?Chapter 444:
From Allyson’s grave demeanor, Connor sensed that she was indeed about to discuss something important. He caught Domenic’s eye to signal him. Understanding immediately, Domenic quickly cleared the area, instructing Marc and Terry to keep watch and ensure no one came close.
With the area secured, Allyson began, “Connor, do you know why Nell has always been hostile towards you?”
Connor replied, “Nell is hostile because Grandma chose me to manage the family and the shares, instead of him, even though he’s the oldest grandson.”
Allyson continued, “But have you ever wondered why your grandmother entrusted the family’s reins and shares to you and not to Neil?”
Connor didn’t know the answer. He truly didn’t know why.
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After his parents passed away, he was just an infant, and his brother Glenn was disabled. Nell was the only healthy, robust young man. Yet, his grandmother chose not to pass the leadership to Neil but instead fully supported him, though he was a mere child. It also appeared that his grandmother held some bias against Neil.
Logically, being the oldest grandson, Neil should have been the favored one.
“Everything your grandmother did was following your parents’ dying wishes,” Allyson rified. “Your father, on his deathbed, told your grandmother that if you didn’t make it to adulthood, all the Daniels family assets should be donated.”
Connor was visibly stunned. He couldn’t grasp why his father would prefer to donate the assets rather than pass them to Neil. He couldn’t help asking, “Why did my father distrust Neil so much?”
“This issue dates back to Neil’s childhood,” Allyson sighed. “Neil was your parents’ first child. They adored him and prepared him to be the heir. However, an incident urred that shifted their perspective and solidified their decision to never entrust him with the family’s leadership.”
“What was it?” Connor interjected.
Allyson continued, “When Neil was six years old, your grandfather was still the head of the Daniels family. At that time, Neil was an only child and was doted on by everyone. Nobody anticipated that the cherished child, spoiled by all, would reveal a deeply cruel and malicious side.
Simply because your grandmother’s white cat consumed his snacks, he brutally skinned the cat alive and crushed its bones and flesh with a grinder to feed the dogs. Not only did hemit this atrocity, but he also recorded the entire act and shared the video with friends as a boast.
When your grandfather discovered this, he immediately convened a private meeting with your parents. He dered that a child capable of such brutality could never lead the family, as it would spell disaster for everyone. Your parents wholeheartedly concurred with this judgment.”
Connor suddenly understood and said, “So that’s why my parents decided to have their second child?”
“Yes,” Allyson nodded. “Initially, our parents intended Neil to be their only child and to raise him with great care. However, knowing his cruel behavior, they feltpelled to ce their hopes on another child.
Norton was truly exceptional, blessed with remarkable intelligence and inheriting all the positive traits from your parents. He was a prodigy in Bleber, renowned for his brilliance and noted for his kind and stable temperament.
Your parents and grandparents adored him and prepared him to be the sessor, setting high expectations for him.”
Allyson took a deep breath. “But say, Norton perished at nine years old in a devastating hotel fire during a school-organized summer camp.”
A look of grief crossed Connor’s face, leaving him at a loss for words.
After gathering herself, Allyson continued, “The loss of Norton devastated your parents. They grieved for a long period before deciding to have another child.”
“Was that when they had Glenn?” Connor asked.
“Yes,” Allyson nodded. “But what I need to discuss isn’t about Glenn’s arrival. It’s about a shocking discovery your parents made.”
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