Jojo and Coco's Unexpected Love novel Chapter 865

“Then what about Jon? He's a Whitman. I won't object to it if you make him the new leader."

"Are you trying to force my hand?! Stop flattering yourself. I'm far more experienced than you. How dare you play these tricks on me! I may have one foot in the grave, but I can still punish you and make your lives in Docwood difficult!" Harold shouted. Although he was scolding them, he was telling the truth.

Preston had been in jail for several years, but he had not suffered much on account of the family. Preston would have languished in jail if Harold had been serious about punishing him then.

Though he was outraged, Preston did not dare to make a scene. He gave up and sat in an armchair. "I don't give a damn. I’ll just be frank. Only Jon or I can be made the leader. Don't even dream of giving the position to someone else."

Trying to curry favor with Harold, Jonathan massaged Harold’s shoulders. "Grandpa, we only wish to help you shoulder the burden. We need someone to manage the company. You're old and shouldn’t overexert yourself, and it’s unrealistic to rely on your five-year-old grandson."

"You’re so eager to get the position when it’s uncertain if Joseph is alive or not."

Harold had quit smoking many years ago for his health, but after failing to reach Joseph since yesterday, he had lit up a few cigars out of frustration. There was currently a cigar between his fingers, and smoke hung in the air, making his emotionless wrinkled face look terrifying.

Jonathan shrugged and looked to Preston for help.

Losing his patience, Preston said fiercely, "You stubborn old man. I may not be able to talk any sense into you, but you can forget about naming that kid as your heir.”

Preston decided to delay it if he could not persuade Harold otherwise. After all, with Joseph no longer around, the boy was an easy fix.

Harold noticed something, so he smacked the table. "What the hell did you do to Jasper?!"