The Returning EX (Sophia and John)

Chapter 1871

Chapter 1871 The Peace That Would Not Come

Simon was infuriated by Ian's remark. "What do you mean he deserves his inheritance? Hasn't he taken enough from the family? He has always taken more than what he has given, and now that everyone is supposed to have an equal claim on the fortune, his past contributions mean nothing, so why does he get to benefit the most?"

Contemptuously, Ian pointed out, "Because the will says so."

That single sentence was all it took to rile Simon up and leave his breathing ragged with rage.

Indeed, Sean had every right to take a hefty chunk of the family fortune because the will said so, and no one could do or say anything about it.

Presently, Cindy could tell that Ian no longer wanted to keep the conversation with Simon going, so she called out, "Hey, Ian? Can you come over here and give me a hand with something?"

Playing along with her, Ian replied, "Coming." With that, he addressed Simon coolly, "I have to go; I have been summoned. Bye."

As soon as he said this, he hung up the call without hesitation, not wanting to waste any more time on Simon and his inane plans.

He tossed his phone onto the couch, and as if unable to help himself, he grumbled darkly, "I don't know what they're thinking. Where do they get the audacity to even suggest such nonsense?"

Cindy sighed and walked up to him, wrapping her arms around his waist as she said, "I guess that was their last shot at getting more out of the will." After all, the trio had tried to suppress Ian previously but to no avail, and now they were left with no choice but to needle Sean into giving up part of his inheritance.

If their plan did not work out and Sean still got to keep all his inheritance, then the matter of Bryce's will would end here for good.

It had only been moments since Simon's call ended that Ian's phone rang once more, and this time it was Sean on the other line.

He was likely calling because he had found out about Simon's call, and he wanted more details. With that in mind, Ian picked up. "Well, word sure does travel fast."

Sean heaved a weary sigh. "I got no word of anything, I promise you. Simon called me up just now and basically threw a fit over the phone, then claimed that he talked to you."

Despite himself, Ian laughed. "Wow, the nerve of that guy! What did he tell you?”

Letting out a quiet breath, Sean replied, “He told me he called you to talk about the will and that you both agreed on how we should all have a table talk to sort out the matter.”

“How brazen of him,” Ian remarked, a little exasperated.

Naturally, Sean trusted Ian. “I didn’t fall for it, of course. I just didn’t think he’d be so thick-skinned to turn around and ask for your help. There are already buyers eyeing the Morgan Residence, and I reckon it won’t be long before they strike a deal. We’ll be able to cut them off entirely as soon as the property is sold.”

Ian nodded slowly. “I do agree that selling it will give us all a much easier time.”

That much was true. As long as the Morgan Residence was on the market without there being a serious buyer, Sean and Ian would still be tied to Leah and her children.

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