Chapter 736

Joseph sat for a long while, his eyes fixed on the empty chair beside him. Ben couldn't hold back anymore. He bowed slightly and spoke cautiously. "Sir, please stop staring. Let's eat. It's just you and Ms. Yvonne here, so there's no need for a grand feast. A few simple dishes will be enough." Upon hearing that, Joseph felt a vague surge of irritation. He pressed his lips together and raised a hand, signaling Ben to step back. "Alright, I get it. Let the kitchen know we're ready for dinner. By the way, you'll join us." Ben immediately shook his head. "Sir, I can't do that. I'm just a butler. If I sit at the table with you, it'd break the rules." Joseph let out a faint laugh, sounding helpless. "Ben, Grandpa's gone. Nobody else really comes here anymore. Why keep so many rules? You've been watching over me and Yvonne since we were kids. Now that Grandpa's gone, you're the elder I respect the most. Just eat with us later." His tone made it clear that there was no room for refusal.