Mr. Kane Got Blacklisted

She recalled the amusing scene from earlier and, now, observing the sluggish fish, couldn't resist kicking a pebble into the water. With a splash, the plump fish jerked in alarm, its tail nearly swatting the nearby small koi.

Cordelia's eyelid twitched. How much did this impulsive act resemble her mischievous grandson?

Stella realized the effect of her action and quickly withdrew her foot guiltily, mustering a smile as she called out, "Grandma."

Coco bounded over, clutching onto Stella's leg and chirping, "Stella, why did you take so long to come? I missed you~"

Stella tousled the little girl's soft hair and said gently, "I bought you some little gifts, which took a bit of time."

At the mention of gifts, Coco's eyes sparkled. She tugged at Stella’s sleeve, eager to leave with her.

"Go with this big brother first. Great-Grandma and I need to talk for a bit."

Coco obediently nodded and was led away by Samuel.

Once the child was out of earshot, Cordelia inquired, "What did you two talk about?"

Stella recounted every detail to Cordelia.

The more Cordelia listened, the graver her expression became. After a long while, she asked, "What do you plan to do?"

Stella pursed her lips. "I won't let her ruin Keegan." A billion wasn't Dahlia's price for threatening her; it was the cost Stella was willing to pay to sever the bond between Dahlia and Keegan.

Of course, she wouldn't simply let that money fall into Dahlia's hands.

Cordelia closed her eyes, then reopened them, determination glinting in her murky gaze. ’ Let it go. It's time to do some spring cleaning."

She couldn't help but cough after speaking.

Stella hurried forward to pat Cordelia's back, waiting for the fit to subside before pouring tea into a pot and offering it to her. "Grandma, take care of yourself."

Cordelia took a sip of tea, her complexion improving slightly before she said, "I'm nearing the end of my days. Each day is worse than the last, and I don't know if I'll last until your baby is born." Content protected by Nôv/el(D)rama.Org.

When Keegan got into trouble, Cordelia had fallen ill as well, catching a cold on and off for a month, her spirits much diminished from before.

Since becoming pregnant, Stella had visited the primary residence infrequently, but every time they met, Cordelia would pull her aside for a long chat, mentioning her father-in-law and Mr. Kane Sr., expressing her longing for them yet always ending with concern for Keegan and his sister.

The doctor said she didn't have any fatal illnesses, just old age catching up with her, with declining bodily functions. If things went well, she might have another two or three years, but if not, maybe just one year.

Thinking of this, Stella couldn't help but feel upset.

However, Cordelia was very philosophical about it all, chatting with her for a while before leaving her with a pile of precious treasures.

Stella snapped a photo of the high-transparency glassy white moonlight jade bracelet on her wrist with her phone and sent it to Keegan. "A mother’s love is priceless."

Keegan quickly replied, sending several property agreements, all under her name.

Keegan: "A son's duty is to honor his mother. These are all yours. From now on, anyone who disrespects you will receive nothing."

Stella chuckled.

Trevor was very efficient; that evening, he messaged Stella back: The Crosby family's company is in trouble. Blake's wife ran off with the money, leaving the company financially unstable, on the verge of bankruptcy at any moment, and Blake might face imprisonment.

Dahlia's urgency for money was to bail out the Crosby family.