Real Heiress: Flash Marriage With Boyfriend's Uncle - Chapter 272

Chapter 272: Strong woman like Layla Chapter 272: Strong woman like Layla Fiona wiped the tears from the edges of her eyes and moved toward Roderick.

Hugging her son, she caressed his back.

“Forgive your mother.

She thought you were upset about not being chosen as the chairman.” Roderick smiled.

“Thanks for understanding me, Mom,” he whispered and pulled away.

“I drank with my friends earlier, so I would like to sleep for a while.” “Sure,” Fiona said and stood up.

“I am proud of you, Roderick.

You have always been a great son to me.

You are my everything,” she stated.

“I know.

That’s why I will work hard on myself to show you capable I am,” Roderick said with determination.

“I trust you,” Fiona said.

“You should take some rest.” With that, she left the room and went straight to her room.

Picking up the phone from the table, she called George, her brother, who answered the call after a few rings.

“Have you made the decision to destroy Lucius’s image?” George asked from the other side.

“Yes, I have made my decision,” Fiona asserted.

“Then, I’ll help you hire a good news reporter,” George remarked.

“Roderick wants to improve himself.

So, I have decided not to do what you had suggested me yesterday.

Lucius never killed my husband, so it would be wrong to use him like just to weaken Layla.

Thank you for listening to me yesterday,” Fiona pronounced.

She knew her brother would not like this decision of hers.

“Well, if that’s what you want, I won’t force you.

However, I hope you keep coming here.

Bring Roderick to us sometime and take care of yourself,” George stated.

Fiona was surprised by the response of her brother.

She didn’t expect him to be so gentle.

The call disconnected and she lowered her hand, placing the phone back to the table.

Heading downstairs, she found Alekis was still seated in the couch of the living room, reading the newspaper intently.

“Have you talked with Roderick?” Alekis lowered the newspaper.

“I assume you two have a good conversation,” he stated.

“Yes, Father.

I am sorry,” Fiona said, lowering her eyes in embarrassment.

“Have a seat, Fiona,” Alekis said in a humble tone.

Once she settled on the sofa chair, Alekis continued, “Roderick can’t lead the company when he is still indecisive about his own life.

He’s my dear grandson, my son’s Antoine’s presence is in him.

I know somewhere after his father’s death, Roderick lost himself too.

He distanced himself from his uncle, who could have been a great support to him.

However, I’ve noticed some recent changes in Roderick.

He will definitely become the one, you and I have always aspired him to be.” The smile on Alekis’s face comforted Fiona.

She regretted her decision for even thinking about harming Layla and Lucius.

“I understand, Father,” she said.

“Fiona, you have been a good mother to Roderick.

I have always admired the resilience in you.

You might not showed interest in the company, but you constantly looked forward for your son’s growth, this family’s growth.

As your father-in-law, I couldn’t do much for you.

Antoine died young, and I wanted you to start your life too, but you chose to be with us like this.

You are the eldest daughter of this house rather than a daughter-in-law.

Keep that in mind,” Alekis affirmed.

Fiona felt better to hear those words.

“Antoine and I had many beautiful memories here.

So, I want to keep them alive till my last breath,” she asserted with a smile.

“Hmm.

But if you want your own happiness some day, I won’t stop you, Fiona.

You deserve to be happy too,” Alekis advised.

Fiona nodded her head at her father-in-law’s suggestion.

~~~~ In the dimly lit lounge, Demitri, Roger, and Aiden sat comfortably, enjoying their drinks while the soft hum of background music filled the calm atmosphere.

“Wait, why would Sylvia accuse someone of something like that?” Demitri asked, his curiosity piqued.

Roger’s expression hardened slightly.

“It’s a long story.

We’re not here to talk about Sylvia, and I really don’t want to discuss anything related to her,” he replied in a firm tone, hoping to steer the conversation in another direction.

Demitri, sensing Roger’s discomfort, leaned back in his chair, sighing.

“Alright, fine.

Don’t tell us then.

It’s probably better to stay away from Sylvia anyway.

I never crossed her path.

But I remember Matteo once saying Sylvia was his younger sister…” Demitri trailed off, a chill running down his spine as he recalled the memory.

Aiden glanced at Demitri, an amused smile playing on his lips.

“Are you scared of her?” Demitri shrugged, feeling the goosebumps on his skin.

“Kind of,” he admitted.

“Is she really that scary?” Aiden muttered.

“I just found her…

bothersome, nothing more.” Demitri chuckled softly, shaking his head.

“You have no idea what kind of girl she was in school.

Everyone kept their distance from her.

She didn’t use words-she used her fists.

Matteo was a softie, but his sister?

She could’ve been a mafia queen.

Honestly, I’m just glad she didn’t get involved in all this mess,” he said, finishing his drink in one swift motion.

Roger, who had been listening quietly, let out a frustrated sigh.

“Can we stop talking about Sylvia now?” he asked, trying to shift the focus away from her.

“Sorry,” Demitri quickly apologized, realizing they’d veered off track.

“Anyway, is Lucius still planning to go to Russia?

I know he was hellbent on finding Tsar,” he murmured in a clearly concerned voice.

Roger nodded in agreement.

“Boss will definitely go to Russia.

He’s just waiting for the right time, after this short vacation with his wife.” Demitri leaned forward, his brow furrowing.

“Matteo never wanted him to follow Tsar.

I’m scared for him.

But at this point, I can’t stop him anymore.

Maybe once we find the truth, things will settle down.

I just hope nothing happens to him, and he…” He paused, unable to finish the sentence.

“I trust Boss,” Roger said with quiet conviction, his voice steady despite the concern in his eyes.

“Me too,” Aiden added, his tone supportive.

“We’ve been worried about him, but Layla made us see that we need to back him up.” Demitri nodded, a slight smile forming on his lips.

“I’m just glad Lucius has a strong woman like Layla by his side.

She’s truly something special.

I’ll do whatever I can to help him find the truth,” he declared with confidence.