Chapter 50

“Ariel, let Theophilus speak." Enoch laughed and asked: “Theophil

us, what kind of house did you buy? How many square meters? Which building? What style are the fittings?”

“I forgot." Theophilus replied, having chosen a random apartment, so he couldn’t remember much.

“Ha ha! Forgot?” Enoch burst out laughing: “Listen here, young man, you should be doing practical things, making lots of money. Don’t always try to impress people with tall tales, or you’ll end up being a laughingstock, you know?”

Theophilus wondered how he could be so inept. Yet, he boasted about buying a house in Flowers On The Prairie? That's simply laughable.

"It's true, without comparison, one cannot see the difference." Enoch said clearly: "Ariel, look, both are sons-in-law, but why such a disparity?"

"Look at Cuthbert, he doesn't say much, but he's capable, competent, not just a braggart like some. Cuthbert, why don't