Chapter 390

Chapter 390 Plead a Case

Neil headed to the third floor and discovered Caroline lying face–down on a table as he approached

the empty room. He removed his jacket, approached her, and covered her with it.

Startled, Caroline only found relief when she sat up and saw Neil. She averted her gaze to hide her

swollen eyes, but Neil noticed.

“Why are you crying, Carol?” Neil inquired.

Caroline fibbed, “I reopened my wound, and it hurt, so I cried.”

She didn’t want to mention Evan, fearing it would lead to a fight with her brother.

Neil frowned and said gently yet firmly, “Let’s return to the hospital. You can’t leave without

informing someone, no matter the reason.”

Caroline stood up and agreed, “Sure.“:

At Xander Residence.

Daniella invited Grayson to play chess after dinner.

Smiling, Grayson asked, “Why the sudden interest in playing chess with me today?”

Pouring coffee for Grayson, Daniella expressed with a sad look, “I’m sorry for causing you worry during

this time, Grandpa. I think it’s better for me to move back to International Residence so I

won’t trouble you.”

Grayson was taken aback. “Nonsense, child. Why move when you can stay here? We’ll take care of

you.”

Daniella handed Grayson his coffee. “I feel like a burden, Grandpa.”

Confused, Grayson asked, “How so? Did someone mistreat you?”

Daniella quickly shook her head. “No, I just think I’m not doing well, Grandpa.*

Grayson set his cup down, his expression turning serious. “What’s troubling you?”

Daniella lowered her head. “I can sense that Uncle Tom and his family don’t like me, Grandpa. Neil

is running the company, and it seems there’s no place for them in the family.”

Grayson frowned. “What are you talking about? If they criticize you, I’ll address it!”

Grayson prepared to head upstairs.

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Daniella hurriedly held onto Grayson. “The more you confront them, the worse it gets, Grandpa!”

Grayson reassured her, “Don’t be afraid of them, Ella. They won’t dare to mistreat you as long as

I’m here!”

“Grandpa, there’s another way to make Uncle Tom and his family accept me,” Daniella suggested.

softly.

Grayson looked puzzled. ‘Tell me more.”

With a hint of pride, Daniella said, “Instead of suppressing them, you can offer them some

benefits. After all, it’s been a while since Uncle Tom left the company. What do you think,

Grandpa?”

Grayson remained silent for a moment. “I see your point, Ella. Go upstairs and bring them down.”

Daniella summoned Thomas and his family downstairs as instructed

In the living room.

Thomas avoided Daniella’s gaze, and his wife, Greta Shawn, didn’t appear friendly.

Grayson grumbled upon seeing their displeased expressions. “Ella approached me earlier to speak.

on your behalf. I agree with her. Thomas, you can return to your role as the Xander Group’s VP

next week.”

Thomas and Greta were stunned.

Thomas asked, “Father, are you saying I can come back to the company?”

Grayson confirmed, “Ella is right. I’ve been too strict with you before. Excel in the company this.

time.”

Thomas and Greta exchanged glances, realizing Daniella’s efforts to please them.

Greta smiled and said, “Thank you for this, Ella.”

Daniella smiled back and replied, “You’re welcome, Aunt Greta. Grandpa decided to bring Uncle

Tom back into the company, I simply started the conversation.”