Chater 28 Chapter 28 Hidden Motives

"Theo, when did you get back from abroad? Liam and I had no idea. If we had known, we would've organized a welcome banquet for you," Janet said with a bright smile, presenting herself as a warm and caring sister-in- law.

However, her sharp gaze betrayed a more calculating nature.

On the surface, she seemed concerned for Theo, but underneath, she was subtly reproaching him for not informing them of his return, as if he intentionally ignored them.

Theo raised an eyebrow and replied coolly, "I've been back at the company for three days, but I haven't seen my Liam there. I figured he didn't want to see me, so I didn't want to disturb either him or you."

Liam's expression shifted slightly, and he glanced at Edward, who was glaring at him with obvious fury. Edward snatched an apple from the table and hurled it at him.

"You're supposed to be running the company, but you haven't shown up for three days? What good are you?" Despite his age, Edward's voice remained strong

Liam scrambled to pick up the apple and quickly explained, "Dad, I've been feeling unwell, which is why I haven't been at the company."

fever and is only just getting better. I'll make sure he goes to the company tomorrow. Please don't get upset-it's bad for your health," Janet

well

Did they really think he was too old to see through their

Theo had managed overseas ventures while

had called Theo back to take charge of the corporation's affairs, Liam and Janet were starting to lose their

absent from the company, but even the shareholders they aligned with

could take over the group with such a narrow mindset? What a

lowered his head, guilt gnawing at him. But Janet felt no such remorse. In her mind,

was clearly biased. Liam was the eldest, so surely, the company should pass to him. Even if Theo was more capable, couldn't he simply

was all biased and unreasonable, and they weren't

gaze darkened, his mouth pressed in a grim line as he turned to Benson, who had kept his

one thing, but getting drunk and starting a fight that lands you in the police station- that's something

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