“Grandma, you’re not discussing business with Hannah, are you?”
Catching his gaze on the contract, Allison replied icily, “This matter concerns Hannah and me alone!”
Hannah tucked away the document, rose, and addressed Allison.
“Another dinner can be arranged. I must attend to some matters, so I’ll take my leave first.”
As she made to exit, Declan moved to follow, but Allison intervened.
“Don’t think I am unaware of who informed you today. On your return, you can either dismiss her yourself, or I will.”
Declan, with a grim expression, clenched his jaw and questioned, “Grandma, was this invitation for just a meal or for a contract?”
Allison offered a sly smile.
“While you neglect the company’s array of projects, I certainly do not.”
His face turned to stone, and Declan quickly tried to clarify, “I didn’t intend that, Grandma. What I meant was…”
“There’s no need for excuses,” she cut in, standing with the aid of her cane.
“I’m well aware of your antics within the company. I also know the Edwards Group is in decline.”
She approached him with a piercing gaze.
“When will you end things with that woman?”
Despite Eliana’s fading allure, Declan was hesitant to release her, considering his significant investment.
“Grandma, you’re aware of my feelings for Eliana. I’m not prepared to end
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.”
“Very well,” Allison responded, having anticipated his answer and already feeling let down “From here on, I’ll refrain’ from interfering in your affairs!
“Grandma!” Declan’s tone was one of dismay.
Returning to the Edwards’ family estate, Declan hurled his briefcase onto the couch, boiling with rage.
Leah, observing her son’s fury, inquired with a furrowed brow, “What’s the matter? You left with such joy earlier.”
“It must be Grandma who chastised him, isn’t it?” Sadie speculated.
Unable to suppress a snicker, she teased, “Declan, just so you know, my soon-to-be sister-in-law hasn’t returned. Perhaps she’s out shopping again.”
“Shut up!” Declan barked, his anger erupting.