Raina Lowell signaled Alaric Jennings to rest, and pushed her mother, turning to leave. Who knew Adrian Grant would step forward to block her path, his expression desolate, "Raina, can we talk?" Alaric Jennings had already proposed; if Adrian didn’t clarify things with Raina soon, he feared he’d never have another chance. Even if staying with The Everett Family meant being unwelcomed, Raina wanted to avoid Adrian at all costs. He needed to make an effort to fight for himself. "What is there to talk about between us?" Raina Lowell remained expressionless, instructing the nearby nanny, "Aunt Zhang, show him out." Aunt Zhang looked a bit troubled, standing by and hesitating to speak, but fearing to offend anyone. Adrian Grant quickly added: "Raina, can’t you be a bit more sympathetic? Have you forgotten how my grandfather treated you during your five years with The Grant Family?" "Even if there’s no affection towards me, can’t you at least give me a chance to speak out of respect for my grandfather?" Right now, he was willing to be patient and take the time to discuss things properly with her. If Raina wouldn’t even grant him a chance to speak, he couldn’t guarantee he wouldn’t resort to some extreme measures or do something excessive. "Raina, settle things with him. Spare him the delusion." Alaric Jennings knew it would be hard to shake off this vexing situation, so he suggested Raina compromise. If Raina truly despised Adrian Grant, she wouldn’t hold back. It would also allow Adrian Grant to face defeat more quickly. Raina Lowell cast a glance at him and handed over the wheelchair’s handles to him. Watching Alaric Jennings push her mother away, she turned and walked to the balcony, overlooking The Everett Family’s expansive garden, not wanting to spare Adrian Grant a second look. Adrian Grant followed behind her. Aware that lowering his stance wouldn’t achieve any results. He straightforwardly stated his intention. "You know, at my age, not having a child, Evelyn means a lot to me." "If you truly choose to be with Alaric Jennings, then I won’t hold back in fighting you for Evelyn’s custody." "If you stay with The Everett Family and avoid any other man, I won’t separate you from Evelyn." "Of course, if you give me a chance to make amends by bringing Evelyn back to The Grant Family with me, I promise I won’t let you regret it again." That was what he wanted to convey to Raina. Raina had three choices. He just hoped she’d consider them carefully before deciding. Raina Lowell sneered. She asked him, "Fight me for Evelyn’s custody? Where do you get the nerve? Have you ever fed him a meal or bought him a piece of clothing?" She turned to face Adrian Grant, a cold face showing no emotions. "How about I give you Aurora? If you can bring her back alive, she will be your daughter." Don’t think that just because he has some money and power, he can do as he pleases. Such skill only works on her; what kind of man is that? Every time Aurora was mentioned, Adrian Grant felt as if needles were pricking his heart. Raina knew how to hurt him. Knowing full well his daughter wouldn’t come back, she still stabbed him with her. He held back the pain in his chest, righteously saying: "Think about it from another perspective. If Aurora was my daughter with someone else, and I begged you to help her, would you have helped?" "I loved you and cared about you having children with others. Choosing indifference in that situation was a bit unkind, but wasn’t it understandable?" "If I had known earlier she was my daughter, would I need you to beg for help?" "Does it mean that I am to blame?" Discussing his daughter, Raina Lowell’s eyes reddened as she asked, "I didn’t know Aurora was your daughter, does that mean it’s my fault?" Seeing she was about to cry, Adrian Grant felt even more heartache. He explained, "So I said Aurora’s death is something neither of us wants to face; why do you always use her to provoke me during our arguments?" "You don’t realize how important children are to me. Even when I didn’t know they were mine, I considered accepting them and being their stepfather." "Ask yourself honestly, are we where we are today solely because of me?" His only mistake was blindly assuming Isabelle Everett was the person he had originally been involved with. Each time choosing to believe Isabelle Everett. Indeed, in this regard, he was ashamed of Raina! Raina Lowell composed herself, refusing to shed a tear in front of this man. She turned her back to him, unwilling to give him another glance. "Let me tell you my choice: I will leave and be with Alaric Jennings. You can forget about taking Evelyn’s custody. Even if I have to fight, I’ll keep Evelyn by my side." Hearing such words, Adrian Grant felt as though his heart was breaking. So all he had said had been of no use. He looked at Raina, disappointed, "Must you force me this way? Evelyn is my child. For him, I’ll go to any lengths." He truly wouldn’t hold back his tactics. Even if he did nothing, his parents would leave no stone unturned to bring Evelyn back to The Grant Family. Under such circumstances, how could their lives be peaceful? Raina Lowell maintained her attitude, refusing to concede, refusing to compromise. Adrian Grant watched her back, delivering a harsh ultimatum. "Raina, you need to think carefully. If I can’t get Evelyn, I might destroy The Everett Family, and I’ll certainly not spare Alaric Jennings." Raina Lowell stopped in her tracks. Angrily clenching her fists, she ground her molars, turning her head to say: "If you had this ability, when Aurora was kidnapped by Isabelle Everett’s people, why didn’t you intervene?" "Ultimately, Aurora and grandfather’s deaths were Isabelle Everett’s doing. Can you have her give them company in death?" Back then, he couldn’t get anything done. Now, when dealing with her, he’s got plenty of tricks up his sleeve. Such a man is truly disgusting. Not wanting to say any more to him, Raina Lowell quickly left. Adrian Grant didn’t stop her anymore. Speaking of Isabelle Everett, he indeed should make that woman pay the price. Was Raina’s wish for Isabelle to die? Such a woman alive is just a nuisance. Adrian Grant turned around and pulled out his phone to call Caleb Landon. After Raina Lowell left, she locked herself in her room, staying with her son. She knew that The Grant Family didn’t have a grandson yet, and Evelyn was undeniably a hope for them. If she took Evelyn away, could she really get away? Looking at her sleeping son beside the pillow, Raina Lowell gently touched his adorable face, her heart aching slightly. If Adrian Grant really fought her for him, could she win? She didn’t even know where that man got the nerve from, how could he have the audacity to fight her for custody. Realizing she was no match for Adrian Grant, Raina Lowell lowered her head, tears silently rolling down. Early the next morning. Adrian Grant shamelessly waited at the door of Raina and little Evelyn’s room. Afraid they might run away. When Alaric Jennings passed by and saw him, he couldn’t help but come over and speak. "President Grant, still haven’t left? Do you really think that by sticking to Raina , she’ll go back with you?" If he hadn’t spoken, it would’ve been better. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵•𝑓𝑖𝑟𝑒•𝙣𝙚𝙩 By speaking, he gave Adrian Grant an excuse to teach him a lesson. Without giving anyone a chance to react, Adrian Grant clenched his fist and went over to grab Alaric Jennings and punched him hard twice. Alaric Jennings wanted to fight back with his fists. Realizing that Raina would soon come out with Evelyn. He relaxed his fists and continued speaking to provoke Adrian Grant. "Do you think by hitting me, you can change Raina’s decision? I’m telling you, Raina has already agreed to take Evelyn and leave with me, we’re going to get married and live happily ever after." "You’re really asking for death." Adrian Grant couldn’t tolerate his words. He hit even more fiercely. However, as he pressed Alaric Jennings to the ground, losing control and beating him to death. The door beside them opened. It was little Evelyn who came out. Seeing the scene in front of him, he rushed over angrily and kicked Adrian Grant. "You big bully, why are you hitting my dad, get away, let go of my dad." He pushed Adrian Grant. Seeing the child, Adrian Grant naturally didn’t dare to use violence. He softened his voice to speak to the child, only to see the child tenderly holding Alaric Jennings and calling: "Dad, you’re bleeding, Mom, Dad was beaten, come out and see." Hearing the voice, when Raina Lowell came out of the room, she saw Alaric Jennings with his face full of wounds. She hurried to support him and saw Adrian Grant standing nearby, his fists bloody. Raina Lowell, furious, raised her hand and slapped him hard. "Adrian Grant, this isn’t a place for you to act wild, get out." Little Evelyn was very angry, raising his little legs again to kick Adrian Grant, "You go away, big bad guy, you are truly awful." Adrian Grant stood there stiffly. The child kicked him, he was unmoved, Raina slapped him, he remained expressionless. But the child calling someone else dad, even if it was just a title, made him feel as if acid was corroding his heart. That kind of heart-wrenching pain was truly unbearable for him. His wounded, somber eyes fixated on the child, softly saying to him: "Evelyn, I am your real dad." Little Evelyn spat at him in disgust and contempt, saying: "You’re not fit to be my father, you caused my sister’s death, bullied my mom, I hate you, I’ll never acknowledge you as my dad in this lifetime." Seeing Uncle Jennings’s mouth full of blood, angrily, he raised his leg to kick Adrian Grant again. "Get out, beat it, I don’t want to see you." The child’s attitude towards him was undoubtedly another sharp sword stabbing into Adrian Grant’s heart. Especially watching Raina support Alaric Jennings as they walked away. Adrian Grant stood there stiffly, smiling bitterly, his eyes red like there was sand in them. In no time, little Evelyn ran away too. But Ethan Everett came over. He asked Adrian Grant, "Why did you hit Alaric Jennings? If you want Raina to change her mind, you need to keep your temper." After all, the two of them were like brothers who grew up together. Ethan Everett naturally didn’t want his sister to leave with Alaric Jennings. In his view, he still hoped his sister would return to Adrian Grant with Evelyn. Adrian Grant lowered his eyes, wiping away a tear. His voice was hoarse and fierce. "You go tell Raina, not only will I beat Alaric Jennings, if she dares to take Evelyn and leave with Alaric Jennings, I’d even have the heart to kill Alaric Jennings."