The CEO Gets What He Wants

Chapter 527

Chapter 527 Change Is Coming

“Imbecile! What an imbecile!” A roar rang out from Jeffrey's ward in the hospital.

The moment he woke up, the first thing he saw was a barrage of negative news about Cayden being broadcasted on television. He was so incensed that he smacked away the medicine the nurse was holding, causing everything to spill on the floor.

The poor nurse stood to the side, trembling and at a loss.

“Dad, you just woke up. The doctor said you shouldn't get too emotional.” Although Lily appeared to be consoling Jeffrey, she was gloating deep inside.

It had been a few decades since she joined the Moore family, but her marriage was never happy. Part of that could be attributed to Jeffrey giving free rein to Bruce.

No matter how much of a playboy Bruce had been, he wouldn't have dared to bring his mistress home had Jeffrey been stricter with him.

Jeffrey had not only accepted Allie but even allowed her illegitimate child to be in charge of Moore Group.

While Cayden was in control of almost all the assets of Trident Group, Lily and Kendrick, the legal wife and the legitimate son, had nothing but a few pathetic shares. They did not even have any rights of inheritance.

Lily was frustrated, resentful, and indignant, but there was nothing she could do in the current circumstances.

Since she entered the Moore family, she had done everything she could for them and never played them false. In fact, she had convinced her father to finance Moore Group when she married Bruce. It was partly thanks to her that Moore Group was able to gradually expand its scale.

Yet after everything she had done, she couldn't get anything in return. There was no way she could put up with such unfair treatment.

Seeing Jeffrey suffering a relapse because of the terrible things Cayden did made Lily feel the satisfaction of revenge.

All of a sudden, Allie stood up and pointed at Lily's face, accusing, “Lily Berry, what are you up to? You know Dad is in a bad mood, yet you purposefully turned on the TV to show him that terrible news. You clearly have ulterior motives! What a pretentious woman you are. You act all sweet and kind, but you're actually eviler than anyone else!”

With a snort, Lily defended herself eloquently, “Dad said he was bored staying in the ward. What's wrong with me turning on the TV for him? Is it my fault for wanting to make him more comfortable? How could I have known the TV was playing your son's shameful news? Allie, what a great, audacious son you have there. I can't believe he canceled his engagement with Mr. Lambert's daughter in front of everyone. Mr. Lambert may be kindhearted, but your horrible son humiliated them in public. Wait and see. Mr. Lambert will definitely bite back. Change is coming to Ackleton!”

Allie was, in truth, exasperated about how Cayden had called off the engagement openly.

Now, she was more upset upon hearing Lily insult Cayden. She retorted, “We can't do anything about Nicole falling for Cayden. After all, he's too outstanding. Cayden turned her down in front of everyone because he can afford to do so! Even if he rejected her, she'd remain head over heels for him. What can we do? At least Cayden is not like someone else's son, fooling around with tons of lowly women. Indeed, you can't compare apples and oranges!”

As the nurse cleaned up the mess on the floor, she awkwardly listened to the feud between the Moore family's two wives and couldn't help but feel the chill.

She had assumed that rich people had glamorous and happy lives like how novels presented them to be, but surprisingly, the scheming between the wealthy women was severe.

It made her realize that marrying into a wealthy family was not for everyone. Those who were not shrewd and cunning enough would only be torn apart.

Lily was stumped by Allie's shamelessness.

I made it so clear what consequences Cayden's action will cause, yet this brazen vixen managed to change the focus of the conversation to how excellent her son is.

In her rage, Lily pinched Kendrick, who was sitting beside the bed and playing a game on the tablet. She snapped, “Kendrick, you're dating the governor's second daughter, right? Bring her to the Moore residence tomorrow so everyone can meet her. If she's suitable, let's arrange the wedding. I've been wanting to have a grandchild for some time now!” Upstodatee from Novel(D)ra/m/a.O(r)g

Kendrick felt helpless.

He was just keeping quiet and playing games on his own, but he still ended up being dragged into the two women's conflict.

“Mom, I'm still young, and I want to enjoy my life more. Let's talk about this two years later...” Though Kendrick tried to raise his objection, he got intimidated by Lily's glare and eventually gave in. “All right, Mom. I'll bring her home when she's free so you can meet her.”

Despite saying that, Kendrick did not have any plans to bring that woman home.

Although she was gorgeous, she was intolerably ill-tempered, controlling, and clingy.

Pleased with Kendrick's answer, Lily patted his shoulder before throwing Allie a smug look. “My son is so incredible that he won the heart of the governor's daughter. And unlike that adoptee from the orphanage, this girl is the governor's legitimate daughter!”

“You!” Allie clenched her jaw in vexation.

She didn't expect to hear about Kendrick dating the governor's daughter right after Cayden called off his engagement with Nicole.

When Jeffrey heard that Kendrick was dating someone of high status, his anger subsided.

“Kendrick, why didn't you tell us that you got a girlfriend? Invite her to our house someday so we can see if she's suitable for you. You're not young anymore. Your brother already has three kids, and it's time for you to build your own family,” he advised gently.

Having been utterly disappointed by Cayden, Jeffrey could only place his hope on Kendrick now.

“I got it, Grandpa...” Kendrick answered stiffly, though he didn't mean it at all.

Just then, Cayden walked in with his assistant, Xavier.

At the sight of his grandson, Jeffrey hurled a cup at him. “You imbecile! Why did you come here? You've disgraced the Moore family with your unsavory affairs!”

Cayden caught the cup and placed it on the table at the side. “Grandpa, why are you so angry? You know I'm busy. I barely managed to spare some time to visit, so I don't want to argue with you.”

“I don't want to see you right now. Leave!” boomed Jeffrey with a scowl.

In spite of that, the corner of Cayden's mouth quirked up. “It seems that you've recovered, judging from how energetic you are. Well then, I'll leave. Make sure to take a good rest, and if you need anything,

feel free to contact Mr. Dartsley. I'll get out of your sight now.”

With that, he strode out of the ward.

As Jeffrey watched Cayden leave, he almost passed out from rage.

That rascal! He doesn't care about me at all!