The Man Who Never Looked Away novel Chapter 281

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The Gilmore Estate, drawing room.

"Lavinia's idea is very mature, and I fully support it," Julian Gilmore said with a smile after listening to Lavinia's proposal for the foundation.

Judith Gilmore sat at the head of the table, looking at Lavinia with eyes full of affection and admiration.

"Lavinia has always had a good heart and does good things." Judith paused intentionally. "I am most at ease leaving things in her hands."

Garnett Harper sat quietly at the far end of the seating arrangement, perfectly respectful, not saying a word.

Judith turned her gaze to Julian. "Julian, do you have any other suggestions? It's rare for you to be back, so speak your mind if you have any thoughts."

Julian smiled. "I have no issues with the foundation's bylaws. But regarding the board of directors... since I'm rarely in town, I suggest giving my seat to Garnett. He's based in Blossom City, so it's much more convenient for him to participate in management."

Judith gave Garnett a faint, unreadable look.

Garnett hurriedly stood up and said with utmost sincerity, "Grandmother, I will help Lavinia manage the charity foundation properly. If you're ever dissatisfied, you can have Lavinia, as the chairwoman, fire me. How does that sound?"

Judith swept a glance over him, sighed, and looked at Lavinia. "Lavinia, what do you say?"

Lavinia knew very well that Grandmother had doted on Garnett for decades. Family bonds couldn't just be severed overnight; the older woman needed a graceful way out.

Lavinia nodded. "Okay."

Just that one word.

"Thank you, Grandmother," Garnett said, sitting back down.

Julian spoke up again. "Leasing out idle jewelry and funneling the profits into the charity foundation is a brilliant idea. I propose that when the foundation is officially launched, we host a charity jewelry exhibition. I'll personally invite the top international jewelry leasing agencies. With their backing in the future, our leasing profits will be significantly higher."