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 of leading the entire

balance, but he genuinely cared for

are not

Nathan interrupted,

you’ve been

Grandpa

”

a dismissal plain

had no

of words remaining to defend Norton, he

defeated sigh, Kern left Nathan’s

the office door, he paused, turning back with a parting

find it in your heart to empathize with

He’s endured much.

make the choices he’s

”

remained silent, his demeanor

resigned sigh,

the door shut, Lucinda leaned against Nathan,

fist and intertwined with

your

seem self—serving, and you can’t bring yourself to agree with what

have me, Colby, and

We’re your family.

”

was soft, calming

to her, his