Chapter 88

Embarrassment flashed across Elliot's face at having his thoughts exposed by Jayden. His expression hardened. "The matter of succession isn't for you to decide. As for Treasure Cove, I'll give it to you." Jayden had gotten the promise he wanted. He said flatly, "I will supervise Amelia's medicine preparation. You just returned from your overseas research trip, so you should get some rest." With that, he left Elliot's study without waiting to see if his father had anything more to say. As the door closed behind him, Jayden let out a heavy breath. Everyone thought Elliot favored him. Even after he'd supposedly "crippled" Tobias' legs, Elliot had still forcibly suppressed the matter to protect him and even entrusted the Burnshaw branch to him alone. But Jayden knew his father too well. He was sure that Elliot knew Tobias' crppled legs weren't his doing, yet his father had never bothered to investigate or clear his name. From that day on, Jayden had given up on his father. His familia