"So, why... now that the Huo Family is in trouble, must Huo Zun lend a hand?"

Isabella: "..."

Hua Nuan’s voice is clear, as pure as a spring.

Isabella didn’t recover from the sharp words of the woman for quite a while, her small hands clenched so tightly that it seemed like she was about to crush the coffee cup in her hand.

"Hua Nuan, are you lecturing me?"

"I wouldn’t dare. The reason I’m sitting here sincerely and openly discussing this with you today is primarily out of respect for you, as you are our elder. That’s why I call you Grandma. But if an elder forces others to do what they don’t want to, then, I’m sorry, anything Huo Zun won’t do, I won’t persuade him to do."

Isabella: "..."

Because of Hua Nuan’s words, Isabella slowly raised her eyes to look at the clear and elegant woman before her. She was clearly only 18 years old, but there was a powerful presence about her, far beyond that of an ordinary 18-year-old.

Isabella let out a soft laugh and questioned, "Hua Nuan, since you never planned to agree to my request, then why did you come out to see me?"

"Hmm, it’s simple. Like before in Cologne City, I wanted to negotiate with you and try to persuade you."

After a pause, Hua Nuan pursed her lips and said, "Perhaps you don’t care much for your grandson, so it doesn’t matter, but Huo Zun still cares a lot about you. I don’t want him to lose you."

Isabella’s expression slightly changed.

"What do you mean? This blood relationship is innate and cannot be changed." 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

Hearing Isabella’s somewhat anxious words, Hua Nuan seriously said, "Is it right for a grandmother who truly loves her grandson to force him to do things he doesn’t want to do?"

Hua Nuan’s voice suddenly became sharp, directly rebutting Isabella’s words. Isabella’s face once again showed a touch of displeasure, and the atmosphere became tense.

"He is my grandson and must listen to me, serve the Huo Family."

"Ha..."

Hua Nuan’s lips curled up in a sarcastic smile as she carelessly retorted, "Do you really think Huo Zun will listen to what you say and won’t get tired of the entanglement, tearing his face with the Huo Family?"

Isabella: "..."

Some things are actually clear to everyone, but saying them out loud can be hurtful.

Now Hua Nuan felt that Isabella clearly understood but pretended not to know.

"Madam, to be blunt, Huo Zun’s abilities and level now far exceed the Huo family’s, meaning the Huo Family is dependent on Huo Zun, not the other way around. So, please tell me, why shouldn’t Huo Zun separate from the Huo Family? Moreover, sometimes, knowing full well that the Huo Family is flaunting him, Huo Zun tolerates it. He’s not someone who can easily be taken advantage of, but he’s someone who will repay grudges if pushed to the limit."

Isabella: "..."

"Hua Nuan, what do you mean by this?"

Hua Nuan looked at Isabella, who had lowered her gaze, clearly contemplating her words. She sternly said, "It’s simple because he considers your feelings. You are his grandmother. Huo Zun has already made such concessions. Do you still want to push him?"

Isabella: "..."

All the strength seemed to be drained from her body. Isabella’s face looked frighteningly unpleasant, her small hands clenched as she retorted, "Hua Nuan, you are even more sharp-tongued and capable than I imagined!"

"You’re too kind, madam. After marrying Huo Zun, I must at least know how to be grateful and treat my husband well. After all, if even his grandmother doesn’t care for him, if I don’t care a little, I’m afraid no one will."

Hua Nuan’s words were eloquent, like sharp blades that rendered Isabella speechless. After a long while, a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"This time, Hua Nuan, do you think you’ve persuaded me?"

"I’m not really sure because I don’t know in your heart how Huo Zun compares to power. Madam, there’s an old Chinese saying: when a person reaches fifty, they should understand the principles and see through life’s illusions. But clearly, you’re not like that... A junior shouldn’t criticize an elder, but they can offer sincere advice, so my words are just advice. That’s all I have to say; it’s almost noon. Huo Zun is waiting for me to go back for lunch, so let’s leave it at this for now."

After speaking, Hua Nuan placed the coffee cup in her hand on the table and then squeezed out a faint smile from the corner of her mouth.

"Goodbye."

Hua Nuan’s petite figure slowly stood up, then walked toward the cafe door. Isabella’s face was unusually pale.

Dealing with a young girl like this, honestly, she had never won.

Watching the once steaming coffee cup before her gradually cool down, Isabella slowly closed her eyes.

She didn’t know if this was fulfilling a Chinese saying: when a person leaves, the tea cools down!

Must her most beloved grandson someday confront her like this?

How ironic, truly too ironic!

...

Originally, the butler wanted to arrange for someone to protect her, but Hua Nuan politely refused. After all, being wary of people shows weakness. As Huo Zun’s woman, she wasn’t afraid of trouble.

Just as Hua Nuan was about to walk out of the cafe, a man in white walked directly into her.

Hua Nuan’s eyes froze. The man wasn’t very old, yet he exuded an air of nobility.

"Sorry!"

The man was about to leave but was stopped by Hua Nuan, who directly raised her hand to hold his wrist.

"Young man, did you happen to take something of mine?"