Conquest Game: The Aloof Husband is Dangerous!-Chapter 224 - 198: Secret Preparations

Old Master Hawthorne side-eyed him, "You sure know how to shirk responsibility?"

Wade Hawthorne felt a jolt in his heart and hurriedly said, "Dad, you’re wronging me again. I’m also very concerned about my fourth brother’s health, but he doesn’t let us visit. I can only wait here anxiously. The company also can’t go a day without leadership. With this happening, of course, I have to help my fourth brother handle some follow-up matters..."

He spoke with such conviction, as if he had been of great help to Jason Hawthorne.

Wyatt Hawthorne scoffed inwardly but kept silent; saying less was the best way to avoid provoking their father!

Old Master Hawthorne was indeed angry at his eldest son’s words. As a father, he knew his three sons well. Back when his youngest was still in school, it wasn’t like he hadn’t given opportunities to his eldest and second sons; they just couldn’t seize them themselves.

Now seeing Jason managing the company so well, with ever-expanding business and increasing profits, everyone’s green-eyed and eager to inch towards that position...

He knew full well all the little schemes running through their minds!

For so many years, he turned a blind eye because he disliked seeing sibling rivalry, never thinking it would embolden his eldest even more.

What a mess!

"Handling follow-up matters? Do you think I don’t know how capable you are? Even if Jason is injured, I believe he will arrange the company’s affairs well, without needing your concern!"

Old Master Hawthorne’s words hit Wade’s ears harder than a thunderclap, realizing that he was so useless in his father’s eyes?

Even when his fourth brother was injured and hospitalized, he couldn’t help manage company affairs?

In contrast to Wade’s plummeting mood, Wyatt could hardly contain his happiness; the eldest was just shooting himself in the foot! 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Clearly lacking the ability to manage the company yet insisting on muddling in, it seems their father sees through everything clearly...

Amidst his joy, he suddenly thought of himself and couldn’t feel so good anymore...

Wade felt an inner turmoil. People often have a rebellious mind; the more you deny me, the more I’ll find ways to earn your approval!

That’s exactly how he felt now, driven to prove his father wrong.

"Dad, I understand."

His surface compliance contrasted sharply with his inner thoughts.

Old Master Hawthorne, still fuming, said, "Good to know! Your main task for the time being is to appease the internal senior personnel of the company, help if you can, but don’t meddle if you can’t!"

These words severely wounded Wade and Wyatt’s spirits again, turning their faces grim.

After stepping out of the door, Wade suddenly called to Wyatt, "Second brother, today I finally understand that in our father’s eyes, we’re even less capable than the fourth brother’s little toe."

Wyatt paused in his steps, "Big brother, that’s a bit unfair. It was you he reprimanded, not me. I have only two daughters; naturally, my career ambition isn’t as strong as yours."

Finished, he started to leave.

Wade sneered, "Second brother, don’t think I can’t see through your intentions; why else would you be so eager to align with the Xavier Family? It’s better to be transparent in life; our father’s last words clearly implicated both of us."

He emphasized "you," wanting to incite Wyatt’s anger.

No matter what, dragging Wyatt into the fray could only benefit him; after all, it’s easier to proceed with two people rather than rushing ahead alone.

This smoke-free war had long since started, and he was determined to "fight" on!

Wyatt sneered back, "Big brother, you’re such an eavesdropper, but we’ve always lived by different principles!"

Then, he simply left.

Wade inhaled deeply out of anger, then got in his car and drove away.

In the past few days, Jason Hawthorne refused all outside visitors, except for occasional visits by Mason Cross, Asher Thorne, and a few others; no one else was allowed.

Laura Quincy initially worried about running into his parents, but two days passed, and it was still just her and Twinkle remaining as the constant companions in the hospital room.

That afternoon, Laura got a call from the company and stepped out. Just back from kindergarten, Justin Hawthorne whispered at his dad’s bedside, "Dad, did you purposely get injured so sister would take care of you?"

Jason Hawthorne looked at his son with a dark expression; was this thought process inherited from him?

Then he snorted, "Does dad look like that kind of person?"

Justin looked at his dad seriously, "Hmm... kind of seems like it."

Jason nearly coughed up blood; his own flesh and blood disparaging him like this?

Is there no justice?

Clearing his throat, "Dad also wants to marry sister soon. Don’t you want her to become your ’mommy’ sooner?"

Justin puckered his lips, casually saying, "Well... even if sister doesn’t marry dad, she still loves me a lot! She said I’m the person she loves the most."

Jason’s forehead was filled with dark lines, Laura actually told Twinkle he was her most loved person?!

"The ’love’ your sister talks about isn’t the kind of love you understand."

"Then what kind of love is it?" Justin looked perplexed.

Jason could only patiently explain, "It’s an adult’s fondness for a child."

Justin shook his head, "No way! What sister says isn’t the same as what you explained!"

Jason tapped his son’s head, "Your sister loves dad and Twinkle both; for me, it’s romantic love, and for you, it’s fondness for a child. How is that not right?"

Justin tilted his head, thinking it seemed reasonable, "But you haven’t proposed to sister. How could she agree to marry you? Dad, you’re so dumb!"

It was a wake-up call!

Jason’s eyes twinkled, "Twinkle, who taught you all this?"

Justin pouted, "I heard it from friends at kindergarten! Little Yuan also said her daddy kneeled to propose to her mommy before they got married and lived together."

Jason’s brow relaxed instantly, realizing sending Twinkle to kindergarten was a great decision; it even provided inspiration at just the right moment...

Propose?

How could he have forgotten that?

Proposing now, while their relationship was stable, would definitely be the best timing, but he needed to think carefully about how to execute it...

"Good son, dad’s going to reward you well!"

"Uh... I want the real big airplane model you can sit in."

"No problem."

The father and son happily reached an agreement. Laura opened the door and walked in, "What were you chatting so happily about?"

Justin replied cheerfully, "Sister, dad said..."

Then he got his mouth covered by his dad.

Laura looked puzzled, "Why are you covering Twinkle’s mouth?"

Jason had to uncover his hand and gave his son a meaningful look. Laura rolled her eyes at him, "How could you threaten your own son like that?"

Justin snickered; sister really was dad’s nemesis!

"Sister, dad said the person you love the most isn’t me but him. I think he’s wrong."

With one simple sentence, the topic turned back to the two adults.

Laura’s expression awkwardly stiffened; what on earth! The father and son were actually discussing this issue!

In his mind, Jason was giving his son a thumbs-up; how clever he was!

However, this topic was quite cunning! At such a young age, what could he become later on?

Justin eagerly waited for Laura’s answer. Laura cleared her throat, "Of course, sister loves Twinkle the most."

Hearing her firm answer, Justin’s spirit soared; he proudly looked at the man lying on the hospital bed, "Now, dad, you have to believe it!"

Jason snorted, acknowledging his son without saying a word.

The interaction between the father and son further convinced Laura of what they were discussing earlier, and she couldn’t help but think inwardly: that man is too childish, competing for affection with their son...

On the other hand, Jason was planning: once Twinkle was asleep, he would have to ask Laura once more, ensuring she couldn’t just ignore his feelings every time.

Hmmph!

Yes, he definitely had to ask her properly.

After their joyful exchange, Justin didn’t forget to mention, "Dad, this Friday afternoon the teacher said there will be a parent-teacher meeting. Could you and sister attend together? All the other kids have both their dad and mommy attending."

After saying this, he looked expectantly at Laura, even though he hoped more for the presence of a mommy figure.