The grand hall remained dead silent. Alan had left, but Derek, their troublemaker, was still there.

The Grant family had always walked on eggshells around him, and after this scene, even more so.

Belle shot Derek a reproachful look. "You rascal! Go see your grandfather. He's been dying to see you."

Since his heart attack two years ago, Joseph's health had declined significantly. He rarely showed up at family gatherings like this anymore.

Today, knowing Derek might ...