Chapter 497 - 494: The Parents from Both Sides Prepare to Meet

The old master didn’t have many other hobbies.

Living at the old estate, he didn’t have much company. His days were usually spent drinking tea and tending to his birds to pass the time.

He chatted with Chloe Sinclair and learned that her family also enjoyed tea, so he decided to give her the Da Hong Pao he had treasured for many years.

He was getting old. Although he loved tea, drinking too much of it kept him awake at night.

Now, he could only drink a little on occasion and was slowly trying to quit.

Chloe Sinclair knew in her heart that the old master’s canister of Da Hong Pao was no ordinary tea.

She still remembered when she had her homecoming visit after marrying into the family, the old master had told her to bring the Da Hong Pao with her.

It wasn’t until her father mentioned that canister of Da Hong Pao later that she realized it was priceless, its value beyond what money could measure.

In this lifetime, she and Jasper Shaw weren’t even married yet, and the old master was already giving it away so readily.

But the old master was giving the gift out of kindness. Chloe Sinclair came forward and explained, "My brother is coming over for a research collaboration, and my dad might be coming for business. They’ll be staying in Emberfall for a while."

Landon Sinclair was coming for the research collaboration, but just a few days ago, her dad had surprisingly said he was coming too.

Chloe Sinclair thought for a moment, then added, "We can all have a meal together then."

She and Jasper Shaw had already met each other’s elders, but the two sets of elders had never met.

The old master paused for a moment upon hearing this.

He glanced at Jasper Shaw. "Alright. Chloe, when you have time, let me know. We’ll invite your father and your brother."

"Okay."

The old master and Chloe Sinclair got along wonderfully, and he ended up pulling her into a long conversation.

Fortunately, the butler soon finished serving all the dishes.

The three of them enjoyed a harmonious meal.

After dinner, Chloe Sinclair lingered in the living room for a while before Jasper Shaw glanced at the time and led her to a guest room.

The old estate was enormous. Even a guest room was quite a bit larger than Chloe Sinclair’s entire apartment.

Chloe Sinclair clicked her tongue in amazement. ’As expected of a top-tier wealthy family,’ she thought. ’You can tell just from a single room.’

"You can just stay here tonight. If you need anything, you can go downstairs and call for one of the maids. There’s always someone on the night shift. Grandpa is getting older and often wakes up during the night, so I worry he might fall and hurt himself."

Worried that Chloe Sinclair might not be used to it, Jasper Shaw explained everything in meticulous detail.

Suddenly, he paused. "Of course, I wouldn’t mind if you came looking for me either."

Chloe Sinclair didn’t process what he said at first, but when she looked up and saw the teasing glint in Jasper Shaw’s eyes, her face flushed red.

"Pervert."

With that said, she shut the door with a CLICK, leaving Jasper Shaw outside.

Jasper Shaw nearly ran into the door. He looked at the large mahogany door, shook his head helplessly, his eyes filled with doting affection.

"Chloe, I’m going to Grandpa’s study first. My room is right across from yours. The door’s open, feel free to come in anytime."

Even with the door between them, Chloe Sinclair still felt all hot and bothered.

"Who wants to go into your room!"

Chloe Sinclair muttered to herself, then walked straight to the bed.

Outside, when Jasper Shaw heard the silence from within, he smiled and walked to the old master’s study.

Inside the study, the light was somewhat dim. Upon entering, he saw a meticulously carved piece of antique red sandalwood furniture standing against the wall.

"Grandpa."

The old master grunted in acknowledgment and asked, "What’s the situation with Joseph Shaw?"

Jasper Shaw hesitated for a moment before answering, "He’s been arrested by the police. If his crimes are serious, he could spend the rest of his life behind bars."

The old master, sitting in a chair made of red sandalwood, let out a soft sigh upon hearing Jasper Shaw’s words.

Finally, he exhaled sharply. "Serves him right!"