The Amazing Doctor: Gerald's Ascendance

Chapter 33

Grace held her breath as the phone continued to ring. After a few minutes, the call finally connected and her grandfather's familiar voice came through the speaker.

“Grace, my dear? How are you?” he asked with that caring voice that she always loved.

“Grandfather, I..I need to talk to you.” She said, fighting to keep her voice steady.

There was a brief pause on the other line before he spoke again. “Of course, tell me what's troubling you.”

Grace took a deep breath and glanced at Gerald, who nodded at her in encouragement.

“Grandfather.* Grace began, trying to steady her emotions but she broke down trembling as tears slipped down her cheeks. “I…I’m in over my head right now. Uncle Zhang and Chang, they are threatening to take everything. He says that he believes that you are not well and he will use every means necessary to take over the company. I don't know what to do. I'm losing my mind.”

A long pause followed. Grace eagerly awaited her grandfather's response but there was nothi