Chapter 673 Are You Reprimanding Me?

During the meeting today, everyone could tell that Mason was not in a good mood. The moment he entered the meeting room with a cold expression and dark aura, the atmosphere became eerily cold. Everyone looked at each other and wondered what was going on. This meeting has been repeated a few times already, but no conclusion has been reached. Every time it was because Mason had other matters to attend to and it got postponed. They wanted to tell Mason that it was not right of him to do so, that his private matters should not affect his work, but it was Mason. Compared to having to sit in the meeting multiple times, they would take that rather than facing the devil’s wrath if Mason got angry. They could only hold back their dissatisfaction regardless of how they felt. Today when Mason came in looking irritable, it made them worried and fear how was the meeting going to proceed? They looked at each other before someone meekly asked, “Young Master Yeich, have you given the presents that you asked about the other day?” Mason glanced at the man who mentioned presents. His eyes had a gaze as sharp as an eagle which caused the man to shut his mouth immediately and dared not speak another word. After a moment, Mason coldly said, “Start the meeting.” They all kept quiet and wondered, ‘I guess we’re going to have a serious meeting today?’ So… everyone fearfully began the meeting, but when they realized that Mason was observing them without any particular expression, they began to relax and debated as usual. As the meeting was ongoing, Mason’s mind was preoccupied with Madeleine’s pitiful look and Lil Millet’s innocently cute look. “Young Master Yeich? Young Master Yeich?” Mason regained his senses when he thought he heard someone calling him, thus he looked at that person. “What do you think of this suggestion?” Mason was stunned for a moment before he pursed his lips and said, “Not bad.” Truth was, he heard nothing earlier. Everyone kept quiet for a moment and exchanged glances with each other. They all knew that Mason was not listening to their discussion earlier. Simon could no longer stand it and leaned forward to whisper into Mason’s ear. At first, Mason’s expression still looked normal, but after Simon had finished explaining, his brows furrowed and he scoffed. “Who gave this idea? How long have you all been working in Yeich Group that you can still give such stupid ideas?” Everyone, “…” ‘Didn’t you say not bad earlier? ‘Is it good that you’re going against your words now?’ Mason glanced sternly at everyone present. “Has your work been too relaxed lately? Is that why you think you can just throw me any rubbish conclusions?” Simon covered his mouth with a fist and cleared his throat before he leaned over to whisper something in Mason’s ears again. Mason’s mind began to wander again. After Simon was done, he was still sitting there as if he was in a trance and had no reaction. One of the bolder men said softly, “Mr. Simon, should we end the meeting earlier and continue after Young Master Yeich has settled his private matters?” Everyone’s expression changed and looked at Mason, worried that he would get angry, but Mason remained seated as if he did not hear them. Everyone, “…” Simon kept quiet for a moment before he said, “You all can get back to work first. The meeting will continue after Young Master Yeich has settled his things.” Since Simon had said so, everyone wasted no time in packing up and leaving the meeting room. By the time Mason was done daydreaming, he realized that the meeting room was empty. He was dumbfounded for a moment before he frowned with dissatisfaction. “Where’s everyone?” Simon speechlessly stood next to Mason. “I asked them to get back to work.” Mason glanced sharply at Simon upon hearing that. Simon felt chills running down his spine that moment but he forced himself to stand straight. “Young Master Yeich, I didn’t ask them to go back to work on purpose. It’s just that you’re daydreaming away too badly today. You didn’t hear a word they discussed today. Pardon me for being straightforward, but if you weren’t Young Master Yeich, I guess… you’ll be the one getting scolded today.” Mason pursed his lips and coldly said, “You wanna die?” That murderous aura… Simon took a few steps back and felt chills at his back. He cleared his throat and said, “No, I don’t, but there are some things that I still need to tell you. Young Master Yeich, I supposed that you must be busy with issues regarding Young Madam lately? You used to be able to separate work and personal matters. You never allowed your private matters to affect your work, but you’ve been doing so lately, and it’s not a good sign.” Mason looked up at Simon. “Are you reprimanding me now?” Simon’s mouth twitched. “Young Master Yeich, I’m not reprimanding you, I’m just giving you suggestions, suggestions!” “Get lost.” Mason ruthlessly asked Simon to leave. Simon was feeling deflated and said in defeat, “This meeting would never end if you continue like that. Young Master Yeich… I’m already swamped with work now, I don’t mind adding more extra work. Why don’t you… settle your issues with Young Madam first?” Mason was reminded of Lil Millet at the mention of Madeleine. He pursed his lips and looked at Simon. “Let me ask you something. If two people look alike in this world, what do you think is their relationship?” Simon did not understand why Mason asked that and he did not know what was going on in Mason’s mind right now. He looked at Mason and carefully answered, “Two people who look alike? Are they… twins?” Simon noticed Mason’s frown deepened when he gave that answer. ‘Is that not the answer he was looking for?’ Simon gave another answer. “Could it be plastic surgery?” Mason, “…” He looked up at Simon fiercely. “Do you want to die?” Simon asked, “… Why are you asking me this? I think that other than twins, it’s hard to find two people who look alike?” Mason suggested, “Perhaps they are father and son?” “Father and son?” Simon was stunned for a moment as he processed what he heard before he suddenly realized it. “Young Master Yeich, do you mean that…” Connecting the dots with what Mason had been up to, like asking him to buy kids’ toys, and now asking about father and son… ‘Could it be?’ Simon widened his eyes and looked at Mason. “Young Master Yeich, Young Master Yeich… did Young Madam give you a…” Mason’s gaze was in a mess and did not deny Simon’s idea. Simon gulped and said, “Son?? “And he looked very much like you?” Mason frowned in frustration. Simon realized it and immediately said, “I will investigate this right away.” He then turned to leave but he had only taken a few steps before a cold voice said, “Stop right there.”