Chapter 601
Bogus Billionaire
Kirk had long ago expected that Jude wouldnât approve. He turned to look at Jude and asked, âWhy donât you approve, Uncle Jude?â
Jude also noticed how exaggerated his reaction was. He explained, âI⦠What I mean to say is that it might be a little too hasty to divorce now.
âI think you should give Daphne another chance. Get to the bottom of whatâs going on first. It would be bad if youâre accusing her of this wrongly.â
âUncle Jude, we caught her in the act. What else is there to explain?â
Jude looked over at Daphne. He really hated her right then. He despised her for staying there like a brick, not even knowing how to defend herself.
There was no way Jude could allow Daphne and Kirk to get divorced.
Since Kirk was still married now, he couldnât openly pursue Caroline. But once he was divorced, he could use any methods he wanted to force Caroline to divorce her husband.
When the time came, Eddy would have no chance of winning.
Jude didnât want the regrets of the past to play out in the future.
âMaybe Daphne was entrapped. I think itâs better to ask her about this properly first.â
Kirk replied, âEven so, her infidelity is a fact. You said just now, Uncle Jude, that this is my private matter and should be handed to me to deal with. I donât care what excuses one may have. Cheating is cheating!â
Gripping his walking stick tightly, Jude said, âSo you must divorce, is that it?â
âYes.â Kirkâs voice was steely.
Judeâs body was trembling from his rage. He looked at Daphne, who stayed on the ground without speaking. His fury burned hotter.
âDonât you have anything to say about this?â
Daphne had already been terrified into silence long before this. There was no way she could say anything now.
Having received no answer even after a long time, Jude looked away in disappointment. He held back the anger he felt and said to Kirk, âHave them all leave. I have something to say to youâ
Kirk waved a hand. With that, Charles led everyone outside, including Daphne and the other man A long time after the door was closed, Jude finally managed to dispel his anger.
âKirk, I would like to have an honest chat with youâ
Kirk sat opposite Jude and said, âPlease speak your mind, Uncle Jude.â
âI know why you want to get divorced. I also know that you definitely have the capability of making Carrie get divorced and get together with you afterward.â
âDo you think Iâm a tyrant, Uncle Jude?â
Jude waved a hand. âIâm well aware of your capabilities. With how things are now, Iâm not afraid of any sort of embarrassment.â
Kirk raised an eyebrow high as Jude thought about his words, After a long while, Jude broke the silence.
âIâm determined to have Caroline as my granddaughterâinâlaw. I think you know that quite clearly. As for why Jude was quiet for a long moment before speaking again. âIâll tell you why today.â
Jude started, âIt all began more than 50 years ago, before your father and I were on the outs. â
Jude talked about what had happened more than half a century ago. Back then, he and Ivan werenât the old men they were today. They had been full of youth and vigor.
The big four families hadnât schemed and competed with each other as they did now. The relationship between the families had been exceptionally good, especially between the Morrison.
and Evans families.
Back then, the Morrison brothers and the heir to the Evans family, Benjamin Evans, had been great friends. They had even gone to the same university together.
But the pleasantness between them hadnât lasted forever.