Chapter 321: Nathaniel Was Disowned
Arthur’s face turned grim. Though he also thought his son was useless, it was not for others to criticize, especially not an outsider like Tina.
“Dad! I’ve always respected your decisions, but today Tina has gone too far. Shouldn’t you say something?”
“Exactly!” Hazel chimed in indignantly. “She’s targeting us specifically. Either she dislikes us, or someone is behind this!”
Someone behind this? Wasn’t that clearly referring to Jared? Tina was Jared’s fiancee, naturally on his side. Now that she had fallen out with Nathaniel, it meant a family feud was brewing.
“Enough!” Logan’s voice shook with anger. Still not fully recovered, he couldn’t even muster the strength to hit anyone. “You think I don’t know about your schemes against Jared and Tina? Last time I made you a security guard to teach you a lesson!”
Logan shook his head in disappointment. “And what did you learn? Nothing! You even dragged your son into it, setting up traps for Tina!”
“Dad! Arthur didn’t mean it that way! He only wants what’s best for the Farrell family!” Hazel tried to defend her husband, but Logan wouldn’t listen.Content is property © NôvelDrama.Org.
“I may be old, but I’m not blind or deaf. I’ve turned a blind eye to your past actions, but now you’ve dared to go after Tina. Don’t blame me for being ruthless!” Logan turned and instructed the butler, “From today onward, without my permission, they are not allowed back into our estate. Handle this matter properly!”
Arthur, Hazel, and Nathaniel were all stunned. What? Not allowed back home?! This indirectly meant Arthur had lost Logan’s favor and was no longer an heir to the Farrell family!
“Dad, I was momentarily confused. Please don’t hold it against me.” Arthur apologized hurriedly. Seeing Logan unmoved, he pulled Nathaniel over and scolded him, “Apologize to your grandfather now!”
“Why should I apologize? Grandpa is being unfair!” Nathaniel stubbornly refused to admit any wrongdoing.
Arthur was so furious he almost spat blood. He slapped Nathaniel hard several times and forced him to kneel.
Nathaniel felt dizzy from the blows and could barely kneel steadily.
“Why are you hitting him?!” Hazel was heartbroken but dared not act out in front of Logan. She whispered, “Nathaniel didn’t say anything wrong…”
Arthur ignored her and swallowed his pride as he pulled his son to apologize to Logan. “Dad, we’re all family. Whatever happened earlier was Nathaniel’s mistake and had nothing to do with Miss Reed! We won’t pursue it further; please calm down!”
Logan laughed angrily at this. “You won’t pursue it? After causing such a mess at home, you still have the nerve to say that?”
He pointed at Nathaniel while coughing and scolding, “You think I’m biased towards Tina? Let me tell you, I am biased! Having someone like Tina marry into our family is a blessing. Anyone who dares trouble her again will be kicked out of the Farrell family!”
Arthur knelt on the ground, unable to believe Logan would disregard his status as the eldest son for an outsider.
Nathaniel, his face swollen from the beating and head spinning, couldn’t swallow this humiliation either.
Having been beaten and scolded without forgiveness from Logan made him furious.
“It’s all your fault!” He stood up in a rage and lunged at Tina, aiming to choke her.
But before he could get close, Jared kicked him hard in the groin.
“Ah!” Nathaniel screamed in agony and fell to his knees, clutching himself.
Jared looked down at him coldly as if he were an insect. “This is what happens when you lay a hand on Tina.”
“Nathaniel!” Hazel was terrified and rushed over to check on her son.
Nathaniel was in so much pain he couldn’t even scream; he just opened his mouth silently.
“This matter ends here,” Logan said sternly. “Take him to the hospital.”
“If anyone dares try anything underhanded again, don’t blame me for being merciless!”
Logan’s stance was clear: he would protect Jared and Tina at all costs.
Arthur glared at Logan and Tina before ordering servants to carry Nathaniel to the car for the hospital.
“Tina, it’s the Farrell family’s fault.” Logan apologized sincerely. “My eldest grandson is truly disappointing.”
“I thought he’d mature with age, but he’s still reckless.”
Tina shrugged off the drama. “Grandpa, it’s okay.”
Logan had made his position clear; there was no need for further reproach.
“Yes, Nathaniel deserved punishment for his actions,” Vivienne interjected diplomatically. “There’s an art exhibition coming up; why don’t we all go together as an apology from the Farrell family?”
The atmosphere finally eased a bit as Logan nodded in agreement. “That’s right. You youngsters should go together; Qingyan has great insights into art.”
Tina used to visit art exhibitions occasionally but had been too busy lately.
Since Vivienne suggested it now, she didn’t mind going.
“Sure, I’m fine with that.”
“Yes indeed! It’s good for both families to interact more since we’ll be one family soon!” Hugo finally stepped forward after standing aside all this time. “I was so scared earlier! I’m glad you’re okay, Tina!”
This was Farrell family territory; Hugo hadn’t dared intervene during the chaos but now took the chance to show concern after everything had settled.