Chapter 206
Chapter 206:
Lost in his own world of newfound confidence, Brenden didn’t notice their grandfather, Roger Moss, approaching with several younger family members. Seeing everyone gathered, Roger signaled for the family banquet to start.
As they sat around the table, dish after dish arrived.
Roger, seated at the head of the table, scanned the room before speaking. “Wesley, after the New Year, there’s a shareholders’ meeting. Clear your schedule to attend it at the Moss Group headquarters p>
His invitation was a clear acknowledgment of Wesley’s competence.
Was he about to name Wesley as his successor? Or was the Crownridge Group being handed to him?
The family members’ faces shifted subtly, though they quickly masked their reactions. Even Davion, often at odds with Wesley, forced a smile and offered congratulations.
Wesley responded coolly, “I’ll consider it. My own company keeps me occupied p>
Roger, expecting the refusal, didn’t push. “The position will be there for you whenever you decide to return p>
That announcement cast a subtle tension over the meal, one that even Brenden could feel.
After dinner, Brenden rushed to the car, inspecting it repeatedly.
𝗗𝗶𝗌со𝗏𝘦𝘳 𝘯e𝘸 𝘀𝘵о𝗿iеѕ on.сo𝘮
Billy, curious, asked what he was doing.
With a grave expression, Brenden replied, “Grandpa clearly wants Wesley on the board. Didn’t you see? Everyone looked ready to kill him. I need to check if the car has been sabotaged p>
Billy realized Brenden had a point and promptly called professional bodyguards over to examine the vehicle.
By the time they returned to Wesley’s place, it was late. Loretta was still away in the countryside, leaving the expansive estate quiet and empty.
Only Miriam and Gabriela were in the living room, watching TV. The show’s plot wasn’t clear, but Miriam was teary-eyed, muttering, “That poor girl—her husband’s awful p>
Gabriela, uninterested in melodramatic romances, still comforted her patiently. “Don’t worry, he’ll regret it eventually p>
Their voices broke the stillness. Wesley paused at the entrance, a faint smile crossing his face.
he removed it. “Welcome back, Mr. Moss p>
In that moment, Wesley felt a rare warmth. Despite the hostility and unpleasantness he had endured at the Mosses’ house, coming home to her smile brought him a sense of peace. Then his gaze sharpened. “What happened to your elbow p>
Gabriela froze. She had been sitting with Miriam for hours, yet Miriam hadn’t noticed—while Wesley picked up on it immediately. He was remarkably observant.
“It’s nothing. I tripped on the way back,” she explained.
Wesley’s eyes darkened, realizing she wasn’t telling him the truth. Without pressing, he rolled up his sleeves and headed to the study, Billy trailing behind.
Brenden’s heart raced when he saw Gabriela. Thanks to her, he had held his head high at the Mosses’ house for the first time. Above all, he owed Wesley for giving him the well-digging project.
Suddenly, Wesley turned. “Brenden, come with me p>
Brenden hurried over without hesitation.
In the study, Wesley instructed Billy, “Find out what happened to Gabriela today p>
“Right away, sir,” Billy replied.
“And…” Wesley paused, then waved him off. “Never mind. You can go p>
He had considered pressuring Marie to return Gabriela’s house sooner but worried Gabriela would move out immediately if he did. He wanted her to stay a bit longer.
As Billy left, Brenden asked eagerly, “What do you need me to do, Wesley p>
Wesley frowned. “You should go to bed p>
“Okay. I’ll go rest now,” Brenden said, then added, “You’re so good to me, Wesley. I truly appreciate it p>
Wesley didn’t bother responding.
Outside the study, Brenden hesitated, then approached Gabriela with earnest gratitude. “Thank you, Gabriela p>