Devil's Prisoner of Love by Prefer

Chapter 237: The Struggle for Inheritance

Hayden rushed back only to find that Julian had already left. Upon his arrival, Mary

hurried to meet him.

"Mom, where is he?"

"He was here for less than ten minutes and then left. I don't know what he said to your grandfather. Why would he return at such a critical time?"

"Who knows." Hayden's expression was visibly upset.

"He must have come back for the inheritance. I overheard something about a promise Grandpa had made to him."

Hayden had always known that Joaquin favored Julian, but somehow, Julian had never gotten along with Joaquin. Whenever they were together, they would either argue or give each other the silent treatment. Years ago, in a fit of anger, Julian had left, declaring his intention to sever ties with the Alvarez family. At first, Joaquin didn't believe he would go through with it. He cut off all of Julian's credit cards, thinking it would force him back. From that day, Julian disappeared as if he had never existed. Only then did Joaquin panic and start searching everywhere for him.

When Julian reemerged years later under the name Julian Barnet, it seemed that all he needed to do was show a little goodwill, and the company's inheritance would surely be his. However, he had been unwilling to return, and Joaquin had started to lean towards Hayden instead. But with Julian's recent reappearance, Joaquin's heart was in turmoil again. Hayden also worried about a sudden change; if Julian returned, what would become of his own efforts if he didn't secure the inheritance?

"I'm going to see Grandpa."

"Alright, just be good, and don't do anything to upset him," Mary advised.

"Mom, I know." Hayden then went to the small garden and saw Joaquin sitting alone, his figure emanating a sense of desolation.

"Grandpa, it's getting colder these days. You should come inside to avoid catching a cold," Hayden suggested.

Joaquin lit a cigarette. "Hayden, come sit down. I have something to ask you."

took a

looked at his grandson, appreciating that Hayden bore

is so different from yours," Joaquin sighed. "Why can't that rebellious son be

but he'll understand your good intentions in time," Hayden

after his mother in every way except for his stubbornness, which he gets from me. I'm his father, not his enemy. Why would I want to

seemed Julian still hadn't agreed to Joaquin's terms. That was for the best, as it meant Joaquin would side

hurt him. Please don't be angry; Uncle just has

talk about that rebellious son anymore. Hayden, when do you plan

waiting for your decision. What do you think would be

appreciated the obedient ones, unlike Julian, who wouldn't even pretend, though Joaquin had always been paving

holding the position for Julian for many years. He had hoped that one day Julian would come around, but Julian insisted on following his own stubborn path.

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felt he had done his best. The words he had just spoken had utterly disheartened Joaquin, "Since you're already engaged, it's time to schedule

marriage. Hayden did not ask further but obediently replied, "Alright, I'll

time to let go," Joaquin's expression bore a trace of

words, "Grandpa, if you're tired, take some

go," a shadow flickered

Grandpa." Hayden turned

deeply. He would give that rebellious child three more days. If he continued on his wayward path,

Joaquin's words. Mary quickly approached him, "Hayden, what did your

wants me to hurry up and marry Susan."

Arrange a meeting with her parents now; we should get married as soon

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