Chapter 245

The second Wray got out of the house, he noticed the butler engaged in a tense confrontation with someone.

Hector Perez, long a loyal adviser to Norwood, rarely allowed anyone to provoke him into open conflict.

Intrigued, Wray crouched behind a fountain, listening closely.

A young man whose features seemed vaguely familiar pleaded earnestly, "I heard Grandpa is unwell, so l brought some premium health supplements from abroad to visit him. Please, let me in. I promise to leave immediately after seeing him."

Hector's lined face remained unreadable, showing no hint of concession. "Mr. Stewart, have you forgotten what your grandfather insisted seventeen years ago?Leave at once. Regarding those supplements, this country already has more than enough."

Brodie's hand froze midair, clutching the box, his face alternating between pale and flushed.

As a descendant of the Stewart family, he was denied entry by a mere butler.

Humiliation flooded his chest.

He vowed silently that once he controlled the family and claimed its leadership, Hector would no longer hold his post.

Oblivious to Brodie's thoughts, Hector gave a slight bow and gestured for him to depart.

With no alternatives, Brodie followed toward the gates.

As Hector turned, he caught sight of Wray nearby.

He offered Wray a strained smile. "Congratulations,Mr. Stewart, on securing the CEO position at the Stewart Group."

Brodie narrowed his eyes,resentment simmering.

How could such a distant relative assume the CEO position?

Norwood had clearly lost his senses.

Still, an opportunity glimmered.

If he could not approach Norwood or enter the company directly, perhaps he could utilize Wray.

Acknowledging Hector, Wray kept his gaze fixed on Brodie. It did not take long to identify Brodie as Colson's illegitimate son.

The enemy of Nolan's enemy could become an ally,and Wray considered the possibility of collaboration

Hector remained unaware that a single glance had already begun syncing their intentions.

Hector guided Brodie out, ensuring he entered his own car before departing for the company to follow Norwood's orders.

Yet inside the car, Brodie did not drive away.

Instead,he lowered the window as Wray stepped out from the estate gates.

"Wray, how does it feel to take orders from others?"Brodie taunted.

Now wielding authority, Wray refused to yield. A sardonic smile curved his lips. "No matter how unpleasant, I'm far ahead of some people. Who exactly was turned away at the gates?"

Brodie chuckled rather than fuming, climbed out of the car, and reached forward with his hand. "I understand you've been named CEO of the Stewart Group.Congratulations. But do those senior fools at the company actually respect you?" Wray's face shifted slightly as he shook Brodie's hand perfunctorily. "What are you implying?"

Brodie withdrew his hand, leaning casually against the car, cigarette dangling loosely. "You know perfectly well. I hold the inheritance rights; you control the real power. Let's join forces and take over the entire Stewart Group."

Wray paused, considering the proposal.

Brodie's words had struck deep.

He needed someone with legal inheritance to secure his position.

Yet everyone knew Norwood despised Brodie, the illegitimate child.

If Norwood discovered any alliance,his authority could vanish instantly.

Still, with Nolan in mind, he was unwilling to let this chance escape.

He realized Norwood continued to care for Nolan.

That suggested that, someday, on a whim, the CEO role could return to Nolan.

Rather than entrusting his destiny to others, he decided to claim it himself. Keeping that in mind, Wray lifted his gaze and offered his hand toward Brodie.

Once their hands met, silence fell between them;their intentions were clear, requiring no words to explain.