Chapter 586

"Uncle Gerald, I'm coming back this time because I want to help my dad reduce his workload."

"That's great! You're a good daughter!" Gerald glanced toward Fred and continued, "Fred, you're fortunate to have such a helpful daughter. You can retire in glory now."

Fred retorted, "What are you saying? You're pretty much at retirement age yourself. You're just reluctant to leave."

"What do you mean by me being reluctant to leave? I just don't want to retire so soon. Retirement life would be too dull."

The two old men's argument seemed endless, but their conversation revealed their harmonious relationship.

Summer also understood Gerald's situation well.

Gerald was still unmarried to that day. He had no wife or children. Work had been the focal point of his life.

Though his workaholic tendencies weren't as extreme as James', they were undeniably intense. He practically lived in the office.

Thus, Gerald had become Fred's most trusted employee and friend, with a closeness that allowed