Chapter 328

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49 Feeling his father’s obvious disdain, Jeremy pouted and muttered under his breath, “Zane is like a fox. I could never learn to be like him.”

“You- Baron raised his hand, ready to slap Jeremy, but before he could, Ott’s voice rang out, stopping him. “Baron, that’s enough.”

Baron had no choice but to lower his hand, frustration evident in his voice. “If your grandfather hadn’t stopped me, I’d be teaching you a real lesson right now.”

“Baron, what did I tell you last time? If Jeremy makes a mistake, talk to him properly. And besides, he hasn’t even done anything wrong this time. Why are you so worked up? Just because he said he couldn’t learn it?” Ott said.

“Dad, he has no ambition,” Baron argued.

“And what exactly do you define as ambition?” Ott’s voice carried a deep sense of wisdom. “You’re simply too impatient. In my eyes, Jeremy does have his strengths.”

“See? Grandpa knows me best,” Jeremy said proudly.

“Baron, Jeremy wasn’t wrong just now. Zane thrives in the business world because he has an exceptionally sharp mind. With Jeremy’s personality, it’s true that he wouldn’t be able to learn that,” Ott continued.

Jeremy froze. ‘Why do I feel like Grandpa is just finding a roundabout way to say I’m dumb?‘ he wondered.

Just as he was about to speak, Ott’s aged voice sounded again. “Everyone is born different. There will always be strengths and weaknesses.

“Jeremy, if you aim to reach Zane’s level in this lifetime, I’m afraid it’s impossible.

“I don’t wish to make things too difficult for you, but as the future successor of the Murphy Family, if you continue to act so carelessly, how can I trust you to take responsibility for this family’s legacy?”

Jeremy’s gaze flickered. Looking at Ott’s aging face, he suddenly realized that, for all these years, he had never done a single thing to make his parents or elders proud.

“Jeremy, starting today, I want you to change your attitude. I don’t need you to become someone else, but one day, I hope you’ll be able to shoulder your responsibilities and take care of the Murphy Family,” Ott said.

Upon hearing those words, Jeremy’s expression turned serious, more serious than ever before.

Perhaps, after everything that had happened, he finally understood that he needed to change. No one could shield him from life’s challenges forever. He had to be the one to carry the Murphy Family forward.

“Grandpa, don’t worry. I understand now. From now on, I won’t be so reckless anymore,” Jeremy said.

Ott slowly closed his eyes and nodded. “I believe you.”

At that moment, Elysia was stepping out of the school gates when she immediately spotted Zane waiting outside.

“Hi, Elysia.” Zane greeted her with a smile.

Elysia walked toward him. “Zane, are you waiting for Alice?”

“To be precise, I’m waiting for you,” Zane replied.

1/3 Chapter 328 Elysia coughed lightly. Now she finally understood why Alice had come to her earlier.

“Zane, Fabian is coming to pick me up.” Elysia said.

“He’s not coming,” Zane said.

Elysia raised an eyebrow, surprised that he already knew.

Before Fabian left for Jorlandia, he had called Elysia. The only reason she had mentioned Fabian was for Alice’s sake.

She wanted to remind Zane that he still had a niece and should work on repairing their relationship.

“Zane, don’t worry. Yuna will come to pick me up,” Elysia said.

Zane arched an eyebrow. “Elysia, are you trying to avoid letting me take you home?”

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“Of course not.” Elysia forced a smile and hastily came up with an excuse. “It’s just that Royal Bay and Arcanum House are in completely opposite directions. Having you drive me would be too much trouble.”

“Elysia, if you think that way, you could move to Royal Bay. That way, we’d be on the same route,” Zane said.

Elysia suddenly realized she had dug a hole for herself.

“If you don’t like Royal Bay, I can find a new place, at least somewhere closer to your school,” Zane continued.

Elysia lifted her gaze to meet his eyes, and for a brief moment, she was caught off guard by the sincerity in them.

Zane’s lips curled into a faint smile as he reached out to gently pat her head. “I just don’t want you to be too tired.”

His voice was warm and smooth, sending a tingling sensation through Elysia’s ears.

Seeing that she remained silent, Zane withdrew his hand and said seriously, “Get in the car. I’ll take you home.”

‘Get in the car? Me alone?‘ Elysia was momentarily stunned and wondered, ‘Does Zane truly not remember that his niece is also at this school?‘

“Zane, aren’t you waiting for Alice?” Elysia asked.

Zane raised an eyebrow, suddenly realizing that he could give Alice a ride as well. Thinking about it, he paused his actions.

“Alright, we’ll wait for her.”

His tone carried a casual indifference.

Elysia felt a pang of sympathy. ‘No wonder Alice came to her earlier, suggesting I take her with me from now on,’ she wondered.

At that moment, Alice emerged from the school gates. Spotting Zane and Elysia, she ran over excitedly. “Hi, Elysia!”

Her voice was filled with joy as she immediately threw her arms around Elysia.

Standing beside them, Zane raised an eyebrow, puzzled by how often Alice hugged Elysia.

Feeling an unfriendly gaze on her, Alice refused to let go. Instead, she flashed Zane a triumphant smile.

She seemed to scream, “I can hug Elysia whenever I want, but you can’t.”

Zane cleared his throat and said in a low voice, “Get in the car.”

Only then did Alice reluctantly release Elysia.`

Chapter 328 Instead of stepping away, she clung to Elysia’s arm, pouting. “I want to sit with Elysia.”

Zane felt a sharp pang of disappointment, suddenly regretting his decision to wait for Alice.

‘I should have just driven off earlier. That way, Elysia would’ve been sitting in the passenger seat, he thought.

But now, he had no choice. As an elder, he could not argue with Alice. Still, the thought that he would have plenty of time with Elysia in the future made him accept the situation.

Once Alice was settled in the car, she seemed to be in an exceptionally good mood.

Just thinking about Zane’s dark expression earlier made her feel incredibly satisfied. ‘Zane always bullies me. This is my revenge,‘ she wondered.

Resting her head on Elysia’s shoulder, Alice inhaled the light floral scent on her and smiled.

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Zane glanced at them through the rearview mirror, his brows furrowing slightly. “Alice, Elysia is already tired. Don’t lean on her.”

“Elysia, are you tired?” Alice asked.

“Huh? No,” Elysia replied “Got it, Zane? Elysia said she’s not tired,” Alice said smugly.

Elysia was momentarily speechless.

It seemed that no matter where she went today, there was an underlying tension in the air. She even began to doubt whether she was imagining things.

When the car stopped in front of Arcanum House, Alice sighed reluctantly, “Elysia, if only you lived closer to us. That way, I could come to find you whenever I missed you.”

“Once I find a new place, I’ll try to live closer to you. How about that?” Elysia said.

“Why not just let Zane find a place for you? Looking on your own is exhausting. I remember Zane owns a lot of properties in Royal Bay. Why don’t you just pick one?” Alice suggested.

Zane’s eyes lit up slightly. ‘For once, Alice finally said something useful,‘ he wondered.