Chapter 57 Threatening Him

James shot back, "Grandpa, I don't like being threatened. You don't need to use Jack or the company against me. I'm running the Kelly Corporation now. Even if that loser shows up, it won't change a thing."

Gerald's face turned red with anger, and he started coughing violently.

James panicked and patted his back. "Grandpa! Where's your medicine? I'll get it."

Gerald shoved him away. "No need! Today, I finally see it. After all these years, I've raised a cunning and insidious person!"

James rubbed his temples, exasperated. "Grandpa, what do you want from me? Rose is just a woman, weak and powerless. Why do you hate her so much?"

Gerald sneered. "Weak and powerless? She almost ruined Jessica's reputation! If Professor Howard hadn't stepped in, who knows what would have happened. Cut ties with that woman, or I'll handle it myself. And you know what that means."

"Grandpa, please don't," James pleaded, genuinely scared.

Gerald had a reputation for being ruthless in his younger days, and even though he had mellowed with age, the threat was real. James saw the cold determination in his eyes.

James stormed downstairs, his face dark with anger. Jessica jumped up to follow him, but he shot her a cold look. "Stay here. Since you like to tattle, I'll make sure you get what you want!"

What had Jessica told Linda? How did Linda always know everything, and why did it always get back to Gerald?

Jessica, feeling wronged, defended herself. "I didn't say anything. Mr. Kelly's health isn't good. Why would I upset him?"

Gerald's voice boomed from upstairs. "Jessica, let him go! If he doesn't deal with that woman, I won't let him bring you back!"

James was stunned, a bit nervous, but he kept his composure. "Fine by me!" he snapped and stormed out of the house.

Jessica clutched her cup tightly. She knew he didn't care. When she wasn't home, he could even bring that woman into their house!

The butler, Charles Rodriguez, sighed and tried to comfort her. "Mrs. Kelly, don't take Mr. James Kelly's words to heart. As long as Mr. Gerald Kelly is here, you and Mr. James Kelly won't be separated."

Despite Charles's words, Jessica felt abandoned and incredibly sad.

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