Chapter 216 Seems to Have Grown

Thalia flinched at the heat of his palm and was just about to swat his hand away when his words sank in. She jolted in shock. "You mean Adam?" Since marrying into the Crestfall family, Thalia had only seen Adam once. She had long heard he was irresponsible and addicted to gambling, and that he had a mistress and an illegitimate child. Henrietta had already cut off her relationship with him years ago. Over the years, Alden had also forbidden Adam from stepping into the Crestfall residence, so his sudden return was clearly about fighting for the inheritance. "With Crestfall Group on the brink of collapse and Alden seriously injured in the hospital, it really was the perfect time for Adam to come back and try to grab the inheritance," Thalia said softly. Tyren smiled. "Exactly! He even brought his mistress and illegitimate son with him. But Alden woke up in time, rushed home immediately, had Adam beaten half to death, and threw him out." Thalia's eyes widened in disbelief. "He mana