The Billionaire's Forbidden Longing

Chapter 209 Broke an Arm

James couldn't believe it. After all these years of radio silence, a distant branch of the family had the nerve to come sniffing around for the family assets. It was downright shameless.

Meanwhile, Vernon Bishop, supposedly a member of the Bishop family, had already made his way to the Ellis family's restaurant.

Xavier was busy in the kitchen when someone told him he had a visitor. Stepping out, he saw a middle-aged guy in a suit and sunglasses sitting at a table, flanked by two bodyguards. Xavier had a pretty good idea who this was.

"Can I help you, sir?" Xavier asked, keeping it polite.

Vernon looked at Xavier with a smug grin. "Do you think I'd come to this dump for no reason? I heard you're managing the Bishop family's assets. I'm Vernon Bishop, a descendant of the Bishop family. The late Valencia was my great-aunt. I'm here to take over the family assets."

Xavier raised an eyebrow at Vernon's arrogance but stayed calm. "So, which branch are you from?"

Vernon sneered at Xavier like he was some lowly servant. "Dexter Bishop was my great- grandfather."

Xavier nodded. The Bishop family did have a branch from Dexter, but they were distant relatives, at least five generations removed.

I remember right, you're the fourth son of Gordon Bishop, right?" Xavier asked. Vernon was a bit taken aback that Xavier knew his lineage and gave him a bit more respect. "Seems the Bishop

his hands clasped in front of him, looking

off his sunglasses, revealing a face that had some resemblance to Valencia, though Vernon's features were naturally fierce,

Mrs. Bishop kept detailed family records. She updated the family tree three times, including

to the chase. "Since you know the history, let's not waste time. Valencia's been gone for years, and the Bishop family assets have been unmanaged. I plan to adopt a child to continue the family line and take over

expression darkened. "I'm afraid that's not

How dare you talk back to me? I'm here to claim the Bishop family

be missing out on

Kieran's birth, adding him to the Bishop family tree. The second was for your branch,

mention of Allison. "A girl inheriting the family estate? No wonder the Bishop family fell

wearing thin. "This isn't up for debate, Mr. Bishop.

Vernon was simply being unreasonable, but

his

moved

out and started brawling with them. Xavier quickly called

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