Delilah had consulted several doctors to treat her grandfather, but Veronica turned them all away. Skylar was her last hope, and the one most likely to cure Blanc. This time, she refused to back down.

The room was awash with boiling anger as they berated Delilah.

“Where is your respect for your elders, Delilah Whitlock? Your parents apparently failed to teach you proper etiquette.”

“Get out of here immediately! Stop disturbing Grandpa’s rest.”

“What rest?” Delilah scoffed, “Grandpa is in critical condition, and here you are talking about rest. I know what evil intent each of you have. There’s no need to defend yourself; I’m not interested in arguing about it. Grandpa’s health is of primary importance. I took great pains to invite Mr. Stone to treat him. Get out of the way!”

of the way? Will you take responsibility if things go awry? How do you intend to redeem yourself?” Veronica

you’re all eyeing my company’s shares. I’m willing to give it all up if Grandpa’s condition worsens. I’ll also forfeit my rights to the Whitlock family’s assets.” She turned to Harvey and asked, “Do we have a deal, Uncle

head. She knew Harvey was the

and nodded. “Since you’re so adamant,

inwardly, you’re such a hypocrite, Harvey. You may seem like you’re forced into this, but deep down, you must be

was no time to argue with her shameless relatives. Hence, she turned to Skylar and apologized,

motioned with his hand that no explanation was required. Delilah then continued respectfully, “Thank you for taking the time

bedside. The frail old man was drifting in and out of consciousness and had to rely on basic

Blanc’s arm. When he was ready to remove the elderly man’s oxygen mask, the Whitlock

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