As they spoke, the old master had already concocted an entire soap opera in his mind, a tragic tale of forced love among the wealthy.
Chloe Sinclair didn’t know what the old master was thinking, but seeing his expression—a mix of disappointment and a struggle to find the right words—left her with a tangle of emotions, unsure of what to say.
It seemed any explanation she offered now would be futile.
The old master’s opinion of Jasper Shaw seemed to be set in stone.
When Chloe Sinclair said nothing, the old master grew even more certain he was right.
A pang of pain shot through his heart, believing his guess was correct.
"Chloe, if you don’t want to be with Jasper Shaw, Grandpa will back you up today. I’ll help you leave him."
"Don’t worry, he absolutely wouldn’t dare to retaliate against you."
Chloe Sinclair was speechless.
It was only then that she realized the old master had, in the span of a single minute, imagined an entire dramatic saga of forced love and power plays.
Chloe Sinclair’s lips twitched. ’I wonder what Jasper would think if he heard Grandpa say that,’ she thought.
"Grandpa, it’s really not what you think."
Chloe Sinclair’s tone was tinged with helplessness, but she spoke with great patience. "My feelings for Jasper Shaw are genuine. He didn’t force me into anything."
That was why she regarded the old master as family.
The old master froze. A hint of red crept into his deep-set eyes as some thought came to him. He stared intently at Chloe Sinclair, his gaze lingering on her for a long time.
After what felt like an eternity, the old master finally looked away. His tone grew somber as he said, "Good."
His voice suddenly became heavy, his gaze lowering. "Chloe, life hasn’t been easy for Jasper. His mother passed away when he was young, and his father... well, you know how he is. Jasper has all sorts of people around him, and I’m getting old. There are things I can’t handle anymore, and there were many times I failed to guide him properly."

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