Chapter 2314

“Since you care so much about Grandpa, I don’t understand why you haven’t visited him these days.”

Nicole furrowed her brows thoughtfully.

“Hmph, I don’t need their fake concern,” Mr. Riddle Sr. grumbled in dissatisfaction.

Raine’s face turned pale, and she could only explain with a stiff smile, “Grandpa, it’s just that I’ve been busy with work lately and didn’t have time to come.”

“You, a small branch, are busier than the headquarters?” Mr. Riddle Sr. said, expressing some disdain.

He really did not need these people to visit him, so as not to anger him. But he disliked this fake concern even more.

Under Mr. Riddle Sr.’s stern questioning, Raine’s face turned pale and flushed alternately. She felt like she was being burned, as if Mr. Riddle Sr. was saying that she was not as good as Nicole.

“Grandpa, it’s precisely because we’re not as competent as Nicole that we have to work harder to gain more experience. I hope you won’t be angry,” James explained in a humble manner.

Mr. Riddle Sr. scoffed and refrained from saying anything further.

James secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that although Mr. Riddle Sr. did not say anything, he would not pursue the matter any further. As long as he praised Nicole, Mr. Riddle Sr. would be pleased.

“Why did you say that?” Raine asked James in a low voice. She could not help but feel unhappy.

Not only did Mr. Riddle Sr. embarrass her in front of Nicole, but now James also belittled her.

“If I had not said that, Grandpa would’ve never let you off with it,” James whispered, gently holding Raine’s hand.

Appearing as if he was consoling Raine, they looked like a loving couple.

Others did not think much of it and did not pay any more attention to them. However, Nicole’s eyes narrowed slightly as a touch of coldness flashed in her eyes.

Indeed, James was not to be underestimated. With just a few words, he appeased Mr. Riddle Sr., and the matter further. He did not even mind belittling himself, and such adaptability was surprising.

“Raine, Grandpa will understand that we’re new to the company, so he wont really hold it against us. I believe Grandpa will also understand that we can’t visit him frequently due to work,” James comforted Raine before looking at Mr. Riddle Sr.

“Grandpa, it’s indeed our fault. We’ll come to visit you more often from now on,” Snow softly said with a gentle and obedient demeanor.

“Just be busy with your work,” Mr. Riddle Sr.’s tone remained indifferent. He did not say much. For him, perhaps not coming back would be better.

Raine did not feel the best when she saw her Grandpa’s lack of enthusiasm and cold demeanor. She could only persist and continue. “In fact, even though we didn’t come, we’re still concerned about you, and so are Mom and Dad.”

“Concerned, huh?” Mr. Riddle Sr. maintained an unmoved appearance.

Knowing that they were concerned about him made him sleepless at night.

Snow’s face turned slightly pale, feeling a bit stifled as she bit her lip and looked at Dillon and Karen.

She could not stand Nicole belittling her family, so she had spoken up for Raine.

But now, things seemed like it was getting complicated, and Mr. Riddle Sr. seemed to believe Nicole.