"You absolutely cannot..." Micah''s grandfather struggled for breath,boring to repeat, "You absolutely cannot let the James Group... gain the upper hand."


    Micah suddenly understood his grandfather was aware of the James Group''s entry into the domestic market and likely knew that if the engagement with the Luminexes was broken off, the Luminexes might well switch allegiance to the James family.


    The James Group had now secured the help of the rk family, which, if they added the support of the Luminex Group, would significantly bolster their strength. If a confrontation ensued between the two, it would be highly detrimental to the Clemens family.


    Micah looked at his grandfather''s pained expression and felt a mixture ofplex emotions. He was guilt-ridden and angry! He felt guilty because his grandfather was of an advanced age, frail and bedridden, hovering daily at death''s doorstep yet still concerned about the family''s interests.


    Meanwhile, his anger stemmed from the fact that Nelson chose this moment to inform his grandfather, leaving Micah to wonder whether it was a threat or a warning.


    ''So much for being kind-hearted. It turns out Nelson Luminex might be a despicable, vile person.''


    "Sir, don''t worry..." Ss hurried tofort him, "Let Micah handle the family matters. You can''t stress over this now. I''ll call the doctor right away."


    With that, Ss went to fetch the doctor.


    "Grandpa, rest assured, we''ll make all decisions once you''re better," Micah said, squeezing his grandfather''s hand before he rose to leave.


    Micah''s grandfather watched him go and reached out, wanting to emphasize something more, but was too weak to speak.


    Soon after, Ss brought in the doctor.


    The doctor entered to administer care, while Micah stood outside, his face turning an angry shade of blue.


    Micah''s grandfather''s condition eventually stabilized, with the doctor staying close by.


    Ss came out to report the status and finally added, "Micah, please don''t misunderstand. When Nelson visited, I was right there, and he didn''t say anything untoward." "Then how did Grandpa find out?" Micah asked, his brow furrowed.


    "In fact, your grandfather already knew about the James Group entering the domestic market and the rk family''s alliance with them before his condition red up that night," Ss exined carefully. "Do you really think your grandfather is oblivious? He''s aware of your concerns. He received a copy of those investigation reports you hadpiled."


    "You mean..." Micah was caught off guard. "He knows about what Amelia has been doing?"


    "Yes," Ss nodded. "At first, he was in the dark, but when you kept postponing the engagement and had someone look into Miss Amelia, your grandfather pressured me to gather the information. He''s aware of her actions, but at that time, it wasn''t the right moment for a confrontation.


    "You may not be aware, but Miss Amelia already holds 55% of the shares in the Luminex''s family business. As it stands, the Luminex Group is under her control. Nelson can''t call the shots anymore.


    "If you cancel the marriage at this point, given Miss Amelia''s temperament, she is certain to ally with the James Group. Such an alliance would prove extremely detrimental to the Clemens family!"


    Upon hearing this, Micah fell into deep thought. He was well aware of the implications, just surprised that his grandfather had made ns so early...


    "Your grandfather has been talking about you these past few days. He wanted to discuss this issue with you. Today, since he had a bit of strength, he took the chance to remind you." Ss added, "The Clemens family was already divided. Nick, even though he received fewer assets, has also reduced some of the Clemens family''s influence.


    "Now, you''re fighting alone against the James family, which is already quite dangerous. If you lose the support of the Luminex family too... it''s unthinkable unless..."


    After a pause, Ss spoke with caution, "Unless you and Nick see eye to eye, standing onmon ground!"


    "How could that be?" Micah immediately objected.


    "That''s that, then." Ss knew Micah''s nature. "Since you can''t reach an agreement with Nick, don''t fall out with the Luminex family for the time being. Let''s wait until your grandfather wakes up before making any decisions."