Chapter 1372

James, looking thoroughly chastened, closed the document in his hand, got up, and followed Oliver into the office. Oliver sternly said, "You're aware of the recent events, right? I'm referring to the situation with Abby. If you don't answer the Newman family soon, they'll ask Abby to move out of the Jefferson residence." James scratched his head with a furrowed brow, unsure how to respond. Cliff, having drunk his fill earlier, regarded James with a playful curiosity. "You can just go ahead and tell them that I already have a girlfriend, Uncle Oliver." Oliver asked, "And what am I supposed to say if Mr. Newman asks who your girlfriend is?" James was his nephew, after all, so Oliver couldn't help but be biased and save the best for him. He was also well aware of who James had feelings for. Ultimately, he could only say, "And thanks to you, I don't even know how to face Mr. Newman anymore." James fell silent. "You're dismissed. You should think it through and let me know once you'v