Charlie immediately frowned.
He wasn’t part of the Wilson family and lacked the so-called family ties that bound them. This allowed him to see right through Lady Wilson’s scheming ways at a glance.
The Wilson family found themselves in a dire predicament. If they couldn’t revive the Wilson Group, it would inevitably crumble, and Lady Wilson would swiftly descend from her lofty position to one of despair.
Lady Wilson had always been preoccupied with her appearance and reputation; she would rather die than face the reality of being poor and destitute. Thus, she was determined to devise a plan to rescue the Wilson family from their troubles.
Initially, she attempted to coerce Claire into rejoining the Wilson Group, but Claire stood firm against her demands.
Next, Lady Wilson resorted to using money in hopes of persuading Elaine, yet Elaine, too, failed to convince Claire to come back.
Now, her focus had shifted to Jacob, believing that if she could sway him, it would lead to the breakthrough she desperately needed.
This might very well be her final opportunity.
Meanwhile, Jacob was unwittingly falling into her trap.
He felt a sense of relief wash over him, and the respect he had previously lost for his mother began to resurface.
With tears in his eyes, Jacob said, “Mom, I don’t hold anything against you. I know I’m not as capable or intelligent as my older brother. I realize I wasn’t destined for greatness and must have disappointed you greatly. I’m truly sorry…”
Lady Wilson grasped Jacob’s hand tightly, her voice choked with emotion. “My dear son, you are a good son. As long as you understand my intentions, it’s all worth it. Even if I were to die today, I could do so in peace!”
At that moment, Christopher rushed forward, tears streaming down his face. “Mom! Please don’t talk about dying so easily! Jacob and I have already lost our father; we can’t bear to lose you too!”
After wiping her tears, Lady Wilson responded, “As long as you both keep my best interests at heart, I will smile even if I were to die tonight!”
She continued, “You two are brothers, and it’s essential that you look out for one another. If you stand united, you will be unstoppable! There’s a saying: ‘When two brothers think alike, it is more than gold can buy.’ If you remain united, I won’t have to worry about the Wilson family anymore! We will undoubtedly emerge as a formidable family!”
Christopher nodded in agreement. “Mom, you’re absolutely right! I see it clearly now. From this moment on, I will work alongside Jacob to strengthen the Wilson family!”
Jacob’s face lit up with excitement, clearly captivated by the old lady’s manipulations.
Charlie couldn’t help but sigh; Lady Wilson was truly remarkable. She possessed a myriad of tricks and could easily manipulate Jacob with just a few well-chosen words!
This outcome was precisely what he had anticipated!
Jacob was moved by the sentiments expressed by his mother and brother, and he sobbed, “Don’t worry, Mom. I’ll collaborate with my older brother from now on.”
Lady Wilson beamed with joy upon hearing this and exclaimed, “Excellent! Wonderful!”
At that moment, she turned to Harold and Wendy, who had been silent and with their heads bowed the entire time. “I want both of you to apologize to Claire and Charlie right now! Even though you’re not Claire’s siblings, you are still cousins! Remember, blood is thicker than water, so how could you mistreat Claire and Charlie?”
With that, she shot a glare at Wendy and shouted, “And you, Wendy! How could you dare to strike your own cousin during the opening ceremony today?! Who gave you the audacity? You must apologize to your sister immediately!”
Harold and Wendy lowered their heads and, with earnestness, said, “Claire, we realize that our previous actions were wrong. Please forgive us! We promise never to harm you again!”
Claire was taken aback; this was the first time she had witnessed Harold and Wendy apologizing so humbly. She understood that they must have been grappling with their pride to express such contrition.
Since they had taken the step to apologize, Claire responded kindly, “It’s alright. Let’s put the past behind us…”
Lady Wilson’s heart soared with happiness, and she quickly added, “Claire, your father is still recuperating, so it’s essential that we care for him well. While the Wilson family villa may be a bit old, it definitely offers a better environment than where you’re currently living. Why don’t you and your family move back into the Wilson family villa?”
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