Chapter 1176

Sophie wanted to stop Dustin, but Claude stepped in before she could. "Uncle, I think there's been a misunderstanding. We shouldn't act on impulse." Dustin stared at Claude for a moment. Half an hour later, Sophie's parents and Claude finally came out of the room. In the corridor, Jacob was waiting, leaning against the wall. Hearing their footsteps, he straightened up immediately. "Dad, Mom, bro," he greeted them politely. The parents glanced at him, and he noticed something—they weren't telling him he'd lost his job. Relieved, he smiled a little. Claude spoke up, "Go be with Soof." "Okay, bro," Jacob responded, nodding obediently. Claude gave a short response, observing Jacob's attitude. Then, he left with Sophie's parents, while Jacob straightened his posture and headed to Sophie's room. In the car, Dustin glanced over at Claude when he came down to see them off. He seemed to be studying him, trying to figure out if something was going on. But Claude broke the silence, remind