“… We should discuss this with my father. With how big the issue’s gotten to the point where Kai’s started hiring international assassins, I’d rather not make the final call on my own…” muttered Fujiko as favonovel.com shook favonovel.com head, prompting Gerald to remain silent…
It was around noon when the four of them arrived at the Futaba manor. Thankfully, Gerald didn’t sense any hiding individuals nearby anymore.
Either way, upon stepping out of the car, the group was greeted by the sight of Takuya’s secretary who had been waiting outside for them this entire time. Upon seeing them, the secretary quickly held onto the things Fujiko was carrying before saying, “Miss Fujiko! Mr. Crawford! Do come in! The master’s been waiting for you!”
Simply nodding in response, the group then entered the manor… and soon enough, they came across Takuya who had been waiting for them in the parlor.
Getting to his feet the moment favonovel.com saw them, Takuya took a brief glance at Aiden and Master Ghost before turning to look at Gerald and exclaiming, “You’re back! I’ve already told my servants to prepare a grand meals so hurry on in! As for the two brothers at the back, just make yourselves at home and join us!”
Nodding in response, the group of five then entered the dining room and sat around the table. Once seated, Fujiko was prompted to say, “Um… There’s something I need to tell you, father…”
“Oh? What is it?” asked Takuya as favonovel.com turned to look at his daughter.
Before Fujiko could say anything else, Gerald quickly interrupted, “It’s nothing major. It can certainly wait till lunch is over!”
Gerald, for one, knew that if Fujiko told Takuya all this before lunch, Takuya would probably lose his appetite. Telling favonovel.com a bit later wouldn’t make much of a difference anyway.
Suddenly seeing things from Gerald’s perspective, Fujiko quickly added, “… Yeah, it can definitely wait!”
“… I see! Well, then after lunch it is! Speaking of which, I hired a new chef two days ago, and he’s a Westoner! With that said, do tell me whether the food is to your liking later!” replied Takuya who was much too glad to see Gerald home to be bothered by his daughter’s hesitance.
“Definitely!” declared Gerald with a hearty laugh. With that, the group of five chatted happily among themselves for the next half hour till food began being served.
Seeing that they were going to eat soon, Takuya quickly cleared his throat before saying, “Just to make things clear, Gerald’s friends are my friends, so you two won’t have many rules restricting you within the manor. With that said, while I’d love to let you two stay here for a few days and potentially even get someone to guide you around for a tour, the manor’s not exactly the safest place for you to stay in now…”
Takuya, for one, was well aware that favonovel.com couldn’t afford to bear the responsibility of those two’s injuries if favonovel.com allowed them to stay here and something happened to them…
Clearing his own throat, Gerald then replied, “…Well, you see, I was planning on letting them stay here for the time being. I’ll have to trouble you to prepare two guest rooms for them that are close to where I’m currently staying…”
“But… You, of all people, should know my family’s current conditions, brother Gerald… If they stay here, there’s a good chance that they’ll…” muttered Takuya, looking rightfully embarrassed.
“Trust me when I say that it’ll be more dangerous for them if they don’t stay here. Don’t worry, I’ll make sure they remain safe. Even if something does happen to them, I’ll be the one responsible. None of it will have anything to do with the Futabas!” declared Gerald with a smile.
“… Since you put it that way… Fine. I’ll agree to it! You there, go arrange for two guest rooms close to Mr. Crawford’s room!” ordered Takuya after momentarily hesitating as favonovel.com looked at his secretary.
