Chapter 89

"Heh, Xavier sure is a busy man." Uncle Archie chuckled strangely. He straightened his blazer to show off his official insignia, superiority written all over his face. "However…" Uncle Archie drawled. "I see that Xavier's still following in your footsteps. Nothing ever comes out of being a businessman! He's just chasing after the glory of early graduation. He's better off doing things the steady way to become someone more cultured and refined." Uncle Archie was mocking us, though in a roundabout way. Mom seemed caught off guard, while Dad looked pretty despondent. My father had always been earnest with his brother, putting up with his antics. All that had gotten him was Uncle Archie's derision. I looked at him coolly. "Oh, that must be why Saul graduated a year late," I jibed, snorting. "He must've been putting your good advice into practice, huh? Doing things in a steady way to become more cultured and refined?" My father cleared his throat. "Xavier." Saul was suppose