Chapter 164

Stephen pressed his lips together and lowered his gaze, giving away nothing. He didn't breathe a word, making his true thoughts a complete mystery. A pregnant pause fell over the room before Ralph continued, "Stephen, you have to bear in mind that you're the Jacobsons' only heir. You can't let something like that happen ever again. Don't risk your life for a mere woman. Am I understood?" Stephen's fingers curled slightly at Ralph's words. It was impossible to discern the emotions in his eyes as he replied solemnly, "Yes." Then, Ralph addressed Caleb, saying, "Do not interfere with Stephen's business as long as it doesn't go against the Jacobson family's principles or the law." Caleb couldn't help but feel slighted. He, as Stephen's father, was still hale and hearty. Yet, Ralph had kicked him out of the line of succession just like that. Instead, he had chosen to pass the family business to Stephen. However, he didn't dare to voice his opinion to Ralph, no matter how incensed he