Now They Want My Forgiveness - Chapter 97: Chapter 97

"I know many of you saw Fiona's tearful performance in front of the reporters the other day. I won't deny that Stella did receive timely treatment, but let's be clear, it was all just an act to make those four look good.
"Why should my granddaughter be sacrificed? What did she ever do wrong? All she wanted was to get into Quentiham University, have a good life, maybe even find true love, but even that man ran off with her own sister.
"Even the last bit of life she had left, that bastard Henry tried to take that too. She's lost everything. If I don't fight for her, who will?" By this point, tears were streaming down Eleanor's face.
Stella felt a pang in her heart. "Grandma, it's okay. See? I'm all better now."
Eleanor snapped. "Ever since you came back, they haven't cared about you at all. They've been constantly bleeding you dry, taking money from you, and now they won't even let you sue. Where can we possibly go to seek justice for that?"
No one could figure out how Stella managed to make so much money all by herself, but if even half of what Eleanor said was true, then the Hayes family was downright inhuman.
Most people were still inclined to believe Eleanor. After all, she was Andrew's mother. She wouldn't publicly shame her son like this in front of everyone if it weren't true.
Many onlookers were whispering and nodding disapprovingly toward them. Max and the others could barely stomach their food.
Fiona, seething with anger, pushed her food around distractedly and whispered urgently to Max and Anna, "Let's get out of here."
Anna protested reluctantly, "But we just got here."
"Let's just come back another time," Fiona hissed urgently. "Can't you see how everyone's staring at us?" As Fiona spoke, she kept stealing furtive glances around. She felt utterly humiliated.
Andrew couldn't calm Eleanor down at all. If it weren't for the shares she held, he wouldn't be in such a bind. He cursed inwardly, 'That damn old hag, every time she looks like she's on death's doorstep, but she just won't kick the bucket.'
He decided to regroup and plan this out carefully when they got home.
Max couldn't stand it any longer either. He and the others stood up, exchanging meaningful glances with Andrew.
Andrew understood their silent message. Knowing he couldn't do anything about Eleanor, he said helplessly, "Mom, you and Stella go ahead and eat. We have other matters to attend to, so we'll be leaving first."
"Where do you think you're going? I'm not done yet!" Eleanor snapped.
Stella quickly handed Eleanor a glass of water.
Eleanor took a long gulp of water, watching them leave with sharp eyes. Almost instantly, her whole demeanor brightened. "Hey. You know what? Getting all that off my chest actually feels pretty darn good."
'Grandma is just so adorable. It's like she's young again,' Stella thought, her heart full of affection. She gently said, "Grandma, let's stop worrying about them. They're gone now anyway. Let's just relax and enjoy our meal."
"Exactly," Eleanor said, her tone lighter. "Let's enjoy this meal."
Stella also gave the manager an apologetic nod. The manager gave her a reassuring smile, signaling that he didn't mind.
Gradually, the crowd dispersed to their own affairs, though murmurs of the incident still lingered among them. Stella and Eleanor couldn't care less about the gossip swirling around them.
Eleanor sighed, "Well, that's it. I've burned all bridges with them this time."
"Grandma..." Stella watched her with quiet concern." After all, Andrew was still Grandma's son. If Eleanor sided with him, she wouldn't make a fuss about it.
Eleanor looked at Stella and said firmly, "Stella, don't overthink it. What I mean is, they're definitely going to make a move soon. I still hold the majority shares, and they'll stop at nothing to take them from me.
"So after we finish eating, we'll go see the lawyer I've arranged beforehand. Don't worry, those bastards won't be able to track him down. Once everything's settled, you'll become the major shareholder."