Chapter 698

Mark chuckled, gazing proudly upon the farm that stretched on endlessly. "Chickens, ducks, fishes, geese, pigs, and goats, and an enormous pond… These are all my treasures, and I've been watching over them for years."

"And losing a whole lot of money because of it," Fleur added tactlessly.

Mark's face fell right then, but Gavin hurried over to clear the air with a smile. "Helen, my father shed blood and sweat for this farm. I'd like him to enjoy some peace in the knowledge that it's passed on to safe hands."

"Exactly," Mark said, his expression easing as he sighed. "My health's been declining ever since my brother's passing, and I feel too weary to keep managing the farm."

"What are you saying, sir? You're the picture of good health, right?" Helen exclaimed, turning toward Frank.

"Yeah," Frank frowned ever so slightly but nodded in silence for Helen's sake.

Gavin noticed Frank's hesitation, however, and made a mental note.

On the other hand, Mark was chuckling and holding up his