Ezra quietly looked at Blake.
His father misunderstood what I meant...
Although...
That was exactly what I expected.
His expression remained blank as ever.
Nothing about it changed.
"Blake."
He calmly called.
"I have no intention of recruiting you into the Ashenlocke Family."
The words immediately caught everyone's attention.
Blake blinked twice.
Gwen also looked at Ezra in surprise.
Even Lucy unconsciously tilted her head.
Ezra continued speaking.
"I plan to establish my own company in the future."
His voice remained flat, but unlike before, there was a trace of seriousness hidden beneath it.
"And... I need talented people like you."
He looked directly at Blake.
"People who can grow alongside me. Although, it may take years before that company truly stands on its own...but that is the path I have already decided to take."
Silence filled the workshop.
Only the faint sound of snow hitting the wooden roof could be heard.
Blake stared at Ezra.
