His Lordship Alexander Kane

Chapter 23

Chapter 0023

At Chesire Mansion.

“Sir Chesire!” a voice filled with immense joy echoed from outside. Ben, the majordomo who had been

by Donovan’s side for over 40 years, hurriedly entered the living room. His face beamed with

unrestrained delight as he handed his phone to Donovan, his voice trembling with excitement.

“Look, Sir Chesire-you simply must! The Severn Group’s development project has expanded again,

and they’re investing a total of 4.5 billion dollars! That’s the Chesire family’s contract, and we can make

at least 1.5 billion dollars! We finally have hope to be among the top-tier families in Ol’ Mare!”

What?!

The shocked Donovan slowly rose from the sofa. He stared intently at Ben’s phone and read the Ol’

Mare Business Report. His breathing quickened, and his face flushed with excitement.

This was a momentous occasion, a grand celebration!

Indeed, he was angry at how Alexander shocked him with that casket at his 70th birthday celebration

three days ago. However, the news regarding the

collaboration with the Severn Group acted like a powerful shot of adrenaline, and it excited him.

Donovan could almost hear his heart pounding.

40 years. It had taken Donovan four long decades to turn the Chesire family from an unknown small

enterprise into an Ol’ Mare second-tier family with assets totaling around one billion dollars.

With this contract, the status of the Chesire family could skyrocket. Joining the ranks of Ol’ Mare’s top-

tier families would no longer be a mere dream!

“T-The contract…” Donovan stuttered. Then, he suddenly turned to Ben with a frown and said,

“Something’s not right. How could I not know about such a major development? Who’s in charge of this

project? Isn’t this Zoe’s department? Why didn’t she inform me? What is happening?”

was taken aback, but he quickly regained his composure and cautiously

might’ve signed the contract first and planned

Should I call her and

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decisively shook

would never discuss such a significant matter over the phone as this needed

conversation to understand fully.

ordered Ben, “Tell Zoe to come here immediately. She has half an

waiting here!”

immediately called Zoe. It was apparent to him that Donovan

furious.

Half an hour later.

she walked into the living room, timidly saying, ” Grandpa… I’m

messed things up.”

and stood up from the sofa, seething with

Neil, could not have children of his

continue the family line, they adopted a boy from a distant

adopted son. Harry, the second son, was in

a rather extravagant life in his youth and had

leg disability, and he only

known as Zoe Frankell, was nothing more

years ago, she changed her surname to Chesire due

thus became

under her encouragement that Patrick and his family were cast

during the wedding occurred

than his own granddaughter, Amber, and

for the Chesire family to rise to prominence, to

family, and to collaborate with

You’re so useless!” Donovan yelled angrily, his whole body trembling. “Just what

Why did you mess this up? Do you know what a 4.5 billion

mean? Speak, or I’ll

was as pale as a sheet, paralyzed by fear. She fell to her knees with a

at her clothing, she revealed the bruises from the Severn family

shoved her out, sobbing.

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sign the contract at Severn Group, they wouldn’t let me

heels got broken. I’m still in pain! Grandpa, I really

happened. I swear! I—”

an ashtray

a loud crash,

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