“I understand.” Sebastian Cole nodded and took the two invitations from his grandfather’s hand. He had been worrying about how to get closer to Naomi. Now his grandfather had handed him the perfect reason. This time, he would not let the opportunity slip away. “Go on, then. Get busy,” Old Master Cole said, waving him off. Once the study door closed, the old man was alone. He could not wait a second longer. He pulled out his phone and started a video call to the group chat of the three old friends. After a few rings, Old Mr. Sinclair and Old Mr. Blackwood both appeared on the screen. “Old Cole, what is it this time?” Old Mr. Sinclair asked, already sounding annoyed. “Do you know I’m with my precious Lily right now? Are you deliberately trying to interrupt me?” The moment those

