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Chapter 467

Chapter 468 The Final Transfer
EvenJohnathan hadn’t expected those final words.
In the past, whenever he showed the slightest hint of this attitude, Wayne would pressurehim,tryallsortsof tactics to change his mind.
But now, he had said something like that.
For a moment, Johnathan was overwhelmed with emotion.
Wayne’s words left the entire room silent. Many had hoped to fight for the position, but it was clearWaynewouldn’t budge. If they kept pushing, they might end up losing the shares they already had.
The relatives exchanged glances and eventually left the room.
Sierra and Susie followed them out, leaving only Johnathan and the old man behind.
Wayne stared at Johnathan for a long time before speaking.
“I don’t have much time left. Like I said earlier, I’m handing over the family to you. If you don’t want it, and you decide to give it to someone else that’s your business. By then, I’ll already be dead and won’t be around to see it. I won’t be able to stop it.”
“… Grandpa.”
Johnathan opened his mouth, not knowi
what to say. But Wayne continued.
“My entire life, I lived for the Wynn family. Now that I’m dying, I don’t care anymore. Do whatever you
want.”
When Johnathan walked out of Wayne’s room, Sierra approached.
“I just finished making some dumplings. Did Grandpa fall asleep?”
Her words made Johnathan realize–it was New Year’s Eve.
He and Sierra had originally planned to spend it out on the ocean. Now everything had been upended.
Sierra, sensing his thoughts, gently patted his hand.
“This is good too.”
“Each version has its own flavor.”
Her words brought a smile to Johnathan’s face.
“Let’s go eat dumplings.”
The kitchen had already prepared plenty of food, but Sierra figured dumplings mightbeexactlywhat Johnathan wanted right now.
That night, the capital was alive with celebration–fireworks booming nonstop. But inside thegrandestate.
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everythingwaseerily quiet.
Johnathan didn’t sleep at all.
Wayne’s condition was dire. There were several emergencies throughout the night. Though hepulledthrough each one, it was clear–the old man had reached his limit..
Chase stayed the night too. Watching his father like this brought a deep sadness to his face.
The next day was New Year’s Day–the first day of the year. But no one was in a festive mood.
The entire Wynn family gathered. Everyone knew what was about to happen.
Wayne had been dressed in formal clothing, with the help of attendants trying to make him look presentable. But he could no longer walk. He sat in a wheelchair.
Johnathan stayed by his side the whole time. Watching his once–proud grandfather in this state stirred a heaviness in his heart.
But Wayne didn’t carry any sorrow about death. In fact, he looked more spirited than he had the day before.
Once everyone had arrived, he gestured for Johnathan to push him forward.
Seeing their patriarch unable to even stand, the members of the Wynn family wore complicated expressions.
Wayne took the microphone and spoke.
“You’ve all seen the condition I’m in. So today, I officially pass the Wynn family on to Johnathan. From now on, he is the head of the family.”
“All matters–big or small–will be decided by him.”
He paused before continuing.
“These past years, I know some of you had your own thoughts. Whether you want to divide the family or something else, Johnathan will have the final say.”
Then he waved his hand. “That’s all. Dismissed.”
Those few sentences had taken every ounce of strength he had left. As soon as he finished, his face visibly turned ashen.
“Grandpa!”
Johnathan looked at Wayne, worried. But Wayne had no strength to speak. His cloudy eyes met Johnathan’s with a faint look of relief, as if a great burden had finally been lifted.
Johnathan stared at him for a long moment and then spoke calmly.
“The Wynn family will be managed by me from now on. I’m not as easygoingasGrandpa.”
“I won’t say much today. I’ll give everyone one month. Clean up anything that’s not aboveboard.”
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“One month from now, if I find anyone causing trouble again, they’ll beexpelledfromthefamily–no exceptions.”
The room crupted in shock.
The Wynn family had existed for generations. Between legitimate and extended branches,therewerehundreds of members.
Many of them had been using the Wynn name to throw their weight around. In the past, thosethingsweretolerated–people turned a blind eye. But Johnathan wasn’t someone who tolerated nonsense.
After making the announcement, the rest of the family was dismissed. Only Johnathan’s uncleswereaskedto stay.
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