The CEO Gets What He Wants novel Chapter 721

Chapter 721 A Bolt From The Blue

Alina felt a tangle of emotions when she saw how protective Cayden was of her niece. Avery has an excellent eye indeed for people. She found such a good man who loves and protects her. No matter how arrogant, overbearing, or supercilious Allie is, with his protection, that woman won't be able to stir up any trouble no matter what she does.

Looking around and seeing no sign of Cal, Jeffrey immediately turned to Avery with a questioning gaze. “By the way, where's my dear Cal? Why hasn't he come back? You didn't lose him, did you?”

Cal was the apple of his eye. Although the child was just a little over two years old and quite mischievous, he often made him laugh heartily. The affection Jeffrey had for him even surpassed that for the twins.

She replied, “Cal's granddad and granny miss him, so I've taken him to theirs. I'll pick them up in a couple of days.”

“You should bring them back soon, then. What's a member of the Moore family doing spending so much time at his maternal grandparents' place?” he said in a displeased tone.

“All right. I understand,” she hurriedly responded.

Only then did he feel slightly relieved. Turning his head, he saw Alina sitting quietly on the couch. She had kept her head lowered and had not uttered a single word the whole time. Changing the subject, he asked her, “How's your father's health? It's been over a month since I last saw him. I miss him quite a bit. When you have time, bring him here for a visit.”

Avery's gaze suddenly dimmed. She was just about to say something, but Cayden stopped her with a look.

As for Alina, her body stiffened slightly, and she replied somewhat mechanically, “My father is doing okay, Old Mr. Moore. It's just that his old illness has been acting up again these past few days, so he needs to rest at home for a while. Once his health improves, I'll bring him to meet you.”

Jeffrey nodded in sudden realization. “Oh, I see. If he's not well, he shouldn't be running around. Nothing is more important than resting and recuperating. I'll make time to visit him instead.”

He knew Blake's health had always been frail. The latter's asthma problem, especially, had a tendency to flare up during that particular season. Hence, he did not suspect anything.

After a pause, he continued, “Ery, now that Cayden is back, let him handle the company's affairs. You've worked hard these past two years and have done more than enough for Trident Group. It isn't easy for a woman to bear such immense pressure alone. Now is just the time to have a rest. You should spend some quality time with your grandfather the next few days.”

Jeffrey knew that Avery had done an excellent job managing the Trident Group, but since his grandson had returned, he felt it necessary to reclaim the authority she had.

Even though Avery was his daughter-in-law and had given the Moore family three grandchildren, he still regarded her as an outsider and only truly trusted his biological grandson.

While what Jeffrey suggested seemed to show care and concern for Avery, everyone present was astute and naturally knew that his words carried a slight sense of wanting to get rid of someone once they had ceased to be useful.

Avery seemed unbothered, but Alina could not help feeling somewhat upset. What does Old Mr. Moore take Avery for? Someone he can summon and dismiss at will? He was so nice to her when he needed her, but now that his grandson is back, is he planning to kick her out already?

As that thought crossed her mind, she plastered on a fake smile and said sarcastically, “Indeed, these two years without Cayden have been really tough for my niece. She works tirelessly for Trident Group every day to the point she loses sleep. Her dark circles have been getting increasingly worse, not to mention her hair has been falling out in clumps. On top of that, she has to raise children for the Moore family, taking care of three young kids. It truly breaks my heart to see her like that. Ery, now that Cayden is back, you don't need to work so hard in the future. If you want to travel, do it. If you want to pamper yourself, go ahead. Being a lady of leisure who doesn't have to involve herself with such matters sounds pretty good.”