Chapter 41

Chapter 41

The one who spoke was Kenneth Dalton, Hailey’s nominal uncle.

Accompanying him was a young man, Kelsey Dalton, Hailey’s cousin.

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Currently, it was Kenneth, who was in charge of the Dalton Group, busy to the point of near exhaustion. He hadn’t even stayed long at the last party, so this was the first time Hailey had formally met him.

Kenneth was different from Aiden.

He was an extremely shrewd businessman. Without him, the Dalton family might have been kicked out of the four major families long ago.

“I disagree,” Aiden said coldly. “Kenneth, do you really think I don’t know what you’re up to?

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“You just want me and Hailey to fight amongst ourselves so you can reap the benefits. Let me tell you, Hailey is my daughter. No matter what achievements she makes, they are all due to my efforts!”

“Uncle Aiden, aren’t you ashamed to say that? If someone didn’t know better, they’d think Hailey was your precious darling since childhood,” Kelsey couldn’t help but retort.

Having lived in the Dalton family for many years, he had been raised with a gentle and refined temperament, but he was also fundamentally clear about right and wrong.

“Alright, we’ve talked so much here. Why don’t we ask about Hailey’s opinions? Hailey, have you decided whether you want to take over this project?” Thomas asked, looking at Hailey with a smile.

Hailey smiled slightly; she saw through it.

Thomas was ostensibly giving her an opportunity, but in reality, he was testing her abilities.

But honestly speaking, Hailey wasn’t interested in the Dalton Group. All she wanted was revenge.

But if taking over the Dalton Group could make Aiden crumble, then she could find it interesting…

“Grandpa, since you’re giving me a chance, I’m naturally willing to accept. No one would refuse to get closer to their dreams,” Hailey said with a smile.

turned livid, unable to

things don’t go perfectly. This project is just for you to try your hand at,” Kelsey stepped forward and said

nodded slightly. “Thank

you can leave.” Thomas looked at Aiden, his face full of

his teeth. “Then we’ll take our leave first.”

silent up until now, suddenly spoke

deeply. “Who said you had to marry Christopher? Didn’t I already cancel the engagement between the Dalton family and

exchanged

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Chapter 41

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on her knees in front of Thomas, crying, “Grandpa, I know I’m so the to child of the Dalton family and have

bear to see

don’t like?”

is going on here?”

was truly furious this

Let me explain to

cane, hitting Aiden’s leg hard, his face turning red with anger. “Do you think I don’t

Then, when you found out Hailey and Owen were in a relationship, you set your sights on Eliza, didn’t you?

at all, treating my words like they’re just background noise. If I don’t teach

Thomas spoke, he kept hitting Aiden with his cane.

only flee in a

Rose also left with dark faces.

up, got some water for Thomas, and suggested, “Grandpa, if Eliza goes back to them. she’ll

sent Hailey a grateful

for her and had braced herself to be beaten

moment’s thought, Thomas nodded in agreement. “Alright, at least you sisters can keep each other company.

nodded. “I’d love to, thank you,

smiled for some reason.

Hailey to be so generous, able to tolerate those who

call a few days ago saying you wanted the gnocchi I make? I’ve made time to prepare them for you today,” Kenneth said

gone, the air seemed much fresher.

more favored by Thomas than Aiden; at least he treated

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