Chapter 21 The Car Accident

Suddenly, Cruz’s phone rang. He answered it. "Mr. Cruz, Angela was in a car accident while trying to talk to Johnson. She didn’t survive." "Alright, I understand." After hanging up, Cruz prepared to leave. His grandfather, speaking in a calm tone, said, "Our family’s future is in your hands. As for the daughter of the Tektron family, I’m quite satisfied with her." Hearing this, Cruz knew that the marriage was something he couldn’t avoid. To his grandfather, everyone related to Maria’s father was an enemy, including Maria herself. If it hadn’t been for Maria helping her mother escape from the village, Cruz wouldn’t have been allowed to assist her at all. Cruz nodded in acknowledgment. "I understand." "For years, I’ve observed you. You might think you’re filling Maria’s role, but that’s not the case. From now on, don’t involve yourself in her matters." Cruz, eager to leave, didn’t turn back as he exited the room. Watching Cruz leave, a servant asked curiously, "Are you really