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“Great–Grandpa… ” little Jasper called out with his childish voice, his chubby legs carrying him straight into Wade’s embrace.
He nestled affectionately into the elder’s arms.
Who wouldn’t love such an adorable, clingy little pumpkin? Especially someone like Wade, who had a blood relationship with this child and was fiercely protective of his family.
Age had softened him, and he was especially fond of the younger generations.
His heart warmed as he smiled at the little one nestled in his arms. “Have you eaten yet?”
Jasper nodded eagerly, then stretched out his tiny hands. “Great–Grandpa, milk stin….
Kelly sighed, feeling both helpless and relieved.
Zev had sent her to keep Wade occupied, and she had no choice but to use her son as bait.
Lately, little Jasper had developed a love for cheese sticks, but she worried it was unhealthy for him to eat too many, so she limited him to one every two days. Today, to trick him into charming Wade, she had told him that Great–Grandpa had an endless supply of cheese sticks and he could eat it as much as he wanted. He had to shower Great–Grandpa with hugs, kisses, and sweet words to get it.
Wade blinked in confusion, then turned to Max. “What’s the little kid saying?”
Max said that he didn’t understand and shot Kelly a questioning glance.
Wade huffed stubbornly, refusing to ask Kelly for clarification.
She had no intention of indulging the old man either. Instead, she moved over to Shane, crouching down to play in the sand with him.
Shane glanced up at her hesitantly before speaking carefully. “Kelly.”
Kelly smiled and ruffled Shane’s hair.
“Milk stin…” Meanwhile, Jasper who hadn’t gotten his cheese stick was growing anxious. He stood on tiptoe, climbing onto Wade’s lap, wrapping his arms around him, and nuzzling against him obediently.
Wade beamed from ear to ear and couldn’t stop laughing. Just then, a phone rang in the background, but Wade’s butler, Max, didn’t say anything.
Sensing the mood, Max quickly silenced the call, unwilling to disturb this rare, heartwarming moment between Wade and his great–grandson.
Max was also aware that Wade didn’t have much time left. Spending time with the children was his greatest happiness right now.
Back then, the death of Sylvester had devastated him. The guilt had weighed on him so heavily that he had tried to pour all his love into Zev instead. Sadly, Zev refused to forgive and accept him.
Now, having Jasper so close and so willing to cling to him, meant more than anything else in the world.
“Milk stin… “Jasper’s voice trembled as he looked up pitifully, his nose turning red, his big eyes glistening. It
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Wade let out a defeated sigh and turned to Kelly. “What exactly does he want? You’re his mother. You should care more about him. He’s such a good kid … ”
Upon seeing Jasper’s red–rimmed eyes, Wade’s heart twisted with pain. “Oh, my little baby, don’t cry. If you want the sun, Great–Grandpa will pluck it from the sky for you!”
Kelly rolled her eyes. It would be a miracle if the kid didn’t grow up a little tyrant with this kind of spoiling. Thank goodness Zev had been raised in the Wagners.
“He likes to eat cheese sticks. It’s a new snack these days. I told him you had some here,” Kelly answered lazily.
Shane, who had been quietly listening, suddenly perked up. His big, curious eyes locked onto her. “Kelly, are cheese sticks tasty?”
Kelly chuckled and ruffled his hair. “We’ll have Max to go buy some for you.”
“Yes, yes! I’ll go right away!” Max responded enthusiastically as he turned on his heel and rushed out the door. He completely forgot that Wade’s phone was still in his pocket.
Kelly arched her eyebrows. Since Max brought Wade’s phone with him, Wade won’t be getting Clarissa’s call anytime soon.
“Cheese sticks? These modern snacks are all junk food! You’re spoiling the kids rotten! If you can’t raise him well, just hand him over to me. I’ll raise him myself!” Wade yelled angrily, clutching Jasper warmly in his
arms.
Kelly smirked. “Shane, why don’t you go ask Great–Grandpa too? Maybe he’ll let you both have a few more.”
Shane’s eyes sparkled with understanding. He ran over and flung himself into Wade’s arms. “Great–Grandpa, cheese sticks…”
Faced with two adorably pleading faces, the old man couldn’t hold back his laughter. Holding a child in each arm, he gave in completely. “Alright, alright! You both will get them all!”
Inside the Lockhart Group’s CEO’s office, Clarissa dialed the same number over and over again, her face growing darker with each unanswered call.
“What’s wrong? Is he not picking up? Looks like my grandpa’s finally seen through your facade and is having fun playing you instead.” Zev lounged in his chair, quietly congratulating Kelly Yeager in his head.
He had no idea what method she’d used, but whatever it was, he should praise her when he got home.
“Zev, don’t get cocky just yet. Your grandfather is a businessman. He knows exactly how important I am to this company. Employees are still stirring up trouble, their families are mourning in front of our building, and the media is reporting everything. If this continues, do you have any idea how much damage it will do to the Lockhart Group? You’d have to be a complete idiot not to see the consequences.”
“Ms. Clarissa! Ms. Clarissa!”
Clarissa’s assistant rushed in, flustered and breathless. “The employees‘ families… they’ve agreed to settle privately and have left the company premises! The reporters have also dispersed! Ken just announced that
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Lockhart Group will hold a press conference soon to explain the truth behind the employee’s sudden death!”
Clarissa froze, her expression shifting from shock to disbelief. They’ve agreed to settle privately?! Haven’t I made it clear that no one was to negotiate without my approval?
A strange unease crept up her spine. She turned toward Zev, suspicion written all over her face.
Zev, ever the actor, put on a perfectly puzzled expression. “Really? They’ve agreed to settle it privately?! Looks like Ken has more tricks up his sleeve than we thought.”
Clarissa furrowed her eyebrows. It’s Ken again!
As long as Ken was around, Wade would never realize the truth that under the leadership of his useless grandson, Lockhart Group was already on the path to destruction.
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