Chapter 623 Restless
Nigel was hesitant. Everyone knew that he was Barnaby’s illegitimate child, but Barnaby had yet to
acknowledge him formally.
Until now, Nigel had only met Barnaby once behind everyone’s back.
Nigel was no naive young man. Barnaby might’ve promised to make it up to him, but he could sense
the reservations held by his father.
Despite wielding the Stone family’s power to manipte situations to his advantage, Nigel couldn’t
shake off his underlyingck of confidence. While he could easily exert control over individuals like
Winston, he recognized that his abilities would pale inparison to someone as cunning and ruthless
as Nathaniel
Curious, Nigel asked. “What is Nathaniel’s Achilles’ heel?”
He has taken the bait!
Winston’s eyes gleamed with excitement as he pushed himself up from the snowy ground, gradually
edging closer to Nigel. “His wife and children! Nathaniel has a reputation for being fiercely protective of
his children and family back in Jadeborough. If you can exploit that weakness of his and make him
work for you, it would yield remarkable results with minimal effort.”
Winston thought Nigel would heed his advice, so he did not expect thetter to react conversely.
“You’re nning to scheme Nathaniel for his money and then backstab him, aren’t you? Do you think
Nathaniel is a fool? Perhaps you’re already on his radar.” Nigel jeered. “Even if you have a death wish,
don’t drag me into your mess. Remember, I expect the money in three days. If you fail to deliver, I’ll
ensure you pay the consequences!”
After delivering the threat, Nigel gave Winston’s chest a forceful kick. Winston failed to dodge in time,
and he tumbled headfirst into the snow.
Nigel quickly made his way to his car and drove off, leaving Winston fuming in the cold. As he watched
Nigel’s car disappear into the distance, Winston clenched his fists and vowed, “Nigel, mark my words. 1
will seek revenge one day!”
On the way, Nigel received a call from Barnaby. He quickly hopped on a ne to head back to
Hallsbay.
As they were short on time, Barnaby came to the airport to pick Nigel up,
After getting into the car, Nigel greeted him warmly. “Dad.”
Barnaby nodded with satisfaction and proceeded to address the matter at hand. “Sheridan has
organized a family dinner for tonight, and he specifically requested the presence of all Stone family
members. Since you and Yerek are part of the family, I will arrange for both of you to join us. As for
your wife and Anya, it would be more appropriate for them to join us on another asion. Tonight’s
dinner is not suitable for their attendance.”
Nigel had notid eyes on his wife and Anya since Christina reimed their mansion.
In his eyes, they were nothing more than a burden. Considering Barnaby’s obvious disdain for them,
Nigel saw no reason to invest any care or concern toward his family
When faced with the choice between personal benefits and family, Nigel resolutely prioritized the
former without hesitation.
“Dad, Yerek and I will do as you say,” Nigel replied, his voice filled with delight. “I’ll give him a call
immediately so that he can make the necessary preparations. We wouldn’t want to cause any
embarrassment, especially since this is our first family dinner with you.”
Barnaby seemed unfazed. “It’s just a regr family dinner. While Sheridan may be the current head of
the Stone family, I still hold considerable influence within the family. And now that I have decided to
acknowledge both of you, no one can prevent me from doing so.”
Hearing his promise, Nigel rxed.
That very night, Nigel and Yerck showed up at the Stone family dinner d in formal outfits.
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The seating arrangement for the family dinner was organized based on the number of attendees. The
Stone family members were taken aback to see two Gibsons present at their family gathering.
Barnaby swiftly instructed the butler to arrange two additional seats, ensuring that they were positioned
to his right. It was evident to everyone present just how significant Nigel and Yerek were to him.
Different thoughts yed in the minds of all the Stone family members as they exchanged silent gazes.
Sheridan finally made his entrance, arriving fashionablyte to the family dinner.
As soon as Sheridan entered the dining room, his eyes locked on Nigel and Yerek. Concealing his
emotions, he settled into the seat across from them and turned to Barnaby, who sat in the main seat.
Raising an eyebrow, he voiced his opinion, “Grandpa, considering this is a family dinner, I believe it
would be more appropriate to exclude external guests.”
Nigel’s and Yerek’s expressions immediately darkened, but they skillfully concealed their emotions,
aware of Barnaby’s presence.
Putting on a facade of generosity, Nigel forced a smile and responded, “Sheridan, Yerek and I are here
to dine with your grandfather and to meet the rest of the family. We have no intention of involving
ourselves in your internal matters.”
Meanwhile, Barnaby seethed with anger as Sheridan publicly humiliated him. He uttered darkly.
“Indeed. Am I not allowed to bring someone to our family dinner after I retire without seeking your prior
approval? Nigel and Yerek are going to join the Stone family, and you will be seeing them frequently. It
would be wise to adapt to their presence as soon as possible.”
Hearing that, everyone turned to Sheridan, seemingly waiting for his response.
After taking a sip of wine, Sheridan shot both Nigel and Yerek a mocking look.
“Grandpa, if you insist that they return to the Stone family, I shall resign from my post as the head of
the Stone family,” he announced.
Barnaby’s face scrunched up in anger as he red at Sheridan. “Is this a threat?”
Sheridan raised an eyebrow in response. “Grandpa, I’m acting in the best interest of the Stone family.
As you’re no longer in control, you might not realize the extent to which the rumor about the Stone
family’s illegitimate child has affected Stone Group. Thepany’s shares plummeted by ten percent
overnight. and the board of directors is furious about it. The PR department did its best to mitigate the
situation, but
thepany’s value continues to decline. If we don’t take decisive action to address this, even if you
were to personally take charge again, I doubt you could halt the downfall of Stone Group.”
Barnaby was ready to retort, but Sheridan added, “Of course, if you have a more suitable candidate for
session, I don’t mind relinquishing my position so you can reunite with your family.”
The survival of the entire family hinged on Stone Group, and Sheridan had earned widespread
recognition for his leadership since assuming control of thepany.
Even the typically difficult members of the board of directors held him in high regard. If Sheridan were
to step down, it would plunge Stone Group into disarray and uncertainty.
At once, Nigel and Yerek became everyone’smon enemies. They grew restless, their initial
arrogance all gone.
As Sheridan had imed, they were now mere guests of the Stone family.
Recognizing himself as Sheridan’s elder, Nigel was ready to voice his opinion, but Yerek, sensing the
tension, firmly held his hand down, silently advising him against acting rashly.
Recognizing Yerek’s silent warning. Nigel restrained himself from speaking out impulsively, but the
anger boiling inside him was evident by the tight clench of his jaw. He remained seated, seething with
frustration, while the hostile gazes of the family members bore into them.
Sheridan was Barnaby’s most prided heir, and reality refused to allow him to get a win-win solution.
After careful consideration of the situation, Barnaby chose to prioritize his dignity and maintain his
stance. “Nigel and Yerek’s return to the Stone family does not alter any of the decisions that have been
made. My intention is simply to have them rejoin the family.”
Sheridan remained adamant about not allowing the illegitimate child to rejoin the Stone family. While
their presence may not immediately affect the current decisions, he understood that circumstances
could change in the future.
“Grandpa, I can’t help but think that Grandma would be disappointed if she knew about your decision.
Remember the promise you made to her before she passed away?”