Chapter 257
Author: Blanco Burn
Eric frowned at the kneeling Serena. He stood up, approached her, and questioned, “Why did you only come to me now? Do you wish disaster on our family? Xayne caused this mess, so he should be responsible. Didn’t he swear to handle it himself? Why do you kneel and plead for him?”

Serena shook her head as tears rolled down her cheek. “No, Grandpa. I came on my own accord, not Xayne’s. After all, he’s Coco’s father. She and I can’t lose him.”

"Hmph!" Eric snorted, turning away from Serena. “He’s the curse of the Xaviers and has no connections to the Swifts. Would we have missed the chance to become a first-class family if not for what happened five years ago?

“Would you be in this situation if not for him? Serena, you used to be my most cherished granddaughter. Look at you now, kneeling to plead for someone who’s nothing! Leave! You’re no granddaughter to me.”

Serena cried, her voice choked with sobs, "Grandpa, please help Xayne. Coco and I can't bear to lose him, sob..."

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