Goodbye My Arrogant Ex (Marguerite and Leonard) novel Chapter 371

“Naturally,” Baron said. “Antony is one of us. I trust him with the company completely. I could never trust an outsider.”

“Mom’s just getting old. Sometimes she gets confused,” Aaron added, his voice dripping with false concern. “By the time she realizes her mistake, the company will already belong to someone else, and we’ll be the ones left with nothing but regret.”

Aaron knew how to spin a narrative. He was also aware of his own limitations when it came to business, so handing control to Antony while securing a hefty portion of the shares for himself was the ideal solution. Mrs. Murphy hadn't given either of them any shares yet, which was why he was so desperate.

“I don’t think Mom is confused,” Baron mused. “I think she just never wanted to give the company to us. You know how hard my life has been abroad, starting from scratch. I never came crying to the family for help, even when things were tough. Why can’t she see how much I’ve struggled and show me some understanding?”

Baron truly couldn’t comprehend his mother’s coldness.

“I don’t know what kind of spell that kid has her under,” Aaron grumbled. “I really don’t get what she’s thinking. I’m sure if we ran the company, we’d do a fine job. It’s our family’s business, after all.”

“And how do you know your mother will actually give the company to Antony?” Edith challenged, her voice sharp. “What if she sticks to her original plan?”

She was more pragmatic. Just because Mrs. Murphy had a decent first impression of her newfound grandson didn’t mean she would hand over her life’s work. She hadn't entrusted it to her own sons; why would she give it to a grandson she’d just met, a young man with whom she shared no history or bond?

“Don’t be so negative,” Aaron retorted. “As long as Antony puts in the effort, Mrs. Murphy will be won over. It’s only a matter of time.”