Seeing Liam Valerius stride in looking triumphant, Bell felt a sense of foreboding. He instinctively moved closer to Jameson Valerius, his eyes fixed warily on Liam.
Liam Valerius strolled over and stopped near Jameson Valerius. He stamped his feet twice, the soles of his leather shoes making sharp CLACKS against the marble floor.
"What are you doing here?" Jameson Valerius asked, trying to endure the sharp pain in his chest.
Liam Valerius smiled. "To attend the meeting, of course. As the head of this family, how could I possibly miss such an important meeting?"
"The head of the family? You?" Jameson Valerius's eyes grew cold. As he looked at Liam Valerius, he felt as if he were staring at a stranger.
Liam Valerius took a step forward, moving closer to Jameson Valerius, and leaned down. "Dad, you're old. Your body and your mind are failing. It's time for you to step down and let someone more capable take over."
