Pedro turned to leave, but Jane hurried to block his way. "Grandpa, are you really cutting me off like this?"

Any guilt she had felt earlier evaporated, replaced by bitterness.

Pedro glanced at her impassively. "Think what you want. I have nothing more to say."

He stepped past her, his retreating figure as cold as his words.

Jane stared after him, a glint of malice in her eyes. If he wanted to force her hand, she'd have no choice but to strike back.

Taking a deep breath, she followed him out of the venue.

That night, Jane returned home but didn't see Wilhelm.

Frowning, she turned to Wendy and asked, "Where's Wilhelm?"

"He's already asleep, Ms. Wilkie," Wendy replied cautiously. "If it's not urgent, maybe it can wait until morning..."

Jane waved dismissively. "Fine. You can go.'

Wendy had assumed Jane intended to wake Wilhelm, so she sighed in relief. She hesitated before asking, "Have you eaten dinner? The kitchen kept some food warm-"

"I'm not hungry. Just leave me alone," Jane snapped impatiently, then headed upstairs.

Alone in her room, she sat at her vanity, removing her makeup while her mind raced.

She wouldn't go abroad, and Pedro wouldn't willingly hand over any shares. If she wanted them, she'd have to take drastic measures.

An idea crossed her mind. If something unexpected happened to Pedro before he could write a will, she'd be entitled to an inheritance.

She picked up her phone and called her assistant, her voice cold. "Find out if my grandfather has made a will."

"Yes, Ms. Wilkie," came the reply.

After hanging up, Jane pondered ways to orchestrate an accident for Pedro-something that would leave no suspicion on her. Moments later, her phone buzzed again.

"Ms. Wilkie, I checked-he hasn't drafted a will," her assistant reported.

Jane smirked. "Good. I understand."

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She had nothing to worry about now that Pedro didn't have a will. He was to blame for being so ruthless, planning to send her abroad and cutting off her last chance t@reclaim the company.

She would never let a scoundrel like Theo take over the company.

By morning, Jane went to see Pedro at his residence.

When he saw her, he set down his toast and wiped his hands with a napkin. "Have you made up your mind?"

Tears welled up in Jane's eyes as she forced herself to appear pitiful. "Grandpa, I've decided to go abroad-but not just yet."

He shot her a cold look. "Even if you stay, I'm not handing the company to you."

She felt resentful but feigned

sorrow. "I know. I've thought it

through. don't want the companynoveldrama

anymore. But... Gabriel is talking about a divorce. He refuses to leave the country with Wilhelm andme..."

Pedro frowned. "Why is he asking for a divorce now?"

"It's because.., his gaming company was sold to save the company, and he hasn't forgiven me. That company was his passion project his years of hard work... And later, I got so busy that I didn't arrange a new job for him. Now he's angry and refuses to talk to me..." Jane explained.