“Grandma…” Dennis snapped again. Mrs. Berlin raised her hand. “I knows you are exactly like your father, Son. Using Adelia and I as a threat would be pointless. So, I did this. Experience taught I to use a smarter way.” Dennis slumped weakly. “Then I will have no purpose in life anymore.” Mrs. Berlin shook her head. “No, you must have a purpose in life. You still have to carry on the Argonius Company. I will find you another woman and give you a son who will continue our company. It's not that Adelia can't afford it, but tradition requires that the Argonius Company be passed down to sons.” “I don't want to.” Mrs. Berlin cracked a smile. “You will, son. If you do that lowly woman and her mother will be at peace, safe and enjoy life comfortably. If you refuse, I don't have to repeat what happened to them, right? This is called business, Dennis.” Dennis froze for a moment, then tears fell from his eyes. He laughed heartily, but tears welled up in his eyes. In a flash, his happiness
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