Chapter 161: The Second Condition

For a moment, all eyes turned to Joseph, who stood with a dark expression, deep in thought. "Grandpa, you can't listen to Sophie. She's just settling personal scores. We may have had our differences, but I've always been loyal to the family!" Ella implored. Theo, pointing fingers at the silent Henry, added, "It's all because of Henry. He's the one stirring the pot!" Henry, usually reserved, couldn't hold back. "You two have always been eyeing the family's assets and business for yourselves," he retorted sharply. Ella's face turned red with anger. "You're spouting nonsense!" Henry shot back, "Hit a nerve, did I?" Ella, flustered, turned to Joseph. "Grandpa, don't listen to his lies. He's just trying to cause trouble!" Daniel, Ella's father, joined in, "Joseph, Henry is the real troublemaker. The Mitchell's current state can't be separated from his actions." Joseph, exasperated, silenced them all. "Enough! What a disgrace this is!" He then turned to Sophie, "Sophie, Ella is also