Chapter 239

Elliot looked serious.

He said, “The students of the Reedshaw family are different from those naive students at medical universities. In addition to the knowledge found in textbooks, they also receive a wealth of family teachings that the Reedshaw family has never made public. If the Reedshaw family is to take on a student…”

Elliot paused and added, “Sean, you will be at the helm of the Reedshaw family. Do you think the student should be accepted or not?”

‘If it is Josie,’ said Sean, smiling slightly, ‘she, naturally, would be accepted.’

Elliot had finally seen through it. He raised his hand and pointed at Sean’s face. ‘You’ve fallen for that girl, haven’t you?’

“Yes!” Sean did not conceal his feelings. “In fact, I like her a lot, so you should treat her well, Uncle Elliot. She is timid and easily frightened.”

“I heard she even dared to save Mr. Longley, which takes considerable courage.” Elliot looked amused.

He added, “However, do not say I did not warn you. There must be a formal ceremony if she intends to accept a student, and the rules of the Reedshaw family must be respected. If she is willing to formally acknowledge her as her master, I won’t interfere this time."

A look of joy appeared on Sean’s face. “Uncle Elliot, thank you.”

“You little rascal.” Elliot chuckled. “Are you thanking me on behalf of your aunt, or on behalf of that girl?”

Sean’s smile deepened. “Both of them!”

“All right, hurry up and go. I’ve long seen through you, the brat. You have no intention of chatting with me. You just want to go find that girl, don’t you? Look at you, that’s all you’re good for.”

Although Elliot was scolding him, he was ultimately concerned for Sean, his nephew, and urged him to leave quickly.

“Uncle Elliot!” Sean stood up but did not hurry to leave. “Are you not planning to get married again?”

Elliot threw a pen holder at Sean.

“I’ve told you so many times that I’m not going to do that. Your father has given you to me as my son, so why should I bother making any more effort?"

“How can this…” Sean had not finished his words when yet another file flew over.

“Get the hell out! I don’t want to hear your preaching.” Elliot immediately started cursing.

Countless times, no one ever brought up the matter. Whenever it was mentioned, Elliot immediately became mad. Despite thinking about it for a long time, Sean still couldn’t figure out the reason.

Although some might say Elliot did not care for women, it was clear that he was deeply in love with a young woman in his youth. According to Sean’s grandmother, even after the Reedshaw family suffered misfortune, that young woman still insisted on marrying into the family.

However, for unknown reasons, Elliot suddenly turned against her and refused to marry her under any circumstances. The girl waited for him for several years, and then left the country in a fit of anger. She never came back all these years.

Elliot, from that point onward, never entered into another romantic relationship. He remained devoted to the Reedshaw family, continuously expanding and strengthening the Reedshaw family’s business up to the present day.

Sean returned to the country at a very young age and lived with his uncles and aunts. He developed a profound emotional bond with Elliot. Now, witnessing Elliot’s advancing age, Sean feels deep heartache.

Sean had mixed feelings after leaving the study. As he passed Josie’s room, he suddenly wished to go in and sit for a while.

Sean did not know why Josie had the habit, which was that she left the door slightly ajar. Through the gap, Sean saw her profile as she read attentively.

Josie was well-behaved. She displayed particularly earnest perseverance when she studied. Her intense focus, as if she were about to become one with her books, truly made one reluctant to disturb her.

‘Forget it, there will be plenty of opportunities later. There’s no need to rush right now,’ Sean thought. After watching her in the doorway for a while, only then did he return to his room.

With the prospect of making a house call for Lonnard, Josie did not allow herself to sleep in. Even though she had stayed up late reading the previous night, she still rose shortly after dawn.