Patting Natalie on the head, Bern looked thoroughly pleased. "You're as considerate as always," he said.

Just three hours later, as the grandfather and granddaughter duo were engrossed in conversation, the door suddenly opened.

Bern's expression shifted instantly. He quickly sent a mental message to Natalie, saying, "Pay attention and act accordingly. Coming out this quickly clearly means she has failed. You know how temperamental Deborah can be. Whatever you do, don't say anything wrong."

At that moment, even Bern, who always maintained an air of deference around others, looked visibly nervous. Despite his usual confidence, he had absolutely no composure when dealing with Deborah.

However, they soon saw that Deborah wasn't alone. She had brought along a young man.

Meanwhile, their unexpected appearance caused Deborah to frown slightly. "You may leave," she said to Felix.

Felix immediately complied, "Yes, Madam Goddard."

Their mentor-apprentice relationship was still being kept