Love and Devotion No Longer His to Claim by Dream Fish

Chapter 259

"Yeah, Pete! How could you do this to us?" Francis reproached him with knitted brows.

Outwardly, he was backing Andrew up, but on the inside, he was filled with doubts.

He hadn't expected Angela to send gifts not just to him, but to Pete as well. He believed Angela must be desperate, resorting to such a foolish strategy as buying them off.

However...

Francis stroked his chin. That painting was exquisite so much so that he couldn't stop admiring it. He had already hidden it away at home, reluctant to let anyone else lay eyes on it.

"Uncle Andrew, I just want to gain some experience away from headquarters. Don't worry, even if I go to the subsidiary, I would never betray you. Angela wants you to move to a subsidiary too, right? That way—"

"You're an absolute fool!" Andrew interrupted Pete with a cold sneer.

"Can't you see this is clearly a ploy to weaken you? Once you leave for the subsidiary, there's no telling if you'll ever return. By the time she dismantles everything you've painstakingly built here, what will you do then?

"And do you really think she's actually nice enough to keep the two of us together? Not a chance! That wicked woman claimed she'd find me a cushy position, but I'd be lucky if she doesn't make me a doorman."

coughed violently, nearly

expression shifted rapidly, torn by

had been burning within him for a long time, but his mother had always told him that sticking with

Andrew was Angela's prime target, and Sean was nothing but a useless fool-more of

them of any ambition. If they couldn't adapt, Angela would crush them

no intention of sharing

believe his capabilities were beneath his ambitions. If he could make a name

I can't just go back on my word now-that would only give her more reason to take me down." Pete put on

sending Pete away isn't necessarily a bad thing. We both know Pete's capabilities.

be

much to him."

name for himself at of

where did you get the nerve to defend him?"

something too? What's

"No, no, of course not. My loyalty to you is unwavering,

side for year The