The Devil CEO's Contract Wife novel Chapter 297

Chapter 297: Underhanded Methods

Silence took over the room before I uncrossed my legs and stood. This caught her attention, and she smiled at me.

"Not even a seat is offered."

"The seats are full."

"Then more can be brought in. Especially for Adrian."

He smiled, but I didn’t return, keeping my gaze locked on her.

"They don’t agree you should be here."

"That’s not entirely right, is it? Adrian...." She trailed as if trying to get a reaction out of me, but it doesn’t affect me one bit. "...is the only young son of the family. His presence is crucial. I’m sure the board can agree to that."

"We’re done for the day. You can all leave."

Grandmother’s smile dropped.

I heard a rustle behind me as well as creaks of the chair against the floor as everyone made their exit.

Soft click-clack resounded as Catherine came close to me.

"Constance, we weren’t expecting you. You should have called."

She scoffed. "Called? Since when do we do that? This family is a disaster. Agatha is occupied while your son is—"

"He’s not my son." I cut her off. "Stop throwing that in my face when you know nothing."

"Nothing? A relationship with your stepmother is not!" Her face twisted in disappointment. "You should be ashamed of yourself for succumbing to your disgraceful desires!"

Adrian’s breath hitched as he ran out.

"You’re despicable...!" Catherine said. "You should have at least acted like a decent human being before throwing lies around a child!"

"Lies? There are no lies!"

"Have you heard of something called a DNA test?" Catherine hissed. "Do that and let this be over once and for all!"

"Agatha showed me already, and it proves enough."

Catherine chuckled, but it was devoid of life. "She showed you? You’re old enough to understand that such processes are done directly at the hospital."

"Catherine..."

She faced me, eyes burning with anger, and I knew she was gonna throw her words and bury Grandmother.

"Go to Adrian..."

She released a sharp exhale, glaring one more time at her before leaving.

I closed the distance between us.

"Is this the next plan of action?" I asked. "Losing your grip on the underworld has made you surrender to this underhanded methods. Like crashing my meeting, and using Adrian for your gain."

Her cane struck the floor. "I’m warning you, boy. You have tested me enough. Your methods are vile, using a woman called Vixen to spite me. Do you realize how much damage she has done to everything we have built?"

"You mean what you have built."

"Those men were loyal to you!" She slapped her hand against her chest, gripping tightly as if suddenly in pain.

"E-Everything I have done was for this family. So that you don’t end up like your father!"

"Your words lost meaning a long time ago. I was hoping this would play more because I enjoy watching you crumble, but I have had my fill. I can already see through your every plan. Using Adrian as your newest puppet and building him in your image. Is that about right?"

Her nostrils flared.

"You won’t get that chance, Grandmother."

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