The Kidnapped Bride

Hearing her words, Elder Master Smith raised his eyebrow and felt his breath halting the middle. "Are you saying that...you are ready to leave Max for once and all?"?

"I'm still giving you the same offer which you had given me, many years ago. I'm simply asking you, are you still on your word or..have you changed your mind?" Veronica had kept her straight face as if she was facing any other boss. 

For her, he was her enemy. Someone, who had actually plotted every way in her path to not let her be into his household, no matter what. 

He was totally a part of the schemes which Amara had played, including when Amara had tricked Max into spending the night with him.

Whereas, grandfather can feel that there was absolutely a stranger sitting in front of his eyes. She was any other statue who was kept, showing no trace of emotions either, "Are you saying that you are interested? If I say that I'm willing, would you agree?" 

"If you say so." was all she muttered before Veronica straight up her back and ether hand on the table, without tearing her gaze in front of her grandfather, "My son is also a Smith..and you can't deny it either." 

"I'm not. Indeed, your son is a Smith ...unfortunately, an illegitimate one. I'm sorry but I can never accept you since Amara was and will always be my forever favorite for my son." Grandfather Smith didn't hide anything from her. 

In Fact, Veronica wasn't even any other fool to not know the same. Knowingly, she had understood very well that no matter what she does, she can never gain his liking towards her.

Because of the same reason, she had stopped putting in her efforts years ago. For now, all she did was to live a life with Max and her child, as a family. 

In The high social level, she was termed as the Mistress, but that never became any concern of her either. 

But after years of marriage to Amara, the lady finally has a son who..was a threat to her child. 'Securing Jack's future is my responsibility...' and how long he can flourish would depend on his skills and talents as well. 

Taking a deep breath, Veronica lowered her head to look at her nails, "You know that whatever happened that night, between these two, had caused me enough worry and tension."

"I know that if I ask you to give me the entire Smith family's official business you won't. So I will not ask for that." Veronica's words made the Elder Master Smith amused. "I wasn't expecting this much of the high intelligence from you." 

"Because all these years, I have learned how much you care about your valuable assets and prestige. Instead of beating around the bush, I will come to the main terms and conditions which I have for you to answer." Veronica said bluntly, without trying to sound rude. 

She might have to act selfishly today, so that in the near future, Jack isn't left alone. At some stage, she can never deny that for her child, she is willing to part ways with Max, because his recent action has caused her immense pain which was hard to even reverse anymore. 

At the same time, Elder Master Smith had nodded his head, "Tell me then, what do you want from me? I will try my best to do.." 

"I want all your abroad-based businesses. Give them to my son. Write it down that once he turns eighteen, everything will be transferred into my and his joint account.'' Her demand wasn't small either. 

It has made Elder Master Smith's eyes wide. A gasp escaped from his mouth where he had to cover his lips, to not display his unexpected expressions. "Y-You..have..any idea..how much are you asking?"

"Be grateful that I'm not asking for your current business. I'm willing to let it go for your real grandson." Veronica's eyes shone with sparkle when they kept her word on the table. 

Her confidence was still a shocking part, where he sensed that Veronica had changed with time. 

She isn't any other weakling anymore. What grandfather Smith failed to learn was the fact that today, she came as a protective mother, not as a girlfriend, or mistress to talk. 

For the next few seconds, there was silence around them. The entire study could feel the awkward silence in its atmosphere which wasn't broken by either party. 

But her demands are yet to be considered since it was very much so strong. In Grandfather's eyes, he was not sure if he could do such a big step. 

Yes, the main business still resides in the country but letting outside will be directly gone to the other grandson of his. 

Despite his mind knowing very well that there are two grandchildren, either legitimate or illegitimate, the fact that the love he bore for Lucas never be compared either. 

Staring at the proud lady who held her chin high, he couldn't help but mutter, "But... Why are you thinking of leaving Max after so long? Was all this because of his assets?" 

Hearing this, a scoff escaped from her lips, "If it was all because of assets, I would have asked him to give me everything and he would have done so as well. Don't forget that, my love is greater for him. In this lifetime, I can have only one man in my life and that's your son." Veronica's statement made grandfather take a deep breath.

Lowering his eyelids, he had to let his mind run in all directions. There were all the pros and cons to evaluable, which better need a serious consultation as well. 

But after a long time, he ended up nodding to her, which brought a giant smile on Veronica's lips, "Alright. I will do as you say, but you will have to leave everything behind. Go away from Max's life.." 

"Oh sure!" Veronica sparkled when she brought something out of her handbag. 

Bringing the file out, she placed it in front of Grandfather Smith's figure, and handed him over a pen, "Look, I don't trust either you or your daughter-in-law. I need assurance, which are you willing to give me?" 

Her eyes were shining even more than the night stars. The cunningness was dripping from the corner of her mouth, as she still didn't tear her eyes.

Seeing her being so swift and persistent, finally made Grandfather Smith give in. He ended up signing on the papers, making Veronica's eyes be captured in joy.. "So sweet of you... "

"But you will also have to say your word." This time, Grandfather Smith warned, making Veronica nod her head vigorously, "No worries, I will leave for abroad in two days from now. Till then..you can forget that we even met. Goodbye!" 

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