Reborn as Mr.CEO's Fat Wife-Chapter 795: Slapping Uncle Piers in the face

With skeptical hearts, everyone followed the nurse into the hospital room.

The VIP hospital room where the elderly patriarch resided was about a hundred square meters. Normally spacious, it suddenly felt crowded as soon as this group of people entered.

Abigail stepped forward and saw the elderly patriarch’s lifeless expression; her eyes showed deep concern. "Grandpa, how do you feel?"

"I’m fine. It’s been hard on you, Abigail." Even though he said this, his voice was dry and aged, completely devoid of its usual vigor.

Abigail felt uneasy inside. From the moment she met Grandfather Piers, she noticed his health wasn’t good, which was why she had proactively led him to practice Tai Chi.

Unfortunately, while Tai Chi can strengthen the body, it cannot reverse time.

Grandfather Piers was ultimately getting on in years. Coupled with his excessive wear and tear in his youth, Abigail had noticed since returning from Durin that his health was declining. Although her timely rescue during his previous hospitalization had alleviated his condition, it hadn’t addressed the root cause.

This time, Grandfather Piers’s hospitalization was not accidental.

Grayson Piers noticed Abigail’s worried look and patted her hand to signal that everything was all right. Then he looked at Oliver Piers, who was sitting in a wheelchair, and Mason Piers, who was holding a phone, busy quarreling with someone. Finally, he glanced at the other irrelevant people present and slowly began to speak. "I heard a bit of your argument just now."

As soon as the elderly patriarch spoke, the entire hospital room fell silent, and everyone turned to look at Grayson Piers, guessing that Grandfather Piers was about to make his will.

"Dad, Mason and I are just worried about your health," Oliver Piers responded, pushing his wheelchair forward in an attempt to get closer to Grayson.

Pullan suddenly reached out and pressed Oliver’s wheelchair with one hand. "Uncle Piers, please speak from there. The elderly patriarch is frail now, with low immunity. We must prevent any bacteria."

Oliver was already exerting force with his hands, and being held back made him dissatisfied. Pullan’s words further infuriated him, causing him to glare fiercely, but he did not move closer again.

Grayson seemed not to notice Oliver’s awkwardness. "I appreciate your concern, but as for calling me Dad, I cannot shoulder that title."

Wow!

The patriarch’s words stunned everyone present. Not many within the Piers family knew that Mason and Oliver were not Grayson’s biological sons. However, it was not a well-kept secret. There had been rumors for years, but due to the powerful influence of the Piers family, people only whispered about it behind closed doors.

No one expected Grandfather Piers to suddenly turn on Oliver so harshly.

The larger the family, the more they cared about their reputation.

Even Oliver hadn’t expected it. After all, spreading this would tarnish the patriarch’s reputation immensely. Four sons, three not biological, would sound disgraceful no matter the explanation.

"Dad, are you still mad at Mason and me because of Brandon? We didn’t..."

"You know what I’m talking about." Oliver tried to justify himself, fearing the loss of his identity as Grayson’s son would render today’s uproar unjustified and illegitimate. Unexpectedly, the patriarch cut him off as he began.

Oliver fumed silently, cursing the old man internally, yet still tried to maintain his dignity.

Not wanting to, Grayson glanced at him before looking at Housekeeper Piers. "Have you invited the right people?"

"The message was just sent. They should be here soon," Housekeeper Piers quickly replied.

Grayson exhaled slightly, continuing, "Earlier, I heard you all saying Abigail shouldn’t stay at Moon Lake Manor. It’s true that Moon Lake Manor belongs to the Piers family."

The patriarch’s words startled everyone. Some couldn’t help but look at Abigail with schadenfreude in their eyes. They didn’t expect the patriarch to feel the same as they did.

Indeed, the whole Piers family owned Moon Lake Manor. How could a woman with no official status live there?

However, Oliver wasn’t happy yet, eyebrows knitted as he watched the old man on the hospital bed, guessing Grayson’s intentions.

The crowded room full of different thoughts focused all attention on the old man and Abigail’s reaction.

Abigail herself showed little emotion at the patriarch’s words and quietly sat by his bed. She peeled an apple out of the fruit basket while no one paid attention.

This felt rather eerie.

The patriarch, as if oblivious to the strangeness in the room, coughed lightly before continuing, "Every generation of Moon Lake Manor is passed down to the head of the family. The previous generation belonged to me. This generation belongs to Brandon. There has never been a precedent for dividing it up; there never will be such a precedent."

"We understand. We don’t want Moon Lake Manor for ourselves. With the second brother inside, everyone is worried that the manor might be implicated and reclaimed by the government," someone had already prepared a response to this issue, quickly stepping forward to ’explain.’

Abigail chuckled slightly. This person had given shamelessness a whole new level.

She turned to look at the patriarch, afraid he’d be angered. She sliced the apple into evenly sized pieces and inserted a piece with a toothpick. "Grandpa, have some to ease your mind."

The patriarch nodded and slowly chewed the apple before continuing, "I wasn’t finished. The manor no longer belongs to Brandon."

What?

Grandfather Piers’s words shocked everyone. How could it not be under Brandon’s name? They had heard the property was transferred to him when he turned eighteen. How could the old man claim otherwise!

Had Brandon foreseen his downfall and already transferred it back to the patriarch? Or...

Many exchanged glances, a bold speculation forming in their minds. Could it be that Brandon had transferred the manor to his son, just over a year old?

If that were the case, it would be wonderful!

Oliver remained silent but sneered internally. Whether Brandon transferred it back under the old patriarch’s name or to his son, the result would end up in his pocket.

However, the patriarch’s next words left everyone astonished, even Abigail was frozen in place.

After the patriarch noticed that the discussion had almost finished, he spoke again. "Earlier on, Brandon knew Abigail loved the manor, so he gave Moon Lake Manor to her as an engagement gift. Thus, the handling of Moon Lake Manor now rests solely with Abigail."

Boom!

In the hospital room, a group of people calculating the patriarch’s assets felt like their minds exploded. They looked utterly dumbfounded.

Particularly Oliver and Mason, who knew the significance and value of Moon Lake Manor within the Piers family more than anyone else.

Over the years, being not Grayson’s biological children, they rarely had access to it, and both had an obsession with the manor.

Especially Oliver, who aimed to seize the entire Piers family assets but was most concerned with Moon Lake Manor. Even if it seemed useless to businessmen, it was closest to his heart.

It was precisely because of this that Oliver Piers became so impatient to find someone to probe into the situation after Brandon Piers’ accident. He wanted to keep Moon Lake Manor for himself.

It was for his obsession and also to release the anger that had been pent up in his heart for so many years.

However, Oliver Piers never thought that despite all his efforts to obtain Moon Lake Manor, the old man casually announced that Brandon Piers had given the manor to Abigail Green as a betrothal gift.

Given to Abigail Green as a betrothal gift...

One must know that Moon Lake Manor was well-known, and the Moon Lake inside it was even rarer. The manor was valued at billions on the market, and it was priceless. Yet now it was given away?

And it was given to a woman?

Oliver Piers’ expression changed multiple times as he barely held back the urge to shout, "Old man, are you out of your mind!"

The reactions of the others present were not much better than Oliver’s; they couldn’t accept it either.

Although they were less likely than the Piers brothers to get hold of Moon Lake Manor, Uncle Piers had promised that if they managed to secure the manor, he would reward them handsomely.

Now that the manor was no longer in the Piers family’s possession, how could they still fight for it?

Abigail gripped the apple in her hand, staring blankly at the old man. It took a moment before her stiff face showed any sign of movement. "Grandfather, you must be joking."

Having stayed in Moon Lake Manor for so long, Abigail was very aware of the manor’s value and its standing within the Piers family. Now, the old man was saying Brandon Piers had given it to her as a betrothal gift. Even if Brandon had gone mad, how could the old man allow such madness?

"Grandfather is not joking. This was Brandon’s decision. Although I was unhappy when I first found out, you also know Brandon’s temper. No one can change his decisions." The old man sighed, thinking of how he felt when he had first learned about this. "Abigail, you might have to work even harder in the future."

For a moment, Abigail didn’t know what to say, "Grandfather, I..."

"What makes her qualified?" Oliver suddenly yelled out, his emotions getting the better of him.

"What’s wrong with you, Oliver?" Mason Piers, who was beside him, was startled by his outburst.

Oliver ignored his idiotic brother, his gaze burning as he stared at Grayson Piers on the sickbed. "What makes her qualified to take over Moon Lake Manor? That is a symbol of the Piers family heads for generations. Now you’re letting a little girl inherit it. Why? Even if Brandon ends up in jail, she still doesn’t deserve it."

"This was Brandon’s wish." The old man’s weary face showed discontent as he glared at Oliver, his eyes turning cold.

"Brandon, Brandon. You’re so hypocritical. What did you promise my mother? And what happened then? You let your own son kill her, still claiming equality for everyone. And now look? We have to apply just to step into Moon Lake Manor, and you let that sickly fool give the manor to a woman. Why?" No longer able to hold back the resentment he had suppressed for years, Oliver exploded.

Grayson Piers laughed. "I may not be able to treat everyone equally, but I believe I have not mistreated you. But what have you done? Don’t think that just because I’m old, I don’t know the truth. Heartless creatures, get out!"

Oliver’s face darkened. Being told to get out in public by the old man made his whole body tremble with rage. His condition after the stroke only worsened, and he nearly fell from his wheelchair. It was Mason Piers who caught him.

At that moment, the old man’s long-term lawyer walked in, accompanied by Benjamin Jones. Seeing the situation in the ward, they could already guess what had transpired.

"You are here. Read Brandon’s transfer documents regarding the manor to these people, so they understand and stop targeting Moon Lake." The old man, still breathless from anger, paused before continuing. "Also, give these two a copy of their paternity test results, so they know their place. Just calling me ’Dad’ does not mean they can claim the Piers family inheritance."

The last sentence made Oliver Piers and Mason Piers’ faces even more grim.

Benjamin Jones frowned slightly as he looked worriedly towards Abigail.

Abigail didn’t expect Benjamin to come, but his presence gave her a bit of comfort, and she called out, "Benjamin."

Benjamin nodded. "Grandpa Smith and Aunt Smith heard that Elder Piers is ill, and are on their way here."

Abigail responded softly. Just then, the old man’s lawyer handed Oliver and Mason their paternity test reports, and then he publicly read out Brandon’s document transferring the manor to Abigail.

Everyone was shocked, unable to believe it was true.

In this way, their previous claims that Abigail was an outsider with no right to live at Moon Lake Manor became a huge joke.

Moon Lake Manor now belonged to Abigail; if she wasn’t qualified to live there, who was?

Moreover, Abigail owning Moon Lake Manor meant she no longer had any connection with the Piers family. What else was there to fight for?

The atmosphere turned eerie, and those who understood the situation quietly slipped away.

Then the elder lawyer read out some other agreements, most of which concerned Abigail and Teddy.

Just as the nurse mentioned at the beginning, everyone had just come to witness the old man’s will.

As Mason pushed Oliver out, Oliver’s gaze towards Abigail and the old man was filled with malice, as if he wished to skin them alive.

Abigail shuddered from Oliver’s look, and Benjamin stepped forward to shield her.

Both of them knew Oliver would never be satisfied.

But regardless of his feelings, the fact that Moon Lake Manor had become Abigail’s property was indisputable.

The only issue was that Abigail was still adjusting to the new reality. When the members of the Piers family left, Abigail went to Grayson Piers. "Grandfather, this may not be appropriate."

"You think you are the only one who finds it inappropriate? What can we do? If the boy wants to give you the stars, how can I stop him?" The old man recalled Brandon’s stubborn attitude, which annoyed him, and he huffed angrily. freewebnσvel.cѳm

Abigail was embarrassed. She had thought the old man would comfort her, giving her a way to refuse. But his tone made her comments seem insincere, so she weakly called, "Grandfather..."

"Still calling me Grandfather?" The old man was even more annoyed.

Abigail awkwardly scratched her nose. "Grandpa."

"That’s better. The money wasn’t wasted." The old man snorted with satisfaction.

Abigail felt even more awkward, but fortunately, Church Smith and Clara Smith arrived at that moment, rescuing her from the situation.

After greeting her grandfather and mother, Abigail saw off the lawyer and Benjamin.

While passing through the hospital lobby, she heard on the TV about Gills City and instinctively looked up. The news was reporting that Gills City had successfully cracked a major drug manufacturing and trafficking case, and a shootout had occurred at the scene...

Abigail frowned. Were criminals becoming so brazen now?