NovelOnline“Oh, okay..."
Arissa immediately handed the phone to Darius.
The moment Darius took the phone, he began giving out
orders in a grim tone.
“Kingsley! Where have you brought the kids! Bring them back
now!”
“Mr. Graham...”
Kingsley was dumbfounded to hear Darius’ voice over the
phone.
“Mr. Graham, I've just brought them out. We haven't even gone
anywhere fun yet. I'll bring them back soon!” Snapping out of
his shock, Kingsley argued.
Darius’ eyebrows knitted together tightly, not pleased by the
fact that he had to wait even longer to see his grandchildren.
‘Who knows how long | have to wait!
“Bring them back first! You can take them out some other time!
Come back now!”
‘With that, Darius hung up the phone.
Just then, Arissa brought out a platter of fruits and served it to
Darius.
“Have you had your dinner, Old Mr. Graham?”
“Mm-hmm!”
Darius nodded cheerfully. With a polite grin on his face, he told
Avrissa, “You don't have to accompany me! Go rest. I'll wait for
them on my own!”
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Arissa merely smiled in response. Naturally, it would not be
polite for her to leave her guest on his own.
“Go rest, Ms. York! I'll stay with Mr. Graham.” William chipped
in from the side.
“It's alright. It's still early. I've only just finished eating when you
guys arrived!” Arissa smiled politely at William.
“Please, take a seat! I'll go see if Benjamin is in the study!”
From the phone call with Kingsley just a moment ago, Arissa
assumed that Benjamin did not go out with them.
“You don't have to get him. I'm not here for
him anyways. The mere sight of him annoys me!” Darius
snorted in anger.
Avrissa laughed courteously in response.
“Take a seat, Issa! Have a cup of coffee with me!”
As he spoke, Darius glanced at William, motioning the latter to
make coffee.
Taking the hint, William quickly brewed them a pot of coffee.
‘Without much choice, Arissa sat down and started striking up
conversations with Darius.
Nevertheless, she sent a text to Benjamin in secret, informing
him that Darius had come to visit.
‘Within minutes, Benjamin showed up in the living room.
Arissa's eyes lit up at the sight of him.
On the other hand, Darius pursed his lips together in a prideful
manner upon seeing Benjamin.
“What are you doing here?” asked Benjamin as he took a seat
next to Arissa.
However, the simple question was enough to tick the old man
off.
“What is that supposed to mean? Am | not welcomed here?”
Darius glared at Benjamin.
In contrast to Darius’ frustrations, Benjamin's expression
remained calm.
Seeing that Benjamin could not be bothered, Darius’ fury
spiked even higher.
“Why did you block my number? Not answering my phone
calls is one thing. Who are you to forbid me from seeing my
own grandkids?” Darius hollered.
Benjamin merely glanced at Darius calmly.
“Aren't you tired from running around all the time?” he asked
casually.
Darius’ lips twitched in frustration.
“Who's tired? I'm not tired,” argued Darius.
“I'm beyond excited to meet my grandchildren!” he huffed.
Benjamin raised an eyebrow at Darius. “Look at you, huffing
and puffing as you speak. Are you sure you're not tired?”
Darius almost fainted out of anger.
“Look at this attitude, Issa. Have you seen anyone else
speaking to their own father in this manner?” Darius pointed
an indignant finger at Benjamin.
Sensing the rise in tension, William quickly fanned Darius to
cool him down.
“He's definitely in the wrong, Old Mr. Graham!”
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Avrissa agreed with Darius. She herself was appalled by
Benjamin's attitude toward Darius as well.
Upon hearing her response, Benjamin narrowed his eyes and
turned to look at her.
Sensing Benjamin's eyes on her, Arissa pretended not to
notice and ignored him.
If she acted clueless, Benjamin could not do anything.
However, Benjamin did not plan to let her off the hook.
He raised his hand out and pinched her cheek.
“I'm in the wrong?”
Avrissa sucked in a sharp breath in pain before shooting him a
glare.
“Obviously you're the one in the wrong! How could you talk to
Old Mr. Graham that way? He's your father!”
“Hmph!” Benjamin let go of her cheek and leaned into the
chair, crossing his legs domineeringly.
Avrissa rubbed her sore cheek while looking at him
sspeechlessly.
“What did Dad give you for you to take his side?” Benjamin
teased.
One could easily tell from his voice that he was not mad.
Darius eyed the couple back and forth. Seeing that the pair
seemed to have gotten closer than they were before, he could
not help but feel delighted.
“Issa, come over here.” Darius waved Arissa over.
Out of reflex, Benjamin shot Darius a glare.
Just as Arissa was about to make her way over, Benjamin
reached out to grab her shirt.
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