Beyond the Divorce

I glanced at him, unsure how to begin.

It was Arnold who broke the silence. "Go ahead and speak."

"Do you really want to take over completely?" I scrutinized him.

He chuckled. "Seems like I'm still seen as a good-for-nothing in your eyes, and I'm just a freeloader. Am I that bad?"

"Not at all. It's just a bit sudden." I tried to hide my skepticism.

"It's time for me to take over. Grandma is getting old, and I've been quite unfilial. I've been reckless and irresponsible, but I have to step up. After all, the family can't find another successor. It's a responsibility I can't ignore." He spoke with solemnity as if burdened with a mission.

I didn't expect Arnold to be quite manly when he was serious, which made me look at him in a new light. It seemed like he always had the Beringer family's responsibilities on his mind.

Seeing me staring at him, he tapped my head. "What are you looking at? You're that surprised?"

smile. "Yeah. It's indeed surprising. I didn't expect you to be

you talking about? Of course I am!" He showed a mischievous grin and leaned in, asking, "Which one

me like this. Since the day I met him, he refused to treat me

when we were alone, he felt like my brother who was extremely protective

but still understood what he meant. I gave him a sidelong glance.

became serious again. "My decision

him

prepare and assist Atlas in his matters, which is

pondering the meaning of

the support from our father. Of

Indeed, when Louis chose to develop his business in Torado back

BZ plan, also chose Torado indicated that

could successfully obtain the distribution map. It seemed that before implementing the plan, there was

He was already asleep, so I didn't disturb him. I just quietly sat by his bedside for a long time before gently getting up