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."

Hayden obediently took a seat across

appreciating that Hayden

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

is just a bit rebellious, but he'll understand your good intentions in

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

realized more from Joaquin's words-it seemed Julian still hadn't agreed to Joaquin's terms. That was

Grandpa, you would never hurt him. Please don't be angry; Uncle just has a strong

son anymore. Hayden, when do you plan to marry Susan?" Joaquin changed

eyes shifted, sensing an opportunity. "I've been waiting for your decision. What

Julian, who wouldn't even pretend, though Joaquin had always been paving

that one day Julian would come around, but Julian insisted on following his own stubborn path. He even arranged a favorable marriage for Julian so that his starting point would not be

next

he had just spoken had utterly

of the marriage. Hayden did not

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

specify, Hayden understood his grandfather's words, "Grandpa, if you're tired,

a shadow flickered in Joaquin's

rest, Grandpa." Hayden turned

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

sensed something from Joaquin's words. Mary quickly approached him, "Hayden, what did

me to hurry up and

Arrange a meeting with her parents now; we should

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