Albert looked at him gently without rejecting or agreeing.
In fact, he had several concerns as Finnley hadn't returned home for years. As a father, he didn't want to bother his son once he returned home.
Besides, he had to make up their relationship. After all, Finnley was his son.
"Well, Pierre," Albert explained kindly with a smile, "I never forbid Finnley to date her. I cannot do anything to my son's choice for his own marriage. After all, he's free to love and marry his beloved woman in this era."
"Didn't we have an agreement? They have been engaged since they were born. I've thought they are a couple for over 20 years." Pierre frowned. "After your son has grown up, why can't you decide for him?"
Albert sipped coffee in silence, realizing Pierre was unwilling to give up.
"Pierre, I don't want to force Finnley anymore. As long as he's happy, I'll be satisfied. That's my only wish."
"How coincident!" Pierre replied with a bitter smile, "My biggest wish is Eloise could be happy. She'll only be happy after marrying Finnley."
Albert didn't respond any longer. Pierre could tell he had made up his mind and decided to convince Albert's father instead.
After sipping the coffee, Pierre changed the topic. "Albert, let's not talk about their marriage first. You cannot reject the cooperation. This project is excellent and will be a win-win cooperation for us. If you have time, check it out."
Then he stood up with a smile. "Let me see if I can help them on the scene. Finnley will be home soon. Why don't you take a rest."
Watching him leave, Albert chuckled.
'He's the guest, and I'm the host, but he asked me to rest and went to help?'
With a smile, he ignored the agreement on the table. After enjoying the coffee for a while, he checked the time, thinking Finnley would be home soon.
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