After Reborn, I Become a Billionaire novel Chapter 915

Chapter 915 Oscar's Low Point

Hannah sounded indifferent. At least that was what she conveyed to Oscar through her voice-no emotion whatsoever. She said, "Okay then. I won't disturb you anymore. See you."

"See you." Oscar's voice trailed off softly after hanging up the phone.

He put down his phone and stared at it blankly without saying anything for a long time. Theodore was beside him and saw how detached he looked after talking to Hannah on the phone; it seemed like he had left reality altogether. Theodore thought if he let him continue brooding like this, his soul might leave his body soon enough.

"Oscar," Theodore called out to him.

Oscar blinked and said, "I need to go back to Kensbury."

"Now?!" Theodore exclaimed in disbelief.

This was such a crucial moment; leaving now could spell disaster.

Oscar nodded.

"Are you crazy? You've waited so long already; why do you want to go back now?! What if something happens while you're gone?" Theodore couldn't calm down at all.

After all this time of keeping things under control with Rowan simmering beneath the surface, it seemed like they were about ready for an explosion any day now.

And yet here came Oscar saying that he wanted to go back home.

If he left now, they would give Rowan an opportunity.

"It's Sal's birthday today." Explained Oscar.

Theodore did not pay attention to much detail or dates – not even when his own son's birthday was – so hearing this from Oscar caught him off guard as well.

No wonder why something seemed off about him since early morning today.

Theodore didn't know what else there was left for him to say or do at this point either way.

He naturally didn't want Oscar to leave. But thinking about how Salem hadn't seen his father in half a year on such an important day, Oscar would be unbearable not only for Hannah but also himself. He knew that it would be difficult for anyone including himself if they were put into Oscar's shoes right now.

"I don't know how much longer I can live," Oscar said.

"What are you talking about?" Theodore couldn't stand it anymore.

There was nothing seriously wrong with him.

He was just being overly dramatic.

"Regardless of whether we win or lose, I'm not confident," Oscar stated bluntly.

Theodore was very certain, "Rowan is no match for us."

"No one can guarantee that there won't be any unexpected events." Oscar looked at Theodore.

Theodore pursed his lips.

Yes, nothing in life was ever 100% certain.

He only meant that as things stood now, Rowan couldn't cause too much trouble. But Oscar always thought more than he did. He might have thought of something that Theodore hadn't anticipated but was highly likely to happen.

"I'm afraid that when the time comes, I won't even get to see them one last time." Oscar chuckled lightly at the corner of his mouth.

A faint smile appeared on his face. It seemed like he was mocking himself. Theodore really couldn't bear seeing Oscar like this anymore. They grew up together since they were young. Theodore knew exactly how strong a person Oscar was. But ever since Cian died, it seemed like something changed in him. Oscar had changed a lot.

Theodore sighed, "Then you should go back now. I'll stay here. Even if Rowan wants to do anything, I can respond immediately from the Capital."

Oscar looked up at him.

Theodore nodded and said: "Since birth, my father has sold my life to your family anyway."

Oscar still had some emotional fluctuations because of Theodore's words.

Salem looked at Justine but suddenly turned his body towards Susan, holding onto her tighter than ever before. It seemed like he didn't want anyone else holding him except for his mother.

Justine's face turned green with envy while Susan felt happy seeing how much her son loved her back.

Hannah couldn't help but admire how strong-willed Susan was for not giving in to pressure from her mother-in-law.

"You've been together with Manuel for so long now; where are your babies?" Justine started picking on Susan again. "You said you had good fertility; that you could get pregnant easily? What happened? All talk no action!"

"Your son knows better than anyone if I'm all talk or not." Replied Susan confidently.

"What do you mean by that?!" Justine fumed.

"Manuel, tell her." Called out Susan as she turned towards Manuel who appeared quite embarrassed by the situation.

Hannah couldn't help but laugh silently beside them, knowing exactly why they hadn't been able to conceive yet - something that shouldn't be discussed openly like this.

Quickly changing the topic, Hannah asked about all the gifts they brought along for Salem,

"Oh yeah! We bought these earlier today when I skipped work." Exclaimed Susan, excited-looking. She seemed to forget about their previous argument altogether.

Justine held back any further comments since they were guests after all-plus arguing with someone like Susan would only make things worse.

Susan carried Salem and walked towards the gifts.

"I skipped work to buy them this afternoon, and Manuel gave me a dirty look." Said Susan.

Manuel was wordless again, for he was unhappy with her because she didn't tell him to go shopping together.

"I thought boys would like toy guns and cars, so I bought some." Susan put Salem down on the ground and picked up a toy car to play with him. "Do you like it, Sal?"

Salem's speech wasn't very clear yet, but he smiled when he looked at the toy car.