Chapter 173: Impulsive Decisions
Greg moved through the grand ballroom like a seasoned performer, flashing his charismatic smile and exchanging warm greetings with the sea of elegantly dressed guests.
He was in his element, effortlessly charming everyone who approached him. Cammy remained by his side, poised and graceful, though a storm raged beneath her composed exterior.
Richard’s words still echoed in her mind, threatening to shake her resolve. But she would not falter—not tonight. Not when Greg had trusted her enough to bring her into this world of power, prestige, and hidden daggers cloaked behind polite smiles.
A new wave of guests approached, and Greg turned to greet them when his face suddenly lit up with genuine surprise.
"Uncle Nick!" he exclaimed, his voice warm and welcoming. The older gentleman, Nicholas Parker, strode toward him with an air of authority, the kind that came naturally to men who had built empires with their bare hands.
"I didn’t know you’d come. Did you just arrive?" Greg’s greeting was followed by a hearty embrace, which Nicholas reciprocated with a knowing smile.
"Yes, just arrived. Apologies for being late. Your Aunt Amanda suddenly fell ill. We waited for her to get better, but she insisted that I should not wait anymore and come here and send her best regards."
"I hope she recovers soon," Greg said sincerely. "Though it’s a shame you missed a big moment—Harry’s promotion! He’s now our Chief Financial Officer." His chest swelled with pride as he spoke of his best friend’s achievement.
"Is that so?" Nicholas’s eyes glinted with something unreadable. "Well, that explains why he turned down my offer."
Greg chuckled, trying to ease whatever tension lingered in Nick’s voice. "Come now, Uncle. Think of this as training. You know Harry won’t stay in my company forever. Eventually, he’ll take over your business. You should be thanking me for preparing him!"
Despite the jest, Greg knew deep down that Harry had no intention of following in his father’s footsteps. At least, not while Nicholas still had control.