Chapter 743 - Simulation Room (1/2)

After their arrival at Maya's house, there was a middle-aged man standing before them. He was none other than Maya's father, Bernard Hamilton.

”Welcome to my humble abode.” Bernard smiled and looked at Theo and the others. ”It's truly shocking to see Theodore Griffith standing side by side with the most beautiful woman, Agata Mota.”

”…” Theo and Agata didn't have a change of expression when they heard it.

”Whatever. It's not like I'm going to expose you or anything.” Bernard shrugged. ”Anyway, let's talk inside. My wife decided to cook for today's dinner, so you should have dinner first. The servants will bring your luggage to your own room.”

”Then, we will take your offer.” Theo nodded in agreement.

He and Agata then walked together with Maya, following Bernard to the dining room.

It was very quiet to the point Bernard couldn't stand it.

He even turned around and jokingly said, ”Come on. Why are you so stiff? Is it because of me that you can't talk with your peers?”

”It's because you're pushing all the matter to me.” Maya glared at him. ”I need to settle all the work in my company within two days. I think you have heard that or should I make an additional hole near your ears so you can listen to my words?”

”Oh, come on. The 'hole' joke is already overused.” Bernard waved his hand nonchalantly.

”Then, can I assume you prefer to experience a serious one? Maybe, I should have cut you off from my life for a year or so.”

”Alright. This is my first time hearing the 'hole' joke. Don't make a hole near my ears please.”

”…” Maya's eyebrows twitched as she chose to not reply to him.

On the other hand, Theo asked, ”There is one thing that I want to ask you…”

”Hmm? Sure, ask away?” Bernard's face became serious.

Somehow Maya was surprised by his reaction. If it was the normal him, Bernard would ask jokingly, 'Her hand in marriage?'

Theo wouldn't react to that kind of joke and simply continued the conversation. But it was still surprising that Bernard didn't even react like he was supposed to.

”Is it possible to meet…” Theo abruptly stopped and shook his head. ”Sorry. Never mind.”

”Oh, you want to talk with my father? Well, it's normal to be curious with my father because he's known to be an eccentric guy, especially in the company.” Bernard shook his head. ”Sadly, you can't. Ever since he's retired, he has been living in seclusion.

”What I mean by seclusion is that… he's living on the other side, making a small tree house or something. And he often moves places when he doesn't like the area anymore.

”So, even for me, it's nearly impossible to meet him. For an outsider, he will find you, not the other way around.

”It's true that I can help you meet him, but you need to pay a hefty price. And it's impossible for this International Mission to pay for that.” Bernard declined with an explanation.

”I see.” Theo nodded in understanding. ”Treat it as if I never ask anything then.”