"I don’t think it’s just friendship." Ethan Seymour smiled meaningfully, "Son, you have quite the charisma."

"Hayley’s family is a blended one, so she’s a bit lacking in family warmth." James Reed nodded in agreement with Ethan Seymour, "She seems to get along well with Mom."

"James, come to the study." Ethan Seymour said, some things were not suitable to be discussed in the living room.

After James Reed followed Ethan Seymour into the study, Ethan Seymour got straight to the point and said, "I think Hayley Cole is interested in you. Have you ever thought...?"

"Dad." James Reed frowned and interrupted Ethan Seymour, "Hayley and I are just ordinary friends, and... with Ophelia, I don’t want to talk about feelings right now."

"Don’t mention Ophelia Wilson, that lowly woman!" As soon as Ethan Seymour heard Ophelia’s name, he got angry.

That woman was more of a hindrance than a help. Not only did she not assist the Seymour family, but she also made that kind of video everywhere, truly bringing shame to the Seymour family.

Not only that, but she also caused James to be driven out of Seymour Corporation. Ophelia Wilson was the culprit.

"James, the best way to heal from a past relationship is to start a new one. Look, Hayley Cole is quite good-looking, her status matches yours, and most importantly, she’s devoted to you."

Ethan Seymour earnestly persuaded James Reed, "After all, Hayley didn’t help with the bidding this time, but she did her best."

"A young woman like her treating you this way, do you really feel nothing for her?"

He didn’t want to see James heartbroken over Ophelia Wilson and avoiding relationships. He wanted to become a grandfather sooner rather than later.

"Dad, let’s talk about this later." James Reed clearly didn’t want to discuss it further. Ethan Seymour sighed helplessly and could only keep quiet.

Once everything settled, Charlotte Reed returned to the bedroom and saw Ethan Seymour dazed. She curiously walked over and asked, "What’s wrong?"

"Do you think Hayley Cole likes James?" Ethan Seymour asked.

"Definitely." Mentioning this made Charlotte Reed smile proudly, "Our son is so outstanding, it’s only natural for women to like him."

"You know, if James were to marry Hayley Cole... It would only benefit our son with no downsides. It would also show those snobs in the company that James is capable." Ethan Seymour was pleased with his plan.

"This depends on what James wants. You know James is sentimental and loyal. The matter with Ophelia just happened... I’m worried he might not be able to move on right away." Charlotte Reed said with some difficulty. 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"There’s no need to worry about that at all." Ethan Seymour waved dismissively, "Look how attentive Hayley Cole is to us. Though James didn’t win the bid, Hayley indeed helped."

"But... he still didn’t win." Charlotte Reed sighed, lowering her head, "James just wanted to achieve something to make you proud."

"I didn’t expect that not only did he fail to make you proud, but he also embarrassed you." Charlotte Reed said guiltily, "We mother and son are really useless, unable to help you with anything."

"Hey... We’re family; saying things like that makes us distant, which is utterly unnecessary." Ethan Seymour frowned, displeased, "James has already done very well."