About ten minutes later, Thomas Woods, the butler beside Robert Stephens, hurriedly arrived.
Thomas was an old-fashioned gentleman, with one-third British blood. When Edward Stephens was very young, he taught him the authentic London-accented English, somewhat like a half-teacher to him.
Later, as he and Robert Stephens gradually fell out, his communication with Thomas also gradually reduced.
He loathed the adherence to conventions, the lifelessness, and the blind obedience of Robert Stephens' surrounding people.
"Second Young Master."
The old man was slightly breathless when he rushed over, yet his clothes were impeccably neat, with the top button at the neck fastened meticulously. Upon seeing Edward Stephens, he greeted him.
Edward extinguished the cigarette between his fingers and said blandly, "He's eating inside."
