That night.

Nathan Leafcastle dined with Bernardy Dalton and others. During the meal, Bernardy Dalton inquired carefully about Barker and Ashton’s collaboration plan and expressed strong approval of Nathan’s initiative.

"I’m also deeply saddened by Minister Zhou’s issue." Placing his hand on Nathan Leafcastle’s shoulder, Bernardy Dalton sighed deeply, "I’ve always had high hopes for you, not just because of your relationship with Sally but because of your intellect and character. Uncle Bernardy is very happy that you’ve managed to rise from the trough. Everything is almost prepared in Singapore, so as soon as you have time, get married there and give me a grandchild soon. I’m sure your mother, if she can watch over us, would find peace."

Nathan Leafcastle nodded gently.

Bernardy Dalton patted his shoulder.

"Last time, I spoke a bit harshly, don’t take it to heart. You know, Sally is my only daughter; this family business will inevitably be yours. I don’t have any other requirements, just treat Sally well."

"Dad!" Sally Dalton chimed in playfully, "Are you having dinner or giving a lecture?"

"You asked me to properly apologize to Nathan, and now that I’m apologizing, you won’t let me speak. Okay, okay, Dad will stop talking!" Bernardy Dalton looked at his daughter lovingly, "Let’s eat."

The three continued eating, and Sally Dalton proactively picked a piece of food for Nathan Leafcastle with her chopsticks.

"You like beef, eat more. You’ve lost weight recently."

"Thank you."

Nathan Leafcastle, with his head down, ate the beef on his plate, but tasted nothing.

Just one more day until the bidding day, soon his goal would be achieved, yet at this moment, his heart was not filled with the pleasure of revenge.

After dinner, the two of them escorted Bernardy Dalton back to the hotel, then returned to the villa.

Once home, Sally Dalton immediately fetched the household medicine box.

"Let me take care of your wound again."

"No need, it’s already healed."

"Behave!"

Sally Dalton pulled him over, sat him down on a chair, and squatted down to help him take off his socks. Nathan Leafcastle tried to pull back his foot, but her hand had already reached over, holding his ankle.

Watching the girl carefully remove his socks and check his foot injury, Nathan Leafcastle felt a wave of irritability.

"It’s much better now, let me change your dressing once more."

"No need!" He took the opportunity to draw back his foot and slip into his slippers, "It’s unnecessary."

"But..."

Nathan Leafcastle, somewhat irritated, interrupted her, unintentionally raising his voice.

"I said it’s unnecessary."

Sally Dalton was startled and looked up at him.

"Then... alright!"

Silently putting away the cotton and gauze she had taken out, she slowly stood up. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

"Sally!" Nathan Leafcastle stood up barefoot, reached out, and grabbed her arm, "I’m sorry, I... I didn’t mean to lose my temper with you. I’m just... very agitated."

Sally Dalton raised her face, "Is it because of the bidding event?"

Nathan Leafcastle shook his head.

"Then..." Sally Dalton frowned with concern, "Then what is it?"

These days, Nathan Leafcastle indeed seemed a bit off and often dazed.

Could he have seen the contents of the USB drive?!

"Nathan!" Sally Dalton reached out to steady his arm and helped him to sit on the sofa, "Be honest with me, is there... something wrong?"

The girl’s eyes were full of concern, and under her gaze, Nathan Leafcastle felt a pang of guilt.