Real Heiress: Flash Marriage With Boyfriend's Uncle - Chapter 113

Chapter 113: Don’t push yourself Chapter 113: Don’t push yourself “I don’t understand you, Rick.

Your decision-making seems utterly reckless to me,” Alekis said, his voice edged with disappointment as he set his fork down, the sound sharp against his plate.

He took his napkin, dabbing the corners of his mouth as he looked Roderick over with a stern, unyielding gaze.

The maid had already cleared his plate, her quiet efficiency leaving a lingering silence in the room.

Roderick shifted uncomfortably, lowering his eyes.

“Grandfather, I’m truly sorry,” he murmured, his voice barely above a whisper.

Alekis didn’t soften.

“Why, Roderick?

Why would you betray Layla for Orabela?

Where did you pick up this behavior?” Alekis’s tone grew colder.

“And now, after insisting you loved Orabela, you say you’ve broken the engagement.

I explicitly told you not to involve yourself with her, yet you claimed she was the one you wanted.

Now, you end things as if it was some casual affair.

Is this all just a game to you?” Roderick’s mother, Fiona, spoke up, her voice steady but defensive.

“Father, this wasn’t entirely Roderick’s fault,” she said, her gaze flickering toward her son.

“I was the one who encouraged the engagement with Orabela.

As the heiress of the Rosenzweig family, she could have strengthened our household and ensured Roderick’s future.

I truly thought she was an ideal match.” Roderick, feeling the weight of his grandfather’s disapproval, stood and bowed his head deeply in respect and remorse.

“I apologize, Grandfather.

I was short-sighted, and I let you down.

But I swear, I won’t make any more mistakes like this.

I won’t disappoint you again.” He feared that Alekis’s trust in him had been compromised, that he might no longer be considered for the chairman’s role.

“Go and focus on the work.

Did you gain back the land from your uncle?” Alekis asked.

“I didn’t.

He did offer me but on one condition.

I couldn’t agree to that,” Roderick asserted.

“I will find another way to get back the land from him.” “Lucius won’t give you the land unless you give him what he’s demanded for.

If you truly want to fulfill your father’s dream, then win back the land and prove your worth to me.

I have begun doubting your decision making capabilities,” Alekis said and left the seat.

He left the dining hall, leaving Roderick and Fiona there.

“What did Lucius demand?” asked Fiona.

“Uncle wants Spark Electronics,” Roderick said.

“I can’t hand over him that company.

It accumulates the largest cap among the ten other companies we hold under De Salvo Group,” he explained to his mother.

“Then, how will you win the land from Lucius?” Fiona questioned.

“I will think about it,” Roderick said and looked at the time on his watch.

“I’m heading for the office.

Please don’t call Orabela or her family.

I don’t want to keep any kind of relationship with them,” he stated and walked out in annoyance.

~~~~~ Layla took a slow sip of water, her hands trembling slightly as she brought the glass to her lips.

Lucius, noticing her unsteady grip, gently took the glass from her, placing it carefully back on the table.

He turned his gaze toward her, concern softening his usual composed expression.

“Are you feeling alright?” he asked, his voice low and filled with genuine care.

“You don’t have to push yourself.

If you’re feeling dizzy, it’s best to rest a little longer.” Layla gave a faint shake of her head, a small, apologetic smile crossing her lips.

“No, really, I’m alright.

I’m sorry for causing you more trouble,” she murmured, her tone laced with regret.

Lucius looked at her, a reassuring warmth in his eyes.

“Layla, this isn’t a burden,” he said gently.

“You could never be a trouble to me.” He reached out, briefly squeezing her hand to emphasize his words.

As Layla looked around, she realized that only she and Lucius remained in the room.

It dawned on her that the others had left, possibly doubting her ability to handle the situation herself.

A sense of isolation washed over her, but she quickly steeled herself, masking her disappointment.

“Should we head home, then?” Lucius asked, his tone gentle but firm, as if already anticipating her answer.

Layla hesitated, straightening slightly.

“Actually, I need to get to the office,” she replied, her voice determined.

“I have an important meeting scheduled.” Lucius shook his head, his eyes narrowing slightly with concern.

“No, Layla.

You need rest, and that’s exactly where you’re going-home.” She opened her mouth to argue, her gaze firm.

“Lucius, that meeting is crucial.

I can handle it-” “Aiden has already canceled it,” Lucius interrupted gently but decisively, his expression softening as he met her gaze.

“You’re overworking yourself.

Just… take a break, Layla.

Don’t push yourself so hard.” He reached for her hand, giving it a comforting squeeze.

“Right now, taking care of yourself is more important than any meeting.

We’ll make sure everything else is handled.

I promise.” “Lucius, they didn’t believe, right?” Layla queried.

“I hate being born in that family.

I feel an ache in my heart that I never felt before.

What should I do to forget this pain?” Her misty eyes glued to him as she shared her discomfort.

“Layla, I know the truth is difficult for you to handle.

But that’s your real identity.

You can’t forget that pain so easily.

It will go away on its own after a while.

Just stay strong,” Lucius told her, squeezing her hand once again.

Layla moved closer to him and hugged him, her hands wrapped around his neck.

“I wish I had a normal family.

I am sick of all this,” she murmured.

“I can destroy them for you,” Lucius said.

“You wanted revenge from them.

Let me do that in my way.

I can’t see you like this.

They all should know how much they made you suffer,” he asserted.

Layla pulled away and looked into his eyes.

“I appreciate that.

You are already helping me enough.

It’s just I am feeling tired of all this.

I shouldn’t feel like this, but I can’t help,” she admitted.

Lucius brushed her hair back and kissed the middle of her forehead.

“Only this phase is difficult to handle.

After that, you will find peace.

You can take a break, but don’t let yourself getting broken up because of these circumstances,” he advised.