Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 237

Leonard spoke quietly, but couldn’t hide the nervousness in his voice. Only in front of his grandmother did he ever seem this unsettled. Maybe it was because he cared too much about the bond they shared; deep down, he was terrified she might turn her back on him.

"You’ve called me ‘Grandma’ for so many years," she began, her tone gentle but firm. "Our relationship goes far beyond blood. In my heart, you’ll always be my grandson—no matter whose child you are."

"When people are young, they make mistakes. Maybe your mother and father never should have been together in the first place. But I’ve always been fond of your mother. She can be hot-tempered at times, but at her core, she’s kind and understanding—a good person."

"So, I’ve always accepted her, treated her as if she were my own daughter. When she married your father, there was never any real affection between them. And with her living abroad for all these years, we lost touch. Truthfully, I don’t think either of them ever considered me family."

"It’s you and your mother who have stayed by my side all these years. The companionship you’ve given me means more than anything. That’s why blood doesn’t matter. As long as you’re willing to call me Grandma, that’s all I need."

"As for the company, I’ve thought it over carefully. There’s no one I trust more than you. I’m leaving the company in your hands. As for everyone else, I’ll help you handle them."

After much deliberation, Mrs. Murphy decided—she would pass the company to Leonard. He was the only one she truly trusted. Their years together, and her deep understanding of his character, made her choice clear.

"Grandma, thank you for trusting me," Leonard replied earnestly. "Honestly, if you’d asked me to step down, I would have handed the company to Aaron myself—without a single complaint."

Even the board of directors was raising questions. But if they handed the company to Aaron instead, the board would never agree.

They were facing a storm of problems—issues that couldn’t be solved overnight. Even if they wanted to fix things, it would be an uphill battle.

"For now, don’t worry," Mrs. Murphy said, her voice steady. "This isn’t something that can be resolved in a day or two. Our first priority is to reassure everyone inside the company. Once we have their support, we’ll deal with the outside world."