Chapter 633

"You think I have it out for you? That's not it." Leon gave a wry smile. "I'm barely hanging on myself—I might not even live to see Chris grow up. What could I possibly be plotting?" Madeleine frowned but didn't say anything. Yeah, Leon did look like he was on the edge. Probably won't last much longer. Still, trusting him blindly wasn't an option. "Chris is still a kid. He's got nothing to do with your Simpson family mess. If that's all, we're leaving." Madeleine was firm; she grabbed Chris's hand to go. "Miss Landry, wait!" From behind, Julian's assistant, Leo Gordon, hurried to block her way. "Miss Landry, the young master must be present for the will reading." Madeleine's patience snapped. How dare they drag her son into this. "Forget it—I said no. We're not doing this!" "Miss Landry, I heard what happened to Beckett... I'm truly sorry. But... things aren't quite what they seem." Leo's voice dropped, carrying a heavier meaning. Her expression darkened. "What are you getting at?" "No