Chapter 547
Trapped in Love
âHow can I do that, Grandpa? You might feel lonely if I don't visit, Daniella said as she sat down beside Grayson, wrapping her arms around him.
âUncle Thomas has been busy with work, and Aunt Greta is handling household matters. Yuliana seems to be dating someone, so sheâs also occupied and hasn't had time to visit you,â Daniella explained, letting out a sigh. âGrandpa, do people have to deal with loneliness as they grow older?â Grayson'âs expression gradually turned sour as he contemplated the lack of visits during his hospitalization.
âHow many times have they actually come to see me?â he wondered aloud. âAnd where is your brother? It's been days since he last visited.â Daniella raised her head, pretending to be surprised. âDonât you know, Grandpa? A falling rock almost hit
Caroline.â Grayson was briefly stunned before anger flared in his voice.
âIs he with that awful woman?â
Panicked, Daniella quickly covered her mouth. âI'm not sure, Grandpa. He might just be caught up with work.â Grayson declared, âI'll have someone track his whereabouts!â Trying to calm him down, Daniella gently caressed Grayson's back. Please, Grandpa, don't get upset. It's my fault for making you angry with my words.â Grayson held Daniellaâs hand tightly. âElla, I know you care about me the most in this family. Since these ungrateful people won't visit me, they no langer deserve to stay in our family residence. I'll remove them.â A cunning glint sparkled in Daniellaâs eyes. âGrandpa, this might infuriate Uncle Thomas. He's been dedicated to managing the company, after all.â âHeâs an ungrateful brat! Ella, no more games. I'll transfer you âsome shares, and you can help oversee the company as a shareholder,â Grayson declared.
âSo this old geezer is finally willing to give me a piece of the family assets,â she thought, surprised that her
provocation had paid off so easily.
An hour later, Grayson called Thomas and ordered him to leave the family residence. Shortly afterward, he arranged for an announcement to be made that Daniella would join the company as a shareholder.
152 +15 BONUS © âWhen Thomas received these updates, he appeared composed. He went to the balcony and dialed Neil's number.
As Neil answered the call, he asked, âUncle Thomas, is this about Daniella?â Sipping his coffee, Thomas replied, âNeil, let's talk honestly.
How many projects did you divert?â Neil was taken aback. âSo, you know about that?â Thomas sighed. âYou're my sister's child. I know you well.â
Neil admitted, âI've already shifted all the major projects, but the remaining smaller ones won't sustain the Xander Group.â âIn that case, Daniellaâs entry won't have a significant impact,â Thomas observed with a bitter chuckle.
Neil asked anxiously. âIs Grandpa kicking you out? âYes, it seems that way. I didnât expect this after all my years of work for him. Heâs growing old and easily influenced,â Thomas replied.
Neil understood who had influenced Grayson. âI'll be back tomorrow, Uncle Thomas. Don't leave just yet!â Thomas considered it for a moment. âAlright, come later. Carol is still in critical condition.â Nell reassured him, âSomeone is looking after her. Evan is here.
Thomas was slightly surprised. âWas Evan's relationship with Caroline real?â Neil disclosed, âAll three of Caroline's children are his. It's only right for him to care for her now. Uncle
Thomas, Carol hasn't told Evan about the kids. Please don't mention it to him.â