And The Daddy Is… The Infertile Guy?!

Chapter 117

At a private suite in Bayridge Hospital.

Warren had made it through the worst of his illness, but he was a shade of his former self, his face ashen as he leaned weakly against the headboard. The usual spark in his eyes had dimmed considerably.

Bainbridge and Jarvis exchanged knowing glances. With a hint of reluctance, Bainbridge poured a glass of warm water for Warren, “Grandpa, have some water.”

Warren shook his head feebly, “I don’t want it.”

Suppressing his resentment, Bainbridge pressed, “Ever since you’ve been laid up, our group’s been like a ship without a captain. Howard is breathing down our necks, he’ll swallow us whole if we’re not careful.”

Jarvis chimed in, “Dad, you didn’t mean what you said at the birthday bash, did you?”

Jarvis and Bainbridge were playing a well–rehearsed duet.

Warren felt a deep sense of defeat and slowly closed his eyes, “I know what you two are after. As the chairman, I’ll issue the appointments. Jarvis as president of the Chadwick Group, and Bainbridge as vice president.”

Bainbridge, barely able to conceal his impatience, demanded, “How about the chairmanship? What about the 30% shares?”

Were they being withheld?

was after real power!

it was clear he

his heart. He had always been strong–willed, but

anticipated his grandfather’s change

the best choice. Howard is not one of us,” Jarvis tried to hide his anger as

eyes tighter, “I want to

“Grandpa, you really…”

H

Jarvis said, pulling Bainbridge towards the

two men left

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shouted, “What is my grandpar thinking? Is he backing out? Does he intend to leave everything to that

Howard is a lame

Howard’s current wealth, could he find Enoch?” Bainbridge asked through clenched teeth,

family still has a vegetable, and they’ve been desperate to find Enoch!”

to the Sawyer family and secure our position They’re our lifeline, providing us with

I’m

face twisted with malice, he walked down the