749: Matthew's Troubles

Matthew's Troubles

Bianca still needed to have complete rest so her visitors were not allowed to stay for too long. Alveena and Andrew left the hospital to go back to Andrew's penthouse. They needed to fix his place and changed his passcode for the door lock.1

Andrew understood now why the kidnappers were able to enter their house without any sign of breaking in. Probably, Mr. Miller asked Hannah about his passcode since she was the only one who knew about it aside from him.

On the other hand, Matthew went home as he was being summoned by his grandfather. Sophia stayed with Bianca in the hospital to watch over her for the time being.

Clifford would be coming today as Bianca's guardian since her family didn't know yet what happened to her. She didn't want to inform her parents.

Matthew would fetch Sophia later on once Clifford arrived. But for now, he went to see his grandfather. It looked like there was something Grandpa Solomon wanted to discuss with Matthew.

After a thirty minute-drive, Matthew arrived at their family villa. Grandpa Solomon was already waiting for him inside his study.

Matthew entered the house and proceeded to Grandpa Solomon's study. He knocked on the door and heard his grandfather's voice, telling him to come in.

Upon entering, he saw his grandfather sitting on the couch while drinking tea. Matthew politely greeted him and sat down on the opposite chair, facing Grandpa Solomon.

"Do you want tea?" Grandpa Solomon offered him a drink.

"I'm fine, Grandpa. What do you want to discuss with me?" Matthew's eyes were fixed on his grandfather. He knew that this was important because it was so rare for his grandpa to summon him without any reason.

"I will not beat around the bush, grandson. I asked you to come here because I want to know your decision. Are you ready to take charge of the Wilkins' Company?"

Matthew was not able to react right away when he heard his grandfather's statement. He was not certain about his decision in this matter.

"What do you mean, Grandpa?"

"I want you to be the next CEO. I will be resigning as the Chairman of our company. Your Uncle will replace me and the CEO position will be vacant." 

Grandpa Solomon paused for a moment, assessing Matthew's reaction. He knew that his grandson had no interest in holding a high position in their company because he wanted to give way to his other cousins.

He didn't want to compete with them since he was avoiding a conflict. He knew that his other cousins were eyeing for that position.

However, Grandpa Solomon thought that Matthew was the best candidate for this position. Though he was serving as assistant to Tristan, Matthew learned a lot when it came to managing a large company like Heavenly Star Enterprise.

Matthew remained silent. He didn't know what to say. He didn't want to disappoint his grandfather and he knew that Grandpa Solomon was looking up to him, believing in his skills and abilities. He had a great expectation of his grandson.

But he just wanted a simple life together with Sophia. He was afraid that once he became the CEO of Wilkins' Company, Sophia would feel inferior and she would think that their relationship would not work out.

But he couldn't tell this reason to his grandfather. What if Grandpa Solomon would not approve of his relationship with Sophia because the reason for his refusal was her? He couldn't afford that.

Sophia was already having a hard time thinking that his family liked Yuri more than her. Matthew didn't want Sophia to suffer emotional pain anymore.

Not hearing any response from Matthew, Grandpa Solomon spoke again.

"Are you not tired of being an assistant? You have been serving the Heavenly Star Enterprise. Maybe this is now the time that you think about our family business and run our company." Grandpa Solomon was determined to convince his grandson to accept the position.

"Grandpa, I love my work. I may not be a CEO but just a mere assistant, but I enjoy my work. When it comes to our family business, even if I'm not serving in the company, my cousins are there. And they are already capable enough."

Grandpa Solomon could only sigh. He knew that convincing his grandson would not be easy. Since the start, Matthew didn't show any interest in gaining a higher position in the company. He somehow knew that Matthew was just avoiding conflict within the family.

With Matthew's good intentions, Grandpa Solomon had become certain that Matthew would be the one suited for the position. Unlike his other grandsons who only aimed for power, Matthew was different. For Grandpa Solomon, Matthew would be a good leader, a great CEO.

"Please, grandson.  I will only be at ease if you will be the one managing our company. This is for the common good of our employees. Can't you fulfill this old man's wish?" Grandpa Solomon put on a pitiful face, still trying to convince Matthew.

Matthew was now put in a dilemma. He couldn't decide yet. His grandpa was pleading and he couldn't bear to disappoint him. He loved his grandfather so much.

"Grandpa, please give me some time to think this over. I will give you my answer. But I can't do that right now."

Grandpa Solomon felt glad that Matthew didn't turn his offer down right away. He felt content knowing that Matthew would think it over.

"Okay, grandson. I will give you time to think. There is still one week before the shareholders meeting. I will announce my retirement soon. I hope you can give me an answer before the shareholders meeting next week."

Matthew just smiled faintly before nodding his head. "Yes, grandpa. I understand. Thank you for giving me time to decide."

"I'm still hoping that you will accept the position. I will wait for your answer, grandson." Grandpa Solomon patted Matthew's shoulder.

After discussing the company matters, the grandfather and grandson duo talked about Sophia. 

Fortunately, Grandpa Solomon was neutral. He also liked Sophia. He didn't compare her to Yuri. He was just surprised that Matthew already had a girlfriend. But whoever the girl he chose, he would support him.

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