Chapter 236
Christian wanted to stop Lea, but she had already walked away.
Alfred watched her go, knowing he couldn’t change her mind.
Beside him. Milton stood frozen.
He wanted to remind her that she would not be able to calm Blake down since Alfred had just quarreled with Blake and was about to leave with her.
Since Lea cared so much about Alfred, Milon felt that she should not make him leave with her. Milion didn’t expect that Lea wanted to talk to Blake and face his anger directly.
Christian reacted instantly, springing to guard the door. He thought, “If Blake is going to make things difficult for my granddaughter, I’d be in for a fight.
Blake’s chest heaved with anger. When he saw Lea walk in, he was shocked. His eyes was bloodshot and his anger rose again.
After so many years of his life, he had never so thoroughly underestimated someone. Lea had managed to pit his two most outstanding grandsons against each other in such a remarkably short time. She was the most impressive woman he had ever encountered.
Lea approached the desk. She was not as obedient as she usually was in front of Blake. Instead, she revealed an invisible powerful aura.
“Mr. Andrew, I am aware that you disapprove of my family and believe I am not a match for Alfred,” Lea said.
Blake’s gaze remained fixed upon her, his disapproval palpable
He thought, of course. You are nothing in comparison to my family
Lea continued, “But I am young. With my talents and ambitions, I can strive to be worthy of him.”
“Strive?” Blake’s laughter was tinged with scorn. “Do you honestly believe that the Andrews family’s accomplishments were solely achieved through hard work? Do you cling to the naive notion that mere effort can grant you everything you want?”
The Andrews family was able to achieve its immense wealth and power today because it had already been a powerful family in the past.
For the past century, amidst a rapidly evolving global landscape, they had seized upon the shifting tides of fortune, expanding their influence exponentially.
However, Blake felt that such opportunities were rare, and might not recur for decades.
He said. “You are young, Lea. It is understandable that you would harbor such naivete. However, please take matters of the Andrews family. It won’t do you any good.”
my suggestion. Don’t meddle in the
Initially, Blake was willing to have Milton date Lea since Milton liked her and Blake had a close relationship with Christian. However, Blake would never allow Alfred to be with Lea..
Lea’s expression changed. She knew the Andrews family was the top family in Iverton. Compared to them, she was a nobody.
“Let’s make a bet then,” she said. “Four years from now, I will graduate from university. If I can prove to own a business equivalent of the Andrews Group by then, you will consent to my marriage© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.
with Alfred. If I can’t. I’ll walk away”
Blake became more upset. “Lea, you are too arrogant. I’ve never seen anyone as cocky as you”
Lea didn’t even flinch, she met his gaze with composure.
Anyone who heard such a declaration would probably flip out.
She asked, “So, does that mean you’re taking the bet!”
Blake was taken aback by her confidence and how serious she was. He sat up straight and actually began to consider her words.
He then said, “Lea, do you want to use my grandson’s support to force me? Are you trying to use the heir of the Andrews family to deal with the Andrews family!”
Alfred had been spending a lot of time with Lea in the past 6 months. Blake already knew he was helping her out.
“I wouldn’t go anywhere even with his help if I am incapable.” Lea retorted. “He’s investing in me not our of charity, but for his own interest. I will not use him with malicious intention to fight against you. If you mind it, I will make him stop his assistance with my career,”
Blake’s face darkened. He had no patience for such juvenile games.
“Besides,” Lea continued. “If I am able to grow my company to the equivalence of the Andrews Group with his support, do you think you can stop
Blake’s face paled. “Lea, are you threatening me?”
Lea thought. You are forcing me to do this
She said, “No, I just want a fair chance from you.”
Blake was silent for a moment.
Lea said, “Mr. Andrews, I will take that as a yes. We’ll see in four years.”
“And if I refuse? Blake said.
Alfred was only 22. Blake felt that it was unreasonable for him to use four years of Alfred’s life on a bet with a little girl
Lea said, “I’ve already made up my mind to be with him. Except him, I can give up everything else in my life.”
Blake was taken aback. He could see the same stubbornness in her that he saw in Alfred, perhaps even more intense.
“You’re all being unreasonable.” He sighed.
Lea’s voice was firm. “Mr. Andrew, will you agree?”
Blake said, “Very well. I’ll give you my word, but only if you prove yourself capable”
He thought, Now Alfred is completely on Len’s side, if I use force, Alfred and I will end up being the ones who are hurt the most. What can a nobody like Lea achieve in the end? Besides, Christian has saved my life. Lea is his only granddaughter. I cannot simply cast her out
Thank you Mr. Andrew, Lea said before leaving the study.
Christian waited outside the study, he grabbed Lea and looked at her carefully after she came out. The door was soundproof, so he couldn’t hear anything inside. He was worried Blake might be giving her a hard time.
“Grandpa, let’s go,” Lea said, offering Alfred a reassuring smile.
He returned a gentle gaze to her. “Til send you back”
Christian glanced into the study, sensing the anger radiating from within.
He thought. ‘How dare you don’t like my granddaughter! I don’t even like your grandson. Our friendship ends here today!
As the three of them were leaving. Milton’s eyes were glued to Lea, who held her grandfather gently yet firmly
He thought, ‘Even my grandfather can’t stop her?”
He realized that he had underestimated Lea’s resolve to be with Alfred.
He stood by the door and watched as the black Mercedes–Benz disappeared down the driveway before heading towards the
After hearing Blake tell him what Lea said, Milton sincerely said. “Lea’s being too much!”
He thought, ‘Not only did she look down on my, she even disrespected Blake and the entire Andrews family.
Blake said, “Indeed, I’ve never seen someone so brazen. Hey, where are you going?”
Milton did not pay any attention to Blake and left immediately.
He thought, Lea, no matter what method I am going to use next, it’s all because you have forced me to
study.
Blake stood up and shouted at the back of Milton, “Milton, stay away from them! Other than Lea, you can marry any woman in this world!”
Milton was already gone with a murderous aura. Unfortunately, no one except Lea was able to attract his attention.
Ray sent a cup of coffee to Blake. “Mr. Blake, please have a drink and calm down first. They are kids after all. Perhaps you can talk to them peacefully after a while.
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“Ray, you’re old and have failed to understand these kids. They’re not like the others.” Blake replied
Ray thought. I am five years younger than you, Mr. Blake
However, he knew he wasn’t as perceptive as Blake. Otherwise, he wouldn’t be the butler.
Blake added, “Inform Rick, I want the Riverview Hospital to be shut down”
He thought, In order to deal with someone as stubborn as Lea, I have to completely defeat her to the point that she has nothing left.
Ray’s expression shifted. “Sir, do you really want Rick involved!”
Though Blake no longer personally managed the Andrews Group’s affairs, be still commanded immense power and influence. He could still be in charge of the operation of the entire Andrews family.
He commanded four powerful staff. In the past, whenever he faced difficulty, he would order them to deal with it.
Ray knew that Blake wanted to destroy Lea’s career by sending Rick to deal with it
He then asked, “Mr. Blake, what about Mr. Berry? He thought, “Are you going to disregard the fact that he has saved your life before?”
“Do you think I’d hurt my own grandson to repay a debt?” Blake scoffed.
Blake couldn’t bear to harm his own grandson. The thought of hurting Alfred was already unbearable. Therefore, he could only deal with Lea
“Cut off Alfred’s allowance, Blake continued. “Freeze his accounts, revoke his access to funds, and shut down his properties”
He thought, Alfred will learn what it means to defy me. Without his title and fortune as the heir of the Andrews family, he will be nothing”
Ray looked at Blake with a meaningful look. He realized that Blake meant business this time.
“As you wish, Mr. Blake, Ray replied.
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