Chapter 74
Connor greeted respectfully, “Hello, Aunt Evelyn.”
and
one among the
younger generation who moved away, and it’s been
Ga
would be happy, but others might not be,” Connor chuckled.
Evelyn’s tone carried a hint of reproach, “Connor, you’re the only years. It’s not right to make the elders worry like that.” “I’m afraid that if I lived in the family home, Grand Evelyn scoffed after hearing this, “What’s that supposed Ray had built a trillion–dollar empire, yet the succes
gaze
carried a threat and a warning.
had not been publicly announced.
Connor’s father had no interest in the power struggles, but amo
”
the grandchildren, Connor was the most cherished. Not only had he
received 1% of the shares of Passos Corporation from Ray, but his own startup, Future Inc., was also flourishing. This made others in the Passos family wary that he might join the fight for inheritance.
“Just joking, Connor nodded, not exposing the underlying tension.
“Ray is in the study. Go on up,” Ray’s wife, Madison, said with a smile, patting Connor’s hand.
Connor smiled and nodded slightly, then took the elevator upstairs.
“Make sure the kitchen prepares some of Connor’s favorite dishes tonight,” Madison said with a laugh.
“Sure. Let me help you upstairs to rest.”
The study was neatly arranged with classic and elegant furniture, and the walls were adorned with valuable paintings from around the world. The air was lightly scented with the fragrance of ink. Sunlight streamed through the window grilles onto the wooden floor, creating a dappled pattern of light and shadow.
Ray, with his gray hair and benevolent face, had eyes as sharp as an eagle’s. His fingers were tapping a chess piece lightly, producing a crisp sound.
“Connor, come play a game of chess with me,” Ray said with a slight smile, looking vigorous.
Connor took off his suit jacket, hung it on the coat rack, rolled up his sleeves, and sat opposite Ray.
“Mr. Connor, your tea,” a servant entered, bringing in a cup of tea.
Now, it was just grandfath
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