Chapter 222: Does He Really Not Know?

Everyone in attendance was highly intelligent, so they didn't interpret these casual words literally. Instead, they carried an underlying understanding without expressing it explicitly. Gary's eyes flickered slightly, and the conversation drifted towards their respective younger generations. Jack commented on Adam, saying, "Lately, you look quite robust. I suppose you've been working out. It seems like you've truly grown up." Gary smiled and replied, "Well, you know, grandchildren bring their own blessings. I must admit, I envy you, my friend. You have such an outstanding grandson. You don't have to worry about anything at the company. I'm truly envious." He continued, "But when I look at my grandson, he doesn't seem to know anything, even at his age. He still needs me to handle many things for him. I don't even know what to say about him. Perhaps that's just the gap between people." Jack instantly understood that this fellow was ready to discuss something with him. He thought to himself, "Since Gary is being indirect, I shouldn't bring it up first. Regardless of the topic, I want him to speak first. This way, I can maintain the upper hand, and even if he loses his temper, I can play dumb." Jack had put a lot of thought into this, all for the sake of supporting Martina. Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to go to such lengths. If there was something to be said, he could just say it. If it wasn't for the sake of securing a better outcome for Martina and making sure that Amy didn't escape so easily, Jack wouldn't have bothered. "The gap between people isn't actually that big. Even if there might be a slight difference at the beginning, as long as one is willing to put in the effort, there won't be any issues. I think you don't need to worry too much, old friend," Jack remarked. A faint, almost imperceptible smile would always grace Jack's face, which, upon closer inspection, didn't quite reach his eyes. But as far as outward appearances were concerned, it was well-played. "Perhaps your grandson is just a late bloomer, while my grandson has had to grow up without his father's guidance. That's why Benjamin became mature at a young age. There's a saying that goes, 'to gain something, you must lose something.' We can't possibly have it all, can we?" Jack continued with a smile. Normally, Gary would have been pleased to hear such words. This indicated that Adam wasn't as insignificant as he seemed. However, his mind was elsewhere at the moment, and he couldn't really grasp what Jack was saying or pay it much attention. "That might be the case. By the way, my friend, since you've just returned, there are some things you might not be aware of. You see, recently, both of our families have experienced some conflicts at home," Gary mentioned another topic. Upon hearing this, Jack pretended to look extremely surprised and said, "Oh, really? What kind of conflicts have arisen? I've never heard of any until now." As Gary observed Jack's demeanor, he genuinely couldn't discern whether this old man truly didn't know or was just acting. It was hard to understand how he could act so convincingly. Regardless, Gary was determined to take a gamble. After all, aside from this approach, he didn't know any other way to change the situation. "Speaking of which, this whole thing was just some playful banter between the younger generation. Who would have known that someone from my family accidentally offended your grandson." Gary put on a very distressed expression, his eyes filled with guilt. He deliberately positioned himself as being at a lower level. "I thought I could downplay the situation and smooth things over. But, your grandson, when he gets strong-willed, it's genuinely frightening. What I said was useless whatsoever. So, I've come here today, sincerely hoping that you, my old friend, can lend a hand and help release my beloved granddaughter," Gary continued. Jack played his role quite convincingly, not revealing any flaws even up to this point. "Wait a moment, Gary," he said, "what do you mean by this? I'm having a bit of trouble understanding. How does this issue relate to my grandson and your beloved granddaughter, if I may ask? If I remember correctly, her name should be Amy, right? What's going on? I don't seem to understand anything." At this point, Gary was nearly certain that Jack truly didn't know the situation. It was understandable that, considering the issue was quite sensitive, Jack was far from involved. Benjamin probably didn't intentionally publicize it, and with Jack having just returned, he genuinely hadn't had the chance to learn about many things. If Gary hadn't coincidentally come across the news of Jack's return, he might still be in the dark. Despite the gradual dilution of their camaraderie over time, there were still some remnants. "Take it easy for now, my old friend," Gary sighed. "I'll explain it to you slowly. The fact is, this situation is quite strange. My granddaughter isn't very sensible. But as you know, kids have big tempers, and sometimes when they get angry, they do unreasonable things that I can't understand. However, I can't have my granddaughter ending up in prison." Jack was taken aback and asked, "In prison? Why would she be in prison? What in the world has happened? You'd better tell me everything. I've just returned, and I'm completely in the dark about many things." Even Nathan couldn't help but admire his boss. The act was unbelievably convincing. If someone didn't know better, they'd believe every word. But to avoid raising suspicion from Gary, Nathan kept his silence, merely bowing his head and pretending he wasn't there at all. As for Adam, to be blunt, he was rather naive and lacked significant skills. He couldn't possibly fathom the intricate twists and turns of the situation or understand Jack's intentions. The only real opponent left now was Gary. If Jack didn't prepare in advance, it could be quite dangerous. The more Gary divulged, the clearer Jack's understanding of what had transpired became. Surprisingly, many details of the story varied greatly depending on who was telling it. Gary deliberately distanced himself from any wrongdoing and was reluctant to admit any actual involvement, even going so far as to defend his granddaughter. It was a stark contrast to what Benjamin had previously described.