Chapter 2071


    “The Riddle family had never chosen their heir or heiress based on seniority, but ability. So, the most


    capable person will naturally be the heir of this family.” Mr. Riddle Sr. swept his gaze across everyone


    there sternly before he looked at Nicole.


    Of course, deep down, he knew very well that Nicole was the most capable and qualified person to


    inherit the family’s wealth. However, he also knew that it was not the right time to say that out loud.


    Nicole thought about it and realized that the Riddle family had a rule like that instead of always letting


    the eldest person be the heir. After a moment of thinking, Nicole’s face still looked very indifferent as if


    that had nothing to do with her at all.


    She genuinely thought so because if the inheritance was based on capabilities, she felt like her eldest


    brother would be the most suitable candidate. After all, she was going to get married sooner orter


    and she would have more responsibilities and concerns in the future.


    After looking at Nicole’s reaction, Mr. Riddle Sr. felt even more satisfied, and it strengthened his


    decision even more. The others’ eyes sparkled like a wolf eyeing its prey. Nicole was the only calm


    one, exuding an air of a leader and the attitude of the head of a family.


    Nicole had no idea that her grandfather had already started to treat her as his heir. She simply felt like


    this matter had nothing to do with them and she did not want to look at those greedy faces anymore.


    So, she looked at Daniel and Gloria. “Dad, Mom, we’re heading back now. What about you?” she


    asked.


    “Oh, we’re going back now too,” the couple said, reading between the lines.


    “Grandpa, we’ll leave now. It looks like today’s not a good day to visit you. Welle here again some


    other day.” Nicole stood up and said goodbye.


    Daniel and Gloria followed suit. Then, Dexter and Emma did the same, having no interest to stay there


    any longer.


    After they left, Mr. Riddle Sr. looked at his two sons that were still there, wearing an unpleasant


    expression.


    “Dad, we also think that it’d be better for us to divide our family’s wealth in advance since Nicole had


    gone missing for five years and she knows nothing about San Joto aftering back here all of a


    sudden. If anything were to happen to thepany, we can offer some help. It’ll be better than all of us


    getting into trouble together,” Karen exined with a smile. She was worried that Mr. Riddle Sr. would


    put the me on them on that matter.


    She had no idea the Riddle family had a rule like that. If she had known earlier, she would not have


    convinced everyone toe here and force Mr. Riddle Sr. to give up his throne and put herself in such


    a passive position.


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    “Now that thepany has been divided, just focus on


    doing your own part. Don’t think about helping. It’d be good enough if you don’t cause any trouble.” Mr.


    Riddle Sr. was implying that they should just mind their own business since their ownpanies were


    not even doing well.


    Karen’s face turned pale after hearing that, but she dared not retort. So, she lowered her head and


    replied softly, “Okay. "


    “Leave now if you have nothing else to say. Stop bothering me.” Mr. Riddle Sr. was starting to get


    impatient with them.


    “Well leave now then. Take care, Dad,” Damien said to his father.


    Mr. Riddle Sr. scoffed. “There’s no need to worry about me. I’m perfectly healthy.”


    Damien paused, feeling somewhat helpless. He could not figure out why his father still hated them after


    he did everything that the doctor said.


    “Come on, let’s go. Dad needs to rest,” Dillon chimed in to smooth things out.


    After everyone left, the butler handed Mr. Riddle Sr. a cup of hot tea. “Sir, have some tea to calm your


    mind.”


    “What a bunch of unfilial children,” Mr. Riddle Sr. grumbled as he took a sip of tea.


    “At least two of your youngest sons are good. Besides, Miss Nicole has already met all your


    expectations. It’s not worth getting angry over these things andpromising your health,” the butler


    consoled Mr. Riddle Sr.


    “Daniel and his family are the least I have to worry about.” Mr. Riddle Sr. looked more rxed, his eyes


    revealing a sense of affection as soon as he thought about Daniel and especially Nicole.


    “Sir, I suppose you’re going to make Miss Nicole your heir, right?” the butler said with a hint of teasing


    in his tone as he already knew what Mr. Riddle Sr. had in mind.