Chapter 27

Ella had been too naïve, too trusting. She had handed over control of Grant Group and distanced herself from her family. Now, there was no one left to defend her, no one to stand by her side. All she could do was wait for her fate, which seemed certain to be brutal. Oscar was momentarily startled. He hadn't expected his mother to go to such extremes this time, but it didn't take long for him to accept it. This was the only way to rid himself of Ella once and for all. With her gone, he could secure his hold on Grant Group without any more surprises. This was perfect. Kate, barely containing her excitement, felt a surge of triumph. She could have laughed out loud if it weren't for the seriousness of the moment. Finally, Ella was out of the picture, and victory was hers. In the shadows, Alexander watched with a bitter smile. But as he recalled Ella's plan, a thrill of satisfaction crept in. He thought they should go ahead and keep pushing their luck, knowing that the more they did, t