Not A Small-Town Girl

It was clear to Logan that they were trying to act first and get his approval later. His face turned serious, the mood in the room shifting.

Geoffrey, Polly, and the newly returned Sebastian entered the living room.

"Sebastian calls me every day to tell me how much he misses you while he’s been abroad," Polly said, offering a smile that was more rehearsed than genuine.

Logan’s eyes narrowed. He didn’t buy it for a second. His phone had been on 24/7, yet not once had he heard from Sebastian. Now, suddenly, Polly was claiming all these sentimental calls?

He saw right through it-Polly was trying to manipulate him into speaking on Sebastian’s behalf, hoping Logan would pressure David into letting him stay in the country. It was all a game, and Polly was playing him like a pawn.

"Grandpa, I miss you so much. I dream about you all the time," Sebastian said, his face almost identical to David’s-though there was a sharper edge to David’s features.

Logan sighed, already knowing what this was about.

"Cut to the chase. What do you want?"

He knew Sebastian well-ambitious, yes, but completely out of his depth. His ambitions never matched his ability, and Logan wasn’t about to indulge him.

"Dad, I’m getting older. I want Sebastian back to work alongside me," Geoffrey spoke up, his voice tinged with frustration.

Geoffrey had every right to take the reins of Charrington Group, but Logan had handed it all to David instead. It had been a blow to Geoffrey’s pride -and an even bigger one to his professional standing.

The public always showed Geoffrey respect, but behind closed doors, they mocked him.

Whenever Geoffrey and David attended events together, it was always David who commanded attention, while Geoffrey was left to linger in his shadow.

David didn’t even pretend to care about Geoffrey.

His son had made sure to put Geoffrey in his place.

No wonder Geoffrey was furious.

Logan’s expression darkened. "Listen to yourself.

David’s at the office every day, working his tail off.

Now you’re suddenly concerned about him?"

Geoffrey knew that Logan was defending David, and he couldn’t contradict Logan now.