RedNovelChapter 980 At least stupidity was better than scheming.
Theo stammered through his thoughts on the documents, but Pedro's frown deepened with every word. "Did I say something wrong, Grandpa?" Theo asked nervously, sensing his disappointment.
If he didn't seize this opportunity, he knew he'd have no future with the Wilkie Group.
Pedro sighed heavily. "Compared to Jane, you're far behind." The words stung, and Theo's face reddened with shame.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtGrowing up, he had always been overshadowed by Jane, despite being the eldest grandson. Even now, after her major mistakes, their grandfather still found him lacking.
Swallowing his pride, Theo lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Grandpa. I'll work harder." Pedro waved him off impatiently. "Go study more. If your performance doesn't improve next time, you won't need to bother with the company." With Theo's current capabilities, he would ruin their family's businesses within two years.
"Alright," Theo muttered before leaving the room.
Once he was gone, Pedro tried to focus on his paperwork, but his irritation lingered.
At his age, he should have been enjoying his golden years, not cleaning up after his family's messes. Why couldn't he have had a grandson like Damon? Jane stood outside the Wilkie residence for over ten hours, the cold biting into her bones. Pedro refused to see her.
The service staff cout several times to persuade her to leave, but she stubbornly remained, determined to wait until he relented.
Finally, as evening fell, Pedro emerged from the house.
Jane's pale face lit up with relief, and she hurried forward-only to find her legs giving out beneath her. After hours of standing in the cold, she could barely feel them anymore and collapsed to the ground. "Grandpa..." she called weakly.
Pedro looked down at her, his expression icy. "Don't callthat. I don't have such a foolish granddaughter." Jane froze, tears welling in her eyes. "Grandpa, I know I made a mistake, but I did it for the company..." "For the company? Or for yourself?" Pedro sneered. "Don't try to fool me." "I really did it for the company..." Jane insisted, her gaze full of hurt. Pedro waved her off. "I don't care to argue. From now on, you'll receive a monthly allowance of 150,000 dollars. Stay out of the company's affairs." "What?" Jane was stunned. She couldn't accept this outcafter waiting the entire day.
She had spent sleepless nights and endless effort building the Wilkie Group. Now, after a few mistakes, she was being cast aside? "Grandpa, you can't do this to me! I've done so much for the company. Without me, who will take over?" she demanded.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"That's not your concern," Pedro replied coldly.
As they spoke, the driver pulled up to the gate.
Pedro didn't spare Jane another glance before stepping inṭathe m vehicle and driving off. Jane scrambled to her feet, trying to chase out again him, but her legs gave
after only a few steps. She could only watch helplessly as the car om disappeared from view.
"Well, well, who do we have here? Isn't this the Wilkie Group's ever-so-glamorous generafom manager? Theo's voice mocked. "Why are you sprawled out on the ground like this?" en
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