"I have never asked you to spend the rest of your life with Shelley…" Apart from frustration, there was weariness in Jombo's tone. "Just marry her first and hang on temporarily. After Giblo Group has survived this crucial moment and once the operation stabilizes, you have the freedom to divorce her at any time. I won't stop you from doing that by then."
"To me, marriage is supposed to be once in a lifetime affair, and it can't be exploited as a stepping stone just for the sake of my career advancement. I would never give in to my marriage. It's merely an act of cheating and is really unfair to my future spouse as well. Grandpa, I really hope you understand."
Zayn responded sternly as his face darkened.
"My parents became the victims because of your so-called arrangement. Haven't you learned a lesson from their misfortune?"
"You…" Jombo was instantly infuriated, yet he could not refute him.
Thompson chimed in and said tactfully, "Mr. Giblo, we are unable to decide on everything for the younger generation. They have their own rights to make their own choice in whom they marry. Just let Mr. Zayn decide for himself."
"You silly old bugger, what do you know? You'd better shut up!" Jombo unleashed his anger onto Thompson.
"Mr. Giblo, allow me to point out something. Miss Benday has been insidious and scheming all this while, yet she looked and acted as if she was innocent.
"If she is really married to Mr. Zayn, do you think she will treat your three beloved great grandchildren nicely? "If she tortures them secretly again without you and Mr. Zayn's knowledge, the consequence can be worrying indeed…"
Even though Thompson had not really finished his words, he had managed to trigger Jombo's thoughts.
As expected, Jombo's expression changed as his mind sank into deep thought.
My three precious great-grandchildren are definitely a lot more important than Dorilo Group!
Jombo finally gave in after pondering for quite a while. "Alright, since you've already called off the wedding, there's nothing more I can say."
"Grandpa, thanks for being understanding…" Zayn heaved a sigh of relief.
"The mother of the three kids seems to be quite a nice woman, although she comes from normal family background. I can see that the children are brought up well, it proves that she is a woman of virtue. At least, she's still a lot better than Carla Wigston, " said Jombo analytically.
Upon hearing Jombo's words, Thompson stiffened.
"Actually, Carla is…"
"Mr. Zayn!" Thompson immediately cut him off and winked at him. "The three kids are still waiting outside for you. How about you go back with them first? When Mr. Giblo's condition…"
"You silly old bugger, what are you doing?" Jombo glared at Thompson and pushed him. "Why do you keep interrupting when I'm talking to my grandson?"
"Mr. Giblo, I'm just concerned with your health condition. I'm afraid you can't take another blow. What if your blood pressure shoots up again…" Thompson said nervously.
"You're ridiculous! What kind of blow will there be now? It can't be that the problem is regarding the kids' mother this round…"
Jombo stopped abruptly as if he had just realized something…
"Wait a minute, the three kids have the same family name as Carla, could it be…"
Jombo raised his head instantly and stared at Zayn in bewilderment.
"Grandpa, you got it right!" Zayn smiled and nodded.
Thompson covered his forehead helplessly and did not dare to look at Mr. Giblo. Poor Mr. Giblo! Mr. Zayn is really a devil in disguise! How many blows has he given Mr. Giblo today?
Jombo was at a loss for words.
He was dumbfounded and it took him a long time before he came to his senses again.
He recalled that whenever he used to visit the kids previously, he had never met their mother. Even when he bumped into them at the main entrance of the residential estate, there was no sign of their mother as well.
Thompson had reminded him numerous times that there was something amiss, yet he did not think further as he really liked the three kids…
Jombo asked again for confirmation, "Do you mean to say that the three kids' mother is Carla Wigston?"
He enunciated her names, fearful of making any mistakes again.
"That's right. She's the one." Zayn nodded again. "She was actually pregnant with my child four years ago, yet I only get to know about it recently…"
Jombo was overwhelmed again and his hands started shaking.
The next moment, he slumped onto the bed; his blood pressure shot up in an instant.
"Mr. Giblo, cool down, cool down… Doctor! Doctor!" Thompson stuttered and dashed out of the ward to look for a doctor.
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