104 Master Maverick

It was rare for Gertrude to speak to him in such a serious tone. Moreover, she was still at the Temple yesterday, but she had returned to the Torres family today. She must have something important to attend to and that was the reason why he hurried home.

Looking at the three of them sitting on the sofa in the living room, Franklin heaved a sigh of relief. He tugged at his tight tie.

"Grandma, why didn't you tell me you were coming back?"

Quinn and Gertrude were sitting on one side of the sofa while Lauren was sitting opposite them.

Franklin naturally sat beside Lauren.

Just as he was about to take a sip of water to take a break, Gertrude's words made his heart skip a beat.

"Franklin, come and sit beside Grandma."

Gertrude's motive was obvious: she wanted them to join forces against Lauren.

Franklin had been in the business world for so many years, so he naturally knew what Gertrude meant.