CHAPTER 495THE CONDITION Jeremy couldn't deny how he felt as he listened to Mr Valentine pour his heart into his words.There was something inside him that he couldn't deny, and that was the pity he felt for Mr Valentine.Jeremy couldn't stop imagining how he must have felt. The emotions that must have raged inside him, knowing that things weren't in his court any more, and the fact that he had to succumb to the choices already laid out before him."I don't know what to say Mr Valentine, listening to you and everything you've talked about has left me completely at a loss as to how best to describe my feelings," Jeremy said in all honesty, his eyes locked with Mr Valentine's, making sure he saw all the emotions raging within him and the fact that he understood him."You don't have to say anything Jeremy or even try to make me feel better. I have already spent years trying to deal with my emotions and get back on my feet," Mr Valentine cut in with words of his own, his voice calm and

CHAPTER 497CONFRONTATIONJeremy couldn't believe the words of Mr. Valentine and the request he was making, it was practically absurd and he couldn't find the right words to describe what he was feeling."Why would you even ask that of me Mr. Valentine, you know it's not possible," Jeremy said with calm but firm words that overrode the emotions he felt at that moment."I can Jeremy and honestly I want to," Mr. Valentine said with clear words, indicating to Jeremy that he had no intention of changing his mind."You can't say that considering how you felt about my mother's betrayal. You know your request doesn't change the fact that I'm Blue's Nathaniel's son, nothing can change that fact," Jeremy reminded him with sharp words.Jeremy couldn't believe the emotions that must be running through Mr. Valentine, considering the fact that he loved his mother with everything he had. Jeremy knew he was still hurting from it, and making him his adopted son wouldn't make the pain go away."I know

CHAPTER 499UNACCEPTANCE "Is that even a thing now, why would he want to adopt you, I don't get it," Mr. Nathaniel burst out in anger. He couldn't believe that Mr. Valentine would make such a suggestion.The man was trying to steal his son. Why would he want to adopt Jeremy, who he had just met and who had nothing in common with him? If he wants a son, he should go to an orphanage and adopt one."I will not allow it, he cannot adopt you as his son. Why would he do that," said Mr. Nathaniel, his phone getting hot in his hands. He felt like throwing the phone away, but he decided to just stay calm."I know this isn't the best news you want to hear, but it's in both our favor. I need his help and I need to do this," Jeremy replied to his father.He knew his father wouldn't accept the idea because who would want another man to adopt their son while they were still alive. That was why he was proposing co-parenting to his father, although he hadn't told Mr. Valentine yet, but he believed t

CHAPTER 501AGREEMENT Jeremy couldn't deny the shock of Mr Valentine's reaction and what those words meant to him.He was completely immobilised as to the correct answer to give, his heart beating incessantly.It was more like he hadn't heard properly, his eyes bulging with confusion."It's as if you didn't hear me Mr Valentine, I said no to your request. I had no intention of making you my adoptive father," Jeremy said confidently, his eyes searching Mr Valentine's for any reaction.Anything from him would be a good indicator of what was going through his mind."I heard you Jeremy, you said you wouldn't agree to my request, but my decision to help you still stands, I can't think of doing anything else," Mr Valentine said with every bit of sincerity in his voice.He understood where Jeremy was coming from and what he was trying to avoid, and it was that boldness and determination alone that made him change his earlier request.In fact, Mr Valentine was certain that there was no way h

CHAPTER 503THE SUMMONJeremy bowed in respect to Mr. Valentine as he said goodbye. It had been a very intense conversation and it hadn't been easy before they had come to an agreement."I will come by tomorrow morning to check on you so we can spend more time together," Jeremy said to Mr. Valentine. He felt this was the best way to foster their relationship.Being the son of two very powerful men wasn't going to be easy, but he knew he was up to the task and he was going to do it to achieve his goal."I'll be expecting you, but don't think you're off the hook just yet. I'll be watching you closely now that you're going to be my son," Mr. Valentine muttered to Jeremy.Mr. Valentine was glad that Jeremy had agreed to become his adopted son, but he was a little skeptical about the whole process, but he was willing to give it a try.If this was the only way he could connect with his long lost love, then he would do it."I know you have men at your beck and call, you can do whatever you w