Chapter 230: Ask Your Father

Of course, Michael had done his own investigation on the Santos family, and knew that what Henry had said was true.

It was just that, the truth only ended before he mentioned the issue regarding the nurturing from this so-called grandfather.

Michael did not acknowledge anyone, considering that until now, apart from his parents, only John and Rebecca had nurtured him.

At least, when he lost both of his parents, he had gone to the orphanage, and the old couple had treated him very well. But apart from them, there was nobody else who had treated him that well.

So, what left Michael speechless was the fact that this guy claimed that this so-called grandfather had actually been nurturing Michael.

If that really was the case, why was it that Michael did not even know about it? At least, if that was true, he should have seen it by now, right?

But thinking about it, apart from the support that he had received when his parents were alive, and the help from the old couple, until now, he had only been depending on the system.

So, unless the old man was the one who had made it possible for Michael to be able to get the system, he did not even need to be mentioned when it concerned Michael’s growth.

So, he looked at Henry with a deadpan expression and said, “Are you mistaken or something? I have never interacted with this grandpa of yours, and I have never been nurtured by anyone.”

Henry on the other hand was left dumbfounded. Michael was not nurtured by grandpa? How was that even possible?

According to the information that he possessed, it was clear that Michael’s father had left home without anything. It was clear, he was going to start afresh, without depending on the family influence.

Until now, it was unclear where he had gone. But Henry believed that it would be impossible for him to be able to make it big, especially in a completely new place.

So, when he realized that Michael had acquired all the shares of Vanguard Corporation, he was more inclined to believe that this was the work of this grandfather.

From his own father’s attitude, it was clear that the issue regarding Michael’s father was a taboo within the family. At least, in front of his father, he could never mention Michael’s father.

And from the way that his father usually reacted, it was clear that he did not like his elder brother. Since that was the case, it was impossible that Henry’s father would have been the one that had helped out.

“How is that even possible? If it is not Grandpa who helped you until now, how could it be possible for you to be able to acquire the shares of Vanguard corporation?” With an incredulous expression on his face, Henry asked.

To this, Michael simply shook his head as he said, “Do you believe that the Santos family really has the capability of acquiring all the shares of Vanguard Corporation? I’m pretty sure that the Santos family will be very much inclined on using the connections that Vanguard Corporation has built.

If they could acquire the shares of the company, most of them, or even the controlling stake, they would definitely not hesitate. Why was it that until now, they have never acquired it?”

Henry frowned at Michael’s question. And as he thought about it, he realized that this actually seemed to be the case?

“Young master, according to what I know, there is a time that your father attempted to acquire the shares of Vanguard corporation from Dwayne. Unfortunately, Dwayne was unwilling to hand over the shares, no matter the benefits offered.

And due to the connections that Vanguard corporation has built over the years, it was impossible for your father to be able to act against Vanguard corporation. Otherwise, it would have caused the family some trouble.” Chris, who was sitting beside Henry, whispered to him.

While it might be true that Chris whispered, he might really never have expected that Michael had clearly heard what he was saying.

After all, with Michael’s current senses, which were enhanced after the evolution serum was taken, how would it be possible for him not to hear from such a close range?

Still, he did not comment, as he already possessed this information, acquired through Onyx.

Henry on the other hand had a complete shift of expression as he looked at Michael, after hearing what Chris had said.

At this moment, he realized that he was completely clueless about the person that he was dealing with. If the Santos family was even unable to be able to acquire the shares, then how did Michael succeed?

Could it be that the reason why he had acquired the shares was related to the fact that his information was concealed?

If one tried to search for Michael’s information, they would only be able to find the basic information on him. As for his images, there was not even one of them that could be found online.

“Okay, I admit that I misspoke. It seems that you are hiding quite a lot. Regardless, we are still family, as we share the same bloodline and origin.

So, while it might be true that the Santos family did not nurture you, we can still make up for it. After all, you are only 18 now.

By the time that we are supposed to take charge of the family business, it would be several years later, most probably 5 or 6 years later.

By that time, you would have already enjoyed quite some benefits of being a member of the Santos family. What do you think? Are you willing to come back to the family with me?

Oh, by the way, I would also like to meet uncle. I have never seen him in real life, or maybe I did when I was very little.

Still, I’m curious about him, cuz he has quite some legends within the family, and quite a number of people admire him.” Henry coughed slightly before he spoke.

Michael on the other hand felt slightly amused while listening to Henry. If he had not investigated about this guy, and understood that while he usually acted arrogant, he was usually straightforward, Michael would really have beaten him up right now.

Additionally, Michael could clearly tell that this guy was clueless about the events that had happened, and was in the dark regarding his father’s death.

“Are you sure that you want me to come back to the Santos family?” Michael asked, a playful smile on his lips.

“Yeah. I’m really serious about this. In fact, the moment that we go back, all the benefits that I was supposed to be receiving, for the next 5 years, they will all be given to you.

Not just mine, it will also include the benefits of all the others of our generation. That way, we can at least make up for the 18 years that you have been away from the Santos family.” Henry nodded as he said seriously.

Through the human insight skill, Michael could tell that this guy was serious. As for if he had the capability of making what he had said true, Michael simply shook his head.

At the same time, he said, “I don’t think that if I go back with you, I would be welcomed. Why don’t you ask your father first, to see if he would allow me back?”

Henry was left puzzled by Michael’s words. Could it be that just because his father did not seem to like his older brother, he would not like Michael to go back to the family?

But that was an impossibility, right? After all, even if there was a conflict between the two siblings, it should not go to the extent where it would affect their children, right?

As he thought about this, he remembered the occasions were his father had prevented him from asking anything related to his uncle. It was as though he was concealing something?

“About this, I understand that there is some kind of conflict between my father and uncle. But even then, why don’t you ask uncle to come back with us?

We can ask Grandpa to get involved, and maybe the conflict between the two of them can be resolved, and we can be a happy family. What do you think?” Henry thought for a moment before he made a suggestion.

“Unfortunately, that is not possible. After all, my father passed away quite some time ago.” Michael shook his head as the memories of the time together with his father flashed through his mind.

Recently, he had realized that somehow, most of his past memories were becoming more vivid. Maybe it was due to the enhancement of the evolution serum, or maybe it was the effects of the system.

But as he thought about the time that he had spent with his father, and his father’s end, a cold glint flashed through his eyes.

“What?!”

This time, even Chris was left completely dumbfounded. Neither of them had expected that Michael’s father would have already died.

They just thought that he was somewhere, keeping a low profile. Unexpectedly, he had already died, and it had been years now.

And if that was the case, did that not imply that Michael had somehow managed to reach where he was depending on his own ability? Just how incredible was that?

“What happened? Was he sick or something?” Henry hurriedly asked, as his heartbeat suddenly accelerated.

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