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.

the burden of leading the entire

but he genuinely cared for

not

Nathan interrupted, his voice

been

before Grandpa wakes

a dismissal

had no cause to

remaining to defend Norton, he

sigh, Kern left

reached for the office door, he paused, turning

find it in your heart to

He’s endured much.

make the choices

silent,

a resigned sigh, Kern exited

shut, Lucinda leaned against

untangled his clenched fist and

your hurt,

yourself to agree with

have me, Colby,

We’re your family.

was soft, calming

turned to her, his

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