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."

to wake Wilhelm, so she sighed in relief. She

dinner? The

hungry. Just leave me alone," Jane snapped impatiently, then

she sat at her vanity,

abroad, and Pedro wouldn't willingly hand over any shares. If she wanted them, she'd

her mind. If something unexpected happened to Pedro before he could write

voice cold. "Find out if my grandfather has made a

Ms. Wilkie," came the

Jane pondered ways to orchestrate an accident for Pedro-something that would leave no

her

hasn't drafted a will," her assistant

smirked. "Good.

that Pedro didn't have a will. He was to blame for being so ruthless, planning to send her abroad and

scoundrel like Theo take

went to see Pedro at

toast and wiped his

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