Chapter 41
Chapter 41
The one who spoke was Kenneth Dalton, Hailey’s nominal uncle.
Accompanying him was a young man, Kelsey Dalton, Hailey’s cousin.
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Currently, it was Kenneth, who was in charge of the Dalton Group, busy to the point of near exhaustion. He hadn’t even stayed long at the last party, so this was the first time Hailey had formally met him.
Kenneth was different from Aiden.
He was an extremely shrewd businessman. Without him, the Dalton family might have been kicked out of the four major families long ago.
“I disagree,” Aiden said coldly. “Kenneth, do you really think I don’t know what you’re up to?
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“You just want me and Hailey to fight amongst ourselves so you can reap the benefits. Let me tell you, Hailey is my daughter. No matter what achievements she makes, they are all due to my efforts!”
“Uncle Aiden, aren’t you ashamed to say that? If someone didn’t know better, they’d think Hailey was your precious darling since childhood,” Kelsey couldn’t help but retort.
Having lived in the Dalton family for many years, he had been raised with a gentle and refined temperament, but he was also fundamentally clear about right and wrong.
“Alright, we’ve talked so much here. Why don’t we ask about Hailey’s opinions? Hailey, have you decided whether you want to take over this project?” Thomas asked, looking at Hailey with a smile.
Hailey smiled slightly; she saw through it.
Thomas was ostensibly giving her an opportunity, but in reality, he was testing her abilities.
But honestly speaking, Hailey wasn’t interested in the Dalton Group. All she wanted was revenge.
But if taking over the Dalton Group could make Aiden crumble, then she could find it interesting…
“Grandpa, since you’re giving me a chance, I’m naturally willing to accept. No one would refuse to get closer to their dreams,” Hailey said with a smile.
Aiden’s face turned livid, unable to speak.
“Hailey, if you need any help during this period, please feel free to ask me. It’s okay even if things don’t go perfectly. This project is just for you to try your hand at,” Kelsey stepped forward and said gently.
Hailey nodded slightly. “Thank you, Kelsey.”
“Alright, is there anything else your family needs? If not, you can leave.” Thomas looked at Aiden, his face full of impatience.
Aiden gritted his teeth. “Then we’ll take our leave first.”
“Wait a moment!” Eliza, who had been silent up until now, suddenly spoke up, startling everyone. “Grandpa, I don’t want to marry Christopher.”
Thomas frowned deeply. “Who said you had to marry Christopher? Didn’t I already cancel the engagement between the Dalton family and the Blackwell family?”
Aiden and Rose exchanged embarrassed glances.
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“Eliza, what nonsense are you talking about? Who said you had to marry Christopher? Don’t utk rubbish, ir’s fer for we to go home.” Rose turned away, her face cold as she reached out her hand.
Eliza pushed Rose’s hand away and got on her knees in front of Thomas, crying, “Grandpa, I know I’m so the to child of the Dalton family and have no blood relation with you
“But after all, you’ve watched me grow up. Can you really bear to see me spend the rest of my life married to someone 1
don’t like?”
“What the hell is going on here?” Thomas roared.
He was truly furious this time.
“Dad, it’s a misunderstanding. Let me explain to you…
“Explain my ass!” Thomas shouted, lashing out with his cane, hitting Aiden’s leg hard, his face turning red with anger. “Do you think I don’t know what you’re up to?
“I knew it at the last party. You wanted Hailey to marry into the Blackwell family. Then, when you found out Hailey and Owen were in a relationship, you set your sights on Eliza, didn’t you?
“You don’t even consider me your father at all, treating my words like they’re just background noise. If I don’t teach you a good lesson today, you won’t even know who you are.”
As Thomas spoke, he kept hitting Aiden with his cane.
Aiden, in agony, dared not resist and could only flee in a panic, leaving the residence with his briefcase in hand
Selena and Rose also left with dark faces.
Hailey stepped forward, helped Eliza up, got some water for Thomas, and suggested, “Grandpa, if Eliza goes back to them. she’ll probably be mistreated. How about she stays here from now on?”
Eliza was stunned and sent Hailey a grateful look.
She hadn’t expected Hailey to speak up for her and had braced herself to be beaten upon returning home.
After a moment’s thought, Thomas nodded in agreement. “Alright, at least you sisters can keep each other company. Eliza, what do you think?”
Eliza quickly nodded. “I’d love to, thank you, Grandpa, and thank you, Hailey.”
Kelsey smiled for some reason.
He hadn’t expected Hailey to be so generous, able to tolerate those who had once bullied her.
“It’s getting late. You guys chat. Dad, I’m off to cook for you. Didn’t you call a few days ago saying you wanted the gnocchi I make? I’ve made time to prepare them for you today,” Kenneth said with a smile.
Once Aiden and his family were gone, the air seemed much fresher.
No wonder Kenneth was more favored by Thomas than Aiden; at least he treated Thomas better than Aiden did.
Suddenly, Hailey’s phone rang.
She glanced at the message from “Mile“. [Hailey, at the scene of your mom’s car accident, I found a suspicious vehicle.]
Below were several photos.
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Hailey didn’t open them right away but stood up, saying, “Grandpa, I’m going upstairs to change clothes”
Thomas waved his hand.
Back in her room, Hailey opened the photos and zoomed in.
The accident scene was chaotic, with everyone and every vehicle crowded together.
But in the photos, there was a black sedan driving away, seemingly uninterested in the accident,
The car wasn’t a luxury vehicle; it was quite ordinary. Yet, its very ordinariness made it suspicious.
Hailey replied, [Look into this vehicle carefully.]
Mile: [Got it.]
A few seconds later, Mile sent another message, [I’m heading to Hallon City in a couple of days. You will treat me to a meal then, won’t you?]
Mile was a world–renowned hacker with an impressive track record over decades. However, in a match a year ago, the undefeated hacker Mile lost to a newcomer: Hailee.
Since then, Hailee had surpassed Mile and become a legend in the hacking world.
Initially, Mile tried to challenge Hailee again and again to regain his confidence but kept losing, until he finally admitted defeat and looked up to Hailee.
Thus, a bond was formed between them.
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