Chapter 268: Chapter 268 Goodwill

Steven Granger asked hopefully, “Could you please take a look at the plans for me once I’ve finished my proposal then?”

Harry Granger immediately lost his previous cheer, “Steven, Amos is busy with other things!”

Steven stopped talking after that. Kaylene Yoder, who was sitting next to him, chipped in, “Yes, Harry’s right. Amos is a very busy man. Since it’s your own project, you’d better not bother him with this.”

“Alright then!” Steven nodded.

After a moment of silence, Harry spoke again.

“Brother, we’ve already got the project outline now. It’s just the funds that are a bit…”

The Old Master had already known that Harry was going to bring this matter up. He did not even raise his head, “Let Amos take a look at your proposal after you’ve finalized it. If you’re asking me for funding right now, I’m afraid that the answer is No. However, you may consider getting Valiant East to invest in your business.”

This was already a huge display of goodwill coming from the Old Master. He eventually raised his head to look at Steven in the eye.

“If you intend to start a business, then you must do it well. I don’t have much time left. I do not wish to see our family rendered into chaos on the day of my departure. Promise me that you won’t disappoint me.”

The Old Master’s intent was obvious. This was a warning. Since they’ve decided to venture outside the family business, then they would have to do their absolute best. As long as they didn’t cook up any nonsense, Valiant East would definitely help them.

Harry nodded nervously, “Brother, please rest assured! We will definitely do our best! However, I believe it’s up to Amos if Valiant East intends to invest…”

“That’s settled then. Don’t worry about Amos,  because he’ll know what to do,” the Old Master replied. With that, they started eating.

When they’ve returned to the Ruby House after dinner, Eudora George started to question Amos Granger.

“Didn’t they say that they were going to fend for themselves in the beginning? Why didn’t the Old Master just let them venture out themselves? Once they leave, things at home wouldn’t be so complicated anymore.”

Amos chuckled, “Silly girl, do you really think that Uncle Harry would want to leave? This is his strategy.”

Looking into Amos’ teasing eyes, Eudora finally figured it out.

“Are you saying that they have never intended to leave to begin with? So they had deliberately said that they were going to start their business just to show that they did not want to rely on the family. They would then gain the Old Master’s trust and then Valiant East, in turn, would assist them, right?

As soon as her words fell, Amos planted a kiss on her lips. “How clever! I’ll reward you with a kiss.”

Eudora was speechless. Reward? He was clearly just taking advantage of her.

“But if that was the case, wouldn’t that mean that we have to work together again? What if they start making trouble again? That won’t end well!”

“That’s why the Old Master had said what he said just now. He meant to warn them against that. However, he is an old man after all. I don’t think that he knows that family comes second when personal interests are involved.”

Eudora frowned, “You’d better be careful then.”

Amos was feeling a little happy when he saw the nervousness in her gaze.

“Are you worried about me?”

Eudora was indeed a little worried, but after being teased by Amos, she immediately dismissed her thoughts.

“Not at all.”

“Really?” He caressed her lips softly, “If they were to drag me down one day, you’d better not cry…”

Before he could even finish his sentence, Eudora had already seized him and kissed him on the lips.

“Don’t spout nonsense.”

Amos smirked, “Alright, I won’t!”

However, Eudora couldn’t help but worry, “If you were to die, I will not stay a widow for you. I’ll forget you and find a better man. So, you have to protect yourself at all costs. Keep yourself safe, okay?”

Amos frowned, “You’re getting quite bold, aren’t you?”

Eudora was anxious. Her mind was playing back the memory of when she first saw Amos. His body was covered entirely with blood, and his face was pale as a sheet.

As if sensing Eudora’s thoughts, Amos reached out to her and pulled her into an embrace. He let her rest her ear against his chest.

“Do you hear that? That’s my heartbeat, beating very steadily. I’ll be fine!”

Having heard Amos’ steady heartbeat under her, Eudora gradually calmed down. “I- I’ll set the bath up for you…” She stammered, and started to step away from Amos’ embrace.

Before she could even finish her sentence, the man had already pulled her back into his chest.

“You’ve certainly finished with your talking. But I haven’t…”

Eudora was shocked. Amos had her pinned down and she could not escape from him.

As if affected by their prior discussion, his movements were rougher this time. It felt as though he wanted to mold their bodies together.

It got to a point where Eudora could not take the pain anymore. She let out a painful yelp.

Upon hearing her cry, Amos started to loosen his grip on her. He realized that he had lost his composure. However, he still refused to let go of Eudora, hugging her close to him.

It wasn’t until Eudora was nodding off that Amos whispered lowly in her ear.

“I won’t die. You will forever be mine.”

This rendered Eudora speechless. Was this guy getting jealous at this time?

That night, Eudora was caught in the throes of passion several times. She was too tired to get up the next morning. She woke up in an empty room in the afternoon.

Eudora then got up hurriedly and changed her clothes. Upon seeing her, Auntie Valerie smiled, “President Granger has already gone to work and he dropped Juju on his way. Are you hungry? There’s some chicken soup in the pot. I can bring it out for you if you’d like.”

Eudora had always felt that Auntie Valerie knew too much. It made her feel a little embarrassed.

“It’s okay! I’m not very hungry,” Eudora replied and headed back to the bedroom.

At this moment, she received word from Christopher Gellert, praising that her work was splendid. He also mentioned that there were no issues with the previous design that she had submitted. There were also no new projects in line for her so she opted to read a book on the sofa.

A while later, Auntie Valerie knocked on her door.

“Eudora, Young Master Steven is looking for you.”

Eudora put down the book she was reading. Recalling her and Amos’ conversation from the night before, she felt that it was difficult for her to have a good impression on Steven. “Tell him that I’m not available…”

Before she could even finish her sentence, Steven’s voice could already be heard from outside her door.

“Oh, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have just barged in like this…”

Eudora stayed silent. This person…

She had no choice but to put her book down and head out to greet the man, “Sorry, I was a little busy just now. I thought you were too!”

Steven was waiting downstairs with a box in his hands. It looked like a gift. “Oh, I’m not so busy at the moment. I just recalled that I had forgotten to give this to you guys last night, so I thought to drop it off.”

Was Steven a polite man? Eudora called Auntie Valerie over to receive the gift. “Thank you, Steven! I think it’s better if you referred to me by my name instead. The Old Master was obviously upset when you referred to me as your sister-in-law.”

Steven shrugged nonchalantly, “Well, I think that Uncle is too conservative. You and Amos truly do love each other. Why does he have to care so much anyway?

“Questions like that are better left unasked,” Eudora answered with a frown.

“I suppose!” Steven laughed as he said. “I’ll address you by name then. Eudora, I’ve heard a little about what my parents had done. I want you to know that I don’t agree with their actions.”

Eudora really was rendered speechless. Was he actually here out of goodwill?