Chapter 281 she Was His Soft Spot
August frowned and said word byword, âDad, I have my arrangements tor the engagement.â
Eliot said firmly, "It was up to you to make any arrangements before I came bark. But now that I'm in
Atistos City, these things will naturally be arranged by me and Christina.â
August's face darkened. He pursed his lips and fell silent.
He knew his father's character. His lather had always been arbitrary and stubborn. He never changed
his mind. It was because of his character that his mother did not see him for the last time before she
died
Rivalling the past, August hada headache. Atter a moment, he said coldly, "I won't agree to this."
He had already agreed to get engaged to Jeanne. Wasn't it up to him to decidewhen to get
engaged?
August sounded firm, and Eliot was equally firm. He snorted coldly, staredat August with sharp eyes,
and said coldly, "Do you think I don't know anything? As for how much you have been involved with
that girl Lucia, I've investigated it clearly, including the operation fee that you paid to the hospital
for her father every month!"
August frowned deeply, raised his eyes, and looked at Eliot. His lips moved, but he didn't make a
sound. Il seemed that his father had already checked it out, and even knew that he paid for the
operation fee for the Mitchell family.
"If you don't agree with my arrangement, then the surgery lee for the Mitchell family must be cut
off!"
August's heart tightened. He looked up at Eliot, and he suddenly felt a little more complicated.
He knew very well what it meant to the Mitchell family if the operation lee was cut oil. Now
Professor Mitchel was preparing tor the operation. The incident lasi time had delayed it anti he
couldn't afford to wait any longer. If there was another accident this time, his situation would
probably get worse.
Seeing that August was silent, Eliot continued, "August, you know me. I can'l let my son's future be
affected by others.â
August knew clearly what his father was implying Il he insisted on not agreeing, Eliot would
probably do something lo hurt IheMiti hell family
How could a man who had built the Adams Gloup Willi his own hands be someone with no means?
August struggled a little and his eyes became darker and darker, Finally, he said coldly, "I will follow
your arrangement.
Eliot was threatening him, and he didn't have a choice.
Hearing August'swords, Eliot looked relieved He raised his chin slightly, and his lone softened a
little, "Since yon and Jeanne are going to get engaged sooner nr later, you'll better get it doneas
soon as possible. It's good for both of you and I can also lake Iheopportiinily to drum up publicity
tor the company.â
August raised his eyes, just in I line to see that Eliot's eyes lit up At this moment lie realized why bis
lather insist cd on arranging I he I ime lor his engagement. Tilts time was carefully chosen.
Eliot wanted lo use I his Incident to drum up publicity for I lie Adams Group, get over the previous
public opinion as soon as possible, and prove his strength to the busincss community through
August's engagement to win over new partners.
It was undoubtedly the best and most labor-saving step for the companyâs self-rescue.
Eliot was indeed calculal ing and shrewd.
Ehot had never changed lie had always been theman who wouldn't hesitate lo sacrifice his wife and
child for his benefit.
August was completely disappointed. He lowered his eyes and fell silent.
Eliot was relieved a lot, He stopped frowning, cleared his throat, and changed the subject, "since you
don't want to recuperate at home, you can stay ill the hospital. As for the company, I'll send Bishop
to take charge lor the time being and take the position of vice president. What do you think?"
Although Eliot said it in a negotiating tone, August knew that it was Eliot's decision. Even if he
disagreed, there was no way to change it.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Dad, il you think it is appropriate, I have no problem with it."
Eliot nodded slightly and said, "That's good Before you're discharged from the hospital and go back
to the company, take good cure ol yourself."
I hen he said a lew more words before leaving.
As soon as Elicit Ii'lt with his mm, Joshua came ill immediately. UKikinp. al Augiisi's cold Lice,
liecmildn't help asking, "What'st going on?"
August raised his eyes and looked at him with emotions. But it seemed th.1t in an instant, all his
emotions laded and lie restored his calmness, "My lather is sending Bishop to be the vice president
of the company.â
"What?" Joshua said tn surprise, "Isn't it insulting to you? They're taking advantage of your injury
this time and finding a good reason lo replace you."
August snorted coldly, and said lightly, "Iteajso asked me to gel engaged to Jeanne as soon as
possible. He's trying to use this opportunity lo drum up publicity lor the Adams Group."
"Your father is very clever!â Joshua shrugged and asked with interest, "You agreed?â
August Irownedand said coldly, "He threatened me with the Mitchell family, and I didn't have a
choice.â
will'll Joshua heard August's words, his lace became a little serious anil his eyes darkened.
August had a soft spot to be taken advantage of, which was a dangerous sign!
For people like them, the most feared thing was tohaveasolt spot. Joshua had thought that Jeanne
was the girl August loved most, but now he knew it was not true.
August's life had been a little chaotic because of Lucia's intrusion.
Joshua frowned and swallowed He knew that lie had to talk to Lucia about it.
It was just afternoon, and Joshua bought lunch for August He picked up another lunchbox and
motioned to August, "I'll go and give it to Lucia.â
August heard his words and said, "Call her over."
He had specially instructed her to have three meals a day with him, but she didn't imp for lunch
after he waited for so long,
"The nurse lold her not to move around I'll send it toller." Joshua said, and suddenly smiled al him
ambiguously, "If you miss her, then I can call her over.â
August frowned slightly, glam cd al him coldly, and said nothing
Joshua smiled, said nothing, and walked uot of tthe ward.
When Joshua walked to the door of the neighboring ward, he became serious, he knot Led on the
door, pushed it open, and went in.
Lucia was sitting oil the lied reading a book This was a novel I hit shehad asked the nurse for today
when she left bored. she raised her eyes when she heard I he sound, will'll she saw the person
walking In, she was a little surprised, "Joshua".
Joshua smiled, walked over, and put the lunch box in front of her, "lunch for you
Lucia smiled politely at him and said, "Thank you "
Seeing that Joshua had no intention of leaving, she paused and asked, "Is there anything else, Joshua?"
Joshua stepped aside and leaned against the window sill lazily, "I want lo tell you something.â
When Lucia heard this, she smiled and asked, "What's the mater? Go ahead "
"It's about August.â Joshua paused symbolically, "Do you know that he's getting engaged to Jeanne?"
Lucia's heal I skipped a brat and she blinked. Soon, she looked lip at Joshua calmly and said, "I know."
She had heard it iroin Jeanne long ago.
Joshua was not surprised. He nodded and said calmly, "Il should be soon.â
Lucia's chest felt a Huie tight, She took a deep breath and looked at Joshua, "So what?"
What did he tell ller?