Chapter 1220

Sheena sensed Elliot's shifting emotions and gently held his clenched fist, offering silent comfort. Grant felt deeply apologetic. "Mr. Jenkins, Old Man Jenkins has been ridden with guilt for a long time. He feels remorseful toward your parents and you. That's why he brought you up, keeping you close and shielding you from many of the family's internal conflicts before ultimately sending you to the National Investigation Bureau. He chose to retire when you could take control of the Jenkins family. He held onto power tightly to prevent Mr. Peter, Mr. Roger, and other influential elders from taking over, and it was all to ensure you would inherit the leadership when you were ready." Elliot's smirk grew more sardonic. "Why sugarcoat it? Grandpa just wanted to groom a puppet ruler he could control. Otherwise, he wouldn't have left spies to watch over me at the National Investigation Bureau, feigned illness to call me back home, and then had insiders sneak Stanley away." "Mr. Jenk