He knew that William Hall was deliberately testing him.
He sneered, turned around to face William, and said:
"Aren't you afraid that if I really marry Clarke Ainley, there would be no place left for you and your son?"
When he said "you and your son," he was naturally referring to William Hall and Leo Hall.
William's expression stiffened briefly, his downcast eyes flashed with a ruthless glint that quickly faded before he smiled and said:
"Wasn't this your grandfather's wish when he was alive? Since you're unwilling, I certainly wouldn't force you."
William had brought up the deceased Old Master Hall.
In Harry Hall's eyes, the Old Master was the only person he truly felt close to and cared about. Precisely for this reason, when the Old Master introduced Clarke Ainley to him back in the day, he didn't refuse outright, for fear of disappointing him.
