Chapter 173

When Howard walked into the living room, he saw his uncle Simon sitting on the sofa. He walked over to greet him. “Uncle, why are you the only one here? Where’s Grandpa and Aunt?”

Simon’s gaze shifted from the financial report in his hands to Howard. His voice was as insipid as always. “They’ll be here soon.”

“Is Grandpa in his room? I’ll go see him.” Howard turned around to walk away.

“Wait,” Simon said out of the blue.

“Is there anything, Uncle?”

Simon put down the report in his hand, his tall and lean figure standing up. “Come with me.” He walked toward the courtyard outside the living room.

Howard clenched his fists that were by his sides. Actually, Simon was not much older than him. However, he would always feel an unknown pressure when he was facing his uncle.

He followed Simon after hesitating for a while.

Under the tree outside the courtyard, the uncle and nephew stood facing each other.

“Uncle, why do you want to talk to me away from everyone else?” Howard said while