The price of betrayal (Jack and Ashley) novel Chapter 509

"Nolan, what's wrong? Are you okay?"

As soon as Melody stepped onto the island, she hurried over to Nolan. She scrutinized him from head to toe, worried that something might have happened to him.

Nolan smiled and said, "I'm fine, see? Perfectly fine. I just drank a bit too much earlier and felt a little restless, so I shouted to let it out. Look, I feel much better now."

Hearing Nolan say this, Melody finally relaxed. "But your shouting was way too loud—you scared everyone."

Wayne frowned slightly and asked in a low voice, "Are you really okay?"

Nolan nodded and replied, "Really, I'm fine. Dad, Mom, the environment here is nice, isn't it? There are plenty of cottages, so if you ever get tired of one, you can always switch to another."

Melody quickly shook her head and said, "No need, it's already perfect here. The most important thing is that the air here is amazing, and the scenery is especially beautiful. Being here just makes me feel so much better. Also, the food and drinks are incredibly fresh.

"Nolan, can I plant some vegetables and fruits in the garden? Growing them myself feels even better. Besides, it'll give me something to do instead of just sitting around."

Nolan naturally wouldn't refuse such a request. He smiled and nodded, saying, "As long as you're happy. But if you're going to plant, don't overdo it. I wouldn't want you to tire yourselves out. This villa, including the mountains behind it, all belong to me. There's an endless supply of fresh ingredients delivered every day, but if gardening makes you happy, go ahead."

At this point, Nolan smiled at Niall and Liana. "Niall, Liana, now that Mom and Dad are here, you don't have to worry about them. But, if you don't find something to do, you'll probably get bored. If there's anything you want to do, just let me know.

"If you want to join the company, I'll make the arrangements. If you want to start your own business, that's not a problem either—I'll provide the funds and everything else you need."

By now, Nolan's capabilities were clear to his family. Leaving everything else aside, just the way the big shots treated him spoke volumes. If Niall and Liana chose to join the company, their salaries and benefits would be assured, and the workload would undoubtedly be manageable.

At this point, Wayne glanced around the island and said, "The environment here is nice, peaceful even, but maybe too peaceful. You have to take a boat to get here, and with water all around, isn't it bad for your health? The dampness could be too much. You should avoid staying here too often."

Sometimes, being a parent meant being a little naggy, but it was all out of genuine concern.

Nolan smiled and nodded again before escorting Wayne and Melody back to the villa.

As for the banquet, with the departure of Fang and Scarlet, it gradually began to wind down.

Nolan didn't make an appearance to see the guests off. He'd already spoken to the people he needed to, and any private discussions had already taken on the way back. If there were still things left to discuss, they would have to find another opportunity.