Chapter 265: Punchlines
At Lua’s Residence...
"Tell me dear. How is it going? How do you find Dion?" Mr. Lua asked his granddaughter who brought him his coffee in his study.
"Well... It’s going great grandpa. Dion is nice to me and has invited me to go out tomorrow." Cali lied because she couldn’t afford to tell her grandpa that there was no progress at all.
"Hmmm, that’s good then. The CEO and Vice Chairperson position is still vacant and I’m considering him for that position... But of course it will depend on how he is treating you. I can always put one of my wingman on these posts anytime but then Dion will be a good candidate since he can be my future grandson-in-law right?"
Cali gulped, trying hard not to crease her face before her grandfather who was looking at her intently. Instead she gave him a reassuring smile and said, "Hmm, Dion is absolutely fit for that position grandpa. Why nominate any old man for that? I mean no offense, but you do know that being a CEO is a toxic position... and it’s an advantage that Dion is a doctor too, He is surely more knowledgeable than Lyndon. You see Yang Globals group has a DR. CEO..."
Mr. Lua laughed and commented, "You’re too naive dear. It’s not because of a related position but with skill and capability to manage. Dion is raw in this line of business. But it’s an advantage for me because it will be easy to manipulate him."
Cali sat beside her grandfather and snuggled at her grandfather. "Grandpa... I really think we have enough power and money already. Why still stress yourself? I mean can we not just spend time travelling and enjoying it?" Cali tried to vaguely convince her grandfather once more to drop his greed.
"Dear... You should not be content with only what you have and aim for more in life. Trust me... I’m doing this for our lineage. I want to secure your future, our family’s future..."
Cali was about to say more but her grandfather abruptly stood up and said, "You should rest now. I don’t want to hear anymore of this nonsense. Cali’s face crumpled as she blew air on her forehead. She was losing hope for her grandfather. Tomorrow, she would of course not bother Dion but go to her friends. However she should tell Dion so just in case her grandfather asks then they had the same answer.