Silly Bride

Chapter 90

seen Winnie, Grandpa. She’s back. Did you know about this?”“I do,” Rufus lamented as he nodded. “Louis already told me Xavier had been looking for Winnie before his disappearance. Though Winnie has made it back, there’s still no news of him. Poor Xavier.”“Oh, Grandpa.” Zyon pretended to wipe away a tear. “Maybe Xavier isn’t meant for this world. He became paralyzed after his car accident last year and nearly did not regain consciousness. I’m afraid his chances are slim with him lost out in the vast world. However, Grandpa, you still have me even if Xavier is gone. I’ll be by your side from now on. There will be no place but Avenport for me for the rest of my life. I know I’m inferior to Xavier in every way, but I swear to work hard to fill his shoes. I believe that I will become as good as him one day.” “As for Winnie,” Zyon concluded as he gazed at Winnie with feigned pity, “I will care for her as Xavier treasured her so.”“Oh, Zyon.” Rufus sighed. His eyes turned red as he patted the former’s arm. “You are the only grandson I have left now with Xavier gone. Can you really fill your cousin’s shoes at the helm of Fairchild Corporation?”“Don’t worry, Grandpa! I am your grandson. You are a giant amongst men, and I, Zyon, will not prove myself incapable! I will be up for the task of leading Fairchild Corporation.”Though his expression was grim, Zyon was inwardly delighted.Rufus’ resilience weakened as time went on. Initially refusing to believe Xavier’s demise, he appeared to have entirely accepted it then.He even relented to have me take Xavier’s place! Excellent! Truly excellent!However, a voice of objection rang out at that moment.“Mr. Fairchild.” Louis gazed gravely at Rufus. “You can’t just hand the position over to Mr. Zyon before Mr. Xavier is found. He is completely unfamiliar with the company’s operations.”“Hold your tongue!” Zyon interjected loudly. “This decision has been made by the members of the Fairchild family. Who are you to object? Is this your place to speak?”“How dare you!” Louis was so angry that his chest puffed up, and he decided to go all out. “The truth is, Mr. Fairchild, I suspect Mr. Xavier’s disappearance to have something to do with Zyon, and I have reason to believe he paid a private investigator to leak the false news to lure Mr. Xavier out to sea, which is where he met