When Love Breaks by Jack

Chapter 469

The silence in the living room was deafening. Klein had left, but Gregory, the prodigal son, was still very much present. The Fords had always tread lightly around him, and today’s debacle had only solidified their caution.

Adah shot Gregory a reproachful look. “You scoundrel, have you even checked on your grandfather? He’s been looking forward to your visit!” Ever since Paul suffered a heart attack two years ago, his health had declined. significantly. Family gatherings like this had become rare occasions for him. Today, knowing Gregory might make an appearance, Adah and Mrs. Ford, fearing another clash with Klein, had kept the news from Paul. Paul had thus stayed away from the gathering.

Gregory’s earlier defiance seemed to melt away as he quickly stood, obediently saying, “Alright, I’ll go now.” Molly, who had been quietly observing from the side, quickly added, “Brother, I’ll come with you.”

Inside the Ford Residence study.

Palmer out of the way! Frustration etched across his face, Klein barked, “What are you waiting for? Get in touch with

Kevin.

up almost instantly.

and mastering the art of networking, always managed to maintain

greeted him with a cold, “Hello.” Palmer, masking his emotions, continued politely, “I’ve heard that your company and SZ Technology are planning a partnership?” He didn’t directly ask if the partnership was already in place because, in his heart,

walls do have ears, it seems.” Kevin chuckled. “It’s not a plan. We’ve already partnered up and will be announcing it officially at

“Well? What’s the situation?” “What Gregory said…

hand struck Palmer, sending his glasses flying. Klein glared at him furiously, “If you don’t have the skills, don’t take on the

had always found Gregory’s methods too ostentatious, hard to predict and control. That’s why he had backed Palmer for the position. Tasting blood in his mouth, Palmer’s eyes darkened with resentment, “I was careless this time. Give

with rage, interrupted, “Go ask Gregory if he’d give you another chance! Useless, both of you come from the Ford bloodline, yet why is the gap between you so vast??” With that stinging rebuke,