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

grandson, appreciating that Hayden bore a

yours," Joaquin sighed. "Why can't that rebellious son be as obedient as

understand your good

for his stubbornness, which he gets from me. I'm his father,

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

be angry; Uncle

Hayden, when do you plan to marry

waiting for your

even pretend, though Joaquin had always been paving the way for

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

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he could do; he felt he had done his best. The words he had just spoken had

idea of the marriage. Hayden did not ask further but obediently replied, "Alright, I'll discuss it with

boy, Hayden. I'm getting old; it's time to let go," Joaquin's expression bore a trace of

grandfather's words, "Grandpa, if you're tired, take some rest.

go," a shadow flickered in

rest, Grandpa." Hayden turned and

child three more days. If he continued on his wayward path, he would announce Hayden as

words. Mary quickly approached him, "Hayden, what did

wants me to hurry up and

her parents now; we should get married as soon as possible." Hayden

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