CHAPTER 59Bella and Woody were in the room where Allen was admitted. Allen was pale and unconscious.Bella stood at the rear end of the room, weeping uncontrollably.“You gotta stop, Bella. This is not what your mother needs right now.” Woody tried to comfort her.“I had no idea she was this sick,” Bella cried out from a deepened frustration. “She always put up a strong face like all was well.”“That is why she is a mother. She cannot run off her pain on you especially seeing that you were also going through a lot emotionally.”“But she could have confided in me atleast. I mean, that may have helped us to get her help immediately.”Woody became quiet. She moved Bella's head to her shoulder and rubbed her back, trying to calm her down.The doctors walked into the ward.“We are moving her in now for surgery. The surgery is scheduled for tomorrow,” the doctor said, readjusting her plugs and electronic life savers.“Is she going to make it?” Bella asked with her voice shaking from the ex
CHAPTER 60As Bella and Woody sped away from the hospital, the tension between them and Bella's father lingered in the air. Bella couldn't shake off the weight of her father's words, and the reality of being disowned settled heavily on her shoulders. She knew what her father was capable of doing especially when he was angry. Allen Moore had been the anchor between the father and daughter but now that she was struggling for her life, there is no telling what Bella's father would do to her."I can't believe he said those things," Bella muttered, wiping away a fresh set of tears. "I just wanted to be there for Mom, and now... he's pushing me away."Woody glanced at her friend sympathetically. "Bella, your dad is going through a lot too. People say things in the heat of the moment. Give him time, and he might come around. Besides, I haven't seen him change your name yet to god knows what he will change it to." Wood said with a smile."I don't know, Woody. It's like he's determined to cast
CHAPTER 61Jayden was frustrated that his grandfather's attitude towards him was unthinkable. Amber looked at him, " You are in no state to drive around, boss. I know how you feel and I would feel the same way if I were treated the way you had been."" Get out of my way Amber, I am in no mood for this." Amber moved out of the way as Jayden packaged all his bags and baggage into his new Porsche car. " Can you at least tell me where you are headed?" Amber asked, feeling sad to see Jayden leave the Gracehill Mansion." I will call you," Jayden replied with a cold voice and drove out of the compound almost as Sir Benjamin drove in.Sir Benjamin got out of the car and walked inside without taking a lot at Amber. As he was about to walk into the mansion, Sir Benjamin looked at Amber, " What gives you the right to take the position of my niece? You should know your place or I will put you in it. I expect you to be out of this mansion by tomorrow. Your boss is gone, so I see no reason to ha
CHAPTER 62The city lights twinkled in the distance as Jayden and Sir Thompson continued their conversation in the bar. Jayden's frustration etched on his face, showing anger and frustration, the hushed whisper conversations of other patrons could be heard underground as the bar was lively with people coming in and out. As they discussed the complexities of the Gracehill Corporation and the fractured relationships within, a realization dawned on Jayden."I can't keep running, can I?" Jayden sighed, staring into his glass. "But how do I face them, Sir Thompson? My grandfather disowned me. Coupled with the fact that Lord Barrack and Tom Hardy are after my head. I mean, what have I ever done but to bring progress and growth within the company? Is that a crime? Because I don't understand why Grandpa would see me as his opponent, thinking I want to steal away his company which would be mine rightfully after his demise." Sir Thompson leaned forward, his gaze unwavering. "Jayden, you've fac
CHAPTER 63The door was opened as Salome looked at Jayden standing before him. " Good morning young master." " Morning Salome," Jayden said cooly, walking into the mansion with Amber beside him. Yohan walked out of Sir Benjamin's study chamber and saw Jayden. " I wasn't expecting to see you back, but it's a good thing you are here. Why don't you see your Grandfather and talk things through with him? I am sure you both have a lot of catching up to do but you both are difficult beings and would never set aside your egos. I believe conversation is the best answer to solving all of this." Jayden looked at Yohan and said nothing. "Please, pack my things. We leave in thirty minutes." Amber rushed into Jayden's room to get his things packed. She was dumbstruck when she entered. "oh smoke! Which and what should I have to pack?" Amber was mesmerized by what she was seeing. Jayden's room was simple yet cozy and jam-packed with lots of shoes, and outfits. Amber looked around before she starte
CHAPTER 64Jayden stood in the now silent boardroom, the weight of his grandfather's words hanging in the air. The tension was palpable as the board members exchanged uneasy glances. Sir Thompson, sitting beside Jayden, placed a reassuring hand on his shoulder."Jayden," Sir Thompson whispered, "you need to confront your grandfather. This can't go on like this."Taking a deep breath, Jayden excused himself from the boardroom and headed towards Sir Benjamin's study. As he pushed open the heavy door, he found his grandfather staring out the window, lost in thought."Grandfather," Jayden began, his voice firm yet filled with a sense of desperation. "We can't keep avoiding this. I need to know why you want me to step down. I've dedicated my life to this company, and I won't let it be taken away without a valid reason."Sir Benjamin turned to face Jayden, his eyes reflecting a mixture of frustration and disappointment. "Jayden, it's not about the company. It's about you. You are always goi
CHAPTER 65Jayden went back to his villa to let off some steam. Amber looked at him, "It looks like your grandfather is not pleased about your marriage to the Moore family. What do you plan on doing boss?" " What do you mean by that? I am not leaving my wife because of some inheritance. I am standing by her through thick and thin. That was the vow I took when I married her and I am not breaking the vow. Not now and not later on." Amber sank into the chair beside Jayden. It looked as if they were back to zero point. Jayden was down and wondered how he would start afresh. " What do you say about starting your own company? Boss." Amber said jokingly trying to lighten the mood.But Jayden saw sense in what Amber had just said. He was financially buoyant and could be able to sponsor himself into what would be profitable for him. " Why didn't I think of that?" Jayden pondered Amber's suggestion, realizing that starting his own company could indeed be a viable solution. The more he though
CHAPTER 66The news of Jayden starting his own company spread like wildfire. The Wills think Jayden is a joke and a spoilt brat while the Moore families were trying to solve their own problems. It was a different phase for each family in the Sweint country. Jayden got home and went through the proposal he saw in front of him. " This has got to work. I can't imagine being mocked at the end of this all." Jayden looked at his wristwatch and decided to rest. " it going to be a long day." he murmured to himself.The chirping sound of the bird woke him up. Jayden looked at the time and jumped out of bed.He heard Amber's knock on the door, " Mr. Jayden, we are late for the meeting we are having with Mr Randulf. He is a man of principle and sticks to his time. We need to keep up with time or we ain't getting far with any of this." she said, as she walked in.Jayden nodded and got out of bed. " Give me some minutes, I will be down with you and see to it that I get a new maid. I miss Salome