Chapter 541 Yareth Died With Regrets
At ten in the evening, Jonathan took a break in the house where Yareth had lived before his death.
Torrence and the others had already returned to Yaleview with Mabel. Jonathan had a lot of matters to
attend to, but he had to postpone them due to the mourning period. Recognizing that Jonathan needed
time and space, Mabel and the others decided not to disturb him.
During this time, Beatrix took the opportunity to return to Lostaria to visit her master, Richard.
The dim yellow glow from the lights inside the house added to the antique ambiance, a setting Yareth
had grown ustomed to and preferred. He did not favor bright lights, which was why the old house
had be his favorite ce.
Jonathan and Bruce were sitting and chatting in the parlor.
Bruce''s graying sideburns made him look exceptionally old. “Mr. Jeremiah and the others are just
having a hard time epting Old Mr. Harrington''s death, Mr. Lawson. I hope you won''t hold it against
them.”
Jonathan nodded and replied, “Mr. Parker, don''t worry. No matter what they do, I won''t hold it against
them. I''ll let it slide for the sake of Grandpa and Catherine.”
Bruce nodded, saying, “Now that Mr. Lawson is here, I believe Old Mr. Harrington can rest in peace.”
A pang of sorrow hit Jonathan hard. After a moment of silence, he turned and asked, “Mr. Parker, are
there still no updates about Catherine?”
Sorrow flickered in Bruce''s eyes. He shook his head and responded, “There''s no news about her. Old
Mr. Harrington has been constantly thinking about you and Catherine. It''s a pity that he didn''t get to see
Catherine.”
Jonathan clenched his fists, saying, “It''s all my fault. I failed to protect Grandpa and Catherine.”
“Please don''t think like that, Mr. Lawson. How could you me yourself? Old Mr. Harrington already
knew this would happen about a year ago,” said Bruce.
A sh of deep regret and self-reproach crossed Jonathan''s eyes, but in the end, he said nothing more.
Suddenly, something popped into Jonathan''s mind. He asked, “By the way, Mr. Parker, how is Alicia? Is
she all right?”
“She''s now pursuing her studies in Ustrana. We''ve hired a maid specifically to take care of her. She''s
doing well, so don''t worry about her, Mr. Lawson.” Bruce paused before adding, “Alicia is a very
sensible child, and she also respects Catherine''s decision!”
Jonathan nodded, then asked in detail for Alicia''s address and contact information. He had made up
his mind to visit her when he was free. After all, he had promised Lucille he would take good care of
her. I owe my life to the Lunar Pendant, so I must never forget her kindness. We should always be
grateful to people who have lent us a hand when we need assistance.
“So, Mr. Parker, what other ns do you have for the future?” Jonathan asked Bruce again.
Bruce replied, “Mr. Lawson, if you don''t mind, I would like to stay here permanently. I don''t have any
children, and now that Old Mr. Harrington is gone, I really don''t know what to do.”
Jonathan nodded, saying, “I feel the same way. Mr. Parker. You''ve taken care of Grandpa all your life,
so now let us take care of you. Before I go, I''ll leave some money for you, so you don''t have to worry
about finances!”
Bruce was touched by his remark. “Mr. Lawson, you''re indeed a kind and generous man.”
With a smile, Jonathan said, “I''m just doing what I should. If I fail to take good care of you, not only will I
be unable to face Grandpa in heaven, but Catherine would also me me!”
As the two were in conversation, a housekeeper entered and said, “Mr. Lawson, Bruce, sorry to
interrupt. Mr. Jeremiah and Mr. Brendan have arrived. They wish to see you, Mr. Lawson.”
Jonathan froze for a moment before responding, “Please let them in.”
“All right, Mr. Lawson,” the housekeeper said before leaving the parlor.
Bruce turned to Jonathan with a worried expression, “Mr. Lawson, if they were to identally offend
you, please, you mustn''t—”
Jonathan interjected, “Don''t worry, Mr. Parker, I understand.”
Bruce''s unease lingered, prompting him to position himself slightly behind Jonathan. Jonathan allowed
Bruce to assume his chosen spot.
After a while, Jonathan heard the sound of footsteps approaching.
He stood up and walked to the door to wee Jeremiah and Brendan. As they saw Jonathan
standing before them, their gazes were overwhelmed with mixed reactions.
“Jon.” Jeremiah sounded gentle.
Bruce was taken aback for a moment, wondering how Jeremiah had suddenly transformed into a
completely different person.
Jonathan said, “Uncle Jeremiah, Uncle Brendan, pleasee in and have a seat.” His tone struck a
bnce between humility and confidence, neither overly warm nor unweing.
His courteous invitation made Jeremiah and Brendan feel even more uneasy.
With everyone settled in their seats, Jonathan''s demeanor stayedposed. He inquired, “Uncle
Jeremiah, Uncle Brendan, what brings you here at this hour?”
Upon exchanging nces with Brendan, Jeremiah spoke. “Jon, we''ve decided to acknowledge you as
the head of the family.”
Brendan chimed in, “From now on, your uncle and I will fully support you. We hope that you can put
aside any unpleasantness that has urred between us. Let''s just let bygones be bygones.”
Bruce was left speechless. He could not fathom what Jonathan had done to make Jeremiah and
Brendan, who usually carried themselves with pride and arrogance, lower their stance and speak to
him in such a humble tone.
“The unpleasantness between us is not worth mentioning,” Jonathan said lightly, “Uncle Jeremiah,
Uncle Brendan, don''t worry. No hard feelings.” He paused, then continued, “Actually, I just feel a little
upset.”
“Upset?” Jeremiah asked in puzzlement.
Brendan, too, had a flummoxed look on his face.
Jonathanughed self-deprecatingly and said, “I feel sorry for Grandpa.”
“Jon, we don''t quite understand what you''re saying,” Brendan muttered hesitantly.
“Is that so? It makes sense you don''t understand what I just said.” Jonathan stood up and continued, “I
know why you came to see me today. It''s simply because I''ve killed a few big shots from the Langeton
family, and you''re terrified. You''re afraid that I might kill you, too, aren''t you?”
Jeremiah and Brendan instantly turned pale. With a trembling voice, Jeremiah asked, “Did you really
kill them?”
A sharp glint shed in Jonathan''s eyes as he replied, “You''re right, Uncle Jeremiah. I killed them. But
do you know why I had to?”
Bruce was momentarily stunned, but soon, a sh of approval crossed his eyes. The news was
shocking, but Bruce quickly understood Jonathan''s intentions.
Jonathan continued, “I killed them for you, Uncle Jeremiah and Uncle Brendan. In fact, I did that
primarily for Grandpa and the Harrington family''s sake. I won''t be staying here forever. Now that
Grandpa has passed away, all the families will be eyeing us, trying to take us down. If I don''t take
drastic measures, who will suppress them for you after I leave? Who will ensure your safety? With the
death of the Langetons, everyone will know that they came to cause trouble at the mourning hall today.
Who would dare to offend the Harringtons again in the future when they learned that they died right
after causing a scene?”
At this point, Jonathan cast a cold nce at Jeremiah and said, “Today, you questioned Grandpa, and
he passed away, feeling upset. Do you know what he was thinking before he died? I''m sure he must
have been utterly down-spirited because his sons don''t understand his father! Grandpa knew a year
ago that he only had one year left to live, so he arranged for Catherine and me to get married to protect
you and the Harrington family. He appointed me as the head of the family, also to safeguard you all.
Otherwise, who among you could handle the Langetons as it is today? It''s a pity that you people
dismissed the efforts Grandpa put in as worthless. He spent his whole life protecting you, and even in
death, he made arrangements for your future. But Uncle Jeremiah and Uncle Brendan, have you ever
truly understood Grandpa''s intentions? I bet all this while, you just can''t wait for him to die, can you?”
Bruce turned to Jonathan with a worried expression, “Mr. Lawson, if they were to identally offend
you, please, you mustn''t—”
Jeremiah and Brendan''s faces turned deathly pale.
At that moment, Jeremiah''s body began to tremble. He buried his face in his hands and started to sob
uncontrobly.
Brendan''s eyes also turned bloodshot, his face full of shame.
Jonathan''s expression remained indifferent. Whether Jeremiah and Brendan were genuinely
remorseful at this moment, or they were merely putting up an act, it no longer mattered to him
anymore.
Jonathan stood up and dered, “I''ve done what I can and even did what I shouldn''t do. From now on,
you''re on your own!” After saying that, he strode away from the Harrington residence.
Jeremiah and Brendan stood in silence, watching Jonathan walk away. After a long while, Brendan
couldn''t contain his curiosity any longer, “Where''s he going? Doesn''t he n to stay with the Harrington
family?”
Staring into the distance, Bruce replied, “Mr. Lawson''s only intention is to protect the Harrington family.
He has no desire to seize control of the family.”
Tears still glistened in Jeremiah''s eyes as he asked, “What makes you say so?”
Bruce replied, “Mr. Jeremiah, what you deem important might be insignificant in the eyes of Mr.
Lawson. With his capabilities, the wealth and power he desires are within easy reach. He has no need
to take over the Harrington family!”
Some people might perceive an iPhone as valuable and important, but to some wealthy people, it was
as ordinary as a bun in a bakery store.
Meanwhile, Jonathan took a stroll under the night sky instead of driving.
Under the vast expanse of the starry sky, he walked alone, surrounded by profound tranquility.
At this moment, Jonathan buried his anger and hatred deep within his heart.
When onecks strength, engaging in discussions fueled by hatred and anger is an immature act.
Jonathan vowed to gradually improve himself until the day he could kill Ignatius in front of Tristan. After
that, he would capture Tristan, making him kneel and apologize at his mother''s grave.
He would one day repay the hatred that Tristan had sowed in his heart years ago. I''ll never forgive him.
He''ll reap what he sowed! A weakling talking about kindness and forgiveness is nothing but a disy of
cowardice. All things in this world are illusory and unpredictable. They are as ephemeral as dewdrops
or a sh of lightning.
The next day, Jonathan gathered Mabel, Aurora, Torrence, Yeverie, and Walrion.
Walrion finally made it therest night.
Everyone convened for a meeting at Jeff''s mansion, a ce that was tranquil and secluded.
On the other hand, Jeff, a man with a jam-packed schedule, hurried off to attend to his numerous
affairs.
Firstly, Jonathan confirmed all his storage rings could no longer function effectively, rendering them
mere collectibles now.
The second matter was that Jonathan had given the Luminous Sword to Torrence. However, since the
sword made traveling difficult, Torrence could not carry it everywhere. Therefore, Jonathan decided to
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The third matter was that they had arranged for Torrence to take up the identity of a Chanaean.
The fourth matter, which was also the main topic of the meeting, centered around devising strategies
for reiming Eastsummer.