Chapter 228

　　Patrick returned to the Black Thorn Pack at night. His eyes were bloodshot, and his clothes were stained with early morning dew. 　　In Alpha's villa, he found Alex who was playing chess. 　　"Why did you do that?" Patrick's expression was calm. He looked at Alex indifferently. 　　Ellison had been fighting with Patrick in Waikiki Beach a few days ago. But now, he was playing chess with Alex leisurely. 　　"Since you want to give up everything for the sake of Gloria, do I still need to leave the Hammond Group to you? You are not my only grandson," Alex answered Patrick while focusing on the chessboard. 　　Patrick was not angry. He seemed to be measuring Alex's words. 　　"Up to you." After a moment, Patrick said nonchalantly, "I'll wait and see if you are capable enough to take away the Hammond Group and the Black Thorn Pack from me." 　　He had worked day and night all these years to avoid the loneliness in his heart. He focused on expanding the territory but forgot to reorganize it. 　　Patrick t