Chapter 328



Klein, the little weasel, sauntered over to Tyrone, a wicked glint in his eye. He announced, “Ladies, don’t be so harsh on Kallie. Kallie can leave. I’ll handle Tyrone’s care.”

Klein put a possessive hand on Tyrone’s arm, his smile a thinly veiled threat. “Don’t fret. I’ll be here for Tyrone when Kallie and Ewing are away.”

Kallie’s eyes narrowed into icy slits. “He is your grandfather, Klein,” she hissed.

Klein blinked, feigning innocence. “What’s that supposed to mean?” he asked, all wide-eyed. “I’m just being a good grandson.”

The room crackled with tension. Everyone knew Klein was holding Tyrone hostage.

Abram’s family sat in stony silence. Even Jennifer remained quiet.

Abram and Jennifer’s husband had a history of bad blood, but Jennifer had always been close to Abram’s family. A wave of bitter irony washed over Kallie. Was Ewing really raised by Jennifer, this manipulative witch? It was hard to believe Ewing and Jennifer were as different as night and day.

Kallie’s shoulders slumped in defeat. “Fine,” she said with a sigh. “I’ll cancel the ticket.”

Astrid plastered on a sickly-sweet smile and patted Kallie’s shoulder. “That’s a good girl. This is all for the good of the family. Maybe you and Bria can finally bury the hatchet. You’re cousins, after all.”

Kallie forced a smile. “I could be happy with you if you and Bria would just leave me alone. But you won’t, so don’t pretend you care.”

Then, Kallie pushed Tyrone’s wheelchair to leave.

Astrid’s smile vanished. She glared at Kallie, muttering curses under her breath, “Damn it! Does she think she’s so important? Tyrone is just blind to her true nature!”

Bria walked over to Astrid, hesitation coloring her tone as she asked, “Mom, is it true that Kallie will get a third of Tyrone’s inheritance when he dies?”

“Yes, it’s true,” Astrid whispered. “When Tyrone was in his right mind, he gave his will to Ewing. Jennifer saw it, or we’d all be clueless.”

Astrid and the others were already far from reconciled with the idea that Kallie would take a share of Tyrone’s assets upon his death. In their eyes, Kallie was simply the daughter of Tyrone’s only daughter and didn’t deserve to gain a dime at all. They were astonished to learn Tyrone intended to leave so much to Kallie.

Tyrone had planned to split his money equally between his three children.

Abram thought Kallie shouldn’t get anything since her mom wasn’t alive.

But Tyrone wanted Kallie to have her share anyway. Certainly, Astrid and the others didn’t like this idea at all.

At first, Jennifer had no intention of getting involved. But she changed her mind upon seeing Tyrone’s will. She swiftly decided to side with Abram’s family and support their schemes.

The day of Bria’s operation arrived quickly.

Kallie, having known about Bria’s delicate condition and predicted the lengths Abram’s family would go to, decided to play it safe this time.

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