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.”

home, she would tell

took the painting from the box and presented it to Neil “Mr. Jackson,

it was sold.”

loved collecting her works. Unfortunately, Gena rarely painted. Whenever a piece was created, it was immediately sold. Neil had people constantly monitoring Gena. However, it was difficult to get his hands on

Olivia manage it? Neil

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

“How much did you spend on this? Fll have Isaac transfer it

spoke, “No need. It’s a present. You

curved. “Indeed. Because it’s worthless. The painting is

shocked everyone.

“Cina, I know you dislike me. I can overlook the things you did

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“the things Gina did“, as though she was giving Gina

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.

retreated into Ethan’s embrace, crying

used this weak and harmless demeanor to gain sympathy. The

wasn’t the Miller

face darkened. He ordered Ethan, “Shunt up.” Neil asked Gina, “Why do you say it’s a fake? I’ve collected works by Ms.

furious. “How could Grandpa be so nice to

works in the