"Mr. Lance Senior has been hospitalized for a week, and Jennifer and Maxwell have been caring for him." Rachel got a hold of Lorraine's weakness. "Do you know what this means? Maxwell might take Mr. Lance Senior's inheritance for himself without your knowledge, and you and your son will be left with nothing!"Lorraine's heart dropped. Rachel's words were her worst nightmare. Her arrogance was replaced by hesitation. "Did… Maxwell tell you this?""So what if he did?" Rachel sneered. "You can't even protect your son. Do you want to go against Maxwell yourself? With his temper, I doubt he will give you anything even if you did."Lorraine grew anxious and yelled, "Why did you find me? Are you going to offer your help? Well, what's your condition?"Rachel smirked. "I like you. You're a smart woman. It's simple. Maxwell forbade me from telling Mr. Lance Senior about the child to avoid riling the old man. But I'm sure you know Mr. Lance Senior would want to have a great-grandson on his de

Lorraine pressed on, using Robert's own words against him.Robert glared at her and wanted nothing more than to chase the killjoy out. But he had to hold it in for now or they would cause a scene at Lance Group if he got in a fight with them.Robert only wanted to keep the two at bay and get rid of any possible obstacles in Maxwell's way, completely handing the company to him. But Robert couldn't help but frown at Lorraine's words. Was Maxwell not on a business trip and instead was accompanying Rachel to her prenatal checkups?Robert was enraged but didn't want his son and daughter-in-law to realize. So, he nodded calmly. "I see. You should go. I'll ask Maxwell when he comes over later. Just leave. The butler will take care of me."But Lorraine didn't want to leave. She feared Robert and Maxwell would think up another scheme and take Lance Group for themselves in her absence.Robert was annoyed and said coldly, "Why are you still standing there?"Zachary and Lorraine had no cho

At the same time, Jennifer was in the operating room with Nathan. But she was worried about Robert and asked Nathan for a day off before rushing back."Grandpa," Jennifer called out anxiously as she burst into the hospital room.Then, she froze. Robert was sitting on the bed, looking utterly exhausted, while Maxwell stood not far away with dried blood on his forehead. Despite Robert telling him to leave, Maxwell stayed and kept an eye on the old man's condition out of concern.Jennifer was shocked to see the wound on Maxwell's forehead. She turned to Robert worriedly. "Grandpa, what happened?""Jennifer, you don't have to hide anymore. I know everything," Robert said sadly. "All this time, you and Maxwell put on this act to make me happy. It must have been so hard for you!"Jennifer's heart sank. She glanced at Maxwell, seemingly blaming him for not discussing it with her before telling Robert the truth. The atmosphere grew tense. Jennifer felt a lump in her throat, but she didn

Jennifer's heart raced and she quickly said, "Grandpa, we can't do that. If Maxwell finds out we forced Rachel to get an abortion, he'll hate me forever. He'll never forgive me.""After all he's done to you, you're still looking out for him?" Anger flashed in Robert's eyes and he gritted his teeth. "I will make sure he deals with that woman of his free will. Now, go and call Maxwell in."Jennifer didn't know how to persuade Robert, so she reluctantly went out and called Maxwell in. They stood side by side in front of Robert, just as they had on their wedding day when they had stood before him to exchange their vows. But everything had changed since then.Robert looked at them and asked, "Maxwell, have you made up your mind on giving Jennifer up?"Maxwell clenched his fists tightly. Only the heavens knew how hard it was to give up on the person he loved deeply. But he had seen Jennifer sharing a room with Nathan on his birthday. His dignity was trampled. How could he lower himse

But Robert was just an old man close to his grave. Why should Rachel fear him?So, she maintained her facade. "Grandpa, I don't understand what you're talking about. Even though I know you don't like me, you can't just throw baseless accusations at me! I am the victim here. Thankfully, I managed to protect your great-grandchild with my life!"Robert narrowed his eyes dangerously and yelled, "You're so sly! Back then, you tried to use these flowery words to sway me, and how did it go? Maxwell still chose the Lance family over you. It will be the same this time!"Seeing this, Rachel immediately changed her approach and cried, "Grandpa, I don't understand why you dislike me. Besides, I'm already carrying Maxwell's child. You can't let your great-grandchild be born without a father and face public scorn!"She was now crying pitifully, but Robert remained unmoved. He spoke sternly, "Do you know why I called you here? It's to make you give up. I won't let you hold anything over the Lance