The old man looked at the outstanding grandsons before him, tapping his cane as he said, "Not to mention that Nathan has been away from Southeast Asia for years and is unfamiliar with these treacherous things. Since when has the Leclair Family ever feared anyone? At worst, we roll up our sleeves and keep going—we can handle it. I'd like to see in the end who laughs and who cries."
Earlier, Ignatius had sat down in the hospital for a heartfelt talk with him. The old man, being the one who knew his eldest grandson's psyche best, picked up his cane and tapped it on Ignatius's calf as he scolded, "You may think of walking away, but do you think I don't know you? Fine, go ahead and stir things up as you like. Anyway, this old man doesn't have many years left."
With that, the old man stood up and called for the butler to prepare dinner.
This was clearly a concession.
