Don’t Fall for the Billionaire Lover novel Chapter 428

Thinking about his once closest friend, he felt that old wound in his heart flare up again. Both had been betrayed by their organization, hunted down together. But Shadow, to save him, had used himself as bait.

Before knocking him out and putting him on the ship, Shadow had held him tightly. "Wolf, survive. Live like a real human being. Make something of yourself. Rise above, amass wealth and happiness, and fill your home with children and grandchildren."

It was surprising to hear such words from someone usually so stoic.

That had been their last chess game. No winner had been decided.

A tear traced down Jeffery's cheek.

Seeing him like this, Chloe felt a mix of fear and unease. She quickly stood up, moved beside Connor, and hid behind him, tugging at his sleeve.

Why did he start crying? Chloe regretted drawing attention to herself.

Connor had never seen Jeffery shed a tear in his life. He had always been reserved and serious. Except for Marian, where his gaze turned gentle, he was strict with his children and the younger generations. High and mighty, he carried the demeanor of a leader.

The younger family members were all intimidated by him. And though he had distributed most of his shares to the next generation, he still maintained absolute authority within the company as a figurehead. He had not stepped down.

His life had been incredibly busy, rarely meddling in his children's affairs. Naturally, this laid the groundwork for rivalry and discord among the Sartori family's children, as they had never experienced much fatherly care. What they sought was his approval and attention.

It started with fighting for a sliver of parental love, eventually escalating to a battle over the family's business, power, and shares. Now, the roles of the siblings had been firmly established.