Chapter 660

That single sentence froze the air in the room.

To outsiders, Albus had always been known for fairness and discipline. After decades in power, he had never shown favoritism. Yet now his most valued granddaughter stood before him and called him unfair.

Albus paused. His expression did not change, but his presence grew heavier, edged with restrained authority. "So, you're still saying I'm wrong?"

The calmer he sounded, the more it revealed how tightly he held back his anger. No matter how accomplished Diana was, she was not yet in a position to confront him head-on.

Raymond understood that at once. He stepped forward and moved to shield her, raising a hand as if to pull her behind him.

Between the two of them, he was the better target. He had spent years building a bad reputation. Taking the blow meant nothing to him.

he could act, Diana lifted a hand

how you want to put it, then I

Albus slammed his hand against the bed. "Do you even know what you're

loved Raymond the most. But the

and always put the family first. She was the most suitable successor. That was why, as she advanced step by step, he did everything he could

him with pride. Now that same granddaughter stood

shock. He looked at her in disbelief. This was the first time he had

confront their grandfather over this. The outcome was already set. Theodore's reputation could not be salvaged. That alone was enough to give Vee a

offer a few careful words, and

"Grandpa," Diana said.

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