"Duke!" Qian Xueying hurriedly called out to him, "May I trouble you for two minutes? I have some matters I’d like to consult with you about."
"Instead of asking him, you might as well ask me." Abel said with a smile, sidling up to her, "I know just as many things as he does!"
Qian Xueying smiled, "This matter, I’m afraid Mr. Abel won’t be able to help. What I want to ask about are the things previously discussed between Duke and my father."
As it was about serious business, Huangfu Jue of course could not ignore it any longer.
He had previously discussed the construction of a military airport with Duke Locke, but due to Duke Locke’s illness, the plan had also been temporarily paused.
This was a matter concerning F Country’s military strength, not child’s play. Duke Locke would certainly not casually tell Qian Xueying about it.
Recalling Gan Yuan’s reminder, Huangfu Jue looked earnestly at Qian Xueying.
"Did the Duke also entrust this task to you?"
Qian Xueying put on a business-like front, "Of course not, but a few days ago when I was organizing my father’s documents, I happened upon those files. My father had already prepared all the plans, but he hasn’t shown them to you yet. I felt this was no small matter, so... I wanted to ask you in person. I’ve already sorted the documents; if you need them, I can bring them to you at any time."
Will carried the little one to the sofa designated for resting, set him down on the large sofa, and glanced around, his hand reaching idly for a decorative ball on the table.
"How about we play catch; does that sound good?"
The little guy pouted his lips.
Will laughed and shook his head, looking around, "Then..."
Seeing Jessica walking up the stairs, he immediately stood up to shield Gan Tang.
"Yes!" Jessica stopped in front of him, forcing the words through her teeth, "Very much so!"
"Sorry, I’m not available right now." Will stretched out his hand to push aside the curious Gan Tang, who was peeking out towards Jessica, "Some other time, I’ll call you when I’m free."
"I recognize you!" Gan Tang peeked out again, "You’re the one who fought with Uncle Will the other day."
"That’s right." Jessica returned the smile to the little one, "And, I’m also your mommy’s friend."
"Really?" Gan Tang asked curiously.
"Of course, if you don’t believe me, you can ask her later."
"Don’t believe her." Will warned as he pulled the little one off the sofa, "Let’s go downstairs!"
Jessica extended her right hand, blocking his way.
"Don’t scare the child!" Will said sternly.
Concerning Gan Tang’s safety, he had no mood to spar with her.
"Don’t worry, I won’t hurt Miss Gaia’s child."
"Who is Miss Gaia?" Gan Tang asked, leaning out.
"That’s your mommy." Jessica reached out to touch him, but Will quickly slapped her hand away, "Don’t touch him!"
Shaking her hand that stung from the slap, Jessica glared up at him, "Brave, aren’t you? One-on-one?"
"You?" Will smirked disdainfully, "In bed and out of bed, you’ve lost to me!"
Jessica threw a punch at him, which he caught by the wrist, pulling her back as he spoke in a low voice.
"I told you, don’t scare the kid. Keep bothering us, and I won’t be polite."
Before Jessica could reply, Gan Tang had already stepped forward, "Uncle Will, which one of you is stronger?"
"Of course, it’s me!" Jessica raised her eyebrows, "That’s why he doesn’t dare to fight me."