The Soft-Hearted Wife of Mr. Big Shot-Chapter 144: Brotherhood Shattered

Sean Grant had stationed people all around the airport, calculating Leo Grant’s return to Arkenfall, and a slight smile tugged at his lips.

He knew Leo always closely monitored the events in Arkenfall and ignored what was happening in Bexley, so he stealthily brought people to Bexley.

Leo cannot live to face the old man.

The position of Family Head was coveted not only by him but by every eligible member of the Grant Family, all watching Leo.

The Grant Family was extensive, with businesses covering half of Arkenfall and reaching into other cities.

It felt like ancient princes fighting for the throne—the Grants also eyed this "throne" intently.

They all wanted to eliminate Leo, the "Crown Prince," to seize the "throne."

"Who are you people?"

Suddenly, a group of people in matching black coats and black masks appeared, leaving Sean Grant startled.

They weren’t Leo’s people.

"We’re the ones who can’t stand you."

Leading them was Bella Coleman, dressed like the others, her tone slightly cold.

"I don’t like conflicts with others."

Sean Grant frowned, looking at the unexpected guests with displeasure on his face.

He was only there to ambush Leo and had no intention of clashing with others. The unexpected arrival of these guests truly surprised him.

"We came specifically to confront you."

Bella replied bluntly, her tone icy.

It had been a while since she had faced off directly with someone, and Bella felt she was becoming rusty.

"We shouldn’t know each other."

Sean Grant looked at Bella, his tone assertive.

She was certain she didn’t know Bella, which left her unclear about Bella’s purpose.

"Hmm, indeed."

"However, your actions have displeased our leader."

Bella nodded, then shifted her line of thought.

The implication was clear: they didn’t know each other, but Sean knew their leader, and his actions had displeased their leader.

Sean Grant frowned, "Leader?"

"Holly Sawyer?"

Sean Grant was silent for a moment as Holly Sawyer’s face suddenly flashed in his mind.

Holly always protected Leo unconditionally and wasn’t simple. Sean could only think of Holly.

Damn, he guessed it right.

Bella cursed Sean in her heart but remained expressionless on the surface.

The two sides engaged in conversation and confrontation, quickly escalating into chaos. Bella and Sean stood apart, not participating in the fight.

"Looks like I underestimated her."

Sean Grant chuckled lowly, speaking softly.

He had just arrived in Bexley, and his forces weren’t fully assembled, with some still on the way.

Holly’s information was indeed sharp; he was planning an unforeseen surprise for Leo.

"Our leader is certainly the most insightful."

Speaking of Holly, Bella’s tone was full of pride.

Perhaps due to her excellent computer skills, Holly always quickly obtained the information she wanted, holding plenty of intelligence.

"So, who exactly is she?"

Sean’s gaze was fixated on Bella.

Always curious about Holly’s identity, though investigations yielded no results.

Bella remained silent.

The group she brought was uniformly dressed, but there were no Pantheon markings on them.

Holly could reveal her identity, but they couldn’t disclose Holly’s identity; it was a principle for every member of The Pantheon.

The two sides fiercely battled, the scene utterly chaotic, while Sean remained unfazed, and Bella grew anxious.

Sean’s people weren’t weak; she feared her people would get hurt.

Leo’s people quickly arrived, joining the melee.

Their numbers doubled those of Sean’s.

"Sean, never thought I’d stand opposite you."

Leo arrived hand in hand with Holly, his gaze towards Sean cold.

He had always instilled brotherly affection in Sean, constantly telling him they were forever brothers, acting as if he was unaware of Sean’s actions.

He wasn’t stupid; he had long known Sean’s intentions weren’t pure.

He simply wanted to give his cousin a chance, cherishing their brotherhood.

Childhood friendship was pure, perhaps it changed upon growing up.

"Growing up under your brilliant aura was indeed quite stressful."

Sean looked at Leo, not responding directly to Leo’s words.

As a child, he took pride in having an excellent brother, but growing up, this excellent brother became an obstacle.

Everyone desires status, power, and wealth, and he was no exception.

Leo fell silent.

"Never expected this day to come so swiftly."

Sean inadvertently sighed.

"Actually, I don’t want much, just the Family Head position."

Sean emphasized, initially his goal was merely to stop Leo returning to the Grants, but somehow his intentions changed.

"I have no interest in that position, but every one of you keeps forcing me."

"Giving up the position now seems pointless."

Leo held Holly’s hand tightly, speaking firmly to Sean.

Leo had never found the position tempting, but after witnessing so many battles within the Grant Family, he realized he’d be a fool to remain desireless.

Leo and Sean talked for a long time, with Holly staying by Leo’s side. Bella had quietly left long before.

The fight continued, Sean’s side completely defeated, fleeing in disarray.

The few could never beat the many.

Sean’s side retreated with his permission.

"If it weren’t for Holly, you’d have lost this time."

Sean’s gaze bore into Leo, his tone resolute.

He had never underestimated Leo, even when he or others sent people to attack Leo, who always emerged injured but never defeated as if thriving amidst danger.

Even then, Sean never underestimated Leo, knowing he wasn’t a weak person.

Leo’s apparent weakness served only to lower others’ guards.

His meticulously planned scheme nearly succeeded but for Holly’s timely intervention.

"The girl is quite capable."

Leo glanced at Holly, his gaze tender.

He didn’t deny Sean’s assertion.

Perhaps he would have lost, as he had never experienced it, so he wouldn’t easily conclude.

"Now that it’s exposed, I’ll have to confront it directly."

Sean shrugged, indifferent.

Leo would undoubtedly increase his defenses; the covert path was now futile.

"Then let’s end it." 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Leo pulled an old watch from his coat pocket, releasing it to shatter on the ground.