Chapter 509

Nate took a sip from his enamel mug before adopting a paternal tone with Aiden. "Third Son, I know you're away serving in the military most of the year and can't manage the workshop, which is why we had no choice but to leave it to your wife. But it's hardly proper for a woman to be out in public all the time. And frankly, the way she's been running things is downright reckless—ignoring perfectly good relatives while handing out benefits to outsiders. If word gets out, our Nicholson family will become a laughingstock." "Here's what I propose. Since you're usually tied up with army duties, let your elder brothers take over the workshop operations. As for legal ownership, we'll put it under my name so I can keep an eye on things. That way, we ensure the family business stays where it belongs." Venice shot her uncle an anxious look, tugging at his sleeve impatiently. A flicker of irritation crossed Nate's face, but when his gaze landed on Willow, his lips curled into a knowing smile. "And