Chapter 174
Natasha smiled as she listened to his frantic instructions.
“Stop smiling. I''m being serious!” Spencer eximed.
Natasha nodded. “I know you are.”
He mulled in silence for a while. “I need you to regain full health of your hand, or you won''t be able
to do anything when danger strikes. You''ll be a sitting duck.”
It was Natasha''s turn to be speechless with surprise.
The subject seemed to remind Spencer of something. “Why did you suddenly decide to treat your
hand? Could it be due to what we''ve just discussed?”
Natasha''s beautiful face remained indifferent. “It has nothing to do with Darz and everything to
do with protecting myself and those around me. Most importantly, as I might meet my father''s killer, I
think it is wiser to be in my best possible form.”
Spencer narrowed his eyes at the sight of the cruelty shing in hers.
He knew that the matter regarding her father had always been a thorn in Natasha''s heart.
As long as she hasn''t uncovered the truth, she will not let it go.
“No matter what you have in mind,” Spencer cautioned, “run it by me first.”
Natasha smiled appreciatively. “Don''t worry.
Meanwhile, Terence had lost his appetite in the private room below.
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Aside from Anthony and Denise being wronged, the very thought of Zachary''s mother incensed him.
Liam knew what his friend was thinking. “Enough moping, Terence,” he advised. “There''s no point in
holding on to anger toward somebody like that. I won''t let anybody else take advantage of our
greatgrandchildren!” “Not that!” the other said impatiently.
“It''s even less worth being angry with that woman!” Liam retorted. “I know what you are thinking,
Terence. You like Zachary as much as you dislike his mother, and you''re afraid that Nat will suffer
when she marries him.”
Terence cast a wary gaze at Liam, embarrassed that his thoughts had been dissected and
analyzed. “You know everything, don''t you?”
“We''ve been friends for years, haven''t we? I always know what''s on your mind.” The two old men
had settled down by that point, and Liam looked at hispanion. “Have you conducted a
background check on Zachary?”
Terence''s gaze grew sharp. “What about his background?”
“Zachary is the illegitimate child of Desmond Lynch. Yes, Lynch Corporation.”
Terence was startled at the news. “Desmond''s son?” he repeated.
Liam nodded.
Terence''s brow creased even further at the disconcerting revtion. He had heard of Desmond
while he was still in the business industry. Though thetter had built Lynch Corporation from
scratch, Terence recalled Desmond''s reputation as cruelly relentless and treacherous.
“Rumor has it that financial troubles have been guing the Lynch family ofte,” Liam continued.
“Their intention to form a marital alliance with the Lenoir family for financial support hasn''t exactly
been a secret.
Terence was even more shocked. “When did this happen?”
“It mustn''t have been long ago, though it hasn''t been decided yet,” replied Liam. “Zachary must
have opposed the n.”
Terence''s countenance turned even paler. No wonder he hasn''t been seen as ofte!
“Since you were aware, why haven''t you told me about this sooner?” he asked after a prolonged
silence, deep in thought.
“I thought you already knew everything.” “How would I have known that? If I did, would I have
allowed that kid to join the Watson family?”
Liam was stunned at his friend''s outburst. “Fine. It''s my fault, happy? All of this is new to me too,
you know. Keh told me.” He nced at Terence to gauge thetter''s reaction.
Terence''s focus was immediately redirected at the mention of Keh. Though the Lynch family
aren''t decent, neither is Keh.
“Keh is also worried about Nat, which is why he had them investigated.”
“The fox shouldn''t be appointed to guard the henhouse,” Terence muttered. “They always have
ulterior motives.”
Liam pursed his lips but did not defend Keh any longer. “All right, Terence. I know what you''re
thinking. You''re just worried that no one care for Nat after you die, aren''t you? Don''t worry. She''ll
meet a good man. Besides, we will leave her all of our money when we die. Though men cannot be
relied upon, money will always be there for her. Am I right?”
Terence raised his eyebrows at Liam''s words. “You want to leave Nat your money?
“What about it?”
“We''ll see about that!” Though he couldn''t tell if his friend meant it, Terence could see Liam''s
affection toward Natasha, and there was no falsehood in his love.
“What''s that supposed to mean? Nat has already given the Hamilton family three heirs, and the
fortune I bequeath her will be passed down to my greatgrandchildren,” Liam exined good-
naturedly. “No matter how you look at it, Ie out on top!"
His perspective amused Terence. “Aren''t you afraid that Nat will find another man and have them
squander your fortune instead?”
“Nat isn''t you,” Liam retorted. “She isn''t so easily confused. I believe in her. Besides, I have already
made my peace with such a possibility in the future. As long as my three heirs grow up healthy, it
doesn''t matter to me!”
“How dare you!” Terence eximed before sighing helplessly. “Enough out of you. You''re already in
poor health, yet you still do not care to umte virtues in your speech. If you think you can, try
living long enough to watch those three grow up. I doubt you''dst very long with that filthy tongue
of yours!”
Liam smiled. “I would like to live to a thousand years and have you have the same good fortune.
You''re stuck with me, I''m afraid!”
“You''re on your own!” Terence chuckled. “I wouldn''t want to spend eternity in yourpany.
“Why not? Are you afraid of how much uglier you''ll get at that age?” Liam asked. “If you ever run
into an ugly and cantankerous witch, you would have met your match.”
Terence roared withughter. “Come on, what nonsense are you spouting in front of the children?”
A pleasant conversation between the two old men had been rare ofte.
It appeared they have buried the hatchet at
Anthony, Terence, and Denise heaved sighs of relief at the intermittent bouts of boisterousughter.
Upon hearing thest part, they joined in theughter as well.
The children were initially afraid that their great-grandfathers would begin bickering halfway through
their conversation again and were d they did not.
This must be the reconciliation of the century!
Overjoyed at harmony being restored at home, the three children developed monstrous appetites.
Denise chose that moment to speak up. “I''m so happy that Gramps and GreatGrandpa have finally
stopped quarreling!”
There is no longer a need to take sides!
The two old men turned to look at Denise.
Liam stroked her hair. “You look happy, Denise. We won''t quarrel anymore, all right?”
“Yay!”
Liam turned to Terence. “See? The children do not want to see us quarreling!”
“Who wants to quarrel with you?” Terence retorted hotly. “If you weren''t fighting with me over the
children, I won''t even deign to argue with you!”
“I''m not fighting with you. I care for the children, and I didn''t even me you for keeping the news
from me for so long. So what if I spend more time with the children than you?” demanded Liam.
Terence rolled his eyes. “Are you still ming me for keeping it from you? Would you have seen me
as your inw if I hadn''t told you about it?”
“Well, Anthony is a mirror image of Keh. It doesn''t take a genius to figure it out,” Liam shot
back.
The two old men red at each other. Their mutual animosity returned as quickly as it had
disappeared.
The children exchanged bewildered nces.
Didn''t they just promise not to fight anymore?