The Genius Evolution Store

Ellia’s body shook. Even she wasn’t completely immune to her grandfather. He was the chairman of the group. His control over the group surpassed hers. If it was going to be a head-on fight, she might be able to get a draw against her parents, but her grandfather would crush her.

”You are right! This is what we have been doing. Unfortunately, that foolish son of mine or the daughter-in-law can’t even understand it! In this world, it’s only steal or be stolen! They don’t even know that you’ve been building your own empire to resist them. How foolish of them!”

Ellia took a deep breath. This was exactly what she had been learning from her grandfather. There was no warmth in her family. She had to constantly be wary of her well-being because everything could be taken away if she let her guard down.

It looked like she managed to survive this time. By pleasing her grandfather, he would definitely accept the decision and be done with this problem. Her parents wouldn’t be able to do anything else.

However, a threat suddenly came. ”It’s because of that boy, isn’t it? What is his name? Auric Elfe? What if I tell you that I’m going to get rid of him? There won’t be any reason left for you to oppose me.”

Ellia froze. Her hands began to shake.

She was trying her best to calm down before saying, ”I see. Grandfather, you’ve grown rusty.”

”I am... rusty?” Her grandfather definitely didn’t like that statement.

”The mere fact that you’re even suggesting such a thing is enough proof for me to see that].”

”Hoh?” He noticed the hidden implication in her words. Just like her, he wasn’t the type to handle the unknown carelessly. Hence, he changed the topic. ”Okay then... I will tell your parents to shut up today. As expected, in this family, you’re the only one who can make me excited. Still, those two bodyguards of yours... How dare they harm the people of the Astler family! Cut off their hands. Dogs should know not to bite the owner.”

”Dogs, huh? Indeed. Unfortunately, the Astler family is not their owner, nor are you and my parents. They do it because of their loyalty to me. Do you think I will reciprocate with betrayal?”

”Hahaha. This is why I like you. Good night, sweetheart.”

”Goodnight, Grandfather.” It looked like she managed to please him this time. At least, the immediate danger had been resolved.

Ellia let out a long sigh and sat down on the floor, resting her head on the table beside the bed.

The coldness of her family and the crazy grandfather... Dealing with them was exhausting.

It might be because of them that she wanted a simple thing. Warmth. It was fine for her to have nothing. She could live in a small apartment like this.

Even if they had to bump into each other in the small kitchen or tilt their bodies toward each other just to pass through a narrow corridor to the exit, she thought it would be fine. No, she might actually feel happy.

She couldn’t help but remember what she said to Milinda in that coffee shop about her being desperate.

”Maybe... I am the one who is more desperate.”