The Unveiling of Secret Queen

Chapter 1578: Chapter 1578: The Older, the Wiser

”Mm.” The girl always spoke to him with great patience. She nodded and walked away with her things.

Audrick Zachmann watched her leave, reluctant to part, until Leonardy Zachmann hurried in. He then wiped the gentle expression from his face and put on a cold one.

”What’s wrong this time?”

His attitude towards Nathalie Quinlan was a completely different one.

Leonardy Zachmann knew Audrick was still angry. Feeling quite helpless, he rubbed his temples, entered the ward awkwardly, and briefly explained the situation to Mr. Zachmann.

Including how Ellen Quarles had come knocking on their door today.

He tried to keep it simple, to avoid upsetting Mr. Zachmann.

However, Mr. Zachmann was nevertheless infuriated after hearing it, his turbid yet sharp eyes suddenly fixed on him, asking just one question: ”Caryn Zachmann is your daughter, Hendrik Zachmann is your son, and what about little Audrick? What does he mean to you and your wife?”

”Dad, that’s not what I meant.” Leonardy Zachmann, feeling a bit embarrassed under his gaze, lowered his head: ”Of course, Audrick is my son.”

”Alright then.” Ericko Zachmann didn’t bother listening to the rest of his words, bluntly interrupting him: ”Since Audrick is your son, and yet people are running wild all over you, acting like you have no backbone. Don’t claim you’re a Zachmann! You can’t fight back after being slapped in the face, so don’t meddle with how Nathalie handles this matter.”

Leonardy Zachmann’s face reddened, realizing his intentions were misunderstood. He explained helplessly: ”Dad, I don’t mean to reconcile. I’m just worried about Nathalie. Ellen Quarles, she...”

”Heh.” Mr. Zachmann seemed to have seen through everything, not hurried in the slightest. He looked at him squarely, speaking calmly and steadily: ”You’re confused. If she really could handle Nathalie as she claims, why would she come running to you and say all those things? Her lowering herself to come find you actually proves one thing—Nathalie has her totally suppressed!”

”She can’t deal with Nathalie herself, so she’s trying to use you to get to her.”

The tension in Leonardy Zachmann’s heart eased a bit, and his furrowed brow relaxed. He sighed and said, ”That’s good.”

Mr. Zachmann glanced at him and, seeing that he hadn’t even overlooked his son, said another thing: ”As long as you still consider little Audrick your son, don’t be too biased. The opportunity to go to Inderia is precious, but honestly, what do you think she’ll achieve by going?”

”Without enough skill, even if she forces her way in, she’d just be a background character.” Mr. Zachmann spoke this without minced words.

He didn’t name names, but Leonardy Zachmann knew he was talking about Caryn Zachmann, implying that even her joining the Pharmaceutical Association would be useless.

In the past, Leonardy Zachmann would certainly argue back, but this time he was silent for a long time and ultimately didn’t refute Mr. Zachmann’s words.

He also thought that even if Caryn went to Inderia, it wouldn’t matter.

Inderia’s situation is immensely complex, not something ordinary people can touch upon. If Caryn recklessly tries to engage with things beyond her capability, she’ll easily suffer consequences.

He had mentioned these concerns to his wife, but unfortunately, Celine Tucker was adamant and eagerly wanted Caryn to go. Besides, Caryn Zachmann herself wanted to go, so he couldn’t say much.

Leonardy Zachmann no longer dwelled on this topic and brought up another: ”As for Nathalie...”

”You don’t need to worry about Nathalie. She gives me more peace of mind in handling things than you do.” Mr. Zachmann, straightforwardly and decisively, spoke in a way that didn’t spare Leonardy Zachmann any face.

Leonardy Zachmann felt a bit awkward but didn’t say anything further.