Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 864

That evening, as they relaxed in the study, Owen finally told Mira about the chaotic events at the estate.

“Honestly, your family sounds even more toxic than the Mercers used to be.”

“That's mostly because the Mercers didn't have an overbearing patriarch trying to micromanage everyone. My grandfather does nothing but create obstacles.”

Owen sighed, looking utterly exhausted.

Yet, the old man had raised him. Because of that deep-seated familial bond, Owen couldn't just completely cut him off.

“Who says he's useless?

“If it weren't for him keeping things together, Lawrence would have driven the Lance Group into the ground years ago.”

Mira said, tilting her head thoughtfully.

Her ponytail swayed gently with the movement. Dressed in a soft pink cashmere sweater with a cute cartoon design on the back, she looked incredibly vibrant and radiant.

Unable to resist, Owen reached out and gently stroked her luminous forehead.

“I wouldn't care if the Lance family collapsed. It would make crushing those three a lot easier. All the old man does is get in my way.”

He muttered in frustration.

“Don't worry,” she teased playfully. “Your lady will always have your back.”

Mira had grown quite comfortable with their shameless bantering.

“Oh? You're finally admitting that you're my lady?”

Owen's eyes lit up, his dark mood instantly evaporating. He pulled Mira into his arms and captured her lips with intoxicating heat.

He kissed her until they were both breathless and flushed, the seductive tension thick in the air, before Mira finally pushed him back gently. “Alright, that's enough. I still have coursework and reports to get through. Let's focus.”

“Why don't you assign Lawrence to a massive overseas project? Ship him off so you don't have to look at his miserable face every day.”

Mira suggested after catching her breath.

“If I did that, the old man would throw a fit.

“I'd rather keep him right under my nose. The second he screws up, I'll have the perfect excuse to kick him out for good.

“The bigger the mistake, the better. My only fear is that he actually behaves.

“If he pulls a stunt like he did at the gala, the board will unanimously demand his removal.

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