Chapter 309

Chapter 309:
That was ridiculous. He was good-looking, and he knew it. Thɪs chapter is updated by.net
His father had a thing for attractive women, and those good looks hadn’t skipped a generation.
He was frequently in the gossip columns, linked to various actresses, and had even topped the list of the most eligible bachelors.
Moreover, ever since he’d started spending more time with Millie, Charles had worked hard to rein in his temper.
But this was his grandfather he was facing, so he wouldn’t dare talk back.
Still, he couldn’t help feeling wronged.
Napier caught the frustration in his eyes and let out a snort.
Charles lowered his gaze. “Grandpa…”
Napier let out a heavy sigh and spoke with a calm but firm tone. “You should really think about why she picked you. That girl is sharp and resilient. Even when backed into a corner, she always finds a way to strike back. Every move she’s made so far has been deliberate and well-executed. If it weren’t for the divorce process with Brandon preventing her from revealing her true identity, Vivian wouldn’t even come close to matching her. And truthfully, I don’t think she even sees Vivian as a rival. She knows exactly what she’s doing.”
Then Napier added sincerely, “You’re her friend now. But what if one day she stood on the opposite side? Would that scare you? At the charity gala, she owned the room. And now, again, look at what she’s pulled off. It’s not just luck. It’s raw talent. She’s perfectly capable on her own. So the question is, why—”
Charles hadn’t quite understood the full implication. Honestly, he’d never given it much thought.
To him, it had just felt natural. Millie chose him, and they ended up working side by side.
“Grandpa…” Charles paused, trying to piece together a reasonable answer. “Maybe it’s because we used to sell songs together under a secret alias? We were friends, and then this show just came along?”
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Exasperated, Napier tapped Charles on the head with his cane.
“Ouch, Grandpa! That hurts!” Charles yelped, rubbing the sore spot and looking thoroughly wronged.
Napier shook his head with a sigh. “What do you mean selling songs under a secret alias?”
Charles went on to explain how he had helped Millie sell songs under the alias “Eva” after she married Brandon and stepped away from the spotlight.
“She didn’t really make much from it,” he added in a lower tone. “Back then, she was Brandon’s wife, and he gave her whatever she needed. It couldn’t have been about the money.”
Napier looked at Charles with irritation. “And here I thought you’d finally gotten smarter. Guess I was wrong.”
Seeing the confusion on his grandson’s face, he continued, “I think I know why she chose you. It’s because she values genuine loyalty and emotional bonds.” He paused, as if reflecting on something. “She stayed with Brandon all those years most likely because she felt bound by loyalty.”
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