Chapter 159
Chapter 159:
“Is that all you have to discuss? Bruce, please escort our guests out. The meeting will proceed,” Kaiden declared, wheeling himself back into the meeting room before finishing his sentence.
The executives behind them were visibly shocked, torn between astonishment at their president’s true identity as the Thorpe family’s infamous outcast and his brazen disregard for Jorge.
Their interaction bore no resemblance to that of father and son.
Instead, they seemed more like adversaries.
“You rebellious son! Stop right there, Kaiden p>
Jorge attempted to follow Kaiden into the meeting room but was halted by Bruce. “Please don’t come any further, Mr. Thorpe p>
Jorge, visibly agitated, turned to Ellie. “Ellie, were you aware that Kaiden is the president of the GT Group? When did you find out p>
Only then did Erick turn his attention to Ellie, his gaze scrutinizing.
“Why are you looking at me as if I’ve deceived you?” Ellie asked, her tone laced with amusement. “Am I obligated to inform you of my knowledge about the GT Group’s presidency? Why do I need to report to Kaiden’s nephew p>
“Ellie! Remember, I’m still here,” Jorge interjected sharply. “Is this the respect you show as a daughter-in-law?” Ellie’s smile vanished.
While most fathers would take pride in their son’s professional achievements, Jorge’s concerns seemed to revolve more around Kaiden not conforming to family expectations, challenging his paternal authority, and posing a threat to Talon’s position. Even Ellie, an outsider, was angry at Jorge’s unfairness.
“Jorge, have you ever considered reflecting on your role as a father?” Ellie sneered.
“What did you just say?” Jorge was stunned. Nobody, except the rebellious Kaiden, had ever dared to confront him like this.
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“Jorge, Kaiden is your son. Shouldn’t you question why he isn’t working for the family business? The presidency of the Thorpe Group has its heir, and it’s not Kaiden’s turn. He’s never been regarded as a successor p>
With that, Ellie’s gaze briefly landed on Erick.
Currently, Talon, an illegitimate son, led the Thorpe Group and was grooming Erick to be the next. Erick was the dignified grandson of Jorge, and his origins were untainted.
Both the Thorpe Group and the external world had come to accept the reality that Erick was destined to assume leadership of the Thorpe family.
“They’re all family. If the presidency is bestowed upon Kaiden’s brother, can’t Kaiden assume a different role? Is Kaiden so competitive? Does he own the Thorpe Group? It’s my life’s work!” Jorge, unyielding in his stance, failed to see his error.
“Jorge, in a wolf pack, there’s only room for one alpha. Kaiden, with his prowess, need not yield to others. Are you trying to demean Kaiden by having him work under Talon? Logically, you ought to be grateful to Kaiden p>
Jorge grasped the underlying message in Ellie’s words. He should be grateful for Kaiden’s disinterest in the Thorpe Group, as it allowed Talon to lead without competition.