Chapter 988

Pedro turned to leave, but Jane hurried to block his way. "Grandpa, are you really cutting me off like this?" Any guilt she had felt earlier evaporated, replaced by bitterness.

Pedro glanced at her impassively. "Think what you want. I have nothing more to say."

He stepped past her, his retreating figure as cold as his words.

Jane stared after him, a glint of malice in her eyes. If he wanted to force her hand, she'd have no choice but to strike back.

Taking a deep breath, she followed him out of the venue.

That night, Jane returned home but didn't see Wilhelm.

Frowning, she turned to Wendy and asked, "Where's Wilhelm?"

"He's already asleep, Ms. Wilkie," Wendy replied cautiously. "If it's not urgent, maybe it can wait until morning..."

Jane waved dismissively. "Fine. You can go."

intended to wake Wilhelm, so she sighed in relief.

The kitchen

leave me alone," Jane snapped impatiently, then headed

she sat at her vanity, removing her makeup while

willingly hand over any shares. If she

Pedro before he could write a will, she'd

and called her assistant, her voice cold. "Find out if my grandfather has made a

Wilkie,"

accident for Pedro-something that would leave no suspicion

later, her phone

Wilkie, I checked-he hasn't drafted a will," her assistant

"Good.

will. He was to blame for being so ruthless, planning to send her abroad and cutting off her last chance

never let a scoundrel like Theo take over the

went to see Pedro at

toast and wiped his hands with a napkin.

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