Chapter 53

"Kourtney, I'm Jace's father. You can call me 'Dad' too... No, just call me Mr. Ranford for now." Dad was smiling so brightly that I swore ever since I was born, I had never seen that kind of expression on his face. "Mr. Ranford." Surrounded by a bunch of older men, Kourtney felt even more uneasy. But remembering what I told her earlier—how she would be representing me today—she took a deep breath and gave Dad a smile. "It's your first time visiting our home. I don't have much to offer, but take this stack of cash." He immediately handed her a thick stack of cash. Just from the sight of it, I guessed there was at least ten grand in it. Kourtney tried to refuse, but I shook my head. "It's not that much. Just take it." She had no choice but to accept it. "Thank you, Mr. Ranford." "If this brat ever bullies you, come tell me. I'll deal with him for you." No one interrupted our family moment. After I handed over the gift I bought and made a few polite exchanges, I pulled Kourtney