Chapter 375 - BREAKING OFF RELATIONS (2/2)
Makiko blamed her mother, especially after growing up. Her mother encouraged her to learn music, telling her that it would help her find a better husband. She told her not to bother joining the company because she would eventually belong to her husband's family.
In the end, it had left her with a life she hated.
”What if it is true? It does not mean that she will not take from the Yamazaki family in the future?” Makiko was unrepentant.
The old woman felt weakened.
”Enough! Let us talk inside.” The Old Master said before turning to the relatives. ”We will not keep entertaining you for now.”
Inside, Elder Yamazaki looked at his embarrassing family. He had been gone for only a few days, and his home had turned into a circus. He already had an understanding of the occurrence.
”Makiko, I have warned you time and time again about manipulating your mother. I thought you would develop some affection for her and see her as more than a means to an end. But you clearly cannot overcome your resentment.” He said directly.
The Old Madam shook as she looked at her daughter. She tried to understand what her husband said, but she could not wrap her head around it.
”Why should I not resent her? If it were not for her, I would have a better life.” Makiko said directly since the jig was up.
”Makiko…” The old lady whispered.
”Since you do not have any affection for your family, do not come to disrupt peace again.” The Old Master expelled her effectively. ”You should know that all the benefits you tricked out of your mother, the Satou family did not take them. They refused the funding and contracts, but they chose not to tell you.”
Makiko felt her heart sink. ”Are you expelling me from the family?”
”If you have a life and death crisis, I will intervene. But yes, we are breaking off relations. I have given you time to change your ways, but you have lost affection for the family. There is no need for us to keep up the farce.” The old man added.
”You can all leave. Let me speak to Akira alone.” Elder Yamazaki waved a weary hand at his family with tiredness.
Akira was left alone with her grandfather. The two people faced each other with calmness. Elder Yamazaki could see that the girl was not simple.
”Why did you return?” He asked.
”Curiosity.”
”I see.”
Another long moment of silence followed.
”Here.” Akira offered the bag she was carrying to the old man.
”What is it?”
”A gift. It's impolite to show up empty-handed.”
”It is an expensive gift.” The old man said while putting away the scroll.
Even though he said those words, he did not intend to return the gift. Most masters did not duplicate their work, so he was unlikely to find the piece again. He would be a fool to give it back.
”Hardly. I wrote it myself.” Akira shrugged.
She would never spend a lot of money on unfamiliar people. Of course, she did not say that aloud.