Chapter 296 - Maximus Brugel's Advice

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‘She held onto something that she didn’t like but got angry at something she liked.’ Yvette Larson felt that the situation was incredulous, but Finn Taylor knew that was just what his mother was like.

By acting in this manner, others would never be able to understand her fully. The reason why she had gotten angry was that Yvette Larson managed to pick out her favorite outfit.

That put her ill at ease, and that was why the shopping trip had ended so abruptly.

…

The next day.

“You’re leaving?” Finn Taylor realized that his mother had already packed her bags. ‘How absurd. Just because Yvette managed to guess which outfit she liked yesterday, she’s going to leave? How petty!’

But Wendy Jensen nodded seriously. “I’m going back to Chicago today.”

“Aren’t you afraid that those people from the Taylor family will bully you?”

“What, are you worried about me?”

Finn Taylor didn’t reply to her, not wanting to give her any chance to go any further.

Yvette Larson looked at her mother-in-law. “Mom, are you uncomfortable here? Why are you in such a hurry to leave?”

The latter chuckled. “Are you being sincere or just being polite?”

“Mom, I really hope that you’ll stay as long as you want here.”

“Oh, in that case, I’ll let Megan stay here. Will you agree to it?”

Yvette Larson remained silent.

“Leave if you want to. Why do you have to say such things?” Finn Taylor immediately spoke up, unable to tolerate it any further.

Unexpectedly, Wendy Jensen did just that and returned to Chicago with Megan Daimler.

Seeing the pair walk off, Yvette Larson’s heart thumped rapidly. “Is she really gone?”

Even up until now, she was still confused as to why her mother-in-law had chosen to leave just like that.

It didn’t seem like something she would do.

Finn Taylor kept mum. He knew that his mother must’ve found a way to get back at those three people from the Taylor family. ‘Given her personality, she wouldn’t have stayed in San Francisco for long anyway. She would’ve returned to Chicago sooner or later, but what confuses me is where she got help from.’ 

“I haven’t been to the office in a few days. I’m going down to take a look at things today.” Ever since Wendy Jensen arrived, Yvette Larson hadn’t been to the office. Hence, she decided to make a trip there.

“Alright, I have some things to deal with too.”

As such, the couple left.

Finn Taylor was planning on seeking Willow Stone out. Although he felt that the latter had only kidnapped Clarine Landon to threaten her best friend and wouldn’t harm Clarine, he couldn’t help but worry since they hadn’t been able to find her for a long while.

But just as he stepped out of the house, he bumped into someone—Maximus Brugel.

‘Wait a minute!’ Finn Taylor couldn’t help but be stunned when he met the old man. ‘Didn’t he leave with Jessica Daimler? I didn’t think that he’d still be here.’

“Are you surprised?”

“Slightly. I heard some rumors about you.”

“The rumors are true—I’m about to leave. It’s just that I haven’t left just yet.”

“Are you going to come back?” Finn Taylor didn’t try to pry into what the other was planning, nor did he try to keep the other. He just wanted to know if this was the last time he’d meet his master.

“That’s hard to say. I might never come back again. Come on; let’s go have a drink.”

‘A drink! I’ve never seen Master drink! Master once told me that alcohol would numb one’s nerves and that he couldn’t afford this since he had to remain sober at all times. However, here he is inviting me for a drink today!’ Although shocked, Finn Taylor found a bar and ordered all sorts of alcohol for them to share.

“Your mother has returned, right?”

“Was it because of you?” Finn Taylor knew that his mother must’ve received some help from someone, but he’d never expected that someone to be his master.

“I didn’t really help much; I just don’t want to see the Taylor family fighting again. With me around, I can assure you that there won’t be a family feud for another three years. However, I can’t make any promises about anything that happens after. You have to grow up quickly in these three years.”

Finn Taylor was slightly indignant. “Master, do you think I’m not ready to go against them now?”

“Do you really think that they’re that simple? Besides, they’re not your only enemies.”

Finn Taylor poured a glass of beer for the old man. “Master, it seems like you have more to say.”

“Let’s not talk about the Taylor family that has been running the family for decades. There’s still your younger brother, who has Gremlin behind him. That person who declared you a jinx and your brother a saint must’ve built up quite a lot of power by now. By my guess, he must’ve extended his reach to you by now. Have any strange people appeared around you?”

‘Strange people?’ Finn Taylor’s first thought was Ginger. ‘Is he talking about Ginger?’

“Oh right, I’ll give you one last hint. Do you know about Eugene Taylor?”

‘Eugene Taylor?’ Finn Taylor shook his head. ‘I’ve never heard of that name.’ 

“Your father is Jacob Taylor. His father was Brian Taylor, and Brian Taylor’s father was Emmanuel Taylor. Your great-grandfather wasn’t the eldest in the family, but he was the most talented one. Eugene Taylor was the eldest of the Taylor family. There was quite a bad struggle in the family at that time, and your great-grandfather eventually won. Eugene Taylor chose to leave the Taylor family, and rumor has it that his descendants have made quite a name for themselves. You have to be careful.”

Finn Taylor knew his master well. If Eugene Taylor’s family was insignificant, the latter wouldn’t even have mentioned them. But now that he had, it was obvious that this family couldn’t simply be ignored.

The thought of that worried Finn Taylor. ‘It seems like I will have to get Horned Serpent to investigate Eugene Taylor’s family.’ 

After their short chat, the pair had their fill of alcohol, only bidding each other farewell after getting themselves drunk.

As Finn Taylor watched his master walk away, he wondered if he’d ever get the chance to meet the latter again in this lifetime. He didn’t have many memories of how he managed to stumble home.

…

Number One Pacific Heights.

The family had received yet more unwelcome guests—Linda James’s relatives, including Henry James, Karen James, and Karine James.

After being beaten down by Finn Taylor, they realized just how powerful the Larson family was. Then, they’d started paying more attention to the Larson family and learned that Yvette Larson’s company had become the second-largest company in the city.

It was because of this that they came today.