Female Novel
Chapter 1117
Chapter 1117 Meeting Richard Again
Bonus nstead of blindly looking for trouble with those people from the secret forces, Alex asked around.
The Greaves family, along with the Jefferson and Grant families, prominent forces in their own right, fellvictim to a hostile takeover orchestrated by the secret forces.
Shane Jefferson, the current head of the Jefferson family, exemplified his cowardly and avariciousnature by swiftly capitulating to the demands of the secret forces. In a desperate bid to preserve hisown life, he willingly transformed from a family head to a mere lackey, servile to the secret forces.
Alex knew Shane’s character well. The latter was the kind of person who could strangle his own motherto death just to save his own life. It was only logical that he would do such a thing.
However, Richard was a man of unwavering character, unwilling to surrender the Grant family’s assetswithout putting up a fight. Fueled by their unyielding resolve, Richard led the Grant family in a staunchresistance against the secret forces, resolved to battle them until the very end.
No one knew that the elites of the Grant family were no match for the people of the secret forces andended up being defeated swiftly and effortlessly.
Richard was humiliated by the people of the secret forces, and in the end, he still couldn’t protect theGrant family’s assets. Ultimately, it was taken away by the members of the secret forces.
In the current circumstances, Richard and the Greaves family shared a common plight-they were bothwithout a place to call home. However, the Grant family held an advantage in terms of their numbers,and they had not yet reached a point where scarcity of food became a pressing concern.
Alex arrived at a rather secluded alley according to his source and knocked on the door.
In no time, the front door was opened. Richard’s voice rang out. “Who is it?”
No sooner had the words been spoken than Richard saw Alex standing at the door. Without a secondthought, he closed the door again.
From behind the gate, Richard said, “Are you here to revel in our misfortune? Leave at once! Yourpresence is unwelcome here.
Alex had no idea Richard was so stubborn. He sighed and said, “Old Mr. Grant, why must you be likethis? Can you let me explain the misunderstanding that happened previously? I didn’t come here torevel in the Grant family’s misfortune. Instead, I plan to help you. Can you please let me in?”
Richard’s countenance reflected a myriad of emotions, revealing his internal conflict. He wavered for abrief moment, uncertain whether to grant Alex entry. He was aware of Alex’s competence.
He acknowledged the injustice suffered by Maggie, but in the grand scheme of the Grant family’spredicament, it seemed trivial. As the head of a big family, Richard understood the importance ofaligning his priorities.
Sighing, Richard finally opened the door and let Alex in, his face still showing some dissatisfaction.novelbin
“What do you plan to do to help the Grant family? Are you asking for Maggie to become your mistress?Or do you want me to apologize to Kate?” Richard asked tentatively in a sarcastic tone.
“I consider Maggie’s concerns as my own, and you can trust me to handle the matters of the Grantfamily diligently. As for apologies, they are unnecessary, as Old Mr. Grant, you have done nothingwrong. In fact,
it is I who owe Maggie a debt that can never be repaid.” Alex’s voice resonated with sincerity as heexpressed his thoughts, his mind filled with memories of Maggie’s captivating presence. Since his
divorce from Heather, Maggie was the only woman who had truly captured his heart.
“Alex, had it not been for Kate’s arrival, perhaps you would have remained the grandson-in-law I wasproud of. But it was your actions that shattered everything and broke Maggie’s heart. Now that you’vemade a personal commitment to assist the Grant family in resolving this matter, I expect you to honoryour word and not backtrack on your promise,” said Richard.
Richard’s attitude toward Alex had always been indifferent. After all, Alex was the one who recentlybrought disgrace upon the Grant family, making them the subject of ridicule among the top families inLumenopolis. It would be unrealistic to expect Richard to treat him with warmth and cordiality.
In the world of prestigious families, reputation and prestige were paramount concerns.
“Rest assured, I will take care of this matter. I will ensure that those individuals from the secret forcesare expelled and prevented from causing any further trouble in the real world,” Alex said solemnly,reassuring Richard of his commitment.
Later, Richard informed Alex that it was the Leight Sect, one of the four main sects in the secret world,that had forcefully seized control of the Grant family.