Chapter 1147: Chapter 1147

Chapter 1147

Brian clammed up, as if he was giving silent consent.

Alexa nudged him, “This ain’t cool, man”

Brian retorted, “Why not? I’m just helping Augustine check if his granddaughter is up to no good.”

Alexa kept going. “If he found out, he’d be pissed. He loves the girl to bits, whether he knew she was his granddaughter or not. You think he’d let her get the short end of the stick?”

Brian shrugged it off, “I’m just testing her, not hurting her. Why are you getting your knickers in a twist?”

Alexa shot back, “Regardless, I think it’s wrong and it could hurt someone’s pride.”

Brian said, “I know what I’m doing. You can sit this one out, but don’t you go messing up my plan.”

Alexa wanted to say something, but when he caught the warning in Brian’s eyes, he kept his mouth shut. Even though he was born less than half an hour later than this guy, he was still his little brother after all.

After breakfast, Cornelia changed into a fresh, beige casual outfit, ready to head out with a few of the Duran clan.

Grandpa Augustine saw Cornelia off to the garage, handing her a bank card, “Nelly, this is some pocket money I prepared for you. The password is your birthday.”

Cornelia accepted it without hesitation, grinning from ear to ear, “Thanks!”

Because she knew if she accepted, he would be pleased. If she didn’t, he’d be upset. Why would she not take it?

Brian saw Cornelia accept the card without a second thought and rolled his eyes.

Seeing Cornelia happily taking the card, Grandpa Augustine was thrilled, “You can spend this card however you like, no need to save for me.”

Cornelia replied, “Okay”

Brian couldn’t stand Cornelia’s money–grubbing attitude and interrupted their conversation, “We’re going somewhere far today. If we delay any longer, we won’t have enough time.”

Grandpa Augustine told them, “I asked you to take Nelly out to have fun, so make sure she has a good time, got it?”

Brian answered, “Rest assured, we will.”

Grandpa Augustine was still worried, so he pulled Cornelia aside and whispered, “Nelly, if they dare to bully you, tell me right away. Don’t take it lying down.”

Cornelia laughed, “Grandpa, I’m not a kid anymore.”

Grandpa Augustine said, “I know, I just worry you’ll let them walk all over you.”

Emily chimed in, “I’m here, who’d dare to bully Cornelia?”

Grandpa Augustine patted Emily’s face, “Emily, I’m entrusting Nelly to you.”

Emily thumped his chest, saying softly, “Don’t worry.”

“Alright, I’m reassured. You guys can head out now.” Grandpa Augustine watched them leave with a smile. As their car pulled out of the driveway, left the yard and finally vanished from his sight, his smile faded. He wanted to join them, but worried his presence would cramp their style and possibly ruin his granddaughter

Chapter 1147

Brian clammed up, as if he was giving silent consent.

Alexa nudged him, “This ain’t cool, man”

Brian retorted, “Why not? I’m just helping Augustine check if his granddaughter is up to no good.”

Alexa kept going. “If he found out, he’d be pissed. He loves the girl to bits, whether he knew she was his granddaughter or not. You think he’d let her get the short end of the stick?”

Brian shrugged it off, “I’m just testing her, not hurting her. Why are you getting your knickers in a twist?”

Alexa shot back, “Regardless, I think it’s wrong and it could hurt someone’s pride.”

Brian said, “I know what I’m doing. You can sit this one out, but don’t you go messing up my plan.”

Alexa wanted to say something, but when he caught the warning in Brian’s eyes, he kept his mouth shut. Even though he was born less than half an hour later than this guy, he was still his little brother after all.

After breakfast, Cornelia changed into a fresh, beige casual outfit, ready to head out with a few of the Duran clan.

Grandpa Augustine saw Cornelia off to the garage, handing her a bank card, “Nelly, this is some pocket money I prepared for you. The password is your birthday.”

Cornelia accepted it without hesitation, grinning from ear to ear, “Thanks!”

Because she knew if she accepted, he would be pleased. If she didn’t, he’d be upset. Why would she not take it?

Brian saw Cornelia accept the card without a second thought and rolled his eyes.

Seeing Cornelia happily taking the card, Grandpa Augustine was thrilled, “You can spend this card however you like, no need to save for me.”

Cornelia replied, “Okay”

Brian couldn’t stand Cornelia’s money–grubbing attitude and interrupted their conversation, “We’re going somewhere far today. If we delay any longer, we won’t have enough time.”

Grandpa Augustine told them, “I asked you to take Nelly out to have fun, so make sure she has a good time, got it?”

Brian answered, “Rest assured, we will.”

Grandpa Augustine was still worried, so he pulled Cornelia aside and whispered, “Nelly, if they dare to bully you, tell me right away. Don’t take it lying down.”

Cornelia laughed, “Grandpa, I’m not a kid anymore.”

Grandpa Augustine said, “I know, I just worry you’ll let them walk all over you.”

Emily chimed in, “I’m here, who’d dare to bully Cornelia?”

Grandpa Augustine patted Emily’s face, “Emily, I’m entrusting Nelly to you.”

Emily thumped his chest, saying softly, “Don’t worry.”

“Alright, I’m reassured. You guys can head out now.” Grandpa Augustine watched them leave with a smile. As their car pulled out of the driveway, left the yard and finally vanished from his sight, his smile faded. He wanted to join them, but worried his presence would cramp their style and possibly ruin his granddaughter’s fun.

But he missed her the moment she left. Sigh, how was he going to get through the day?

Soon, the car left the villa area. Cornelia noticed cars tailing them from all directions, forming a security net around them, “Brian, did you arrange for these

cars?”

Brian looked up at Cornelia, “What are you talking about? Show some respect!”

Cornelia wouldn’t back down, turning her gaze to Emily, “Emily, do you know what’s going on with those cars?”

‘s fun.

But he missed her the moment she left. Sigh, how was he going to get through the day?

Soon, the car left the villa area. Cornelia noticed cars tailing them from all directions, forming a security net around them, “Brian, did you arrange for these

cars?”

Brian looked up at Cornelia, “What are you talking about? Show some respect!”

Cornelia wouldn’t back down, turning her gaze to Emily, “Emily, do you know what’s going on with those cars?”