Changing only for her (Sophie and Tristan) novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43 Conference

That Friday night, the Lombard family returned to the Lombard residence for dinner with William.

William sat at the head of the table as a dozen of them took their seats. Although William was over seventy years old, the aura he had amassed over the years since he became an entrepreneur was still strong.

“Tristan, I’ve heard that you’re rather conspicuous recently.”

Tristan put down his wine glass and replied, “Dad, since you’ve handed over Lombard Group to me, I’ll handle everything. You can put your mind at ease and enjoy gardening at home.”

“Tristan, how can you talk to Dad like that?” William’s eldest son, Lincoln, chided Tristan for disrespecting their aged father.

“That’s right, Tristan. Dad wanted to remind you for your own good. Others won’t let you off the hook once you harm their interests.” Soon, William’s second oldest, Sarah, chimed in.

“Sarah, I know what I’m doing. Don’t worry about me.”

Tristan was confident and had made the necessary preparations for the drastic action.

“Sarah, how are things going between you and that brat from the Quigley family? You’re not getting any younger. If he’s not okay, you—”

“Dad, please don’t bother yourself with this matter.” Sarah felt a little frustrated once William brought it up.

“Do you guys think I want to poke my nose into your business? I’m worried about all of you!”

“Grandpa, I’m well-behaved!” Ysabelle interrupted after she had been eating quietly for some time.

William put on a smile when he saw his beloved granddaughter.

“You’re right. You’re such a good girl.”

“Grandpa, I have a friend in Jipsdale Premier High. I’ll bring her here on my birthday. I’m sure you’ll be fond of her.”

“Sure.”

“By the way, the parent-teacher conference will be held next Monday. Dad, will you be going?”

“Monday? I’ll be in Mapleton that day. Let Uncle Tristan go on my behalf.”

“Uncle Tristan? Are you free to join the conference?” Ysabelle thought Tristan was busier.

“Okay.” Much to her surprise, Tristan agreed.

After dinner, Tristan was chatting with Sarah in the greenhouse.

“Sarah, Juan isn’t the right man for you.” Among the siblings, Tristan and Sarah were the closest to each other.

Sarah put on a wry smile once Tristan finished.

“Tristan, sometimes you find yourself unable to do anything when you’ve fallen for someone.”

As if I don’t know what kind of a person Juan is. Despite that, I can’t control my heart.

“I don’t want to see you get hurt.” Tristan could settle everything for Sarah except for this.

“All right. Don’t be bothered by my business. People are saying that you’ve been quite close with a young lady lately. Why didn’t you tell me? Let me evaluate her for you!”

“Who said so?”

“So it’s true? Bring her home someday. I’m eager to meet her.”

“Sure, but don’t let Dad know.” Since William was bad-tempered, Tristan didn’t want Sophie to get hurt.

“I understand. Dad is indeed bad-tempered.”

On Monday morning, Ysabelle came up to Sophie once Sophie arrived in class.

“Soph, which of your family member will come to the parent-teacher conference this evening?”

“No one.” Since Josiah was getting on in the years, Sophie didn’t want him to be troubled by the trivial matter. As for Yale and Charmaine, she hadn’t told them about the event.

“I see. My uncle will be coming later. I’ll ask him to bring Felix along to help you.”

“No need for that.”

“No worries.”

“There’s really no need for that.”

“Soph, you’re my friend. My uncle is also your uncle.”

Sophie was rendered speechless.