Chapter 1697

Philip nodded in satisfaction before his gaze shifted to Ron, his eyes hardening instantly. "Emma is your fiancée, and you've let her suffer out there without proper care. You need to take a hard look at yourself." Ron leaned back in his chair, casually crossing his legs with a nonchalance that bordered on defiance. "Grandpa, don't you ever get tired?" Philip shot back. "If any of you young ones had half Gary's capability, I wouldn't be this worn out." Mention of his deceased brother cast a shadow over Ron's expression, silencing him. Philip said, "Tonight, you two will stay home and have dinner with me." Emma replied, "Okay." "I've got other plans; I'm busy." Ron stood up, glancing at Emma. "Weren't we supposed to have a date tonight? Are you planning to stand me up?" Emma found herself at a loss, her thoughts racing. 'When did I ever agree to a date with him?' Hearing about their supposed date, Philip seemed pleased. "Well, in that case, you two go ahead with your plans. Come