"What? Is their family here? After hearing the other party's narration, Charles was completely shocked, and his head, which was still vague, suddenly sobered up for the most part, "Why?" ”

The in-laws who haven't been in contact for decades suddenly came to visit, this is unusual no matter how you look at it, could it be......

A not-so-reassuring thought suddenly flashed through his mind. After all, the shadow left by the events of that year cannot be dissipated until now, although it is not said on the surface, and in fact it is not his business, but Charles always has a feeling of being a thief.

However, he himself quickly denied it, if he wanted to be held responsible, he didn't come for more than ten years before, so what's the point of coming now?

"Oh, for what?" After composing himself, he asked softly.

"It's not a big deal," replied the servant with a smile, "but seeing that the master is now regaining power, he wants to ask for help." Sir, in the past ten years, I heard that the Nordlien family is not doing well...... Now that I see Treville back up, it's normal to want to borrow some light. ”

"Oh, is that so?" Charles suddenly realized in his heart, "You want to come to us for benefits?" ”

"You can say the same thing."

"And what did Grandpa say to them?"

"The lord received them very warmly, and had a great conversation with them." The servant replied tactfully.

That is, nothing was actually promised? Charles understood, and since this was what Grandpa meant, he had nothing else to ask.

"Oh, I see. Thank you. ”

The servant did not walk away, but looked at Charles hesitantly, as if hesitatingly.

"Sir. In the early stage, I thought that if there was spare time, it was not impossible to give them some help without expense, after all...... After all...... Our family still owes them something, besides...... Again...... They are also ...... for you and Miss."

"Indebted? What are you talking about? Charles frowned, and his tone became more stern, "Do we owe anything to their family?" ”

"Oh. Sorry sir, I was wrong, I just ...... It's just an unintentional statement. You don't have to take it to heart," the old servant quickly bent down and saluted, knowing that he had lost his words, "I mean. Anyway, it's a relative. If I do ask you for help, I don't have to ......

Charles looked at the other party a little strangely, not understanding why this person, who had always been very silent and steady, suddenly babbled so much.

"I'm sorry that I've talked so much all of a sudden, sir, and I just can't help myself......" The old servant took a deep breath, as if there was a lot of emotion in his tone. Madame was originally very kind to us. He's a very nice guy. ”

For a moment, both of them were silent.

"Okay. I understand your request, and I'll help you if I have the work to do it in the future. After a moment, Charles finally nodded, "However, you have to make it clear, it's not a matter of debt or compensation, nothing happened between us and them, nothing happened, understand?" ”

"Thank you, sir, I understand." Seeing that Charles had agreed, the servant seemed relieved.

"Goodnight, then." Charles nodded, then watched the other man leave.

After his grandfather's narration, Charles also knew that he was also one of the people involved in the handling of concealing the cause of his mother's death, so he naturally knew these unsavory secrets for a long time, so Charles didn't want to say anything in front of him. Similarly, because the other party can be absolutely trusted, Charles is not afraid to show his attitude.

Then, with the same relief and relief, Charles walked to his room, where he found a little time to rest.

………………

The next morning, Charles woke up and freshened up, then went to the dining room, where he found that his grandfather and sister had already arrived at the table.

After making a tacit agreement with his grandfather about the events of last night, Charles set his eyes on Fran on the other side.

At this point, she was eating with her head down, not noticing Charles' gaze.

"Fran?" He shouted softly.

"Huh? What's the matter, sir? Fran looked up, her eyes wide and curious at her brother.

The original childishness has slowly taken off, and the seventeen-year-old girl is becoming more and more beautiful, but, perhaps because of the relationship of double care, no matter how she looks at it, she is still a little childish...... Maybe it's just Charles's psychology, in his eyes, his sister is just like back then, the child who has always followed him and will never grow up.

Charles glanced at his grandfather again, and after nodding his head and giving an affirmative reply, he looked back at Fran with a very kind smile on his face.

"Speaking of which, girl, your birthday is almost here, isn't it? Want a birthday present? ”

"Of course," Fran replied quickly, "what are you going to give me?" ”

"Hmm......" Charles muttered, "Grandpa has already given you a gift before, right?" Are you still happy with the paintings? ”

"Very satisfied," Fran nodded, then looked at her grandfather with a smile, "Thank you, grandpa!" It must have taken you a lot of time, right? ”

"Oh, as long as you're satisfied." The Marquis of Treville clapped his hands lightly, and his doting feelings were overflowing. "As long as we make our beauties happy, what is the point of our hard work?"

If he was as ignorant of Yiqiē as before, Charles couldn't see anything wrong with the Marquis's kindness to his granddaughter, but now...... Charles suddenly felt that maybe it was some secret guilt for Fran's mother's death, which was why the Marquis of Tréville was so obedient to Fran?

Forget it, it's better not to pursue this question.

Charles put aside those meaningless distractions, still smiling, "Well, grandpa has a problem for me...... I should have given you a more expensive birthday present......"

Fran looked straight at Charles, as if she was looking forward to it.

This kind of scene seems to have not appeared for a long time, why did this family suddenly become less harmonious than in the past? Is this the price of success? Charles couldn't help but think about it again.

Still, at least for now, there is a chance to remedy.

"Well, what do you think of the director as a gift?" Charles asked softly.

"Director?" Fran frowned, as if she didn't understand the word, "What's that?" ”

"Hmm...... How so...... It is the kind of big official of an enterprise who can get a high salary and own shares. Charles reluctantly gave an explanation that she could understand.

"Even better, the status is also very high." The Marquis of Trevil added. "You're young and don't understand anything, but you'll understand when the time comes."

He had consulted with the old man beforehand, and when the old marquis heard of his plan, he was overjoyed, and hurriedly agreed—he knew that his time was running out, and how could he rob what he was destined to leave to his granddaughter?

"Is that so?" Fran finally understood the elders' thoughts, and then she hesitated, "But is this really good?" I...... I'm still so young, even if you let me take on the big responsibility, I ...... I'm afraid I won't be able to help yet, I still have to learn......"

"Don't bother you with what to do, you just have a seat, Charlotte and I will take care of the rest for you." Charles replied directly.

Then, he explained his plan to Fran as it was.

At first, Fran was still a little ignorant, but in the end, she slowly understood the meaning of her brother's arrangement.

"In other words, are you going to give me a seat so that I can compete with the De-Beauwang family in numbers?"

There was some disappointment in Fran's tone, but Charles didn't fail to hear it, "Yes, that's it, I'm not going to let you do those boring things, since you like to draw, just keep drawing." ”

"If you want it to be so, so be it." Fran nodded slightly, finally no more objections. "Thank you, sir."

Fran's reaction was a little flat, probably because she didn't understand the meaning. It's okay, she'll always understand later.

"Very well, then I wish you a happy birthday." Charles nodded.

Then, he was in a good mood and slowly started to eat.

Suddenly, he had a strange feeling as he was eating his meal, and he slowly looked up, and Flan was glaring at him, as if he wanted to say something to him.

Is there anything you can't say in front of your grandfather? Charles was a little curious.

However, he granted the other party's wish, gave the other side a gesture, and motioned for Fran to come down to his room to talk.

Then, having finished his breakfast, Charles left the dining room and returned to his room.

And as he expected, there was a soft knock at the door, and Charles immediately went to open the door and brought Fran in.

"Tell me, what's the matter with you?" He looked at Fran with a smile, "Looks like you haven't been to me in a long time." ”

"Sir, you are a busy man, I can't take up too much of your time." Fran's face flushed, as if she was embarrassed.

"It's okay, at least I'm here for now." Charles shook his head, indicating that there was no way.

"Thank you, sir......" Fran lowered her head slightly, as if she was a little suspicious, and stopped talking.

After a moment, she looked up at her brother, "Anyway, thank you so much for giving me such a gift......

"Oh, it's nothing, just be happy." Charles stroked her hair, "You've grown up, and I said I'm going to think about the future for you." So, what did you just tell me? ”

"You...... Do you remember your mom? (To be continued......)