Chapter 530

Matthew Drake kept his head down, still kneeling on the floor, as he looked at the elder Mr. Brooks. “Grandpa, I’m sorry. We have what we have thanks to you… but I ended up hurting the person you care about most.” He lowered his head and touched it to the ground. “I’m really… really sorry.” Stephen Brooks felt a deep pain in his heart, but all he did was offer a bitter smile. “I’ve heard what happened. Drake’s success today is all your doing — I didn’t really help much. As for Alexander… well, that’s between you young folks. I’m already an old man; I won't be around for much longer, so I’m in no place to meddle.” “Grandpa, I will take responsibility for what I did wrong. I only ask that you look after Grace. She’s the only sister I have.” “Matt...” Grace Drake, who had been lectured non-stop by her brother all the way here, finally broke down in tears. She couldn’t bring herself to let go. He was her only family. He’d gone down the wrong path trying to protect her. She even wished she