Too Much to Bear, My Love novel Chapter 833

Chapter 833 Coward

The next day, Terrence went to Derrick’s publishing company personally. Upon seeing him, Derrick’s secretary was shocked. She quickly walked over to Terrence. “Old Mr. Hisson, what brings you here?”

Terrence shot her a glance. “Where’s Derrick?” he asked in a low voice. “Mr. Derrick is having a meeting in the conference room. Why don’t you wait inside?” the secretary replied in fear and trepidation.

With that, Terrence walked into Derrick’s office. The secretary then came in a little while later with some tea and snacks. “Old Mr. Hisson, you can have some tea first. Mr. Derrick will be back after around half an hour,” the secretary said.

“You may go now.” “All right. I’m going back to continue with my work.” After the secretary left the office, Terrence stood up and observed Derrick’s office.

Suddenly, he noticed a photo of Derrick and Tiffany on the office desk. A complicated emotion flashed across his eyes as he fell into deep thought.

As soon as Derrick returned from his meeting, his secretary approached him. “Mr. Derrick, Old Mr. Hisson is here. He’s now waiting for you in your office.”

Derrick lowered his gaze, nodding.

The next moment, he opened the office door and walked inside. Loosening his necktie, he greeted Terrence casually, “Granddad, you’re here.”

Derrick appeared disheveled and unkempt. Moreover, his tired eyes were bloodshot while a dejected expression marred his face. Seeing that, Terrence couldn’t help but frown. “Derrick, do you even see yourself? You used to be a man full of vigor and spirit. Why are you like this now?”

Derrick took off his necktie and threw it on the couch on the other side before sitting down. Looking exhausted, he asked, “Granddad, why are you here? Do you have anything to discuss with me?”

Terrence’s heart clenched. He said, “Derrick, I know you’re upset, but you’ve already divorced Tiffany. Nothing is going to change that. How could you go to Oscar’s house to cause trouble? You even broke their couch.”

Derrick let out a chuckle. “Oh? Oscar has gone to complain to you, has he? Did Tiff go together with him? I tried to call her, but her number’s not in service anymore. She changed her number just because she wanted to avoid me, so I actually hope that she has gone to see you.”

If one paid close attention, they would probably notice that Derrick was scratching his suit uncontrollably when he was speaking.

Naturally, Terrence noticed his strange behavior. “Derrick, are you okay?” he asked worriedly.

Derrick shrugged, laughing nonchalantly. “Granddad, I’m fine. In fact, I’ve never felt this great before. It’s just a divorce. I can still stand it!” Suddenly, an idea popped up in his mind. “Granddad, do you think Tiff will come and see me if something bad happens to me?”

Terrence felt a chill run down his spine. He gazed at Derrick with sharp, icy-cold eyes. “Derrick, what do you mean? It’s just a divorce, and you’re already thinking of ending your life? Are you still a man?”

Derrick ran a hand down his face. However, he was back to normal again in the next moment.

“Granddad, if there’s nothing else, you may leave first. I still have a lot of work to handle,” he said in a calm tone.

Terrence was infuriated. He felt as if there was a huge boulder weighing down on his chest.

“You b*stard! Is this how you should talk to your granddad?” he roared.

Derrick shot Terrence an ambiguous glance. “Granddad, the Hissons are the ones who forced me to do this. You, my parents, and the others from the family look like you’re defending Tiff on the surface. Nevertheless, you, more than anyone else, know best what your true intentions are. I’m not blaming you. I know you’re doing this for the Hisson family. But then, I have to say that this entire family has successfully disgusted me. Back then, I didn’t mind taking over the family business for the sake of Tiff, but she’s gone now. So, I no longer have to deal with you hypocrites anymore. That’s pointless, after all. But then, can you please stop coming to my company? I don’t want you to dirty this place.”

Terrence felt his chest become even tighter. Clutching his chest, he stared at Derrick stonily. Although his face was devoid of expression, he had a powerful presence. “Derrick, say that again.”

Derrick stood up and looked down at Terrence. A cold and solemn expression crept on his young face. Surprisingly, his aura was almost as powerful as Terrence, who had been a leader for years.

“Granddad, let me repeat myself again. I won’t take over the family business of the Hisson family. Stop coming here to lecture me.” He made sure to enunciate each word slowly and clearly as he spoke.

Terrence stood up by supporting himself using his cane. His hand was shaking as he clenched the handle hard, his chest hurting even more at the moment.

Just when he was about to say something, the phone in Derrick’s pocket started ringing. Derrick took it out and looked at the screen, only to find that it was an unknown number calling. Initially, he didn’t want to pick up. However, when he thought that it might be Tiffany, he quickly answered the call.