Chapter 443
Chapter 443:
Once he found his mother and brought her back home, everything Delaney owned would be completely beyond Zayden’s control.
Leonino gave a knowing nod, opened his mouth to speak, but ended up letting out a heavy sigh instead. He understood Alden completely. Alden had a drive for business—that was certain—but he would never have his heart set on the Hughes family’s fortune.
So Leonino carefully suggested, “What if you talked to your uncle? Tell him straight up that you’re ready to give up the inheritance—put it down on paper even. Maybe that would stop all this fighting p>
Dealing with Rylan and his family was already a major pain. Adding the Hughes into the mix would mean trouble from every side. It made sense to forget the two failed hit attempts and try to make peace instead—that would be the smartest play.
And Alden understood that perfectly. Still, he gave a sour smile and shook his head. “If it was just about money between me and Zayden, this would be a whole lot simpler p>
“What else could it be?” Leonino asked, his forehead creased with concern.
Alden clenched his fists and said through gritted teeth, “After digging around these past few days, I found out that what happened to my mother and me back then… wasn’t all Chadwick’s doing p>
Leonino drew in a sharp breath. “You mean… Zayden had a hand in it p>
Alden nodded, his expression grim.
Back then, Chadwick wasn’t the only one with eyes on Delaney’s fortune. Zayden had been lurking in the shadows too. In the end, the two of them joined forces, plotting quietly behind closed doors. But even while working side by side, each kept a secret ace up their sleeve.
They agreed to take Delaney out and split her fortune down the middle. Yet, Chadwick’s real plan was to name himself the only heir once Delaney was gone, cutting Zayden out completely. Zayden, however, wanted to keep Delaney alive but helpless—so he could pull the strings and control the money through her.
In the end, Zayden played his cards better and won.
He faked Delaney’s death, tricking both Chadwick and Alden all these years. And now…
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If Alden ever uncovered proof linking Zayden to the crime—how could he just let him walk free?
So, between Alden and Zayden, peace was impossible—only a battle to the bitter end.
Leonino shivered at the thought.
After a long pause, he muttered, “If that’s the case, you need to stay extra sharp. Not just you—Helena too p>
At the name Helena, Alden nodded without hesitation. “I’ve sent more guards to her. Dorian’s pitching in as well.” Despite all the precautions, worry still lingered on his face. “All I can do is try to reduce the dangers around her p>
“That’s it?” Leonino frowned deeply. “You’re not going to tell her? She needs to know the truth so she can be more careful p>
“It’s not that I don’t want to tell her. But…” Alden’s jaw tightened as he thought of his mother’s suffering and Zayden’s role in the betrayal. His expression grew darker. “But I’m done being on the defensive p>