Seeing the determination on Kenneth's face, Spencer said, “Kenneth, don't disappoint Nat anymore, or I won't forgive you!”
Kenneth met his gaze and said, “You should be using that determination on your personal matters.”
Spencer knew he was hinting about Thalia and averted his gaze. “Our situation is different from yours.”
“Everyone's story is different, but to me, getting the outcome I want is more important than anything else,” Kenneth said. “Don't use your narrow-mindedness to judge others, and don't assume things. Certain things must be said face-to-face as you'll only get the results you want after you're honest.”
Something indescribable flashed across Spencer's eyes.
Right then, they were interrupted by knocking sounds from the door.
Spencer got up. “You don't get to lecture me using your philosophy. Talk to me only after you get Nat to agree to your proposal.”
“Just wait. I'll ask you to be the bridesmaid for the wedding.”
Spencer didn't know what to say to his remark.
Bridesmaid, my *ss!
Another round of knocking came from the door again. “Come in,” Kenneth said.
Benjamin entered the room and saw Spencer was there too. “Should I come back later?”
Spencer said, “No, I'm done here. I'm leaving.” He left the room to the father and son.
After Spencer left, Kenneth swung his gaze to Benjamin. “What's wrong?”
Benjamin snapped out of his thoughts and met Kenneth's gaze. “Oh, it's like this. Gramps called earlier today and said something had happened to the company. Have you heard about it, Daddy?”
Kenneth nodded. “I've heard about it.”
“Then, you—”
Kenneth shrugged. “It's fine. You don't have to be worried about it with your Great-grandpa holding the fort.”
Benjamin nodded. “It's fine as long as you know about it. I'm just here to give you a heads-up. I'll leave then if there's nothing else.”
“Benjamin!” Kenneth called when Benjamin whirled around to leave.
Benjamin looked over his shoulder. “Is there something else, Daddy?”
Kenneth narrowed his eyes at him. “Do you have some way to contact Anonymous?”
“Um...” Benjamin was stunned by his request as he didn't expect Kenneth would ask something like that. Besides, he already knows we have his number. His question is a no-brainer.
“Why?” Benjamin asked.
“Give it to me.”
“Um... I don't think that's wise.”
“Why?”
“Daddy, actually... I'm not that close to Anonymous. Why don't you ask Anthony?” Benjamin questioned.
Kenneth looked at him. “Is that necessary? I just have some questions for him.”
“But—”
“What's wrong? Is there something you can't tell me?”
“Well, it's not that.” After mulling over it, Benjamin recalled the mini app Thalia had created. He took out his phone and saw Thalia had sent it to the group with the three of them.
Benjamin's lips curved into a smile when he found it. “Sure, Daddy. I'll give it to you.”
Noticing how fast his expression changed, Kenneth frowned. Benjamin forwarded him a string of numbers.
“This is?”
“This is a fake number. Anonymous is slightly different from the others. You can reach him with this number while he gets to avoid exposing his identity. I think he won't be mad,” Benjamin said.
Not wanting to make things hard for his son, Kenneth nodded. “All right.”
Benjamin smiled. “I'll leave if there's nothing else, Daddy.”
Kenneth inclined his head.
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