Chapter 38

This whole thing was tied to the family's interests, and Old Mr. Johnson, having once chaired the company, could still tell right from wrong. Mr. Johnson thought his explanation would sway his father, get him on his side. But nope—Old Mr. Johnson didn't even think twice before shutting that down. "All this fuss, and you went so far as to hurt Liliana?" He was calling this a "small matter"? Seriously? That piece of land Wilson's company just opened up was worth tens of billions. And that's not even counting the massive construction project attached to it. "Dad, are you losing it?" Mr. Johnson was visibly shocked. "I think it's you who's out of your mind," Old Mr. Johnson snapped. "Going head-to-head with your daughter for some money? What will people even think of you?" Liliana stayed close to her grandpa, helping him stand—his presence always gave her a sense of safety. Even though his eyesight wasn't great, his judgment was still sharp. Marsha's act didn't fool him one bit. He backed