Chapter 109 - Don't Be Afraid, I'm Here
The atmosphere at the dinner table was somewhat oppressive. Everyone sat upright, holding their breath, waiting for the patriarch to arrive.
In this tense atmosphere, Myron remained calm. He lowered his eyes and held Luann's small hand in his large one, leisurely playing with her slender fingers.
"Tickles," she murmured, her voice delicate and intentionally lowered, becoming soft and pleasant to the ears.
Myron pretended not to hear.
"Hm?"
Luann silently leaned closer to Myron and whispered in his ear, "Stop it, Grandpa will be here soon."
The warmth of the woman's soft breath brushed against his ear, causing a shiver to run down his spine.
In an instant, Myron's heart raced. Instinctively, he moved slightly to the side.
"Alright," Luann said, puzzled by his reaction.
Joshua noticed their exchange and couldn't help but mockingly interject, "Can't some people pay a little attention?"
"Do they really think this is their own home, without considering others' feelings?"
"They have no manners at all!"
Myron narrowed his eyes, ready to speak. But Luann raised her voice, deliberately provoking Joshua.
"Don't mind him, how could a single-minded person like him understand? He's probably just jealous."
Joshua's mouth twitched.
"Jealous? You..."
The sound of a cane echoed clearly. Like a reflex, everyone in the room stood up in unison. Soon, an elderly man with gray hair leaned on his cane as he descended the stairs.
His posture was ordinary, his steps not very steady. But his face was flushed, showing a spirited appearance.
It's just that his expression was serious, not angry but authoritative. In that moment when the elderly man made his appearance, the entire living room fell silent, and no one dared to speak.
Only when he took his seat at the head of the table did everyone start to sit down. It seemed that the Curtis family's patriarch commanded great respect, and everyone in the room seemed afraid of him.
The patriarch's gaze slowly scanned the people present, and Alvin was the first to raise his hand and speak. "
"Grandpa, this has nothing to do with me."
"I'm just someone who was reluctantly pulled into this."
The old man ignored him and looked at Luann.
"Are you Luann?"
His voice was deep, and his cloudy eyes carried a hint of scrutiny, mixed with a touch of investigation.
It seemed like this old man was intentionally exerting pressure. But Luann showed no fear and met his gaze, standing tall and confident.
"Hello, Grandpa. I'm Luann."
The old man nodded in satisfaction.
Without fear or pretense, Luann was not heavily made up but instead exuded a remarkable demeanor.
Just as the old servant described. And she looked even better than in the online videos. Indeed, she was impressive.
"What exactly happened today? The company is in an uproar."
"If you all have nothing to do, you should handle the piled-up contracts!"
"Stop causing trouble for our own people all the time!"
Joshua didn't like hearing this.
"Grandpa..."
The old man coldly glanced at him; his eyes gleaming with coldness.
"I haven't finished speaking yet, do you think you can interrupt me?"
"You're forbidden from having dinner tonight as punishment!"
"..."
It's okay! He can bear it!
"I heard it was a dispute over a position?"
"Diana, you tell the story."
Diana didn't add any embellishments and explained everything she knew.
"Now, Luann is not only my daughter-in-law but also a part of the Curtis family. It's not convenient for her to work outside. Watson and I wanted to find a position for her, and Luann expressed her desire to be the design director at the headquarters."
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone could clearly sense a change in the old man's expression.
"What about you, Joshua?"
Finally called by name, Joshua was immediately relieved. He gave Luann a sinister look.
"Grandpa, I don't think this is appropriate."
"Luann has no previous experience in design, it's too implausible for her to be the design director right from the start!"
"The Curtis Group only accommodates elites from various industries."
"Even if it's just a gofer, they must be graduates from prestigious universities."
"But Luann, no matter..."
Luann relaxed her furrowed brow and interrupted him.
"Call me sister-in-law."
Joshua paused for a moment, ignoring her.
"But Luann, whether it's her educational background..."
"Call me sister-in-law!" Luann interrupted again. "Aren't you well-mannered?"
Joshua took a deep breath and complained to the old man.
"Grandpa, she interrupted me while I was speaking! Shouldn't she be punished and forbidden from having dinner?"
The old man replied, "She didn't interrupt me."
"You, continue speaking, don't waste my precious time!"
Joshua gritted his teeth and kept his frustration to himself.
"But she is incapable of handling this position in every aspect!"
"Grandpa, that's what I wanted to say."
The old man nodded thoughtfully. Joshua provocatively stared at Luann.
Luann was about to add something when suddenly Grandpa raised his hand, "Haven't you finished speaking? Why are you still talking?"
"I'm punishing you by not allowing you to have breakfast tomorrow morning!"
Joshua's eyes widened, his mind cursing with foul language!
Grandpa spoke slowly, "I've already understood the situation somewhat."
"Some people just have no shame and don't know the severity of their actions."
"If it's not yours, then stay away."
"Don't touch it, don't covet it."
"Look at the situation now, is this what you and I wanted to see?"
"Our Curtis Family's reputation has been tarnished, hasn't it?"
Joshua listened to Grandpa's words and finally felt a bit relieved. He looked at Luann with a smug smile, lips curling sinisterly.
"Let me, this old man, be the one in charge today. Quickly apologize to them and let this matter be settled."
"Otherwise, don't blame me for disregarding our relationship!"
Before Luann could speak, Myron tightly squeezed her hand twice. She glanced at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
Myron opened her palm and slowly wrote on it with his distinct knuckles.
【Don't be afraid.】
【I'm here.】
Luann faintly sensed that something was not right.
Just then, Grandpa slammed his hand on the table with a loud slap, startling everyone. He angrily shouted, "Apologize now!"
Alvin discreetly pulled Luann under the table, signaling her with his eyes. It's embarrassing, but it's better than angering Grandpa!
Luann remained seated, motionless. Myron sat next to her calmly, not defending her or stepping forward. It was obviously suspicious.
Grandpa picked up a teacup from the table and smashed it towards Joshua. The scalding tea instantly drenched him.
"Joshua!"
"I'm talking to you!"
"Are you deaf?"
"Hurry up and apologize to Luann!"
Joshua slowly turned his stiff head.
"Huh?"
