Chapter 718 Mine


    If I can secure the support of the Stone family, my chances of winning this game will greatly increase.


    Without Anya holding me back, the Gibson family will be mine and mine alone!


    Azure might be old, but Barnaby was a sentimental person. Clearly, they still had feelings for each


    other.


    Yerek still believed that the reason Barnaby didn’t allow him and Nigel to return to the Stone family


    wasn’t due to Sheridan’s intimidation, but because Azure hadn’t put forth her best efforts to make it


    happen.


    “I-I’ve tried everything, but Barnaby refused to say yes. Barnaby simply won’t give his consent. I’m at a


    loss for what to do. I can’t bring myself to cause a scene at his house, as that would only bring disgrace


    upon us.” Azure sounded helpless.


    Azure’s pride and sense of propriety prevented her from taking such drastic measures.


    Yerek sneered, “Pride means nothing whenpared to wealth and power. Once I regain control of


    Gibson Corporation, I’ll make sure those who have belittled and mistreated use to us and beg for


    our forgiveness!”


    Hearing that, Azure was moved.


    In her recent time of despair, she had felt the weight of everyone’s disdain upon her, particrly from


    her once closest friends, who mocked and ridiculed her. It was a source of immense anguish.


    As a result, she became reclusive, seldom venturing outside her home. If someone hadn’t informed her


    about Anya’s demise, she would never have made her way to Jadeborough!


    Sensing her hesitation, Yerek softened his voice. “Grandma, I’ve asked around. After Old Mr. Stone’s


    wife passed away, he never remarried. It seems he couldn’t forget his first love.”


    Azure’s eyes widened with a mixture of shock and barely contained excitement.


    Her voice trembled as she struggled to form a coherent sentence. “I-Is it really true?” she asked, her


    eyes welling up with tears.


    Yerek replied solemnly, “I can’t guarantee it, but why don’t you have a conversation with Old Mr. Stone


    directly? Grandma, remember, he’s just a vulnerable human being. If you show him the extent of your


    suffering, he might feelpelled to help you, especially if he still harbors feelings for you.”


    He had made up his mind.


    Barnaby is distancing himself from us as he is prioritizing the pride of the Stone family over our well-


    being. I won’t let him enjoy all the benefits while we suffer. Even if he threatens me, I will do everything


    in my power to involve the Stone family in this mess!


    Azure still couldn’t bring herself to do it. “Yerek, why don’t you let me think over this? I’ll give you an


    answerter.”


    Yerek arched a brow in delight. After his carrot and stick approach, she was finally showing signs of


    caving in.


    “Okay, take your time. I have work to attend to as well, so I won’t interrupt your rest. I’ll visit you when I


    have some free time.”


    Azure replied cheerfully, “Sure. Take care of your health, for you’re my only surviving grandchild.”


    The moment Yerek turned to leave, the gentle smile on his lips disappeared.


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    His gaze was fixated on the floor buttons in the elevator. Upon noting the one indicating the VIP wards,


    he pressed it.


    The elevator headed upstairs and stopped on the floor housing the VIP wards.


    Yerck stepped out of the elevator and fixed his gaze on the ward at the very end of the corridor.


    There were two burly bodyguards guarding the door. As they chatted softly, they sensed a stranger


    approaching. They looked up to see Yerek steadily making his way toward them.


    “Sir, is there anything you need?” One of the bodyguards extended his hand, preventing Yerek from


    advancing any further. “This is a VIP ward.”


    Yerck said calmly. “The patient is my uncle, Timothy Gibson. I happened to be nearby and thought of


    paying him a visit.”


    The bodyguard remained firm. “I’m sorry, but we didn’t receive any visitor list. I’m afraid you cannot


    enter.”


    Hearing that, Yerek deliberately put on an enlightened expression. “Is that so? What a pity. I’ll visit


    another day, then.”


    He cast a dark look at the door before turning to leave.


    After watching Yerek enter the elevator, the bodyguards immediately informed Christina about his


    arrival:


    Christina found his attempt to visit ridiculous.


    Considering his past actions and his unfulfilled goals, she couldn’t help but wonder if he was resorting


    to the same trick to harm Timothy once again.


    She ordered, “Without my consent, no one is to enter the ward to visit my father.”


    Rayne, who had been waiting nearby, noticed Christina’s somber expression and approached her with


    concern. “Christina, what’s wrong? What happened?


    Christina quickly tamped her emotions and shed a smile. “Nothing. Let’s continue.”


    Since Christina seemed reluctant to share, Rayne respected her privacy and decided not to press


    further. Instead, they took a stroll in the studio, where renovation was nearpletion.


    Christina was pleased with the progress. Before leaving, she told Rayne about Victoria joining their


    studio.


    She didn’t expect Rayne to ask, “Are both brands entering a coboration?”


    “That’s not it. It concerns Victoria’s privacy, and it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to disclose it.


    Nevertheless, I’m optimistic about the positive impact her presence will bring to our studio. With her


    poprity, we can expect great improvements in the future.”


    “I’ll share the news and prepare her a wee party,” Rayne said eagerly. She couldn’t wait to meet


    Victoria in person.


    “Thank you. I’ll prepare the guest list for the opening day and send it to youter,” Christina told her.


    “Drive safe!” Rayne responded gaily.


    Before returning to Scenic Garden Manor, Christina dropped by the hospital.


    “Mr. Gibson should be regaining consciousness these few days. His vital signs are stable, and his


    overall physical condition is promising,” the doctor informed with a serious tone. “If he receives


    adequate rest and actively participates in rehabilitation training, there is a high probability of his leg


    making a full recovery.


    Christina was delighted to hear that. “Oh, this is great!


    Her efforts had not been in vain.


    “I won’t keep you from your work. I’ll go in and visit him.” Christina whirled around and ran into the


    ward.


    Timothy’s unconscious state had caused him to lose a considerable amount of weight. However, his


    complexion appeared rtively healthy, indicating that he had been well taken care of during his time in


    the hospital.


    Christina felt mixed emotions overwhelming her as she stared at her father’s unconscious form in bed.


    “In your absence, I made the decision to relocate Gibson Corporation to Jadeborough. I understand


    that you may not approve of this choice, and I respect your decision either way. Additionally, I wanted


    to inform you that I have severed all ties with Azure on your behalf. However, I won’t interfere if you


    choose to continue supporting her,” Christina said softly, her words resonating within the stillness of the


    ward.


    Her eyes widened as she spotted Timothy’s fingers twitching ever so slightly.


    A glimmer of realization filled her, and she held her breath, pinning her unwavering gaze on Timothy,


    not daring to blink.


    Timothy’s fingers twitched yet again.


    “Lyle, hurry! Get the doctor!”