Chapter 816

“Are you certain that Millie is Aisha? It’s an extraordinary coincidence,” Freyja exclaimed incredulously

upon learning of the connection between Aisha and Millie. The revelation was hard for her to fathom.

“I wish I were mistaken. All we can do is maintain absolute discretion. We cannot allow Leon to become

aware of this truth. You understand how stubborn he is about this matter. If he were to uncover it, it

could shatter the tranquility of the Thomas family.“

Both Leon and Marcus were Claudia‘s grandsons and integral members of the Thomas family. Any

discord between them stemming from the Millie-Aisha connection could spell catastrophe.

Unbeknownst to them, a figure lingered just beyond the slightly ajar door-Leon himself. His acute ears

captured every word of their conversation.

A N G E L A ‘s L I B R A R Y

Leon’s fists clenched with palpable tension.

The absurdity of it all struck him. Evidently, his grandmother had been privy to this truth all along, yet

she had chosen to keep him in the dark.

With a resounding crash, the door was forcefully shoved open. The cup held within Claudia’s grasp

slipped from her fingers, shattering upon impact as she was startled by the abrupt entrance of Leon.

Why was she not informed of his return? Did he hear everything? “Grandma, Marcus, Bruce, and I-you

favor Marcus, don’t you? Because he’s the better choice?” Leon’s voice dripped with sarcasm as he

jeered at Claudia.

With their exposure undeniable, Claudia began to speak, her voice tinged with apology.

“I’m sorry, Leon. I did this for you and for the well-being of the entire Thomas family.”

“For me?”

Leon repeated the words through gritted teeth, his appearance conveying a sense of anguish.

“Leon, it’s time to let go of the past and move forward with your Life. The possibility of you and Millie

being together is implausible, and this is also for Millie’s sake. You can see that she shares a

meaningful bond with Marcus.” Claudia attempted to reason.

Claudia recognized that whatever she said at this moment would likely incite Leon’s displeasure. Yet

she found herself backed into a corner with no viable solution that could appease both sides. Millie was

a singular individual, and she couldn’t be divided between her two grandsons.

One of them would inevitably have to relinquish his claim on her.

“You must be concerned that I’ll resort to any means necessary to claim Millie for myself, thereby pitting

myself against Marcus, correct? Your assumption is accurate. At this point, I care for nothing but my

own desires. This family holds no sentimental value to me, and I’ve grown indifferent to its frigid

embrace.” Leon’s words carried a chilling weight, inducing an involuntary shiver.

These words sent a wave of apprehension through Claudia. Was her worst fear about to materialize?

Would Leon truly stop at nothing to wrest Millie away, even if it meant clashing with Marcus?

Freyja reached out, steadying Claudia’s trembling hands. Claudia’s fragile health was deteriorating,

and the emotional turmoil threatened to push her to her limits.

Leon compressed his lips into a tight line, his icy gaze radiating an aura of intimidation that caused a

shiver to crawl down one’s spine.

Claudia pressed a hand to her chest, her heartbeat racing. The Thomas family owed a debt to Leon.

Despite being the eldest grandson, he had suffered the most.

Leon’s demeanor remained frigid and resolute, like that of a man poised to pursue his objectives

regardless of the cost.