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.”

thought. When she returned home, she would tell her mother and brothers how Gina bad–mouthed her to Neil to make them

the painting from the box and presented it 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? Neil was surprised.

and felt triumphant. She wasn’t afraid of Gina badmouthing her when she had this

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

It’s a present. You don’t need to pay me

curved. “Indeed. Because it’s worthless.

shocked

instantly. However, she suppressed her anger and pretended to be wronged “Cina, I know you dislike me. I can overlook the things you did

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as though she was giving Gina a way out and being

He pointed at Gina. “Gina, you’re too much. Do you think it’s true because you say so?” Ethan turned to Neil. ‘Grandpa, she’s here to stir things up. Kick her

retreated into Ethan’s

harmless demeanor to gain sympathy. The Miller

the Miller family.

Ethan, “Shunt up.” Neil asked Gina, “Why do you say it’s

gentle. Ethan was furious. “How could Grandpa be so

any works in the