0079: Count Me Out
Author: Victoria T.O
last update2024-09-14 06:20:00
"And I refuse to be a part of this!"

Eyes turned in Douglas' direction as he stepped out and protested. Walking up to grandfather Wilson, exhaustion etched on his face.

"I have put up with you all for so long. But dad... Really?"

"Dad, what are you doing?" Julian yelled nervously, afraid Oscar Gray might get offended. He gritted his teeth and cursed his father quietly as he hurried forward.

"Young master Gray is willing to give us three billion dollars for an easy task. Do you even know what that means? Not only will we be able to repay our debts, we will also revive the family business."

"Is that worth selling familial ties?!" Douglas cut him off. "Just shut your mouth. When the elders are speaking, don't interfere!"

"Humph!" Julian snorted and turned his face away.

"Douglas, what are you insinuating?" Grandfather Wilson looked at him coldly and sneered. "At a time like this, you are daring to pick sides. Without our Wilson's family, would you be someone with status toda
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