Chapter 740

"What exactly were you trying to do?" William asked, his voice stern.

"I only asked Tracy to keep an eye on Mia. I never thought she would twist my words like that." Vivian's voice trembled as she played the victim, her performance nearly flawless.

Though in his seventies, William was sharp as ever. He'd witnessed countless schemes and manipulations throughout his decades in business.

Mia's mental health issues made her vulnerable, and Vivian had exploited this weakness ruthlessly to get what she wanted.

In the corporate world, William typically appreciated strategic thinking and tactical maneuvering. These were qualities he normally respected.

But Vivian had crossed an unforgivable line by targeting his granddaughter.

leaned heavily on his walnut cane, his expression thunderous. "If you've come to discuss Mia, save your breath and leave. It's not about disrespecting your family—Mia is my flesh and blood. I'm heartbroken over what

and held up a bottle. "Mr. Reynolds, I came specifically to bring

glanced at the bottle, genuine surprise crossing

wasn't an expensive Bordeaux or rare Scotch. Instead, it was a simple bottle of

this particular bottle,

he stepped aside with a

the bottle into the living room and watched silently as William lowered

and poured him a glass, avoiding any mention of the


cool but had lost its edge. William breathed in the harsh aroma from the inexpensive

notes of industrial alcohol. Without hesitation, he downed it

spoke, her voice unsteady. "Grandfather sent me. He said he wanted to come apologize himself, but

inwardly he felt nothing but contempt.

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