Chapter 6

What a dumb move. If Old Mr. Stratton knew what happened, he'd probably be furious enough to have a heart attack.

"Dad, this is Jason. He's the finance whiz who studied abroad that I told you about."

Jason bowed and scraped next to her. "It's nice to meet you, sir!"

Old Mr. Stratton's face instantly darkened. He snorted coldly, "Where did this nobody come from? Get lost!"

When he saw me, Old Mr. Stratton warmly welcomed me over.

"My dear son-in-law, you must be thirsty. Come, try this coffee I just brewed."

I smiled as I approached him. "I'd love to try your coffee, Old Mr. Stratton. But we need to change that title - I'm not your son-in-law anymore."