Chapter 1564


    Betty carried a cup of water up the stairs as the Old President held his heart and sighed, thinking about how glorious his life was. In the end, not a


    single person admitted to it.


    "Uncle, did my brother make you angry again?" Betty asked in concern.


    “Don''t mention him.” Old President looked depressed: "Betty, are you used to staying abroad?"


    "Fortunately, uncle has arranged everything for me. I have no worries for you. You are sick now, but I can''te back in time to take care of you. I


    feel very sorry for this." Betty said with a face full of self—me


    “Betty, I promised your father that I would properly nurture you two siblings. You''ve really saved a lot of trouble for me than your brother." When Old


    President saw Betty, his mood became much better, and it made him think of his own daughter and granddaughter that was far away from home


    "Uncle, isn''t sister back yet?" Betty asked on behalf of the others.


    "I didn''t inform her. Forget it, we have nothing to say when she returns, so I didn''t let her return.” Old President and her daughter were once in a bad


    mood because of the death of his wife. Their father and daughter rtionship did not get along well, and this was also the most heartbreaking thing


    for Old President.


    "Uncle. I''ve applied for a long leave of absence. I will always apany you.” Betty said in a low voice.


    “Alright, Betty, you''ve grown up. Have you had a boyfriend?” Old President was very pleased and asked her in concern.


    "Nope." Betty said shyly.


    "What type do you like? Uncle will help you find it. “ The Old President asked with a smile.


    "No need, Uncle, don''t worry about me. I''m not considering having a boyfriend right now, but my family is more important." Betty was a good girl,


    since she was young she has let people not worry about her, and she would not make friends with others.


    "A woman should be married off at the proper age. If you meet a good one, don''t let slip it." When the Old President thought that he did not have the


    chance to attend their wedding, he could not help but feel sorrowful


    Betty nodded: "I understand."


    As night fell, a train arrived in a very private restaurant.


    Under the protection of a group of bodyguards, Joseph Grant quickly walked into a nearby door.


    After passing through a corridor, Joseph Grant saw that the private box''s door had been opened. With a smile, he lightly walked in


    "Every time we meet, we have to sneak around as if we were doing something bad.” Because he had been standing guard at the border all year


    round, his skin was a healthy wheat colored color, unlike Joseph Grant''s handsome face which had a noble air about it, he had a perfect figure and


    strong build. If anormal person saw him, they would have felt that he had a kind of oppressing aura


    “Duke, I''m sorry to ask you out at this time." Joseph Grant walked behind him and said softly.


    “Inviting me here wouldn''t just be a simple treat, right?" Duke stood up and looked him straight in the eye. The two had simr statures, with one


    wildly unruly, the other elegantly noble.


    "I heard that you took the initiative to apply for suspension." Joseph Grant looked at his close friend and sighed softly. "Actually, this isn’t your fault.


    You don''t have to do this.”


    “My uncle has done many wrong things. It has already been four years, and I haven''t had a proper rest. Just take it as if I''m begging you, sign it and


    let me rx once. I promise that after this, I''ll definitely work for you.” Duke''s application form, which had not been signed, was stuck in Joseph


    Grant''s office. Joseph Grant did not want him to leave his current position. Not only that. he even wanted to promote him, but unfortunately, Duke


    stubbornly requested for him to do so.


    "If you think it through, of course I will sign it. You should know what to do with your uncle.” Joseph Grant pulled out a chair and sat down, he


    extended his hand out and picked up a teacup, poured himself a cup of tea, and handed it over to Duke


    "I already knew in my heart. Two years ago, I knew he would make a mistake, but I didn''t expect him to make such a serious mistake. Joseph, I


    should thank you for your mercy.” Duke lowered his head andughed at himself.


    “How is your uncle? After the election, his ounts will still have to be settled. You have to be prepared. " Joseph Grant took a sip of tea and looked


    at her friend. She saw that his expression was frozen.


    "I know.” Duke''s tone was sorrowful and she clenched her teacup tightly, almost crushing the cup to pieces: "I know all about it.”


    "He wants to push you to my seat. Do you want to think about it?” Joseph Grant asked after a moment of silence.


    "There is no need to think about it. Even if I''m interested in your position, I wouldn''t choose to sit on it at this time. It''s not like I won''t have a chance in


    the future." Dukeughed at himself.


    “If you can think like this, it''s safe.


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    "I''m very satisfied. I wonder where you found such a beautiful stone. Is it jade?”


    "I dug it. I dug it myself with a shovel. Of course it''s jade. It''s very precious." Duke looked proud


    "That is truly too precious. I will definitely cherish it, just like our friendship.” Joseph Grant chuckled, looking serious


    "Alright, if you mention this, I have something to discuss with you carefully.” Duke suddenly had a serious expression.


    Joseph Grant was startled. "What is it? "So cautious?"


    "After this meal, I may not ept your invitation in the future. My uncle is very disappointed with me, and I have promised him that I will not have any


    rtionship with the Grant Family in the future." When Duke mentioned this, heughed bitterly himself first


    "I understand. Your uncle hates me.” Although Joseph Grant was surprised, he felt that it was natural.


    "Aren''t you angry?” Surprise shed across Duke''s handsome face.


    "No, your uncle has done you a favor, you should also honor him." Joseph Grant was not angry, he only felt regretful


    "We can still chat on official matters in the future, so we might as well avoid meeting each other in private.” Dukeughed bitterly.


    “Alright, it''s good that you''ve made your decision." Joseph Grant smiled gently.


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    Arriving at the Ling Family household, when he had just gotten off the car, Wendy ran over to him happily: “Brother, I just made a bet with grandpa,


    saying that you would definitely be back today, grandpa didn''t believe it, but I did win, I have to ask him for a present."


    "Wendy, how can you bet with grandpa?” Joseph Grant was speechless.


    “Grandpa wanted to bet with me. I didn''t force him.” Wendy had an expression of grievance. Joseph Grantughed, extended his hand and gently


    caressed her sister''s head: "Alright, I''ll go upstairs to see grandfather.”


    “Brother, why did youe back? You have just gotten engaged, so you can’t just ignore my sister—inw. " Wendy asked curiously.


    "I just had a meal with Duke and came back by the way." Joseph Grant said, and quickly went upstairs.


    Wendy stood in the living room stunned, she gently bit her finger and muttered: "Duke? Is he back? "


    Wendy''s soul seemed to have been lost. By the time she had reacted, Joseph Grant was already walking upstairs.


    “Damned Duke, if you want to ssify me as someone who can''t see you, you won''t even have a chance.” Wendy immediately stomped her foot in


    anger, no one knew whether she was embarrassed or angry, but her beautiful face was slightly flushed.


    Joseph Grant went upstairs and when he saw the old man sitting by the window and reading by himself, he shouted in a low voice: "Grandfather, I''m


    back.”


    When the old man saw him, his eyes immediately widened: "Why are you back today? Wendy must be really cocky. "


    Seeing that her grandfather was living more and more like a child, Joseph Grant couldn''t help butugh. "Wendy said that she was going to make a


    bet with you just now, she''s getting more and more out of hand."


    "It''s alright, we are always so bored. Unlike you, you are always busy in the office, working in the dark and living a fulfilling life." He immediately raised


    his hand, indicating that he didn''t me his granddaughter for being mischievous.


    Joseph Grant sat at the side and shook his head with a light smile: "It''s good that you guys are happy.”