When She Stops Playing Nice

Chapter 14

Neil thought he had misheard. Before Neil recovered from his surprise, Gabriel hung up. “Did the brat wise up?” Neil thought. ‘Well, whatever.‘ Neil looked at Gina with a smile. “Call me Grandpa, Gina. Mr. Jackson is too formal.”

Gina couldn’t bear to refuse. T’ll call you Grandpa Neil.”

“Sure,” Neil said.

They chatted for a while until they were interrupted. Ethan had brought Olivia to Neil. Ethan said, “Grandpa, Olivia had a gift for you.”

Olivia placed the gift box on the table.

Neil didn’t bat an eye. He asked, “Couldn’t she give it to Isaac?” Isaac Hills, the butler, usually handled them. Presenting it to him was an attempt to curry favor.

Olivia felt awkward. Did Gina speak ill of her to Neil? She adjusted her mood and smiled. “Grandpa, I just want to wish you a happy birthday in person.”

Neil eyed Olivia. “Grandpa? I don’t remember I’ve such a granddaughter.”

Olivia sucked in a breath, her face stiffening. She signaled to Ethan.

Ethan stepped up. ‘Grandpa, Olivia went into a lot of trouble for this gift. Take a look.”

Neil was unfazed. “Go on then. Open it.”

she returned home, she would tell her mother and brothers how Gina

to Neil “Mr. Jackson, this is Gena’s latest work. I bought it for you

as it was

was his favorite painter. Neil loved collecting her works. Unfortunately, Gena rarely painted. Whenever a piece was created, it was immediately sold. Neil had people constantly monitoring Gena. However,

did Olivia manage it?

wasn’t afraid of Gina badmouthing her

and examined it. “How much did you spend on this? Fll have Isaac

a present. You don’t need to pay me

worthless.

words shocked everyone.

dislike me.

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Chapter 14

she was giving Gina a way out and being understanding.

because you say so?” Ethan turned to Neil.

into Ethan’s embrace,

used this weak and harmless demeanor to gain sympathy. The

the

“Why do you say it’s a fake? I’ve collected works

be so nice to her? What trick did she use to charm

not produced any works in the