Spoiled by the President novel Chapter 490

The reason Nell did not mention Gale Shelby as the successor was because her understanding of Gale was one-sided.

Some things were better to be left alone to develop naturally. Too much intervention might even be counterproductive.

After this video was sent out, the Bauhinia Clan was in turmoil, like water splashing into a pot of hot oil.

Gale was the first to call Nell. His tone over the phone was anxious and angry.

“Nelly, why did you do this? Do you know what it means for you to say this?”

Nell had just finished dinner and was sitting down in the garden to digest her food.

Her baby was in the bassinet next to her, sucking on a pacifier.

Gideon was doing some work in the study. The servants knew that Nell liked her peace, so they did not bother her and were busy with their own tasks.

Nell leaned against the back of the rattan chair and had a warm smile plastered on her face. The smile carried a hint of laziness.

“What’s wrong, Second Uncle? I’ve laid the last step for you with that video. Why do you sound so upset?”

Gale was at a loss for words.

After a while, he said angrily, “When have I ever asked you to lay the last step for me? Do you know what you have given up?”

Nell replied calmly, “I do.”

“It’s funny that you know. Do you understand what so many others would do just to be in your position? But you simply said that you don’t want this?”

Nell’s eyebrows drooped slightly.

In the corner of her eyes, her child, with his big sparkly eyes and his chubby little pink face, looked up at Nell and smiled at her as soon as she faced him.

The baby’s smile soothed her, and she said softly, “Second Uncle, things that you see as treasure is just a burden to me. I’ve already found the most precious thing in my life and don’t care for anything else.

“You’ve always asked me to think carefully and now, I can confidently tell you that I’ve thought through this clearly. That video was my final decision, so you don’t need to advise me further on this matter. I’ve made my decision and I won’t be fazed.”

Gale sighed weakly, which made him sound like he was out of breath. “Oh, child...”

‘Why are you so much like your father?’

‘Are love and family really more important than anything else?’

Those who were always chasing power would never fully understand this.

Nell did not want to continue the conversation and so she said, “Second Uncle, if you have nothing else to say, I’ll hang up now.”

“Nelly...”

“I guess you’d be busy during this time, so instead of wasting your time on me, you should think about how to stabilize the current situation. There is only one opportunity. Once it’s lost, it may never come again. I believe you’re more clear on this than I am. When you return in triumph, we can celebrate over dinner.”

She did not give him a chance to reply as she hung up after she spoke.

On the other end of the call, Gale felt frustrated because he was suddenly hung up on.

Nell however, did not think much about it after ending the call abruptly.

She got up and carried the babbling baby from his bassinet, cooing, “Little baby, are you hungry? Mommy’s going to bring you into the house and feed you now.”

With that, Nell carried her baby and walked into the house.

She did not notice the man standing on the second-floor balcony, whose deep gaze, that was filled with affection, landed on her.

At night, Old Madam Leith brought Lizzy over to see Little Viemond.

They stayed for supper since they came all the way here.

Their family gathered together happily. Gideon had a conference call at night, so after eating, he excused himself to go into the study.