Magnus was stunned by Timothy's words.
As someone who had stood at the pinnacle of power for decades, Magnus wasn't just shrewd but also extremely intelligent. Someone as smart as him naturally didn't believe Timothy's story about losing his memory and becoming the leader of that criminal organization because of it.
And after hearing what Timothy had just said, Magnus was even more certain that he had never had amnesia. Magnus was confident he had never sacrificed his life to save Irvin's.
Timothy had always been calculating and two-faced from a young age. And it would appear Timothy had set Irvin up from the start and had always planned on using his younger twin brother as a scapegoat.
Magnus had always valued Timothy, who was the son he had raised by his side. But to be honest, he didn't like Timothy very much. In comparison, he actually liked Irvin more.
Because he could tell Timothy's devotion to his parents, obedience, and kindness growing up had all been an act. Beneath it all, he had always been thinking about doing things he shouldn't.
Granted, Magnus wasn't exactly a virtuous man, either. That being said, for the sake of the Hardwell family's century-old legacy and honor, he had never done anything to shake its foundation—no matter what temptation or threat he faced. He had also never engaged in illegal and criminal acts.
But Timothy was different. If Magnus ever eased up on the reins even a little, he would push boundaries and cross lines, which often gave Magnus serious headaches.
So, in truth, he had been very pleased at the idea of Irvin replacing Timothy, especially when Irvin was a business savant. He felt that handing the Hardwell family to Irvin would be far better than entrusting it to Timothy.
But no matter how satisfied Magnus was with having Irvin as his son, he was now seriously injured. The odds of him ever waking up were slim. Given this, Magnus had no choice but to discard him and prioritize Timothy.
Magnus knew Timothy was lying through his teeth. He had never lost his memory and had deliberately committed crimes, intentionally setting Irvin up as the fall guy. Despite this, Magnus still nodded in agreement with Timothy's plan.
Seeing this, Timothy smirked contemptuously. He wasn't surprised at all that his father had agreed so quickly. This was because Magnus had always placed profit above everything.
Magnus might look as though he treated his sons well. But in truth, he could abandon the sons he supposedly cherished at a moment's notice.
The indescribable weight in Magnus' chest only grew heavier at this memory. But ultimately, his reason triumphed over that uncomfortable emotion he was feeling.
Turning off his computer, Magnus closed his eyes. He forced himself to neither look at nor think about anything related to Irvin again.
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Agatha was truly overcome with joy. The intensity of her elation seemed to have overloaded her brain, making her seem as though she had genuinely "gone mad" from happiness.
Even after regaining consciousness, she still couldn't recognize people properly. Currently, she was hugging the doctor and calling him "Tim".
Grace couldn't help wanting to laugh as she took in this sight.
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