Jacob was instantly delighted.

Kenny was asking to see him, and he had already arrived at the front gate?

Given the timing, his politeness, and the mention of good news, that meant Jacob's troubles at the Calligraphy and Painting Association must have been resolved!

Still, Jacob soon calmed down and started thinking.

The fact that Kenny would suck up to him must have been due to Don Albert's pressure. It was precisely under these circumstances that he should play hard to get instead of lett