Guillermo was not so easily deceived, and he would not completely believe Jaime out of pity.
Jaime also did not expect to win his trust so easily, as everyone was cunning nowadays, and Guillermo was an old fox.
Jaime did not hide his thoughts and said:
-To be honest, I have my own intention. You saw how my grandfather treated Pedro a moment ago.
Guillermo reconsidered for a moment and nodded.
-Alfredo and Pedro get along well.
-The relationship between them is very good,” Jaime let out a bitter laugh. Pedro has begun to threaten my position. The other day I insisted on fighting against the Santangel Group and pissed off my grandfather, now I’m afraid he doesn’t want me to be the heir of the Seco family, so I’m not happy about that,” Jaime showed an indignant expression. I have been the heir of the Seco family for so many years, and my grandfather has acknowledged my position in public many times, but now I might lose everything, so how can I stand it?
Guillermo was thinking, as if he were judging whether his words were true or not.
Jaime added:
-Mr. Guillermo, when I inherit Grupo Seco, I will never buy your shares, so we will have the same positions and manage Grupo Seco together. Also, I will give you all the respect you deserve and I will not let you be inferior to others.
Jaime knew Guillermo’s ambition and believed he would definitely say yes.
As long as Guillermo agreed, Jaime could take his time to think about how to deal with him once his plan was finalized.
Guillermo thought for a moment and said in a low voice:
-What do you want me to do?
Jaime’s eyes sparkled.
-I want you to join forces with the junta and pressure my grandfather to resign his position on the grounds that he is now seriously ill and his health is deteriorating.
Now Alfredo’s biological grandson had not yet been found and he still held the name of heir of the Seco family, therefore, he had to take the risk.
Even if Alfredo revealed that Jaime was not his real grandson, this matter was so big that it would cause chaos in the Seco Group and Jaime could make some profit.
Jaime had considered everything and waited for Guillermo’s response.
Guillermo stared at Jaime for a long time and suddenly burst out laughing.
-How excellent you are! You young people are more ruthless than each other. I didn’t expect you to want to hurt Alfredo for the benefit, after all, you were so obedient to Alfredo before.
His words were not praise, Guillermo described him as ungrateful and ruthless!
Jaime frowned, uncomfortable, but did not contradict him.
Guillermo added:
-Jaime, the state of your grandfather’s health is bad, and if I really join the board members in pressuring him, he is likely to die from anger. This is something you must be clear in your mind.
Jaime’s fists clenched at his words, but, for his own sake, he ended up nodding:
-I understand.
-So you still want to carry out your plan?
Guillermo raised his eyebrows.
Jaime thought for a moment and said:
-I will find the best doctor.
He did insist.
Guillermo smiled with narrowed eyes. But, if Jaime looked closely, he could see that the smile was not sincere.
-Let me consider the matter carefully, I will call you later,” said Guillermo and turned to leave.
Jaime was a little annoyed for not getting an answer on the spot, but it was not a small matter, and as Guillermo was cautious, it was normal for him to consider it carefully.
Jaime did not continue to be concerned, he turned around and went into the house.
As soon as Jaime entered the living room, Pedro stopped laughing, Alfredo’s smile also disappeared, and Stephanie showed a smile with pride and looked at Jaime with a provocative look, raising her chin.
The three of them were happily reunited, and Jaime instantly felt like an excluded outsider.
His fingers clenched into fists in his pants pockets as he tried to contain his emotion of disappointment.
After Alfredo learned that he was not his biological grandson, the previously affectionate relationship between the two faded.
Then Jaime did not regret what he had just told Guillermo, and his mind was full of malice.
He thought Alfredo had done something bad to him first, then he would do it to him too.
-Jaime, you and Guillermo get along well,” Alfredo spoke suddenly and gave him a serious look. I don’t remember when the relationship between you two has been so good. Did you get in touch during my stay in the hospital?
Jaime shivered a little, got goose bumps and sweated.
He was in such a hurry that he had forgotten Alfredo’s suspicion. The main thing was that Guillermo did not go to the company often, and he left Sogen City frequently, and just a few days ago he returned to Sogen City.
Jaime did not have another opportunity to get close to Guillermo, so he took advantage of the time to say goodbye to him to talk to him.
Looking into Alfredo’s suspicious eyes, Jaime paled a little and smiled reluctantly.
-Grandfather, you taught me to be respectful with the elders, so I thought it would be more polite to escort him out myself…. Grandfather, have I done wrong?
he asked quietly and cautiously.
Alfredo looked at him for a long time without speaking, and while Jaime felt more uneasy, he suddenly burst out laughing.
-No, you have not done wrong. Indeed, I taught you to respect your elders.
Jaime felt relieved a little, but not entirely, as he knew that Alfredo was beginning to suspect him and would have to be more careful in the future.
He was about to approach Alfredo and say something to please him, as Pedro was doing.
But, he did not expect Alfredo to get up directly with Pedro’s help.
-Pedro, it’s late, someone is needed to manage the company, so you go back to the company first. Stephanie, you go back too, I want to rest now.
Pedro and Stephanie nodded obediently, giving Jaime a provocative smug look before leaving.
Jaime gritted his teeth. Alfredo had let Pedro go to the company, but he hadn’t mentioned Jaime, had Alfredo already made the decision to kick Jaime out of the company?
-Grandfather, then I…. -Jaime couldn’t help remembering Alfredo, “Shouldn’t I go to the company too?
Alfredo glanced at him and said:
-What, don’t you want to stay with me?
-I meant…
Jaime hurriedly tried to explain.
Alfredo raised his hand to interrupt him:
-I raised you until now. When you got sick, I left the company and stayed by your bedside until you were cured. I woke up lucky, shouldn’t you be by my side to take care of me?
Jaime opened his mouth, but he couldn’t reply. If he said no, he would be immediately branded as ungrateful by Alfredo.
He still didn’t want to get to this point.
Jaime thought a little, then showed the smile.
-Grandfather, of course I’m willing to watch over you. I’m more anxious than anyone during your sick days.
Alfredo mocked in his heart.
He pretended to be sick, and when he was so many days in the hospital, Jaime visited him few times, but Pedro, on the other hand, was by his side almost every day, and he also helped to look for Mateo, with the only intention that Alfredo could be well.
No matter how good one pretended to be, it was easy to tell if he was really kind or inhuman to his sick family.
-Good. Stay with me at home these days and Pedro will take care of the company for now.
Then he said to Secretary Diaz:
-Come with me to my bedroom, I have something to tell you.
Jaime’s fingers twitched a little at his words. Suddenly, he had a bad feeling that was stronger than ever, and made his heart pound.
He sensed that what Alfredo would tell Secretary Diaz was a matter of his survival.
-Grandfather, I’ll walk you to your room.
Jaime stepped forward and took Alfredo’s arm.
Alfredo frowned and pulled his hand away.
-There’s no need. You’ve been worried about me for the last few days, and you must be tired, right? Rest a little, Secretary Diaz will accompany me.
After saying that, he left with Secretary Diaz without looking back.
Jaime had just been pushed by Alfredo and his calf stumbled against the table, which hurt him a lot.
Now Alfredo’s attitude towards him was undisguised impatient, so Jaime feared something bad was going to happen.
But…
Jaime showed a smile with a dark look.
At that moment Alfredo didn’t notice that a small button-like particle was stuck to his sleeve and followed him into the bedroom.