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Garland paused, turning back to face Juan. He adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and asked, โYou know who I am?โ
โWhat do you think?โ Juan replied coolly.
โThen go ahead and expose me, please. Iโm tired of being an impersonator. You have no idea how boring it is to be Fermin,โ Garland said, a hint of weariness in his voice.
โMr. Eaton,โ Carter interjected.
Garland straightened his clothes and said more seriously, โMr. Nichols, come with me.โ
In the study, Bert had overheard their entire conversation. He took off one of his shoes and threw it at Garland. โYou useless brat. What good are you?โ
Garland swiftly dodged the shoe, but it flew past him and headed straight for Juan. With a quick reflex, Juan caught the shoe in mid-air.
โMr. Eaton Sr., letโs talk business,โ Juan said, placing the shoe back on the desk.
Bert appreciated his polite demeanor. โWilburโs grandson is much better than Calebโs grandson. Alright, what business do you want to discuss?โ
โMy grandmother has come overseas. I want you to promise not to agree to any of her requests and send her back to Seamar City.โ
โAnd?โ
โAnd Mr. Garland Eaton is unfit for any serious responsibility. Iโm willing to be his mentor.โ
Garland immediately protested, โNo way. I donโt want to.โ
โShut up!โ Bert snapped, glaring at him.
Juan continued, โIf the other branches of the Eaton family and outsiders find out that Fermin died in a car accident long ago, they will likely band together to seize power. Mr. Garland Eaton is the only direct heir left. If he remains as he is, he will be devoured by those vultures.โ
โThere are plenty of people who can be his mentor. Why do you think youโre qualified?โ Bert challenged.
โBecause I am Juan, Wilburโs grandson,โ Juan replied simply.
Bert was aware of the power and reputation of Wilbur Nichols and had heard of Juanโs prowess in Seamar City.
โIs that all?โ
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โIn three months, I will need your influence and a new identity.โ
โWhat kind of identity?โ
โAny identity will do.โ
โHow about a security guard in my household?โ
โThat will work.โ
โYou hold such an important secret about my family, and youโre offering to teach Garland for free. All you want in return is a minor position?โ
As Juan remained silent, Bert studied his expression. โYouโre the CEO of the Nichols Group, and your mind is far more complex than Wilburโs. Why donโt you just tell me what you really want?โ
โI just want to protect someone,โ Juan replied.
Garland cracked open a sunflower seed and chimed in, โYouโre a business tycoon. You can protect not just one person, but a hundred. I donโt buy it. Dad, donโt believe him. I donโt want any mentors.โ
Bert scrutinized Juan from head to toe. โYouโre not just here to protect someone. You came overseas for a reason, seeking an identity within the Eaton family. What are you investigating?โ
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