Chapter 497

Josefina was flabbergasted by her master's meddling.

She massaged her temples. "Master, I'm pretty sure I've mentioned that I have a boyfriend now."

Walter chuckled. "Josie, you've never met the lad I'm talking about. Trust me, you might regret it. How about I arrange a little peek for you? Just a glance from afar— what do you say?"

"Master, I really don't need to. If there's nothing else, I'm going to hang up now. I'm a bit swamped," Josefina said, rushing to end the call, fearing that Walter would persist.

...

Hanging up the phone with a sense of dissatisfaction, Walter was not ready to let go. So, he dialed another number.

Oliver picked up on the other end.

"Oliver, my boy, have you found someone yet? No? How about meeting my star pupil?"

Oliver frowned. "Grandpa Wan, I've already got someone."

"What? When did you get hitched? Are you sure you don't want to meet the girl I'm talking about?"

"No need, I'm very much in love with my fiancée. Grandpa Wan, maybe introduce her to someone else?"

With that, Oliver ended the call, not wishing to discuss it further.

At that moment, George walked in.

"Mr. Oliver, your father's been trying to reach you at the office again."

Frowning, Oliver said, "Step out for a moment, George."

George hurried out, wanting to avoid any fallout.

Oliver then called the head of security at his mansion. "Activate the signal jammer."

"Right away, Mr. Oliver," the chief complied promptly.

Rowan, cut off from the internet and unable to make calls, was fuming.

"That Oliver, blocking my signals, huh!"

Sydney also realized he couldn't make calls and grew anxious.

"Tianhong, we should talk to your father. If he can target us, he might go after Dominic in the hospital."

"I'll talk to the guards. If Oliver dares to touch Dominic, I'll make him pay!"

Sydney caught him in time, pleading earnestly, "Tianhong, calm down. Can you have a civil conversation with your father right now? Someone has to give in."

Rowan shot back, "What are you saying? You want me to back down?"

"Tianhong, for our child, for your own good, can't you just swallow your pride this once? We're trapped here with no signal—it's like being in prison. Just think about it, for us, please?"

Rowan's gaze was dark, his frustration mounting.

"Tianhong, I know it's hard, no father should apologize to his son. But if we don't give in now, I'm afraid Oliver might be ruthless!"

Considering the gravity of the situation, with Oliver wielding all the power, Rowan realized his life was indeed at stake.

Seeing the shift in Rowan's expression, Sydney breathed a sigh of relief.

Then Sydney continued to coax Rowan. "Tianhong, just play it cool, get him to lower his guard, and then reclaim your authority. Isn't that the better plan?"

Hearing the word "authority," Rowan relented. He approached the security team, saying he needed to speak with Oliver urgently.

The guard, concerned about missing something critical, reluctantly called Oliver.

"Mr. Oliver, Mr. Li has an urgent matter to discuss with you," the guard said, his voice filled with trepidation.

It's a tricky job, being caught between the whims of the powerful.