Although it was a good thing, in order not to let Retlin notice his intentions, Edwin pretended to think for a few days before cautiously giving an answer, and the conditions were extremely harsh.
After a few rounds of negotiation, the two sides finally decided on a partnership.
Retlin also officially invited Edwin and Caroline, the fiancée and fiancé, to attend his upcoming birthday party.
Of course, this was a story for the future. When Jeffrey heard from his grandfather that the investigation had been stopped, he didn't really give up. Instead, he wanted to know the truth even more.
As a member of the Shwell family, he hated the feeling of being excluded from the family. This was also one of the reasons why he desperately wanted to succeed and gain recognition.
