Chapter 644
In the past few years, Master Channing's health had deteriorated even further. He spent most of his time recuperating in the hospital and stayed there more often than in his own home.
As Oliver pushed open the door and entered, he saw the old man's hand gently caressing a string of rosary beads. It seemed his father was waiting for him.
Oliver's heart sank, but he still said, "Did you expect me to oppose this?"
"In the past few years, when have you not opposed any of my suggestions?" Kenneth looked at Oliver with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "I didn't expect you to agree to this proposal, either."
The implication was that whether Oliver agreed or not, they would join forces with the Pabian family and take action against the Fulcher family. At this point, Oliver knew that saying more would be futile.
"I won't be involved in this."
Kenneth smiled instantly, but it was unlike before when he and Oliver clashed head-on, where they would argue relentlessly and refuse to compromise.
This time, he smiled as if he held onto Oliver's lifeline." Come here."
Oliver didn't move. "What is it?"
Over the years, whether it was Oliver's decision to go abroad or his firm stance on not becoming the heir of the Channing family, opting to work as a doctor at the city hospital and even insisting on starting as an emergency room physician, Kenneth opposed him every step of the way.
Sometimes, the old man pretended to be sick, pretended to agree, and even had Oliver locked at home, causing the latter to miss flights. Sometimes, he would get so angry that he would flare up, grab whatever was at hand, and charge toward Oliver.
Never before had he looked at Oliver with such a smile.
Especially when it concerned the life and death of the Channing family, an undoubtedly momentous matter.
"Dad..." Oliver sighed, unable to bear the thought of the Channing family truly confronting Julian head-on. "I understand Julian the best. We've been rivals since childhood. Even if we join forces with the Pabians or hundreds of other families, we won't be able to shake him even a little bit."
That man was too cunning, too intelligent, and too perceptive.
As soon as they make a move, Julian may have already set up intricate traps in the shadows.
Just who would end up being the prey and the hunter?
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