Chapter 552: Old Mr. Wen Alters the Will
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Ever since Old Mr. Wen agreed to help Xia Ruya organize her coming-of-age ceremony, Old Mrs. Wen had been openly interfering with the preparations of her coming-of-age ceremony, so much that the media knew everything about it. They had even published reports about Wen Xinya organizing her own coming-of-age ceremony.
Wen Xinya had suffered a huge blow.
Wen Xinya was the heiress of the Wen Family while Xia Ruya was only the adoptive daughter. Although they were both holding a coming-of-age ceremony each, the latter had received the help of the elders while the former had to handle it herself. Everyone understood the prejudice.
Everyone was initially doubtful of Wen Xinya’s status as the successor of the Wen Family but soon stopped doubting it because of the Wen Family’s att.i.tude towards her. However, Old Mrs. Wen’s actions made the public doubt Wen Xinya’s ident.i.ty again.
It was a tactic that Ning Shuqian often used.
Hence, she remained silent and watched on coldly.
Wen Haowen had an important meeting to attend at three o’clock in the afternoon. However, he left an important doc.u.ment at home and was planning to get Ning Shuqian to search for it and get the chauffeur to deliver it to the hospital. Unfortunately, Old Mrs. Wen and Xia Ruya were shopping with Ning Shuqian.
Wen Haowen had no choice but to go home and fetch it himself.
Wen Haowen hurriedly scurried into the room and grabbed the doc.u.ment before leaving for the office. However, he happened to overhear the conversation between the two servants.
“Is the herbal soup that Mother w.a.n.g is brewing for Old Sir ready yet? Why hasn’t it been served to Old Sir’s room yet?”
“Old Sir has asked to meet Lawyer Luo and they’re in the midst of a discussion. When I went inside just now, Old Sir warned me sternly not to disturb them.”
Wen Haowen’s heart began to pound rapidly and he thought to himself, That old man is definitely talking to Lawyer Luo about his will. Ever since Wen Xinya returned, he had altered his will several times, and the last time he did was when he fainted two years ago. The will must be disadvantageous to me.
However, he suddenly felt much more positive at the thought of Ning Shuqian being pregnant and the filial piety that he had shown the old man.
“I didn’t hear exactly what it was about, but I think they mentioned about Missy. I reckon Old Sir’s alteration of the will has something to do with Missy.”
“That can’t be! You’ve only heard a small part of their conversation. How are you so sure that it has something to do with Missy? Besides, Old Sir is in the pink of health. He doesn’t have to rush to alter his will.”
“Think about it! If it has nothing to do with Missy, why did Old Sir have to wait until Old Madam is out to speak to Lawyer Luo? Besides… Missy’s coming-of-age ceremony is just around the corner. Old Sir must be seeing Lawyer Luo for Missy.”
“You’re right. Ever since Missy returned to the Wen Family home, Old Sir had been valuing her and trusting her a lot. Old Sir always looks at Missy with awe and admiration. It’s only right for Old Sir to change his will for Missy.”
“This is a grave and serious matter. I only told you about it because Old Madam is not around now. Keep it to yourself. If anything happens, we’ll be at a huge loss. You’d better stay sharp and alert from now on.”
Wen Haowen’s spirits were dampened and he was overwhelmed with coldness. His blood vessels seemed to have turned cold too. The servants’ words flooded his mind and as much as he hated to admit it, he could not deny that the servants were telling the truth.
The old man had never had to wait for Mother and Shuqian to leave in order to change his will.
Besides, Wen Xinya’s coming-of-age ceremony was just around the corner. Recalling what happened two years ago when Old Mr. Wen transferred 5% of the Wen Corporation shares to Wen Xinya… Wen Haowen could not help but feel worried and uncertain.
Most importantly, Old Mr. Wen valued Wen Xinya greatly. Ever since he and Ning Shuqian moved back to the old mansion, Old Mr. Wen had been blowing hot and cold to her, though he was not as mean to them as before. How could he possibly be biased towards them?
Wen Haowen thought about how he had been trying his best to be a filial son in front of Old Mr. Wen for the past two years. He did not expect there to be such an outcome.
At the thought of it, he was filled with anger and resentment.
Reminded of Wen Xinya being merciless to him and telling him that he was not fit to be her father, he could not help but be filled with exasperation.
He took a deep breath and suppressed his emotions. He decided that he had to find out just what Old Mr. Wen and Lawyer Luo were talking about.
At this thought, he lightened his footsteps in a bid to return to the living room.
At this moment, Lawyer Luo exited from the living room with his briefcase and headed to the underground car park to get his car.
Wen Haowen could not help but feel incredibly frustrated. After some thought, he stealthily followed him. Although Lawyer Luo was conservative and stubborn, Wen Haowen did not have any other option.
Upon arriving at the underground car park, Wen Haowen stopped Lawyer Luo in his tracks and said, “Lawyer Luo, please hold up.”
Lawyer Luo turned around slowly and watched as Wen Haowen walked towards him smilingly. At the thought of Wen Haowen questioning him after Old Mr. Wen changed the will two years ago, Lawyer Luo could already guess his intentions.
“Mr. Wen, what’s the matter?”
Wen Haowen walked towards him and stood still. He grinned and asked, “Lawyer Luo, why are you here? Did my father invite you over?”
Lawyer Luo said calmly, “Old Mr. Wen has some leftover fund securities and some stocks. I’ll be coming by every week to handle his finances.”
Lawyer Luo’s words rendered Wen Haowen speechless. Wen Haowen said, “How could that be? I heard that Father never allows anyone near the study. If it’s only a financial report, he wouldn’t have allowed you to enter his study. Lawyer Luo, just tell me the truth. Has my father changed his will again? Do the terms have something to do with Wen Xinya?”
Wen Haowen stared at the calm expression on Lawyer Luo’s face and felt a strong urge to give him a hard slap. He again thought about Secretary Cao who shamed him two years ago in the hospital, despite him being the CEO of the Wen Corporation.
Lawyer Luo looked at him calmly and said, “Mr. Wen, if there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave now. I still have another client to meet this afternoon. It’s almost time. About today… I won’t tell Old Mr. Wen about it.”
Although Lawyer Luo disliked Wen Haowen, he knew better than to offend him. He was not interested in talking to him about non work-related matters either. Lawyer Luo was simply trying to remind him… to know his place.
Wen Haowen had a terrifying expression on his face.
Just you wait. One day, I’ll make you crawl towards me and lick my toes.