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.

breath and leave. It's not about disrespecting your family—Mia is my flesh and blood. I'm heartbroken over what happened to her. If I welcomed you with open arms after

head and held up a bottle. "Mr. Reynolds, I

glanced at the bottle,

an expensive Bordeaux or rare Scotch. Instead, it was a

this particular bottle,

moment, he stepped aside with a

into the living room and watched silently as William

bottle and poured him


whiskey?" His tone remained cool but had lost its edge.

notes of industrial alcohol. Without hesitation, he downed

another and finally spoke, her voice unsteady. "Grandfather sent me. He said he wanted to come apologize himself, but worried his presence might make things

contempt. If they were truly concerned about awkwardness, why send this particular

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