Chapter 1073
"I understand your point, Mr. Lee, but there''s one more thing I have to mention that you may not
have considered." Jepherson hesitated for a moment and reached out to hold Raeleigh''s hand.
Raeleigh didn''t flinch. Since it was the truth, she believed that Lamarre would not spread the news if
he was acting in her best interests.
Jepherson looked at Raeleigh with affection while she, on the other hand, didn''t say anything.
Jepherson put Raeleigh''s hand down on hisp. He then looked at Lamarre and said, "Raeleigh is
pregnant. This may affect your lessons, but if she is well enough, then I won''t interfere."
Lamarre sat still with a frown on his face. After a while, he said with a scoff, "You''re quite capable."
Jepherson smiled and said, "Mr. Lee, the matter I mentioned that you may not have considered is
Raeleigh''s wellbeing."
"Mr. Lee, you and I know that thepetition in the current work field is intense. If one is not
careful, then one will get hurt. If Raeleigh bes sessful right now, then there''s no doubt that
someone will do something bad that catches us off guard. Therefore, I hope for Raeleigh to remain
under the radar for now. All her designs are temporarily handed over to thepany to be
managed. Of course, Raeleigh''s ability will be made public sooner orter, but not now."
"In addition, if Raeleigh bes famous, then the Richards Group will have the definite power to
keep Raeleigh attached to thepany for a lifetime. Besides, there will be no money talk, and it
will not be an obstacle for us toe to an agreement as well."
"If otherpanies want to take Raeleigh under their wings, then the Richards Group will do
whatever we can to do the same. A part of it is out of my own selfishness. Raeleigh is the future
wife of the vice president of the Richards Group. I will certainly reward her and give her the
recognition she deserves as her husband. I wonder if that is enough to convince you, Mr. Lee?"
What else could Lamarre say? They were family. It seemed as if he was intruding in their family
affairs.
However, Lamarre said, "Since Raeleigh is my student, if she can''t get what she deserves in the
future, then I will make you pay."
"That won''t be a problem." Jepherson smiled, and his grip on Raeleigh''s hand slowly loosened.
What Raeleigh was worthy of should be given to Raeleigh, and nothing would be less. Everything
would be fine as long as he was there.
Raeleigh blushed as she sat on one side, not knowing what to say.
No matter what, they made it seem like it was none of her business.
Afterwards, Lamarre said, "So, ording to what you said, I guess there won''t be a recruiting
ceremony?"
"Of course, but Mr. Lee, I don''t think you care about this type of ceremony," Jepherson said with a
smile.
Lamarre''s face darkened. "Who said I don''t?"
Raeleigh was speechless...
That old man was getting more interesting by the second.
Jepherson nced at Raeleigh and said, "We can have this apprentice ceremony at ater date.
However, I do not wish for Raeleigh to be disturbed, so I hope you can postpone this ceremony for
now."
After a long time, Lamarre didn''t get the upper hand at all. Raeleigh thought that Lamarre wanted to
take on a grand apprentice recruitment ceremony, but he was persuaded back by Jepherson''s
words.
Raeleigh didn''t know either. Was it because Jepherson was very eloquent or that Lamarre''s ability
to adapt was not as good as that of Jepherson? All in all, Jepherson won that battle.
As for Lamarre, Jepherson had already shown enough respect for him by addressing him as Mr.
Lee. He also announced in front of Lamarre that they were having a child. Lamarre was open-
minded. For the sake of Jepherson''s attitude towards him, Lamarre also won''t make things too
difficult forthem.
Lamarre looked at Raeleigh, who was sitting still on one side, and said, "Weren''t we going out for
dinner? Let''s go. I''m hungry."
Lamarre stood up and walked around, waiting to get dinner. Jepherson stood up and looked at the
time. Although it was still early, it would be just about the right time when they arrived at the ce.
"Let''s go. Mr. Lee. I''ve been waiting for quite some time to treat you to dinner," Jepherson said as
he stepped out of Lamarre''s ce while pulling Raeleigh outside with him. Then, Raeleigh broke
free of Jepherson''s grasp and stood at the door, waiting for Lamarre before they went out together.
"How did you know this kid? Why do you have such poor taste in men?" Lamarre deliberately asked
in front of Jepherson. Jepherson was walking in front with Stuart beside him. They were only two
steps away from Raeleigh and Lamarre. Raeleigh believed that Jepherson had clearly heard what
he had said. However, Jepherson ignored him as if he couldn''t afford to offend Lamarre.
Raeleigh wore an embarrassed smile. "I think he''s a great person."
"Is it because of his good looks?" Lamarre asked. Raeleigh thought for a moment and said, "He''s
responsible, hardworking, and filial."
"Are you ttering him?"
Raeleigh was speechless when she heard Lamarre''s question.
Raeleigh did not answer. She followed Lamarre to the elevator with Jepherson and Stuart, after
which they went downstairs together.
After they stepped into the elevator, Raeleigh stopped talking. At that time, Lamarre was still asking
questions. Raeleigh kept nodding to show that she agreed with whatever he had said.
Even Stuart could tell that Raeleigh was worried that it would be too troublesome. Lamarre was the
kind of person who asked all kinds of questions and spoke too much.
Raeleigh sat in Jepherson''s car, and even Stuart also invited Lamarre inside. However, Lamarre
had his own car, so he drove his own car over.
As the door was closed and the driver started the car, Raeleigh breathed a sigh of relief like a
deted balloon. "That was tiring."
Jepherson suddenly chuckled. "This is the first time I''ve seen you behave this way. It must have
been a torture."
Raeleigh frowned. "I think my teacher behaves like a child."
"Despite that, he is very talented and has creative ideas that make him stand out from the others.
He can look at a drawing and give an urate judgement of it. When my mother met him, she was
beaming as she listened to him talking, as if she had obtained a treasure. I heard that being hisMaterial ? N?velDrama.Org.
student for a month has more significant improvements than being tutored by another designer for a
year, so this is a great opportunity."
Jepherson told Raeleigh sincerely. Raeleigh nodded and said, "I also think so. It''s just that he has a
weird temperament."
"Mr. Lee rarely stands on the fence for others. I''ve known him for years. This is the first time that I''ve
seen him defend someone else. If I were to tell my parents, then they''ll be shocked. Raeleigh,
you''re lucky."
Jepherson raised his hand to brush Raeleigh''s nose. Raeleigh smiled happily.
With a teacher who looked after her, she would soon be very sessful.
The car stopped, and Raeleigh got out of it. Jepherson waited for Lamarre to get out of the car with
Raeleigh. Then, the three of them went in for a meal. After that, Lamarre drove back. Jepherson
sent Raeleigh back to thepany. The two went to his office, made out for a while before
Raeleigh went to Lamarre''s ce to attend a lesson.
He would always spend the whole morning trying to persuade Jepherson and talk about the
conditions and requirements. Raeleigh had attended Lamarre''s lesson in the afternoon. She felt that
she had benefited a lot from his lesson. Although she did not practise drawing, she gained a whole
new perspective regarding a car''s structure.
"Mr. Lee, where are you going? Are we heading the same way?" Raeleigh walked to the door and
was used to Lamarre referring to her as his apprentice. Lamarre lowered his head as he cleaned up
the table. "Don''t worry about me. You don''t know me."