Babel Novel
Chapter 116
Please don't joke, Father "Why are you doing this?" They were on the balcony of the building with no one else around. Even though Jeff could feel the refreshing breeze, his raging rage persisted.
"What do you mean why am I doing this? I just came to ask you for lunch and this is what I get "Jamie answered, her eyes showing no remorse. "If you don't want to go with me, just say so." Jeff said, "I really do not want to say this, but you are going too far," his voice growing agitated. "You know how much your so-called fiance hates me and now you came to call me in front of so many students. Without a doubt, today's school forum will be lively." "Why did you start to care about things like this? Why are you getting irritated with the school forum when you did not mind being made fun of and harassed by Elias fans?" "I'm not going to lunch with you if that's what
you want to hear. I have something to attend to" Jeff didn't want to argue anymore, so he prepared to leave.
However, Jamie stopped him before he could leave. "Why are you leaving? You have no idea how much confidence I needed to come see you dressed like this and get my hair dyed? Why are you acting this way toward me?" Jamie appeared to be on the verge of crying.
"Jamie, you were not asked to do any of this.
You took this initiative on your own," Jeff answered. "You are aware of the vicious nature of the internet, and these things will be shared there. If I could take it, can you? Can you bear the insults and why the hell are you doing this?!" ‘Don't you like girls who look like this? Isn't this the type of look you want in a lady?" Jamie asked in a desperate manner. "Your girlfriend looks like this, isn't it? I am attempting to be the kind of girl you like, can not you see that?" "The type of girl I like? Did I ask you to care about the type of girls I liked?" Jeff asked a blunt question. You and my cousin, who hates
me a great deal, are engaged, Jamie. How do you think he would react if he sees you with me?" Jamie couldn't reply for a second. She fiddled with her fingers, her eyes blinking rapidly.
"I like you" She blurted out. "I can't bear to see you with other girls. I would rather not see you with other women." Tears were welling up in her eyes and about to fall, but Jeff knew he had to use caution.
Jamie liked him... yes, he knew. Since they first met back at Arty City, he had known she liked him, but now, it does not really matter.
She's engaged to Elias and it doesn't look like a simple engagement that can be easily broken.
"The girl isn't your girlfriend, right?" Jamie questioned with tears in her eyes. "You have feelings for me too, right?" "At this point, it is irrelevant," replied Jeff. " Please be more careful, next time. Elias's Mother isn't going to take it easy on me."
Jeff quickly left before Jamie could say another word.
In the twilight's embrace, Jeff's phone vibrated, startling him from his reverie.
Before responding, he paused momentarily as an unknown number flickered on the display.
"Hello," Jeff said.
"Young Master Jeff, this is Anthony, Old Master Malfoy's butler," a sophisticated voice said. The Old Master has requested your presence for dinner this evening. Would you be able to attend?" The unexpected invitation unsettled Jeff, who had never before received a call from the butler of Old Master Malfoy.
If it was a family dinner... Avoiding thoughts about it is preferable. It was not that great the last time.
However, he knew better than to decline.
I "Of course," Jeff replied. "I'll be there." "Very well, Young Master Jeff. I shall expect you at the mansion shortly before seven o'clock," Anthony said before hanging up.
His footsteps resounded through the strangely silent night as he made his way up the long, winding driveway leading up to the imposing gates of the Malfoy estate.
The enormous doors to the grand entrance swung open as he got closer, revealing a poorly lit foyer.
The other family members had already assembled inside, waiting for the Old Master to arrive, and they greeted Jeff.
They exchanged greetings, their voices hushed and strained. Jeff sensed that something was not right as the tension in the room was palpable.
Amy and Ethan hurried to meet Jeff. Since the previous dinner, Jeff had not seen them.
"Brother!" Amy spoke with a hint of
excitement. "Why didn't you come to play with me? You said you would play with me all the time." Ethan gave Amy a good smack on the head as Amy pouted. "Stop acting like a spoiled little kid." "Keep your hands off of me!" As Jeff spoke with Ethan and Amy, he could feel the intense gazes of Arlina and Sanya.Property belongs to Nôvel(D)r/ama.Org.
David also greeted Jeff, but all the other I members did was stare at him.
A few minutes later, the Old Master himself ascended the magnificent staircase, his imposing figure commanding the room.
"Good evening, everyone," the Old Master bellowed in a harsh, raspy voice. "I hope everyone is doing well." With their respectful gazes fixed on the Old Master, the family members mumbled back answers.
The Old Master motioned to a large oak door
at the end of the hall and said, "Please, let us proceed to the dining room." "Dinner is served.” With their footsteps barely audible on the smooth marble floor, the family members silently trailed behind the Old Master.
The family members were anticipating the announcement from the Old Man, which was why they were excited.
Arlina most likely believed the Old Man was going to declare her husband the heir, and Sanya did not hold her husband—who was constantly lagging behind his brother—to higher expectations.
Old Master Malfoy continued adding food to Jeff's plate during the meal while giving him tender glances.
In the same way, he treated Amy and Ethan, his other grandchildren.
Following his previous act against Jeff, Elias did not bother to come. The Old Man banned him from going to any family events.
"You must have called us for dinner for a
reason, Father." It was Arlina who broke the silence first. She took a chunk of meat off the plate and put it on top of the Old Man's. ’l heard this part is good for the body." "I will reveal the individual who will inherit the Malfoy Group," declared the Old Master. "Jeff will succeed the Malfoy Group as heir." After the announcement, there was silence in the dining room. It could be heard even if a pin dropped right now.
I Jeff becoming the heir of Malfoy Group would be the funniest joke in history.
It seemed to Arlina that she had misheard those words. "Please do not joke, Father." The Old Master stated again, "Jeff will take over the Malfoy Group," his tone resolved.