NovelUSAChapter 97: After asking his question, Derek immediately regretted it. Since meeting his biological father, Neil had been kind to him. Only now did Derek realize that his father was capable of extrcruelty. Neil had even gone so far as to murder his own family members to achieve his ambitions. As his son, Derek felt vulnerable and realized it was pointless to have asked his question Not only was he unlikely to get the answers he wanted, but he also risked provoking Neil. Caught up in his thoughts and worries, Derek was jolted back to reality when Neil chuckled softly and said, "Don't worry. As long as you obey and follow my commands, I won't harm you." Neil's eyes narrowed with a trace of bitterness as he continued, "I was driven to those harsh actions because my family members treatedunfairly. I'm the eldest son, and by rights, the leadership should have been mine. But your grandparents preferred your uncle and planned to make him the successor. I had no choice but to eliminate him in a fire. I thought that by removing him, I would automatically becthe only heir. But then your grandparents had Glenn and Connor. Glenn, being 19 years my junior, and Connor, 23 years, didn't seem like threats initially. However, your grandparents began grooming one of them to take over the family leadership. I had to act again. The car accident was meant to be flawless, eliminating your grandparents, Glenn, and Connor all at once. But Glenn shielded Connor with his body, and your great-grandmother took Connor under her wing, thwarting my plans." As he recalled the past, Neil's face twisted in pain and unresolved bitterness while a deep-seated hatred simmered beneath the surface. "I don't get it. Why did they underestimate me? They'd rather prepare Connor than chooseas the successor. They showed him favoritism and treatedunfairly. So, they shouldn't be surprised by my ruthlessness! So what if they made Connor the head of the family? I still have ways to bring him down and damn him to hell!" Neil was so enraged that he kicked the coffee table next to him Sitting on the sofa beside the table, Derek was so terrified that he froze. Foley attempted to calm Neil. "Dad, please don't be angry. Whatever you decide, I'll back you up." Your next favorite is on gVinovom "Okay." Neil nodded, pleased with the support. Then, turning to Derek, he said, “Did you hear what your brother just said? I have never been liked by my parents since childhood, leavingisolated. As my son, you should stand by me. If you betray me..." "No, I wouldn't dare! I definitely won't!" Derek quickly assured him "Good," Neil responded, nodding again with satisfaction. “You are my sons. The power and wealth I've secured will one day be yours. If you stand with me, your future is bright. Our family must unite to pull off this grand scheme, understand?" "Understood," Foley responded dutifully "Yes, Dad. I understand!" Derek reluctantly agreed At that moment, Derek longed for his earlier life in Adagend. Though he had been poor as a child, his life had gradually improved under Marissa's care. Now, returning to his wealthy family had plunged him into turmoil! Unbeknownst to Marissa, Derek wasn't entirely under her control. After leaving the apartment, she planned to visit Caylee at the hospital. On the way, she received a call from Balthasar "When are you coming home, Tiffany?" Balthasar's voice was unexpectedly gentle, a stark contrast to his typically cold and scornful tone Marissa scoffed, "Did you dial the wrong number? I'm no longer a part of your family, remember?" "Ahem!" Balthasar sounded slightly embarrassed. “You have a twin sister, Tiffany. Would you like to learn more about her?" Marissa's eyes widened. "I'll be right back!"
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