Glades Horne called out her name in a low voice, but Julia, though she heard him, chose to ignore him. Glades knew she was angry. After she entered the Side Hall, he also stood up. He walked to the entrance of the Side Hall, leaned against the doorframe, and stared at Julia.
A moment later, Ivan finished his weekend homework. Julia checked it and was very satisfied. Then, she gently had her son remain in the Side Hall, kindly explaining the benefits that habits formed in childhood would have on his future life. She hoped her son would do his best, as it was very likely that he would one day take over the vast Valence Group.
People say wealth does not last beyond three generations, but she hoped her son would break this "saying," surpass his father, and continue to grow the Valence Group, making it even more powerful.
Ivan had set aside his playful demeanor from earlier and listened seriously to his mother's lecture, his composed aura once again revealing itself.
