Billionaire Ex-wife: I Can't Live Without You

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

balance, but he genuinely cared for

not his

interrupted,

you’ve been

before Grandpa wakes

”

was a dismissal

had no cause

to defend Norton, he knew Nathan wouldn’t

defeated sigh, Kern left Nathan’s

reached for the office door, he paused, turning back with

hope you’ll find it in your

He’s endured much.

make the choices he’s had

”

silent,

a resigned sigh,

door shut, Lucinda leaned against Nathan, her touch a soothing

fingers untangled his clenched fist

your

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

have me, Colby,

We’re your family.

”

soft, calming the storm within

to her,