Chapter 043 – A Never Expected Situation

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David froze upon hearing Barth’s icy and abrupt threat—In the following moment, a powerful chill ran down his spine, but before he could react, Barth shifted to the back and the smile on his face brightened even more.

"How many times do I need to remind you to stop thanking me? I will always say this: your well-being as laborers is my top priority," he proclaimed loudly, as though wanting someone to overhear, and no sooner had he done this than a teasing voice echoed.

"You are so considerate of your workers but neglected to extend the same care to yourself and your son, why?"

This voice sounded like a beautiful tune at a single hearing, so pleasing to the ears that as soon as Cornelius, who like his father, hadn’t looked toward the entrance since the report was delivered, heard it, he blushed from head to toe.

As for Berth, a shocked expression crossed his face, and he quickly turned around, gasping in disbelief.

"Young Mistress, Sir Patriarch!" He exclaimed, appea