The Old Master took Shirley Thorne's suggestion.
It wasn't that he intended to punish Leo Graham; he just wanted to test whether the recent 'deprogramming' had made any progress.
She was his granddaughter, and his burden to bear. The Old Master sincerely hoped Josephine Grant would break free from the Bootstrap Prince and finally grow up.
"Leo, let's go. We can get back just in time for lunch with Josephine!"
The Old Master rested a hand on Julian Grant's arm and turned back to add, "Shirley, you should head back too. Be careful not to catch a chill. Autumn is setting in."
"Okay, Grandpa!"
With a brilliant smile and crinkled eyes, Shirley Thorne watched the Old Master leave.
Leo Graham left at the same time, and the sight of his retreating back... well, words could hardly describe it.
'The moment he heard the Old Master agree, a murderous urge toward Shirley Thorne flared within him. That bitch... this wasn't about her being a bitch anymore. She was just plain cruel!'
