Turning Of the Tide by Diana Sander

Chapter 29

Theo sat in the chair, his weathered and wrinkled hands delicately grasping the cup of coffee as he took a sip. He slowly lifted his gaze and turned to his grandson Trevon, who was seated across the table. “You’ve spent half a month together. What are your thoughts on Natalie now? Is she a calculating girl that you think?”

Theo had also served in the army during his youth, and he could keenly discern the change in his grandson’s eyes.

It seemed that conflicting emotions churned inside him now.

Theo wished to advise Trevon, so he devised an excuse to have the butler take Natalie around the Wilson’s old residence.

Trevon pursed his lips, choosing not to answer the question.

But Theo couldn’t let him off so quickly. He glanced at his grandson and said, “Don’t think I don’t know that you coerced Natalie into signing a three-month agreement.

“You don’t need to look at me like that. Neither Natalie nor Jim informed. me about that. I have my own ways of finding out. As your grandfather, I fear your inherent suspicion may make you regret it later. Natalie is truly a good girl. Even those ladies born into wealth can’t match her.”

Trevon felt his grandfather was exaggerating. “Are you so certain she has no ulterior motives?”

Theo let out a sigh. “Oh, my dear boy, you’ve spent too much time in the army. You tend to scrutinize everyone, but not everyone is as complicated as you think. You can delve into her past with your methods, but I don’t want you to end up comprehending her in that manner. Do you think she willingly married you?”

“So, is it not her own will to marry me?” Trevon thought.

Theo’s words inevitably disturbed Trevon’s mind.

Theo earnestly continued, “Oh, Trevon, you want to know why I compelled you to marry her, right? You don’t want to yield because you think I arranged your marriage. Do you really believe that I’m now old

and confused?

“You’re too clever for your own good, but you’re fooled by your

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intelligence this time. I fear you won’t let go of your preconceptions. about Natalie if I don’t tell you everything today.

“I was wickedly plotted to bring about my downfall in my youth when I wanted to make my own way to success alongside your grandmother. At that time, no wealthiest or the four noble families existed. With a wild ambition, upon leaving the military, I intended to embark on my own business ventures. I journeyed across the breadth of the land, accompanied by your grandmother, while your granduncle pursued his studies in college. We were not well off at that time. Once, a scheming third party undermined my collaboration with a company. They sought to intercept the collaboration, dispatching thugs to kill me. In the ensuing escape, your grandmother suffered severe injuries, and that’s also why she died so early.”

recounted this tale, his eyes grew misty, and a tinge of red

the Foster family, and the Foster family gradually declined. After being saved by Barron, he and his wife visited us occasionally and even helped me as a middleman between business transactions. With Barron’s assistance, our path grew smoother slowly. He initially provided me with the necessary funds without asking for any returns. I expressed heartfelt gratitude and made him a promise, assuring him that if ever he encountered hardship, he could turn to me, and I would spare no

Natalie broke off contact with her. father and received her education under Barron’s guidance. With the nurturing provided by Barron’s kind-heartedness, she cannot be a calculating girl. There are numerous qualities about her that you remain unaware of. I implore you not to be blinded by the superficiality or view her through tinted glasses. She married you because of her grandfather’s coercion instead of her own will. Furthermore,

left the study, Theo’s words echoed persistently in his ears. If his grandpa’s claim were true, then

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some sense, Natalie was the benefactor of the

grandfather, it was conceivable that his present self would cease to exist.

conversation with Trevon. The first occasion occurred.

had to be followed in the

Natalie didn’t hesitate to sign the

she longed

noise emanated

came in, young

Women.

Theo’s brother. He was accompanied by his son. Ted Wilson, Trevon’s uncle, his daughter-in-law Peggy Wilson

had no interest in her

nodded to them. “Granduncle,

time Emily came to such an opulent residence, she couldn’t help but let out a subtle sigh of awe. However, she concealed it expertly, maintaining the grace

numerous women in Athana aspire to marry him,” Emily

to develop a romantic relationship with him. Though becoming Max’s wife would be advantageous, it was not as glorious as being the wife of Trevon,

also extended his

Trevon offered a nod and

Chapter 99 outside.”

scurried toward Trevon,

he already missed her so much after not seeing her just for

a hushed tone, “Yes. Where is she now?”

is in the greenhouse now. She claims the flowers there are simply exquisite and wants to relish their beauty

stunned. She turned her head

beside her and uttered softly, “Max, is your

he was coerced