Chapter 39: Ch 39 : Father and Daughter
Noel sat on the chair, his fingers interlaced, gazing calmly at Lucy's father. "Well then, before Lucy returns, let's have a talk, Mr. Heartfilia."
Lucy's father looked at Noel with a cold and stern expression, his tone devoid of warmth. "Indeed, we should talk. Name your price. How much do you want to let Lucy come back?"
Hearing this, Noel didn't get angry.
In fact, his expression remained completely unchanged as he stared directly into Lucy's father's eyes.
After a long silence, Noel let out a soft chuckle.
"What are you laughing at?" Lucy's father frowned.
Noel stopped laughing and returned to his usual composed demeanor. "Originally, based on what Lucy told me, I thought you were a man who would sell anything for money. But now, it seems I was completely wrong. You love her more than anyone else in this world."
Lucy's father's hands trembled almost imperceptibly at Noel's words. "I don't know what you're talking about. I want Lucy to return so she can marry the son of the Judeau family and help Heartfilia Railways expand into the south. That's all."
"Heh..." Noel didn't respond directly.
Instead, he turned his gaze to a painting on the wall and spoke as if he was commenting on something unrelated. "She really does look like her mother... Lucy."
"What are you trying to say?"