Chapter 1640


    “Maybe we should talk to them soon.” Arya sighed. “My mom’s not been well, and my dad got really


    angry this time. I’m genuinely concerned about their health and what lies ahead.”


    Unsure how tofort her, Toph simply held her close and gently patted her back.


    He suddenly furrowed his brow. “By the way, wasn’t your brother back for his marriage to Maisie? How


    did Sophia suddenly enter the picture?”


    “He never intended to marry Maisie,” Arya replied, looking at him. “His return this time wasn’t about


    marriage. It’s because the overseaspany wasn’t doing well…”


    “Huh?”


    “Our overseas market has never been our strong suit. Over the years, my dad entrusted my brother


    with it, thinking he could handle it well with his education abroad. Secondly, he hoped my brother’s


    sess would silence our rtives.


    “But Graham has struggled there. The market is saturated, and there are numerous obstacles. Making


    a name for oneself in a predominantly homogenous society is challenging.”


    Realization struck Toph. “So, he’s back to seek support from headquarters?”


    Arya nodded. “If he could smoothly marry Maisie and make my parents happy, they might have


    considered asking the headquarters for support. But none of us expected him to bring back


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    “Don’t worry,” Toph assured her. “Given our families’ rtionship, the Hamerton Group won’t ignore the


    Bayers if they face issues. Right now, it’s essential to ease your father’s worries and prevent his


    condition from worsening.”


    Arya leaned into his embrace, finding warmth and security in his arms.


    –


    Meanwhile, another drama unfolded at the Bayers.


    James had made a mess in the courtyard and demanded food after ying. He ordered the service


    staff around, but they ignored him, resulting in James cursing in Chaisene.


    Sophia not only didn’t intervene but also praised her son. She yed the role of thedy of the house,


    ordering the service staff to cook.


    During dinner, Sophia deliberately used Kelly’s tableware, a set acquired by Josiah at an expensive


    Eropah auction for their 10th anniversary. With a “careless” move, she dropped the soup spoon,


    shattering the precious porcin.


    The service staff refrained from speaking but rolled their eyes and muttered privately, “This is what


    happens when thedy of the house is away. This good-for-nothing mother and son run the ce!”


    Simon, the butler, nced at them and said grimly, “Alright, quiet down.”


    Then, he approached Sophia and James.


    Sophia spoke first. “What’s the matter? Do you want to manage me too?”


    “I wouldn’t dare.” Simon smiled. “I just wanted to offer you some advice. It’s better to take care of your


    child and teach basic courtesy and respect. If you don’t educate your child now, society will do it for you


    in the future, and it won’t look good.”


    Sophia mmed her cutlery on the table, stood up abruptly, and red at Simon.


    “Who are you to speak to me like this? Just because you’re the Bayers’ senior butler, you dare? You’re


    nothing more than a long-servingpdog in the Bayers. You’ve just been around for a bit longer!”


    “Sophia!” Graham approached, looking displeased.