Dear Sweetheart novel

His Precious Love Chapter 369

“It was my fault, Dad,” Jefferson said at once. “I was the one who hurt her first. Please don’t blame her. Besides,

we’ve made up now.”

“So what if you’ve made up?” he raged. “This woman is vicious to have sent you to prison. You are going to meet

your end by her hand!”

Jefferson had the urge to retort, “Should I be greedy like you and get rid of their lackeys?”

However, he swallowed the vehement words. “She’s gentle and kind, which you will see if you get to know her

She’s also smart enough to help me with the business.”

Boniel’s scowl remained.

Jefferson held Rayna as a show of support. “It’s her first time in our home, Dad. You could at least be courteous. I

told her you’re easygoing and love me the most.”

As Boniel doted on Jefferson, his younger son, he shook hands reluctantly with Rayna for his sake.

“I am Calbert’s father, Boniel Terblanc.”

Then, Boniel beckoned Jefferson, and the pair entered the dining room. “Tell me,” the latter said with an air of

paternal love, “how is the business expansion in Aploth going?”

He completely ignored Rayna.

Rayna did not exhibit any signs of dissatisfaction. Instead, she pursed her lips and followed suit into the dining

area.

Having sent Jefferson to prison and tarnished his name, I deserve Boniel’s cold shoulder.

During their meal, Rayna silently observed the conversation between Jefferson and Boniel and realized that aside

from the things Boniel had done to Jefferson’s mother, he was a decent father.

After initial pleasantries, Boniel asked Jefferson, “How long will you be staying this visit?”

“As we’re not in a hurry to expand in Aploth, I would like to stay a little longer this time.” Jefferson glanced at Rayna

with a smile. “I want to show Belle around Yartran.”

Despite being slightly disgruntled, Boniel nodded with satisfaction upon finding out that his son was staying in

Yartran. “Good. Go wherever you please, and come to the company to lend a hand after you’re done. sightseeing.”

“There’s one more thing I have to do during this trip back, Dad-”

Jefferson was about to say something when an attractive male voice interrupted, “Have you forgotten what you

said about having us run our own companies without using your connections as practice, Dad?”

A slender silhouette approached as the voice increased in volume.

Arnaud was clad in a black three–piece suit. He handed his jacket to a servant to reveal a black vest upon his well–

built and erect frame. His thin lips wore a smile.

He exuded a princely air just from standing there and surveying the scene with his haughty gaze.

“I know you love Calbert, Dad,” Arnaud said pleasantly, “and are worried that he may not rise to the task, but I am

your son, too. Would you also grant me a position if you’re going to allow him to learn the ropes in the company?”

Boniel did not think himself biased. “Your brother is not as good as you, not to mention younger. The

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resources you have been taking from me over the years far exceed what has been granted to him.”

Arnaud arrived at their table and sat across from Jefferson. “I deserve them, Dad. It’s his fault for not working as

hard. If you’re giving him your connections, I should have something too.”

Boniel waved his hand. “Fine. I’ll have somebody make the arrangements tomorrow.”

Rayna kicked Jefferson under the table. “Reject it,” she whispered. “We’ll decide further when we get the right of

inheritance of the Terblanc family. Otherwise, we’ll just be strengthening Arnaud’s position.”

She did not wish to be defeated by Arnaud right when she arrived at Yartran before executing her plan.

Jefferson did not need Rayna’s warning to understand their predicament.

“It’s all right, Dad,” he told Boniel. “I have yet to expand the business in Aploth, but the companies here in Yartran

are raking in huge profits. In fact, one of them went public a year ago. I will have somebody show you the financials

over the next few days. Cyrus is right. We need practice, and it won’t do us any good if we use

your connections.”

“As expected of my son. I know you’re capable!” Boniel laughed boisterously, looking very pleased.

Arnaud sneered at the warm scene before him.

Soon after, the housekeeper brought Arnaud his dinner.

Boniel was asking after him in concern when he accidentally glanced at Rayna, and disapproval flashed across his

face. “Cyrus, meet Ms. Garland-”

Arnaud interrupted him, turning to gaze at her as he did so. “I am acquainted with her. She’s Calbert’s girlfriend.

What a surprise to see you in our home, Ms. Garland.”

“Naturally, I would bring my girlfriend home to meet Dad” Jefferson said.

Arnaud grinned. “How heartwarming it is to see you reunited after your breakup all those years ago. The most

surprising thing I have learned is that Ms. Garland was once married, had ties to Mr. Faymon of Faymon Group, and

may soon marry into the Terblanc family. Remarkable!”

Boniel’s expression shifted, and his wariness toward her increased.

Glowering, Jefferson was about to speak when Rayna quickly grabbed his hand and smiled at Arnaud

“There is something I must clarify with you, Mr. Cyrus. I got married only after I ended things with Calbert. As for

my history with Mr. Faymon, I think I would be entitled to date again, being newly single after divorcing my husband.

From your tone, you seem to have a prejudice against me. Do you?”

“No matter what, Calbert is my brother,” Arnaud replied smoothly. “I know everything you have done to him.

because I care about him.”

Rayna nodded. “Yes, I admit I have once hurt Calbert, and I regret it to this day. However, I don’t see how you. care

about Calbert as much as you claim. If you really care about him, you would have gotten him out of prison when I

put him there instead of letting his reputation be sullied”

Arnaud’s jaw froze in its act of chewing. His pupils dilated.

Rayna lowered her gaze to glance at him for a moment before continuing, “However, you did no such thing. How

could you claim to care? I think you were happy about it, as you and Calbert are the only heirs of the Terblanc

family, and he would be cast aside by those elite politicians for having a tainted reputation. As a result, your

prestige will rise and make it easier to take over the Terblanc family”

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Arnaud sneered at Rayna. “How eloquent of you, Ms. Garland. I suppose Calbert would be thoroughly suppressed

by being with you.”

Rayna maintained her polite smile. “I have always been this outspoken, which you may not be used to since you

don’t know me well. I am in love with Calbert, and we have no secret between us. He respects me and whatever I

do and wouldn’t be with me if he didn’t think I was right.”

Her wit was sharp, and her Anglandurn fluent. Despite Arnaud’s initial provocation, she returned the jab with an

easy smile and proved herself Arnaud’s equal without the slightest hint of fear.

Despite his initial preconceptions toward Rayna, Boniel began to see her in a new light after witnessing her

exchange with Arnaud.

This woman seems to be made of something.

“Enough. Let’s eat,” Boniel said, as if in defense of Rayna.

Arnaud’s jaw tightened, but he did not say a word.