solemnly, “What happened between you two?


    Benjamin took out his phone, tapped on the screen, and handed the phone to Mr. Emerson.


    “Grandpa, take a look at this!”


    Mr. Emerson took the phone from his hand in puzzlement.


    On the screen was a photo of ire and Gilmore making out. Seeing that, his face darkened and


    his eyes widened in anger.


    “Who on earth is this man?” Mr. Emerson turned to Benjamin as he bellowed.


    The discernible rage in his voice was bone–chilling.


    Wace hadn’t seen his father going on a rage in quite some time now,


    What could be on the phone that irritated his father that much?


    Wace walked over. When he saw the photo on the phone, his face darkened.


    How could ire horse around with another man when she clearly had an engagement with


    Benjamin


    The Palmer family would be aughingstock if this were to spread out!


    Benjamin exined to Mr. Emerson and his father, hissing, “His name is Gilmore Reed, a student of


    Oakhaven University. He is also the boyfriend of Christine, the daughter of the Foster family. He


    has been recognized by David, the Foster family’s patriarch.”


    “Why would he be with ire when he already has a girlfriend?” Asked Wace with a frown


    Benjamin said, deadpanned, “ire went out with Gilmore because she doesn’t want to ept this


    arranged marriage. By doing so, she was trying to humiliate me and the Palmer family to force us


    into calling off this marriage. As for Gilmore, he was just simply cheating on Christine!”


    Mr. Emerson sneered. “Humiliate the Palmer family? Have a foot in both camps? I will let ire pay


    for that! As for that guy. I’ll cut off his feet and his arms!”


    Mr. Emerson stared at Benjamin. “Benjamin, don’t worry. Grandpa is here. I will seek justice for


    you!”


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