Chapter 2099

Lucinda, sensing his emotional turmoil, reached out, offering silent comfort with a gentle squeeze of his fist.

Kern, filled with remorse, spoke softly.

“Sir, your grandfather has grappled with guilt for years.

He feels responsible for failing your parents and you.

That’s why he brought you close, shielded you from family conflicts, and secured your position at the National Security Bureau.

He only retired when he felt you were ready.

He held onto the company to prevent Mylo, Jeff, or any other power-hungry relative from taking control.

It was all to ensure you would inherit the legacy.

A dark humor flickered in Nathan’s eyes.

“Don’t paint him as a saint, Kern.

He merely wanted a controllable puppet.

Planting spies in the National Security Bureau, feigning illness to lure me back, and manipulating Ronan’s release are not signs of respect for me.

your grandfather shouldered the burden of

for balance, but he

not

Nathan interrupted,

been away too

Grandpa

was a dismissal

had no cause to

remaining to defend Norton,

a defeated sigh, Kern

he paused, turning back with a

your heart to empathize

He’s endured much.

not easy to make the choices

remained silent, his

sigh, Kern exited Nathan’s

Lucinda leaned against Nathan,

fingers untangled his clenched fist and intertwined with

your

you can’t bring yourself to agree with what he’s

me, Colby,

We’re your family.

soft, calming the storm

to her, his

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