The Cherished Wife



"But Dad, you-"

"That's enough. Say no more. Since he dares to act this way, he needs a lesson to remind him that the Lennons and Lennon Group can manage perfectly well without him," Xylos declared, turning to Jack.

"Jack, tomorrow, I want you to step in and take over Peter's responsibilities at the company. And Jamie... You're to assist Jack. Understood?" "I..." Jamie began, but Ari shot him a look.

"Thank you, Grandpa. Jamie has been working hard recently and will fully support Uncle Jack so that he can adjust quickly to Lennon Group's operations."

Though Jamie was not thrilled about it, he knew what to say in situations like these and what to hold back. He disliked Jack, but he disliked Peter

even more.

The idea of Peter being dismissed gave Jamie some satisfaction. He had spent considerable time at Lennon Group, yet he was always overshadowed by Peter-a fact that left him deeply unsettled.

Meanwhile, Ari's gaze remained fixed on Jack. She was unable to look away.

Frustrated, Jamie said, "Great-Grandpa, Riley and the baby are tired, so I'd like to take them home."

"Go on," Xylos replied. He was still very fond of Jamie.

Once Jamie's family left, Ari had no reason to stay.

Caleb and his wife, Qiana Blake, seemed as though they wanted to say something, but Xylos made it clear he was not interested. In the end, Caleb simply said, "Well, Dad, you get some rest. Qiana, Jennifer, and I will be on our way."

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The large room emptied, leaving only Xylos, Jack, and Lance. Xylos gestured for Lance to leave and close the door, then sighed deeply. "Jack are you still holding onto what happened all those years ago? At that time..."

"Dad, it's been so many years now. I put the past behind me long ago."

Xylos nodded at that. "I never really wanted you to leave back then. You know how Ari was...

"It's my fault. I wronged you and your mother back then." His aged hands rested on Jack's, giving them a gentle pat. "If your mother can see us now, perhaps she'll be at peace."

Jack lowered his gaze as a flash of coldness swept past his eyes, but he nodded and said, "I'd like to go see my mother tomorrow instead of going to the company right away."

"Yes, yes, that's only right. You've been away for so many years. Go see your mother. She's been alone for too long," Xylos agreed, sighing once

more.

"Lennon Group is yours. I've been keeping it for you. Now that you're back, stay. Take care of Lennon Group, and be patient with Jamie... He's still young."

"And Pete?" Jack asked.noveldrama

"Don't mention that ungrateful grandson of mine," Xylos huffed, clearly irritated. "Didn't you see him today? He brought that woman back here just to aggravate me! I don't know what spell he's under with her.

"Jack, Peter might be confused, but you mustn't be. Divorce that woman immediately. Just look at how she has managed to ensnare all of you. Peter and Jamie both fell for her. You, however, can't be reckless."

"I..." Jack paused for a moment. "I understand, didn't even know she was Pete's ex-wife at first. We met

back in Carvonia. She was the met

alone and far from home, so I. Don't worry. Now that I know she's Pete's ex-wife, I won't become too entangled with her."