Chapter 1359


    Darren and Arabe clinked their soda cans together in a secret toast. They sat sprawled on the floor,


    sipping their drinks and savoring the crispy fried chicken.


    "This chicken is spot-on—crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside. If we only had some barbecue


    skewers to go along with it"


    Arabe couldn''t help but chuckle. "Grandpa, you''re just on the mend. It''s best to stick to lighter fare for


    now.


    Besides, BBQ skewers are too aromatic. The folks outside will sniff us out in no time."


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    Even with the windows cracked open, the aroma of fried chicken seemed to fill the entire recovery


    room.


    Skewers would definitely give the game away.


    “You''re right, Be. Skewers might be too much. The chicken is perfect. I''m more than content with


    this,’ Darren conceded with a smile.


    He picked out a particrly plump piece and handed it to her. "Here, Be, this one’s meaty. Take it.


    You''re too thin. You need to eat more."


    Arabe epted it with a grin. She loved eating meat but never seemed to gain weight, perhaps


    because of her fondness for teas and lemon water.


    “To think that our first meal together would be in a ce like this, It''s certainly memorable."


    Darren wolfed down the chicken, his mood souring as he thought about the backstabbers outside.


    Sensing her grandfather''s shift in mood, Arabe offeredfort. “It''s painful to face the truth, but it''s


    better than being kept in the dark. You''ve supported them for years out of brotherly love, Grandpa, but


    what they''re after is your life and your fortune."


    As she spoke, Arabe pulled out her smartphone. "Let me add you on WhatsApp, Grandpa."


    “Alright, alright’ Darren''s spirits lifted as he fished out his own phone. “Should I scan your code, or do


    you want to scan mine?"


    Amused that her grandfather was so tech-savvy, Arabe replied, "Either works."


    "I''ll scan yours." After adding each other on WhatsApp and Arabe''s approval, Darren set her contact


    name to "Sweetie Be"


    Arabe sent him a file. "I copied all the chat records from Mr. rence''s phone at the Arlen residence


    and monitored his mobile. They''re plotting something for tonight. And those close calls you and


    Grandma had all linked to ther. I''ve sorted the evidence somewhat. Consider it an apaniment to


    your meal. But don''t get too worked up over it. Your health is what''s important."


    Darren was amazed at his granddaughter''s prowess, to have gathered so much evidence.


    He had suspected his close encounters were linked to those around him but had no proof.


    Until now.


    After reviewing all the material, he chugged his soft drink and then opened a surveince video Eunice


    had sent him from earlier in the car.


    "AS a junior, he not even attending Arlen''s birthday bash. Does he have any respect for us elders?


    Who does he think he is?"


    "You''re not afraid to die, following in your husband''s footsteps, that''s your choice. But this youngdy


    beside you, she''s innocent. Barely found her way back to us, never tasted the high life, and now gone."


    The more Darren listened, the more he felt a thunderous rage. Behind his back, his brothers wore such


    masks!


    They not only plotted against his son''s life, causing his ne to explode, but they also pressured


    Eunice to hand over all her shares and assets to them, even bullying his granddaughter.


    "In these families, what weight does kinship hold?"


    “Out of respect for our familial bonds, we''ll spare his life. He''s basked in sess for half his life; it''s


    time he sees how we shine. Especially after his oh-so-prized eldest son''s demise. Whates next? I


    can almost taste his despair."