Ben Chamberlain's Inheritance

Chapter Forty-five

"How was your journey dear? I hope it was eventful" Gerard said as he went to hug his daughter.

Rose was watching him closely to see how genuine he was towards Casey. When he disengaged himself from her, he focused his attention on Ben.

"Who is the young man with you?" He asked. "Dad! Mom! This is Ben." Casey said. Gerard looked at him and shook his hands warmly.

"Welcome Ben. I am Gerard Chamberlain. It's nice to meet you Ben." Gerard said. "It's a

pleasure ro have me in your house sir." Ben said rather timidly.

Meliisa had told her about her dad but she did not tell him that he was this accommodating.

He also saw and felt the aura that the man possessed and exuded. He was not intimidating but he had an authority about him.

"I have something to attend to. Make yourself at home." Gerard said. As Gerard moved away, Ben was drawn to Gerard. There was something about him that made him feel relaxd and at ease but he was feeling very uncomfortable because of the way Rose was staring at hi