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 hacking

shifted rapidly, torn by

had wanted to leave for years. That desire had been burning within him for a long time, but

prime target, and Sean was nothing

dulled both of them, stripping them of any ambition. If they

intention of sharing their

make a name for himself, it would only be

letter of appointment, and I accepted the position. I can't just go back on my word now-that would only give her more reason to take me down." Pete put on a

sending Pete away isn't necessarily a bad

be

much to him."

for himself

where did you get the nerve to defend him?" Andrew shoved Francis

Angela give you something too? What's with

quickly waved his hands. "No, no, of course not. My

side