But Grandmother said, "You’ve all truly disappointed me. Bullying Chloe like this for an adopted daughter."
She had been feeling quite calm.
But hearing her grandmother’s words, it was as if the softest part of Chloe Reed’s heart had been gently prodded.
A bittersweet feeling instantly spread through her, and her eyes began to sting.
’Grandma believed me.’
’She’s always believed me.’
Chloe Reed thought it was a wonderful feeling, and her grandmother’s trust gave her the courage she needed.
She lifted her chin and said, "Just cut the crap. When I decide to do something, I see it through."
Autumn Linton was inwardly furious at her mother’s foolishness, but she couldn’t talk back to her now.
’Mother has such a serious illness. The surgery was a success, but how much longer can she possibly live?’
’Her assets are substantial.’
’I’m her only daughter.’
’Her fortune will eventually be mine.’
Autumn Linton bit her tongue.
Chloe Reed turned and walked out of the hospital room, pulling out her phone to call Walker Grant.
It rang three times before he picked up. "Hello?"
His voice was deep, and she could hear the pleasure in it.
He was in an excellent mood because she had been the one to call him.
"Where are you? We need to meet," Chloe Reed said, her tone cold.
Walker Grant replied, "I’ll come meet you at the hospital."
But Chloe Reed said, "No, I’ll come to you."
"You’ll... come to me?" Walker Grant’s tone grew even more buoyant.
Chloe Reed was getting impatient. "Where are you?"
Walker Grant, however, seemed to ignore her tone. "At the office," he said.
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