Reuben was deeply troubled now.


    He never imagined that his grandfather would still be so eager to please Charlie, even at the expense of offending Sam.


    Reuben was no fool. He recognized that the reason his grandfather was so invested in Charlie was due to a growing dependency on the Rejuvenating Pill.


    In essence, rather than grasping the olive branch offered by Sam and the Kilgore family, his grandfather chose to prioritize his rtionship with Charlie. This clearly indicated that the old man was more interested in extending his own life than in the prosperity and future of their family.


    Otherwise, he would not have dismissed the Kilgore family’s generous offer in favor of Charlie.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    This realization filled Reuben with disappointment and frustration.


    Firstly, Lord Moore’s rejection of the Kilgore family’s opportunity meant a significant loss for the Moore family—a missed chance to elevate their status.


    Secondly, if Lord Moore received another Rejuvenating Pill for siding with Charlie, wouldn’t that only prolong his life even further?<fn0464> Official source is find[?]ovel</fn0464>


    If his grandfather continued to live, when would his father ever take over the Moore family?


    And if his father couldn’t inherit the family fortune soon, when would it be Reuben’s turn?


    No, he did not want the old man to linger on for another thirty or forty years; that thought was unbearable!


    This year, Reuben was nearing 30, and his father was in his early 50s. If his grandfather were to live for another 30 years, his father would be in his 80s by the time he inherited the family.


    If his father managed to live another 8 to 10 years, he would be in his 60s or 70s when he finally took over.


    No, this scenario was entirely uneptable!


    Reuben had meticulously mapped out his future. He wished for his grandfather to pass away today, allowing his father to rightfully assume control of the family, which would, in turn, grant Reuben more influence than he held at present.


    He envisioned working quietly under his father for another decade, and when the moment was right, he would persuade his father to retire early and pass the leadership of the family to him.


    However, the unexpected emergence of the Rejuvenating Pill had be a major obstacle to his carefullyid ns!


    With that pill in y, only fate knew when the old man would finally pass away!


    Theodore, Reuben’s father, was equally frustrated.


    He felt ready to take charge of the family business.


    Previously, when Lord Moore was gravely ill, Theodore had felt a surge of anticipation, believing it was finally his time to shine.


    However, everything changed when Jasmine brought Charlie into the picture.


    From that moment, his expectations had unraveled.


    Just then, Lord Moore stood up and addressed the audience with a smile. “Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending my granddaughter’s birthday celebration. I have a few announcements to make on this joyous asion.”


    Everyone turned their attention to Lord Moore, curious about what he was about to reveal.


    With a sigh, Lord Moore continued, “Jasmine has faced many hardships growing up. She lost her parents at a young age, and it was myte wife and I who raised her.”


    Reuben and Theodore exchanged puzzled nces, unsure of Lord Moore’s true intentions behind this announcement.