NovelFinish"Ah..." Bertram's eyes were filled with deep sorrow.
His affair with Cecil's mother was a tragedy from the start, and its conclusion was far from perfect.
Cecil's mother died young, her life a tapestry of scandal and illness.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtAnd now Cecil, tangled in the web of law, sentenced for his myriad crimes, his future beyond the prison bars was nothing but a distant dream.
Such tragedy...
Bertram sighed, turning to his assistant beside him, "You know the story between Cecil's mother and me. I want a statement released under my name, detailing our relationship truthfully and acknowledging Cecil as my own son!" "No need to hide or sugarcoat anything about me, just tell it as it is!" "As a father, regardless of the circumstances, I have failed to fulfill my duties from day one, and for that, I owe Cecil an apology!" "However, as a citizen, the actions Cecil took are unforgivable, and I will not use my influence to clear his name!" The assistant looked solemn. For a public figure, scandals were a nightmare.
And Cecil was Bertram's scandal.
Having such a disgraceful son, honestly, was embarrassing! By going public with this relationship, Bertram was only inviting criticism.
Bertram saw his concern and said, "When have I ever cared about public opinion? Do as I say, and release the statement!" "I might have been ignorant of his existence before, but now that I know, I cannot ignore it. No matter how despicable he may be, he is still my son, and it's my duty to acknowledge him!" "Besides, I have grandchildren to think about! Let's see who dares to slander their genetics after this!" "Also, announce that Emmett and Maria are my legitimate grandchildren, and that they will equally share my inheritance when the tcomes!" The assistant was shocked. He had never seen anything like it. Bertram hadn't even heard a 'grandpa' from them, and he was already talking about inheritance? Bertram's fortune was immense.
Just the royalties alone were enough to live a life of luxury! Seeing Bertram's serious expression, the assistant nodded without further questions, "I'll arrange it right away." "And one more thing!" Bertram's voice grew stern, "Send legal notices to any media outlets that have slandered my grandson. Don't let any of them off!" "Right away!" The assistant went aside to make the arrangements.
Bertram then looked at Emmett with a gentle gaze.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmEmmett was hugging Elysia tightly, looking at him with a mix of curiosity and caution.
Bertram's voice was soft, "Grandpa knows how close you are to your mommy. Don't worry, even though grandpa has cto claim kin, would never force you two apart." one "Whatever makes Emmett happy, grandpa is willing to do!" "You'll continue living with your current mommy and daddy, don't worry abouttaking you away!"
Elysia was stunned. After Cecil's troubles, everyone assumed om Emmett's custody would fall to his grandfather. Unexpectedly...
Emmett's eyes lit up with surprise, "Really?" "Of course, real. Grandpa has decided not to take Emmett away. Instead, grandpa will cto Emmett!" "Wherever our Emmett decides to live, grandpa will move there too." Elysia was visibly surprised, "You're planning to move to Jindale City to be with us?" "Yep, I want to be close to my
grandson. Wherever Emmett is, that's where I'll be. I've already had people e looking for houses indindale City." Having established his connection with Emmett, Bertram made this decision.
He couldn't ruin his grandson's happy childhood. Emmett was happiest with Elysia!
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