Cornel Brown, Logan’s father, came back home from the company at night. When he saw Logan and Elena, he was a little surprised. Because he stayed in the company for a few nights, he had no idea about what happened at home.
Elena smiled at him. “Dad.”
Cornel nodded as greeting, then turned to ask Logan, “Why didn’t you tell me you were back? I could come back earlier.”
“I know you are busy working, so I didn’t want to bother you.”
“You will never bother me. You are my son. I should stay at home for you.” Cornel felt a little angry but more affection and guilt in his heart.
Logan didn’t say a word.
But Jacqueline interrupted, “Come on, it’s not a big deal. The dinner is ready, come and enjoy.”
Elena sensed his bad mood, and pushed him to the table quietly.
Now all people were sitting around the table. Jacqueline turned to Cornel and said, “Cornel, Yolanda will work as an intern in Logan’s company. I believe she can learn a lot from Logan.”
Cornel was surprised, “Is that true?”
“Of course it’s true! Grandpa George agreed too. I can’t just stay at home for a long time. If I go to your company, I will feel limited. It’s a good choice to join Logan’s company!”
“Yes.” Cornel said, “It’s great. You can learn a lot from your brother.”
But Logan just kept silent.
Cornel continued, “Yolanda is your sister, you should take good care of her in your company…”
Before he finished saying, Logan interrupted, “I don’t need a princess in my company. If she can’t bear the hardship, don’t go then.”
Cornel was unhappy about his attitude but didn’t retort.
But Jacqueline felt happy about their disagreement. She wished an even stronger conflict between them. The more they disagreed with each other, the more she could benefit from them.
“Logan, believe me. I can bear it! I go for work, not for fun.” Yolanda explained hurriedly.
Now Cornel felt much better and said, “Good. You should listen to your brother. Take this job seriously.”
Yolanda made a funny face to Cornel, trying to amuse him, “I got it, Dad!”
Knowing Logan was in a bad mood, Elena tried to comfort him. She put the dessert before him, and said in low voice, “Take it. You can cheer up after eating something sweet.”
Logan said in a nicer tone, “If this is true, I know something can cheer me up more.”
“And that is?” She was confused.
“I will tell you at night in details if you still don’t get it.” His smile got even broader. He had a bite and she was true. The dessert was so sweet and tasty.
Elena got more confused. What did he mean? Something sweet at night could cheer him up?
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