Shattered Illusions Love Lies and Redemption (Lizetta and Remington) novel Chapter 1178

If Remington had sworn he would keep Hanna locked away for the rest of her life, Nelson would have found it impossible to believe.

"As for what you said about my father disliking Liz, you don't need to worry about that either."

A flicker of dark, self-deprecating mockery crossed Remington's eyes.

"Now that my father knows Liz is the Madden family heiress, he'll be even more desperate for me to win her back than I am."

It was a sickening way to describe his own father, but Nathan Dashiell was exactly that kind of man.

Nathan's previous disdain for Lizetta had stemmed entirely from her lack of background. The man was cold, selfish, and worshiped nothing but power and profit.

Nelson let out a sharp scoff. "Your parents are exactly the kind of people I despise. Growing up in that kind of toxic environment warps a person's nature. I simply do not trust you."

Remington felt a pang of helplessness. He knew that no matter what he said, Nelson's deep-rooted resentment and distrust stemmed from the past.

It wasn't something that could be erased by a single conversation or gesture.

Remington nodded slowly. "Then take your time to observe and test me. You can't just deny me any chance at all, can you?"

In truth, Nelson wanted nothing more than to deny him completely.

In his eyes, the simple fact that Remington had failed to show up to their wedding was enough to have him permanently disqualified.

Not to mention all the other infuriating, reckless things the man had done.

But the agonizing reality was that his granddaughter was utterly fixated on this one man.

He couldn't force her hand. Reluctantly, despite a thousand objections, Nelson knew he had to compromise.

He couldn't disregard his granddaughter's happiness and force her to spend the rest of her life alone.

Nelson stared at Remington. "Clean up the West family's mess first. Once that's handled, you can come back and talk to me."

Now that Eartha had been arrested, her conspiracy with Martin West was bound to be exposed.

Once a single crack appeared in the West family's armor, tearing their empire apart would be infinitely easier.

Lizetta's heart sank. She immediately assumed the conversation with her grandfather had been a disaster.

"Sigh..." Remington let out a heavy breath and shook his head slowly.

"Your grandfather is incredibly stubborn. His prejudice against me runs far too deep."

Lizetta lowered her head, biting her lip.

She had mentally prepared herself for this outcome, considering Nelson had been fiercely opposed to him from the start.

He had been so furious he threw an apple at his head just minutes ago.

Still, knowing it didn't stop the wave of crushing disappointment and sorrow from flooding her chest.

Just then, the man's deep voice echoed above her.

"Are you crying?"