Franco’s unexplainable irritation faded with Hannah’s soothing words, though he remained distant. He dismissively gestured with his hand, proclaiming, “Time for you youngsters to have a chat. As an elder, I won’t meddle any longer. Take your group and leave.”
Bryson took Hannah’s hand and guided her out of the private room.
“Bryson, hold on!” Grace quickly lifted the hem of her dress and scurried after them.
Only after they were out of sight did Melina shift her eyes, which had been trailing Bryson and Hannah, and said with a cheerful expression, “Franco, it looks like our families, the Glyn and Mitchell families will have several joint ventures this year. My father is particularly interested in entrusting the upcoming Eastern project to Mitchell Group.”
As she gracefully poured tea for Franco, she continued, “However, other board members seem inclined to award the project to the Moore Group in Crakholis…”
The implication was clear: choosing the Mitchell Group could lead to unrest among the other board members. Yet, if Bryson became a son-in -law to the Glyn family, the dynamics could change.
Accepting the tea, Franco took a cautious sip before responding with deliberate ambiguity, “Our families have been allies for generations.
Under Bryson’s leadership, the Mitchell Group is thriving. There’s no reason to sever ties between our families. I’ve had a longstanding friendship with your grandfather. Bryson sees you as a sister, just as he does his own. Business is fickle. Should this deal fall through, it won’t affect the bond between the Glyn and Mitchell families. Bryson knows his way around. Don’t worry.”
With these words, Franco deftly deflected Melina’s veiled suggestion.
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Whether the business deal succeeded or not, the friendship between the two families remained intact. Marriage wasn’t part of the equation.
Although slightly annoyed, Melina kept her smile and replied softly, “You’re absolutely correct, Franco. No matter the business turns, the bond Bryson and I share for over two decades won’t falter.”
Back in the corridor, on the staircase…
Hannah released her hand from Bryson’s grasp, nervously tucking her hair behind her ear.
“The way you spoke with your grandfather earlier seemed a bit off.”
Bryson had initially returned to the Mitchell family gathering mainly for the sake of his grandmother, though he kept this from Hannah.
Suppressing his jumbled thoughts, he offered her a slight smile.
“Did I bother you?”
Hannah was on the verge of mentioning her concerns about leaving a negative impression on his grandfather, Franco.
But when her eyes met Bryson’s, she thought better of it.
Why should she care what Franco thought of her? What right did she have to even consider it?
“Never mind.” In the end, Hannah held back the words she’d intended to say, gently shaking her head at Bryson.
“I don’t want to be the cause of any distress for you or your grandfather.”
Before Bryson could respond, Grace’s face appeared between them.
“Hey, you two, why are you still up here? I’m getting hungry!”