Reborn Fake Heiress Watch the Whole Family Burn novel Chapter 844

Listening to Elena's breakdown, it all finally clicked for Daniel and Amanda.

Once the realization hit him, a chilling coldness washed over Daniel's heart.

"So... right up until her dying breath... she only cared about Edward and Gavin. She was plotting for their sake! And she was just using our family to secure their future!"

"Exactly, Dad. Don't let her fool you. She said it herself—Edward and Gavin are completely useless. If the Whelan Group was left in their hands, it would run itself into the ground. If you didn't take the helm, they would squander the family fortune in no time. She really put a lot of thought into her final move!"

It was just a pity that those two idiots, Edward and Gavin, were too stupid to realize how deeply their mother had been scheming for their benefit. They genuinely believed she was just being biased.

"And that's exactly why I told you to drop the inheritance after the will was torn up. Dad, Grandmother was just using you. She never loved you as her son, so why should you honor her dying wish and take on such a thankless job? If you took control of the Whelan Group, Edward and Gavin would just treat you like the enemy. Whenever they caused trouble, you would be forced to clean up their mess. Our family would become their permanent shield, and we'd never be able to shake them off!"

Elena's tone turned sharp. "It's better to just walk away. We don't need their money. Besides, you saw their true colors today. Their own mother died, and not a single one of them shed a real tear. All they cared about was the money. Do you really want to protect people like that for free? They don't have a shred of gratitude. They're lazy, entitled, and rotten to the core. A leopard can't change its spots. After I beat up Cathy and Jane, our families became mortal enemies. Add Nick's gambling addiction into the mix, and their whole family is just dead weight. No matter how much you do for them, it'll never be enough. The Whelan Group... is doomed to fail."

Amanda felt a shiver run down her spine as she listened.

"I truly never expected your grandmother... to have such terrifying schemes. It gives me the creeps."

But it made sense. Old Mrs. Whelan had always been a master manipulator. She was just born in the wrong era. With her conservative mindset and advancing age, she hadn't been able to keep up with the modern business world, which was why the Whelan Group had been steadily declining. If she had been born today, with her intellect and ruthlessness, she would have been a terrifying titan in the corporate world.

Daniel lowered his head, lost in thought for a long moment. Suddenly, he looked up, his expression clear and resolute.

"You're totally right. Don't think I didn't notice Gavin and Lauren already sneaking off with a bunch of stuff."

The siblings crept to the door of the private study.

"Nick, look at this room. Grandmother never let anyone near here. I bet this is where all the good stuff is hidden."

"Let's crack it open!"

Nick pulled out a set of lock-picking tools from his pocket.