Son-In-Law Gets an Upgrade novel Chapter 780

Chapter 780 Deception 

The members of the Leighton family felt a sense of relief since someone had resolved the crisis on their behalf. Nicholas, who was on the verge of passing out after emptying his bowels, wasn’t as pale and haggard as he was anymore. 

When everyone thought it was time for celebration, Alex asked, “Since the issue has been resolved, isn’t it time to announce Yates appointment as the chairman of the company?” 

The moment Alex finished his questions, silence ensued in the hall. It was an irrefutable fact that Nicholas did promise to appoint the one who managed to resolve the issue as the chairman of the company quite some time ago. 

However, Nicholas had no intention to honor his promise because, in his mind, Callum was the sole successor of the family. 

Moreover, Yates was merely an illegitimate child of the family. Thus, those around couldn’t help but wonder what Nicholas would do. 

Yates turned around and looked at his father with his eyes gleaming in anticipation of his appointment as the upcoming chairman of Leighton Pharmaceutical. 

He had even sacrificed the snow ginseng, which was the sole family heirloom his mother left him, in an -attempt to get himself appointed the chairman of the company. 

Meanwhile, Callum was enraged. If it weren’t because had been beaten to a pulp, he would have rushed over to punch Alex in the face. 

It’s obvious he’s trying to help Yates get his grubby hands on the chairman position! 

“Alex, what right do you have to poke your nose into the family’s affair when you’re just a doctor? Since Mr. Zucker has left, don’t you think it’s time for you to leave as well?” It was evident Callum wanted Alex to see himself out. 

As capable a doctor as Alex might be, Nicholas thought the former wasn’t in a position to interfere with the Leighton family’s business as well. 

He’s just an outsider! What makes him think he can order us, especially me, around? 

Nicholas broke the silence, announcing with a smile, “Dr. Jefferson, thanks for your concern, but I don’t think it’s necessary to appoint another chairman while I’m still kicking and alive.” 

Upon hearing that, those in the hall knew at once that Nicholas had no intention to appoint Yates as the chairman of the company. Even though Nicholas was going back on his words, no one dared to call him out on it since it wouldn’t be wise for them to pick on the one leading the family. 

Callum might be heavily injured, but the fact he was satisfied with his father’s announcement had been made aware through his gleeful grin. 

See! It doesn’t really matter if you’re the one who has acquired Alex’s aid to resolve the crisis of the family! I’m the only one Dad cares about since you’re just another one of his illegitimate children! 

Dumbstruck, Yates was overwhelmed by disappointment upon Nicholas’ announcement. 

All this while, I’m the naive one who takes his promises seriously! It turns out he has never intended to honor his promise because Callum’s the only one he cares about! 

Irked, Alex started emanating an intimidating presence and repeated his question while glaring at Nicholas in the eyes. “Didn’t you promise to appoint the one who managed to resolve the crisis of the Leighton family as the chairman of the company?” 

Hearing that, Nicholas’ smile froze on his face. He couldn’t believe that a mere doctor had the guts to poke his nose into the affair of the Leighton family and thought it was Alex’s attempt on challenging the family’s authority. 

Nonetheless, he knew he couldn’t afford to offend Alex since the man was closely affiliated with Tyrael. After all, he might have to rely on Tyrael to do him a favor in the future. 

“Dr. Jefferson, I’m afraid you might have misheard me-1 said the one who resolved the issue would have a better chance of being appointed as the chairman in the future. With that said, I’ll keep in mind that Yates was the one who helped the family this time.” 

By just rephrasing his sentence, Nicholas was able to go back on his promise. 

The upcoming chairman would be appointed based on nothing but Nicholas’ discretion. In other words, it wouldn’t matter how exceptional Yates might be because Callum would always be Nicholas’ first choice.