Chapter 273

Caleb, your grandpa passed away, and you’re up to bat for the funeral, Henry said, his Yolce somber as he stepped out of the car.

I eyed him with suspicion, knowing full well his visit wasn’t solely motivated by funeral arrangements.

“Your grandpa’s body is still at the morgue, waiting for a direct family member to sign off on the cremation. You wouldn’t want to leave him in limbo, would you?” Henry said, his face the picture of compassion, like a concerned elder fretting over his kin.

I frowned, realizing the true situation as I spotted the line of cars behind him, packed with reporters.

Brendan’s death was big news in the business world, and with the media circus that followed, Henry had to play his part to the hilt.

I stepped in front of Colin, speaking softly. “Colin, don’t be scared…”

With the media on our heels, Colin was safe for now.

They surely wouldn’t dare to harm him under the glaring spotlight.

Out of sight, Henry’s eyes sharpened with anger. He was irate that his attempt to dispatch Caleb on the way to the mental institution days earlier had failed, and now, with the media swarming, his hands were tied.

signaling to the person holding

man relented, stepping back behind Colin

clear Colin trusted him.

never

The boy has a wild streak could keep him home,” Henry said with a smile, playing the doting elder to perfection in front of the reporters.

his aggressiveness subdued. He was a businessman

Let’s save it for the

partnership referred to a potential alliance between the

master of the Langley Group, announcing a partnership with the Fitzgerald Group in full

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anxious, but a barely perceptible smile played on his

you. Just

and watch for the

emotions, his eyes flickering

hand reassuringly before turning to the reporters, wiping away a tear. “Grandpa’s passing has hit Caleb hard. He’s been working through his grief, and

He seemed to despise

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