WorldNovelChapter 239: Rex turned crimson, his neck veins bulging as he spat out curses, his voice echoing through the room.
You filthy whore! Cheating onbehind my back! he roared, storming toward Lindy with a raised hand.
I let it slide when you funneled money to your parents, but now youre letting slover dip into my pockets? Before his hand could connect, a cane struck him hard with a resounding thud.
Keanus steely voice cut through the air like a whip.
Enough! Stop making a spectacle of yourself! Keanus eyes blazed with fury.
You sleep around like a dog in heat and dare raise your hand to her in front of everyone? Rex froze as Keanus gaze shifted to Lindy with barely concealed disgust.
And you! Keanu hissed.
Set foot in this house again, and III make sure you and that son of yours dont get a single cent not even if I have to burn every last dollar! The room fell silent.
It was no secret that families like theirs hid skeletons in gilded closets, but for it to spill out like this... Keanu could barely stand the shame.
The veins in his temples throbbed dangerously as his anger overwhelmed him.
Keanu, please, calm down! Allison rushed to his side, her face tight with worry.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtShe quickly slipped him a heart pill and began massaging his temples.
Its not worth risking your health over this.
Meanwhile, Coltons eyes were glued to the screen, his expression vacant as he replayed the video.
No... it cant be... he muttered, shaking his head.
But one look at his mothers guilty and livid face told him everything he needed to know: it was all true.
Despair crushed him, leaving a hollow ache in his chest.
Hed known of his fathers infidelities had always turned a blind eye, believing that someday, hed prove himself worthy of the Stevens legacy.
He was determined not to let his mother down.
But now, with both his parents affairs exposed for all to see, what did that make him? Keanu took a deep breath, his pulse steadying, though the fury still simmered beneath his stern exterior.
He shook off Allisons touch, his gaze narrowing as it landed on Rex and the secretary huddled beside him. And you! he snapped at Rex, his tone dripping with contempt.
Whoring around and neglecting your sons upbringing youve turned a bright boy into a complete idiot! Colton stiffened at the harsh words.
His grandfather, who had once praised his talents, now looked at him with unbridled disappointment... Rex lowered his head, his face ashen.
Dad... I was wrong, he murmured, not daring to meet Keanus eyes.
Whether the video was real or not didnt matter.
Colton had humiliated the family by making a scene at his grandfathers birthday banquet an act that could never be forgiven.
Keanus knuckles tightened around his cane, and with a swift motion, he struck Rex again.
And this is for the absurdity of giving up control of the company to Colton while youre still alive! Hes far too inexperienced and lacks competent allies.
How do you expect him to handle the weight of the entire Stevens Group? Coltons mouth fell open, his mind racing.
His father had abandoned the company years ago, leaving it to him with little resistance.
But his grandfathers words hinted at something more sinister a brewing power struggle.
After all, Keanu was still the true patriarch.
He held sixty percent of the companys shares.
Even Rex wouldnt dare go against him.
Allisons brow furrowed in concern as she took in Keanus unyielding stance.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmDespite his usual gruffness, Keanu had always doted on his grandchildren especially Colton.
Hed been strict, but he had cared.
But now, there wasnt even a shred of that care left.
You two, Keanu growled, his gaze sweeping over Rex and Lindy, Im not getting any younger.
I only want to see my grandchildren carry on the Stevens legacy.
But if neither of you can givea competent heir, then... He turned his piercing gaze on Colton.
Even an illegitimate child with the right talents will be acknowledged as part of the family and considered. The silence that followed was deafening.
Crash Melanys face went white as she knocked over a porcelain vase, the sharp sound jolting everyone.
She had been enjoying the show, thinking Lindys disgrace would m solidify her control over the familys affairs. But now, with Keanu suggesting that an outsider might be brought into the fold, everything was at risk.
Coltons position could be challenged by srandom bastard! Lindym stumbled forward, panic flashing across her face. Keanu, how could you say that? Coltons your only....
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