Chapter 189


    What kind of man did her foolish mother married to?


    This man was hypocritical, selfish, and useless, while her elegant-looking mother wasted her entire life


    on


    him.


    If only someone had questioned Mia’s past and the blood rtions of these three children, perhaps her


    mother wouldn’t have ended up with depression.


    Dennis held her in his arms and patted her back gently. “Marie, it’s all in the past.”


    Still sobbing, she agreed, “Yes, it’s in the past.”


    “How to you n to deal with them?” Dennis asked.


    Marie tidied up the documents on the table but did not take them along with her. “I can’t do anything to


    them. Gavin said that Grandpa can’t handle any more shocks. I don’t want to hurt him.”


    Dennis understood her thoughts and nodded. “Just leave these things here ande back to take


    them when you need them.”


    She hugged Dennis and thanked him.


    Dennis stroked her long hair. “Silly girl, what are you thanking me for?”


    Marie wiped away her tears. “I have to go back now. I promised Grandpa that I would be back soon.”


    Dennis nodded. “Go ahead. Be careful on your way back.”


    Marie picked up her bag and called Luca. They left Glorious Estate and returned to the Spence


    mansion.


    As Marie entered the room, she noticed Asher sitting on the sofa, his neck extended as he gazed out


    the window. When his eyes met hers upon her return, he squinted and broke into a warm smile. The


    sight tugged at Marie’s heart, for in that moment, Asher had transformed into a genuine elderly figure


    who was eagerly anticipating the visits of his children.


    Marie rushed in. Her smile widening as she eximed, “Grandpa! I’m back!”


    Asher nodded. “You’re back. Let’s have a meal. Are you hungry?”


    Marie helped Asher walk towards the dining room and nodded vigorously, “I’m starving. Let’s eat!”


    Asher was overjoyed. “Great! Let’s eat!”


    As they sat on their seats, Asher suddenly suggested, “Marie, why don’t you call Dennis over for a


    meal


    tomorrow?”


    Marie was stunned for a moment. “Sure, Grandpa. I’ll do as you wish.”


    She hesitated to impose the weight of her family’s expectations and lineage onto Dennis. Her priority


    was to shield him from any potential harm. However, as she saw Asher with his back slightly hunched


    and a sincere smile gracing his face while discussing the idea, she found herself unable to resist his


    earnest request.


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    At that moment, she just wanted to make Asher happy. And as long as he was happy by her side, she


    was


    willing to do anything.


    After dinner, Marie took Asher out for a stroll. Asher soon grew tired and they returned home to rest.


    Meanwhile, at Glorious Estate.


    Sitting behind the desk, Dennis tapped his fingers on the table. “How did the investigation on Seth and


    Rose


    go?”


    Cullen replied in excitement, “Mr. Whitney, you’re right! Seth definitely has an undergroundwork of


    influence! There are shady dealings within the Rodger Group as well. But he has managed to escape


    from the


    radar too many times. Following your instructions, yton has also conducted some investigation.


    There are some rumors in France that Seth was closely connected to various powerful figures. Some


    even said that he


    has his own private mercenary force and military base.”


    Frowning, Dennis realized that the information they had gathered was mostly spective andcked


    substantial evidence. The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became. He spoke with a


    cold


    expression, “Have yton expedite the investigation immediately! Whether Seth has a mercenary


    force or


    assassin, I want to see concrete evidence! I want solid proof!”


    “Yes!” Cullen immediately left to attend to the task. Recently, Dennis has focused all his attention on


    this


    matter, putting aside all other work. Even Cullen couldn’t help but wonder if Marie was indeed involved


    in


    something problematic. Otherwise, why would Dennis be so persistent in investing so much manpower


    and


    resources into the investigation?


    The next day.


    Asher had requested the kitchen to prepare a sumptuous meal because Dennis wasing over for


    dinner.


    When Marie called Dennis to invite him for dinner, he immediately agreed.


    Dennis arrived at Cloudy Vi a little past four in the afternoon. As soon as he parked the car and


    stepped


    out, Marie was already waiting for him at the entrance.


    “Marie, why did youe out?” Dennis walked over and asked.


    Marie scratched her head. “I’m here to pick you up. Sorry for asking you to enter from a different


    entrance. I


    just don’t want to bump into the people over at Mia’s side and let them cause trouble and upset


    Grandpa.”


    Dennis smiled. “It’s all right, any entrance is fine.”


    She led Dennis in before saying, “Grandpa insisted to invite you over for dinner. If he says anything


    Inappropriate, don’t take it to heart. Just help me to keep him happy.”


    Dennis raised his eyebrows and looked at her. “What kind of inappropriate things could be said?”


    Before Marie could answer, Asher walked out and was delighted to see Dennis. He greeted him with a


    smile. Dennis, you’re here so early!”


    Dennis nodded slightly at Asher. “I finished my work early so I decided toe over early. I didn’t want


    to keep you waiting.”


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    Asher’s expression soured as he nced at Marie. “Girl, why didn’t you let Dennise inside? What


    kind of


    hosts are we to leave our guests waiting outside?”


    Marie smiled. “We areing in now.”


    Marie dragged Dennis inside and went to cut some fruits for him. When she came back with the te


    of


    fruits, Dennis was already ying chess with Asher.


    Marie ced the fruit on the table and sat next to Asher to watch the two y. But as soon as she sat


    down,


    Asher chased her away, “Go away. You don’t understand a single thing. Don’t bother me.”


    She pouted. “Let me watch! I’ll understand as I watch!”


    Dennis called out to her, “Marie,e over here.”


    Marie stood up and sat down beside Dennis. He exined a few rules to her and asked her to continue


    the


    game.


    Marie picked up a chess piece and ced it on the board. Asher looked at her anxiously. “What are


    you


    doing?”


    “ying chess!” She stuck out her tongue.


    Concerned for Dennis, Asher voiced his worry, “Dennis, if she keeps ying like this, you’re going to


    end up


    losing!”


    But Dennis only smiled. “It doesn’t matter. I couldn’t win against you anyway, let Marie have some fun.”


    Marie made a few more moves in the game but soon found it uninteresting. She grabbed two grapes


    and


    stood up. “I’ll go check on the food in the kitchen,”


    “Hurry up and leave!” Asher chased her away with a hint of disdain.


    Marie took another chess piece and ced it on the chessboard before running away with a smile. She


    could


    hear Asher’s yful scolding behind her, “Kiddo!”


    Dennis picked up the chess piece and continued ying with Asher for a few more rounds before


    cing it


    down and admitting his defeat.


    “If it weren’t for Marie, you might have not lost!”, said Asher with a tinge of regret in his voice.


    Dennis shook his head. “I’ll lose eventually. It was just a matter of time.”


    Asherughed at Dennis’ remarks. Having yed chess for so many years, he could certainly tell that


    Dennis had considerable skill. If it weren’t for Marie, he would likely have a good chance of winning.


    But he did not


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    care about winning or losing. He was more interested in making both Marie and Asher happy.


    Such a broad-minded and courageous young man, rare indeed in these times.


    The more Asher looked at Dennis, the more he was impressed with Dennis. Asher put down the chess


    piece and asked, “Dennis, what are your ns for my granddaughter?”


    Dennis smiled faintly. “As long as she is willing to marry me, I am ready to get married any time.”


    Asher was taken aback by his straightforwardness. After all, he was the CEO of Whitney Group!


    He could have married someone with princess-like status, yet, he chose Marie instead.


    Marie, that girl, must have been incredibly fortunate to have ended up with someone like Dennis.


    “Dennis, Marie is young and still a bit naive, but deep down, she has a good heart. She has suffered a


    lot since young, please be patient with her. As I’m getting older, I won’t be able to watch over her


    forever…” Asher


    sighed.


    “Old Mr. Spence, you’re still young. You have to take care of yourself and witness our wedding!”


    replied


    Dennis.


    Asher waved his hand dismissively, a chuckle escaping his lips. “You’re a smart man, no need to


    sugarcoat things like the rest. I’m well aware of my own condition. Who’s to say when I won’t be able to


    keep going


    anymore?”


    Dennis held a chess piece in his hand and fell into deep silence. As Gavin had said, when a person


    reaches a certain age, their health deteriorates rapidly. It was something that medication and surgery


    couldn’t prevent. Everything they were doing or saying now was merely to bringfort to their hearts.