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Newton’s health was not what it used to be in the past few years. He was almost always in his wheelchair, even when he had to attend an important event. Yet right now, he was standing up on his own two feet, all to pay Anne his respects.
Newton sighed deeply and placed the lilies by Anne’s gravestone before bowing. “Our family has wronged you deeply, Anne. I am truly sorry for what we’ve done, but I know it’s meaningless now since you’ve already passed on.
“So please don’t worry. I’ll take care of Jeremy for you for as long as I live. I will never let your only son and my most beloved grandchild suffer any more pain.”
Jeremy’s eyes were filled with tears as he gazed at Newton.
He had never felt like Newton owed him anything nor felt wronged in any way. In contrast, Jeremy would’ve probably died at Sophia’s hands if it weren’t for Newton’s devoted care to him.
“I heard Sophia’s counsel wants to appeal her case?” Newton then asked.
“Yes, Grandpa. But it’s a futile struggle,” Alyssa replied as she held Jeremy’s arm.
“Good. All that matters is that you guys are confident she’ll meet her death.”
Hate brewed in Newton’s heart as he recalled all the evil deeds Sophia had ever done. “I’ve already thought things through. If the law won’t execute Sophia, I’ll do it myself. I’ll make sure that vile woman suffers a death far worse than that Schmidt kid did!
“If you two ever face difficulties, tell me right away, and I’ll help resolve it! I may be old, but I’m still in the public scene. I still have some say and authority in Walsh Group.”
“Thank you, Grandpa,” Jeremy said gratefully. “You’ve already done a lot for me, Grandpa. You don’t need to worry about me anymore.”
Newton’s tone was a peculiar one. “Oh, silly boy. How is it enough? It’s far from enough…”
“Dad.” Javier suddenly appeared. His unexpected presence disturbed the loving and harmonious atmosphere.
Alyssa gazed worriedly at Jeremy. His expression was as cold as ice as he ground out, “Fucking shameless!”
“Don’t cause a big scene in front of Grandpa, Jeremy,” Alyssa said quietly, holding Jeremy’s ice-cold hand.
Jeremy took a deep breath and held his anger back as advised.
“What are you doing here?” Newton asked Javier crossly.
Javier bit his lip and said in a hoarse voice, “I’m here to see Anne, Dad. I missed her.”
“Hmph! You haven’t brought her up in over two decades. What are you doing now putting up this act?” Newton sneered, mocking Javier without hesitation. “Even an old man like me is disgusted, not to mention Anne herself!”
Both Alyssa and Jeremy were speechless.
Newton really had a sharp tongue. But it was such good tongue-lashing!
“Dad, Anne was my wife. I’m just here to pay her my respects. Why are all of you antagonizing me?” Javier couldn’t stand Newton’s words anymore. He immediately lost composure in front of his father.
“Your wife? Isn’t your wife that criminal, Sophia Kirkman?” Newton snorted.
Javier’s hands balled into fists as he burned with anger.
Newton had never once affirmed Sophia’s position as his daughter-in-law, yet now, here he was, doing so in such a sarcastic way. What else was Newton doing but insulting and humiliating Javier?
“Dad, the truth about Anne’s death was late by 20 years. I’m just as devastated after finding out about it!”
Javier’s eyes were bloodshot as he pointed at his own chest. “I was under so much pressure all those years ago because I brought Anne and Jeremy home. I did it even though you opposed my decision! Didn’t I do that all because I loved Anne? You shouldn’t humiliate my love for her no matter what!”
Alyssa’s brows wrinkled. Javier’s words were difficult to digest, especially when spoken in front of Anne’s gravestone.
Jeremy’s face was as expressionless and unmoving as his own emotions.
Anne had passed away for so many years. Javier didn’t know to cherish her before her death, so it was all the more revolting that he showed his feelings for her after her death.
“Yes, you did love Anne. I was in disbelief when you begged me to let her and Jeremy live with us. I couldn’t believe that the young man who was sobbing in front of me was my own usually-distant son,” Newton said, gazing coldly at Javier.
He continued, “I thought Anne’s appearance in your life would finally make you kinder, but I still overestimated you. You may have had feelings for her before, but that was only because she was different from all the other women you’d met.
“You got bored of the diversity of personalities you’d seen, so when you saw Anne, who was different from everyone else, you grew interested in her.
“Plus, you’ve always been competitive and possessive. You would do anything to get what you want, be it a toy, or power, or even women themselves. After that, you won Anne over.
“But you quickly grew impatient with her since she was so proud and kept to herself. That evil woman, Sophia, appeared in your life and took advantage of the situation to seduce you until you were putty in her hands.
“She wreaked havoc in our family and outright bullied Anne, all for it to end up in the tragedy 20 years ago.”
Newton grew angrier the more he spoke. He even felt ashamed to stand straight in front of Anne’s grave. “I never expected you to end up choosing such a disgusting excuse for a human being to be your wife instead of all the other fine young women.
“That crazy bitch in prison is your lawfully-wedded wife, Javier Walsh. You’d better fulfill your duty as her husband and pay her a last visit instead of putting up this act here in front of us. Don’t taint Anne’s space any further.”
Newton really was a hardened, experienced man, able to give such an on-point tongue-lashing.
Javier’s lips parted briefly, but no sound came out.
“Jeremy, Allison, let’s go back to my house. I’ll have the newly hired chef cook a delicious meal for you two,” Newton said lovingly to Jeremy and Alyssa with a bright smile.
“Okay, Grandpa.” The two went up to support Newton as they walked.
Javier watched with an ugly expression as the three people went past him, treating him like he was an outsider.
“What are you still standing here for?” Newton turned around to ask Javier. “You cannot deny that you played a part in Anne’s death. Sophia would never have joined our family if it weren’t for you, and none of this would’ve happened, nor would Jeremy have lost his mother at such a young age.
“If you’re here to apologize, then you better do it kneeling. A murderer’s accomplice doesn’t deserve to stand before their victim.”
Alyssa and Jeremy shot one another a knowing look, their hearts beating in unison.
Javier’s face had long paled as he watched them leave. It felt like all the blood in his veins had turned to ice.
There were three luxury cars waiting outside the cemetery.
Alyssa and Jeremy climbed into the first car while Newton sat in the second. Soon, Javier walked out of the cemetery with Rory by his side, the former looking quite dejected.
“Mr. Javier,” Ben greeted respectfully. “Mr. Newton is asking for you to join his car. He would like to speak to you about something.”
Javier’s eyes darkened.
The father and son sat together in the car as if an invisible wall separated them.
“Did you want to talk to me, Dad?” Javier asked quietly.
Newton said calmly as he stared straight ahead, “Now that Sophia has admitted to her crime, only death awaits her¡ªunless you still have feelings for her and plan on reducing her sentence.
“I’m still going to make myself clear right now¡ªI will definitely make Sophia pay her life in return for taking Jeremy’s mother’s. I have tolerated her vile acts for years. All I want to do now is to send her to her death. No one can stop me.”
Javier gritted his teeth, cheeks flushed. “I won’t, Dad. I’ve seen Sophia’s true colors. I won’t interfere anymore.”
“Good.”
Newton then said solemnly, “Jeremy was originally our family’s proper heir, yet because of that evil woman’s doings and your neglect, you let Jeremy bear the humiliation of being a bastard for 20 years.
“Now that the truth has been revealed, you should start thinking about how to return Jeremy to his original status.”
Javier sullenly said, “Yes, I understand. I really did wrong both Jeremy and Anne in this.”
“How do you intend to make it up to Jeremy?”
“Too many things have gone on in the past two days. I’m dealing with them one by one. Once I’m done, I’ll think things through.”
“I know you’re busy, so I’ve already thought about it on your behalf.” Newton turned to look at Javier, his eyes menacing and sharp. “Jeremy has given his all to the Walsh Group as its CEO all these years but never complained even once.
“I’ve noticed your strong opposition to preventing him from joining the board of directors, but I’ve never commented.
“You know our family’s situation best. Justin is crippled, and neither Betty nor Lauren is suited to take over the business. The only person who could do so is Jeremy.
“That’s why I plan to transfer all the shares in my name to him so he can have more authority in the company. That way, those old farts on the board who oppose Jeremy won’t be able to say much.”
Javier reeled in shock. “Dad…”
That meant Jeremy would have 30 percent of Walsh Group’s shares, granting him veto power over all the important decisions in the company. Jeremy’s status would skyrocket.
“In addition to that, I’ll give all my shares in Brighton Technology and Alcove Travels and Entertainment Co. to Jeremy as well. From then on, Jeremy won’t just be Walsh Group’s CEO, but also a key shareholder of Brighton Technology and Alcove Travels and Entertainment Co.’s executive director.”