Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 980

At least stupidity was better than scheming.

Theo stammered through his thoughts on the documents, but Pedro's frown deepened with every word. "Did I say something wrong, Grandpa?" Theo asked nervously, sensing his disappointment.

If he didn't seize this opportunity, he knew he'd have no future with the Wilkie Group.

Pedro sighed heavily. "Compared to Jane, you're far behind."

The words stung, and Theo's face reddened with shame.

Growing up, he had always been overshadowed by Jane, despite being the eldest grandson. Even now, after her major mistakes, their grandfather still found him lacking.

Swallowing his pride, Theo lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I'll work harder."

Pedro waved him off impatiently. "Go study more. If your performance doesn't improve next time, you won't need to bother with the company."

With Theo's current capabilities, he would ruin their family's businesses within two years.

muttered before leaving

was gone, Pedro tried to focus

age, he should have been enjoying his golden years, not cleaning up after his family's messes. Why couldn't he have had

...

hours, the cold biting

came out several times to persuade her to leave, but

Pedro emerged from the

face lit up with relief, and she hurried forward-only to find her legs giving out beneath her. After hours of standing in the cold, she could barely feel them anymore and collapsed to the

expression icy. "Don't call me that. I don't have such

mistake, but I did it for the company..." "For the company? Or for yourself?" Pedro

it for the company..." Jane insisted, her gaze full

her off.

a monthly allowance

Jane was stunned. She couldn't accept this

had spent sleepless nights and endless effort building the Wilkie Group. Now,

I've done so much