Chapter 2219

"How dare you!" The elder's face turned ashen, his chest heaving with anger. Mildred was not about to indulge him and scoffed at the man, pulling her precious grandson away from the lobby. She did not forget to console him, saying, "Don't mind them. They've lived their whole lives with those outdated, sexist ideas, always thinking they're superior." Nathaniel chuckled. "I'm fine. Let them say what they want." With his grandmother defending him, he had nothing to be upset about, and the displeasure in his heart began to dissipate. Mildred led him to the altar room, still talking, "That's right, ignore what they say. They're just a bunch of old geezers with one foot in the grave. You're the one who'll be running the Nicholls family anyway." Nathaniel nodded, following Mildred silently, displaying an obedience he rarely showed to others. "However, Nate, there's one thing I need to make clear. But first, kneel." As soon as they entered the study, Mildred's tone turned serio