Chapter 56. Serious Warning

Knowing the direction of the conversation, Ben's expression became tense. However, as quickly as possible, he thawed it out.

"It's not a competition, Sir. Frank already has Isabela. Why is he targeting Miss Martin?"

"Don't play dumb, Ben. You know that the walls of my grandson's office can hear."

Ben's smile slowly faded. He let go of the glass he had just touched, and then crossed his arms. "As I recall, you don't like small talk. So, what do you expect from me, Sir?"

Rowan snorted faintly. He liked a young man who knew when to be serious and when to be friendly.

"I want you to take her from Frank. If necessary, make her pregnant with your child. That's the surest way to tie her to you. Your parents can't possibly object, right?"

The curve of Ben's lips turned stiff. He didn't expect that Rowan Harper would ask him to impregnate a woman.

After a blink, he let out a faint laugh. "You are really great, Mister Harper. I didn't think anyone cou