Hearing Azalea’s words, Meadow had no choice but to go downstairs. Wayne was sitting on the sofa in the living room while frowning and holding a newspaper. But his mind was obviously not on the newspaper.
When he heard footsteps, he looked at Meadow. “How was it?”
Meadow answered happily, “Azalea told me that Michael had agreed with her. Michael is going to acknowledge Azalea’s identity.”
Wayne did not quite believe in Meadow’s words. The way Michael behaved earlier in the study didn’t seem like he was willing to talk to Azalea nicely. Are you sure that Michael is sincere about this?”
“That is what Azalea told me. I don’t think she would lie to me.”
“What did she say to you?” Wayne asked.
“She didn’t say anything much. She simply told me that Michael had agreed to be together with her. When I asked further, she told me that she was tired and wanted to rest. She has been up and about since last night, so she must be exhausted. Let’s talk about this after she’s fully rested up.”
As Meadow spoke, Michael came downstairs leisurely. When he saw Meadow and Wayne, he chuckled. “Why not ask me what you want to know? Are you feeling guilty that you don’t even dare to ask me anymore?”
Wayne was a little flustered. “Is what Azalea said true? You want to be together with her?”
“Of course, it’s true!” Michael walked to the side of Wayne and sat down. He then grabbed a cigarette from the coffee table and lit it up.
Wayne was extremely surprised. “Why did you suddenly change your mind?”
“Why did I change my mind? Grandpa, don’t you know that humans are even willing to die in the pursuit of money? Azalea tried to persuade me with this, and I think she has a point. So, I agreed to her.” After Michael said that, he took a deep puff of the cigarette, and the smoke choked Wayne till he coughed a few times.
Wayne despised people smoking in front of him. But because of what Michael said, Wayne even forgot to stop Michael from smoking. “What did Azalea say to you?”
“She said a lot, including her family background. She told me she loves me and wants to marry me, and she also told me why you and my mom are supporting her. Azalea is not a fool. She knows very well that you and my mom want to take over the Floyd family’s fortune. She told me that as long as I am together with her, she will give me the entire family fortune willingly.” Michael ignored Wayne’s flustered face.
“I used to be very disgusted with Azalea, but after thinking about it carefully, if the Floyd family’s large fortune could fall into my hands, I would be loaded. What can’t I do with the wealth and power? I wouldn’t need to care about other people’s opinions and do the things that I can’t do now. When I’m realizing this, I felt more at ease.”
“That’s right. Your grandfather and I are doing this for your own good.” Meadow was much more shameless than Wayne, so she didn’t feel embarrassed by Michael’s words. On the contrary, she felt quite proud of herself. “To tell you the truth, I had planned all of this from the moment I found out her identity. I did this all for you.”
“And I thank you for that!” Michael laughed. “Grandpa, don’t you want to know what I will do after I get the Floyd family?”
“What do you want to do?” Wayne asked.
“I don’t have many things I want to do. First of all, after getting the entire fortune of the Floyd family and their company, I don’t have to pretend to be sick like you or lie, saying that the company is about to go down like you. I don’t have to play dirty. I can be honest, do whatever and deal with whoever I want. If I were to obtain control over the Floyd family’s company, the first thing I would do would be to use their money to acquire the Davis family’s company and change its name. I also want to marry into the Floyd family to upset you and my mom. What do you guys think of this idea?”
Wayne’s face was livid. “How dare you?”
“Why wouldn’t I dare? I was forced by you to marry someone I don’t love. What else can’t I do? Just you wait. Watch and see. The Davis family would surely undergo a big change in the future!”
“You little bastard!” Wayne was furious. “Don’t you dare touch the Davis family!”
“Anyway, I’ve told you everything I want to do. As for how you deal with it, it’s your business. Of course, all this is based on whether Azalea can give me the Floyd family. Well, that’s all I have to say. I won’t accompany you anymore. I’m leaving now.”
Michael said as he got up and walked out while Wayne stared at him with a dark expression.
Meadow knew that the Davis family was Wayne’s blood, sweat, and tears. When Michael said that he wanted to change the name of the Davis family, it was obvious that he was provoking Wayne. If Wayne were to be enraged and decided not to give Michael his equity, Michael would then lose more than he gained.
Meadow was extremely anxious. “Dad, don’t take what Michael said seriously! He is deliberately infuriating you.”
“Haha! I know very well if he is deliberately angering me or not. If I were to give him the chance, he would surely change the name of the Davis family! He hates me because of Abbie! I’m sure he desperately wants the Davis family to go into bankruptcy.”
“He is your grandson. He won’t hate you. He’s only having a hard time letting go of his emotions…”
Meadow still wanted to explain, but Wayne interrupted her. “That’s enough. I’m not an old fool, and I know everything very well. You don’t have to say anything else. If he wants to take revenge on me, it will stimulate his potential. I’ll wait for him to take revenge on me and carry forward the Davis family. By the way, did you tell Azalea to notify Callum about what happened with her and Michael?”
“Yes, she said that she will tell him about it later on.”
“Later on?” Wayne frowned. He always felt that the Floyd family wasn’t paying much attention to matters regarding Azalea.
How could they be so indifferent towards their long-lost daughter? Wayne didn’t believe that the Floyd family didn’t know about the incident where Azalea was interrogated by the police abroad. But why didn’t they care the least about this matter?
Also, the Floyd family had no reaction to the fact that Azalea was staying with the Davis family. Did the Floyd family already consented to Azalea’s relationship with Michael?”
It would be great if the Floyd family had already given their consent. But they couldn’t move forward with this by subjective assumptions. They still needed to hear from the Floyd family in person.
Even if the Floyd family hadn’t acknowledged Azalea’s identity yet, shouldn’t they still give a statement in regards to this?
Wayne decided to discuss this with Callum when he was to see him today so that Callum could give him a definite answer. As long as Callum agreed to Michael and Azalea being together, he would be completely relieved.
Michael went to his lawyer firm after leaving the Davis family. No one was working at the firm at this hour.
Michael then made himself a cup of coffee without sugar. The bitter taste of the coffee spread throughout his lips and teeth.
It was as bitter and unbearable as what he was feeling in his heart. Whenever he closed his eyes, his mind would be filled with Abbie’s face. Her happiness, her tantrums, her every behavior, and her laughter were already imprinted onto Michael’s heart.
Michael couldn’t bear it anymore. He suddenly opened his eyes, grabbed his phone, and dialed Marcus’s number. “Marcus, tell your boss that I want to see him right now!”