Love After Leaving: No Regret (Agnes and Raymond) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248 Breaking Point

“Are you trying to drive me to my grave?”

Neal casually wiped the spot where he’d been hit and let out a laugh.

“What’s wrong with her? What’s so bad about her? So what if she’s been divorced?

“In my eyes, she’s the best person in the world, the one who fits me perfectly.

“In this life, she’s the only one I want..”

“You brat!”

Kenneth, furious, raised his hand again to strike Neal.

Hearing the commotion from upstairs, Emily panicked and shouted, “Stop! Stop!”

In her rush, she lost her footing and tumbled down the stairs.

Neal rushed over and helped her up. “Mom, are you okay? I’ll call a doctor!”

Emily grabbed his arm and said, “No, no….”

Neal helped Emily to the couch while Kenneth sat beside her, checking her over.

Emily snapped at Kenneth, “I’m fine, but what’s wrong with you? Didn’t we just agree not to rush things and to ask clearly first? How could you hit your own son?”

Kenneth let out a long, frustrated sigh and pointed at Neal as he shouted, “Damn it! This ungrateful brat is going to kill me!

“Ask him yourself what he just said! The Ruells will fall apart in his hands sooner or later!”

Emily frowned and looked at Neal, her tone heavy with meaning.

“Neal, I know you’ve always had feelings for Ms. Sinclair.

“She used to tutor Andrew at our house, and honestly, after spending time with her, I also think she’s a very capable and outstanding girl.

“But….”

Emily paused, clearly struggling with what to say next.

“But she’s not right for you, Neal.

“Your sister is far away in another city, and you’re the only son of the Ruells. You can’t cut off the family line or bring shame to the Ruells!”

Neal’s temper flared instantly. He shot to his feet, his voice filled with anger.

“Shame? Mom, why are you saying this too? Agnes used to teach Andrew at our house.

“Have you forgotten how much you liked her back then?

“What exactly makes her unsuitable for me?

“Do I have to agree to those arranged marriages for your business interests and give up what I want, give up the person I love?

“In your eyes, what matters more, me or money?”

Kenneth barked sharply, “Shut your mouth, Neal!”

“We worked so hard to raise you and make you successful. The entire future of the Ruells rests on you.

“So many people are watching. How can you be so reckless? You can’t let them down!”

Neal looked at Emily in confusion.

“Mom, I don’t understand. Over the years, I’ve multiplied the Ruells’ assets dozens of times, and all those global expansions, every single one was handled by me.”

His gaze darkened as he demanded coldly, “Why can’t I be with Agnes? Can’t you see how hard she’s worked and how successful she is?

“Is the Ruells’ future really going to fall apart just because I’m with her?

“What kind of logic is that? What kind of joke is that? It’s completely absurd!”

Emily tried to hold herself back, but couldn’t anymore.

“Neal, don’t blame me for being blunt.

“I already told you, Ms. Sinclair is a hardworking and capable young woman.

“Her brand, Tidewhisper Lily, has become quite well-known in Grandridge, and she’s undeniably talented.

“But in families like ours, what matters most is being well-matched in status.”

Emily looked at Neal and continued earnestly, “Ms. Sinclair is not only divorced, but her family background is also lacking.

“We’ve looked into it. She was raised by a single mother, and even if the Hales recently took her in as their goddaughter, so what? She’s still not in the same league as the Ruells.

“Haven’t you seen the news lately? Hale Enterprise has already been shut down over that fatal incident!”