Thorns Grow After Betrayal (Celeste and Chester) novel Chapter 309

Everything had seemed perfectly normal, not a word of warning—and suddenly, she was out of the country.

But no one could know that the assets tied to their company were still a secret from the Selwyn family.

That secrecy had to be protected at all costs.

“This time, when you get there, make sure Jade keeps her temper in check,” Murdock said, his tone heavy with concern. “She needs to humble herself a bit—don’t let the old man send her packing after just a few words. If we lose this chance to get some inside information, there goes our golden goose for good.”

On the surface, he played the role of a university professor, which was great for building connections. But the pay was nothing to brag about.

Business was where the real money was.

He’d spent ages scheming to wrest a bit of investment from the Fordham family for this company.

A shrewd glint flashed in Edna’s eyes. “Relax, Jade’s no fool—not like your clueless father, who only ever has eyes for that other granddaughter. Jade’s his granddaughter too, and his eldest at that!”

A hint of genuine resentment slipped into her voice.

Murdock massaged his temples, already getting a headache. “Yeah, yeah, I know—Dad’s getting more muddled by the year. Once the company takes off, Jade can have whatever she wants.”

“You always know what to say. But don’t forget, we’ve only got one daughter—and you’ve got that precious firstborn son up there, too,” Edna teased, though her tone had a bite to it.

“Don’t mention that disappointment,” Murdock snapped. “He’s completely useless—now he wants to start some gaming tech company! I’d have been better off raising a block of wood.”

Just thinking about Pete made Murdock’s blood boil.

He’d once hoped Pete would take over the business, but the boy was obsessed with video games and couldn’t be dragged to a family dinner if his life depended on it.

The whole Murdock family—just the three of them—arrived at the hospital together.

When they saw Celestine’s injured hand, they put on a show of concern.

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