Chapter 977



“Mr. Reeves, please don’t be so upset. Calvin’s just immature, likely spoiled by his mother. That’s why he’s acting out.”

To her surprise, Jake didn’t offer any comfort. His voice was icier than before.

“Are you done?”

Caught off guard, Lacey blinked.

“Yes.”

Jake’s tone sharpened, his voice growing even colder.

“You came here to complain. What do you want? Let me rephrase that. What kind of compensation are you looking for? Money? Name your price.”

Lacey furrowed her brow, her confusion deepening at his words. She glanced up at Jake, noticing that he wasn’t angry. Instead, his demeanor was cool and indifferent.

Before Lacey could say a word, Jake flicked his hand dismissively.

“Anyway, Calvin did slander you. If you want anything, just let the butler know. Whether it’s precious jewelry or a luxury aircraft, take your pick.”

With a final dismissive glance, Jake turned to leave.

Lacey hurried to catch up with Jake.

“Mr. Reeves, at least stay for lunch. I’ve put a lot of effort into preparing today’s meal, and it’s health-boosting. I truly believe it would be good for you.”

Jake stopped, fixing her with a stare that froze her in place.

“Focus on Elma. Don’t waste your time on me. It is pointless.” Without another word, Jake walked away, leaving Lacey standing there, puzzled and uneasy.

gαℓησν𝒆𝓁s․çоm, where stories thrive Lacey could tell Jake seemed genuinely angry with Calvin. But for some reason, she couldn’t shake the feeling he was also mad at her. Was it a case of misplaced anger? It had to be. She had witnessed Calvin’s unreasonable behavior. Jake was likely embarrassed, which was why he became annoyed.

With this thought, Lacey exhaled in relief. At least she had made it through the day.

Leo hurried to catch up with Jake. Noticing the stormy expression on Jake’s face, he attempted to calm him down.

“Mr. Reeves, I agree that Calvin went too far, but his intentions were good. At his age, it’s common for kids to go through a rebellious phase. It’s very normal.”

Jake halted in his tracks, rubbing his brows to ease the tension.

“That’s not why I’m angry.”

Leo was perplexed by the words he had just heard.

“Then why are you so distressed, Mr. Reeves?” he inquired gently.

Jake’s expression revealed a trace of resignation.

“I’ve come to the realization that Kallie has indeed spoiled them… They’ve grown up too innocent, entirely devoid of cynicism. Their emotions are always plainly visible, like open books. If they were to enter the real world as they are, who’s to say they wouldn’t be deceived or exploited? How would they handle that?”

Leo offered a faint, understanding smile.

“But perhaps that’s something beautiful, isn’t it? Miss Nixon’s love for them is pure, after all.”

Jake said nothing, his thoughts seemingly miles away. After what felt like an eternity, he exhaled deeply.

“Calvin reminds me so much of myself when I was younger. He’s stubborn, often tangled in his own issues, ignoring even the simplest courtesies. I was too stern earlier. It wasn’t my intention to criticize him so harshly. Let’s just leave it.”

“As Calvin matures, he’ll come to see the reasons behind your actions. The rifts between a father and his son often boil down to miscommunication. Why not open a dialogue with Calvin and share your concerns? He strikes me as a thoughtful young man. Remember how you and Elma patched things up recently after a sincere talk?” Leo suggested, hoping to soothe Jake’s worries.

Jake was at a loss for words, hesitantly clearing his throat in a moment of discomfort.

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