Chapter 52
Joshua’s demeanor was somewhat calmer, dressed in a meticulously tailored black pinstripe suit, his handsome features creased with a hint of gloom. However, the palm print on his face was the most striking part.
Did Old Man Neal do that?
“Cynthia, come here.”
Old Man Neal’s mood improved slightly upon seeing her.
Cynthia walked over.
She was genuinely worried about Old Man Neal. In their two years of knowing each other, she had found him to be a very interesting person, knowledgeable, and not at all old–fashioned.
They had developed a true grandfather–granddaughter relationship.
“I know about your situation,” Old Man Neal took Cynthia’s hand, his eyes filled with guilt. “It was our family’s fault… I failed to educate that boy properly.”
“This is his fault. It has nothing to do with you or the Neal family,” Cynthia comforted him softly.
Joshua was taken aback by her choice of words.
Old Man Neal felt even more complicated, feeling increasingly guilty toward Cynthia.
Cynthia was such a good girl, yet Joshua was too foolish to appreciate her!
“Don’t worry, as long as I’m alive, that woman will never enter the Neal family. If he dares to act recklessly, I’ll end my life in front of him,” Old Man Neal spoke sternly.
“Grandpa…” Joshua looked disapprovingly.
Old Man Neal did not even glance at Joshua, truly angry with him.
Cynthia was also shocked by Old Man Neal’s words, and she consoled him again, “Grandpa, that’s not a good idea.”
“Do you have a better idea?”
“Yes.”
“Let’s hear it.”
“You should stay healthy and lively. That is the greatest deterrent,” Cynthia suggested.
“Is that so?”
Cynthia coaxed, not wanting to upset him, “Of course. If the family of the person I like doesn’t approve of me, I’ll be trembling with fear, and I’ll back down when I hear their family members‘
names.”
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Joshua glanced at her, thinking that Cynthia had a strong talent for talking nonsense.
“I dare anyone to disagree!” Old Man Neal was filled with anger. “Don’t worry. I’ll support you as long as I’m alive. If anyone dares to have any objections to you, I’ll go and have a good talk with them.
“Well, you better take care of yourself. My future happiness depends on you watching over me.”
Cynthia was particularly good at comforting people.
Old Man Neal agreed, “Okay.”
The two of them talked, completely ignoring Joshua.
Mrs. Neal Senior sighed. What was she going to do with this old man?
“I wish you were the daughter–in–law of the Neal family.” Old Man Neal became emotional.
Cynthia was dumbfounded. How should she respond to that?
Suddenly, Old Man Neal called, “Cynthia.”
“Yes?”
“Why don’t you become part of our Neal family?”
“Huh?”
“I’ll kick this little bastard out of the Neal family. Afterward, you can become the heir of the Neal
family, and the Neal Group will be under your management.
Cynthia hesitated and replied, “Do you not love me anymore?”
“How could I not love you? You’ll always be my granddaughter!” Old Man Neal’s spirits improved.
“Then why do you want me to inherit the Neal Group and earn money for Joshua to spend? He already has shares in the Neal Group and can still receive dividends even if he’s not involved in managing it. I want to be kicked out of the family too if that’s the case…” Cynthia teased the old man, trying to
distract him from his complicated thoughts.
Joshua remained silent.
Old Man Neal thought for a moment and said, “You’re right. I can’t let this brat have it so easily.”
