Hardy was shocked to hear what Frederic had to say. Frederic even wanted to fire Nancy.
"Dad, Nancy's work has nothing to do with this..."
Before Hardy could speak further, Frederic stopped him and said, "Hardy, what do you want to say?"
Hardy feared Frederic his whole life. As soon as the old man finished his words, Hardy decided to keep his mouth shut.
"Okay, Mr. Fu. I shall take my leave as soon as the day is finished. I resign." Nancy was stubborn as well. She had done nothing wrong, and she wouldn't yield to anyone.
"Okay. Pack your things," Frederic said in a sharp tone.
"Okay. Goodbye, sir. This will be the last day you see me here." Nancy turned around after she spoke.
"I think you may have gone too far, Dad," Hardy said anxiously. "What if Charles gets angry? You know him. He's a stubborn man."
"I know Charles well. So what? Hardy, if Charles marries Nancy, then I will kill myself. She will never marry into this family."
"Do not forget that she is the mother of your greatgrandchildren. What about the kids? Are you going to give them to Nancy?" Hardy was born weak. He was the kind of person who would freeze whenever held under duress.
His wife, Angelina, had always disliked him for his
cowardice.
"Tell Charles to fight tooth and nail for Bobby. Nadia can leave with Nancy if Nancy wants. Don't give Nancy any money. That self-righteous woman badly needs a lesson, after all. How could she be against Charles' uncle? Since she doesn't treat Derrick as her family, she won't be able to marry into our family then," Frederic grunted.
"You must watch your temper, Dad. I'll call Charles right now." Hardy patted Frederic's chest before leaving to call Charles.
Charles' eyelids kept twitching throughout that day. He truly felt uneasy, for some unfathomable reason.
He had told Colten many of Derrick's crimes. Charles didn't know what the consequences would be, yet he decided to fulfill his promise to Nancy.
He knew that, sooner or later, Derrick would have to pay for his sins.
Rather unexpectedly, Charles received a call from Hardy. Charles' heart sank as he hurriedly answered the call.
"Charles, something bad has happened. Don't worry. Listen to what I'll tell you," Hardy said slowly and clearly.
Charles grew increasingly worried, yet he effectively hid his anxiety. "Dad, is Grandpa okay?" That was the first thing that came to his mind. He was truly worried for the old man's health.
"Your grandfather is not doing very well," Hardy said as he looked at Frederic's gloomy face.
"What's wrong with him?" Charles became more anxious. He clenched his fists and his face darkened.
Hearing how calm Hardy was, Frederic decided to grab the phone. "I'm not doing well because of you, Charles. I do not appreciate your woman. Stay away from Nancy.
She must not step into Fu family residence again. After all of our generosity, she pays us by throwing Derrick under the bus! I want both of Bobby and Nadia in our custody. But if Nancy insists, let her have Nadia. As long as I am alive, there will be no marriage between you and her!"
Frederic hung up before Charles could even say another word.
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