Chapter 2388

"Well…"

Jim lifted his head to meet Charles' gaze head-on. "I realized that even though the companies I owned outside of Landry Group were small, they brought in considerable income for me.

"I wanted to stand on my own feet by building my career while helping run Landry Group at the same time."

Charles narrowed his eyes and sneered upon hearing this. "And why is that? Do you somehow think that Landry Group isn't good enough for you anymore?"

"Not at all." Jim leaned against the back of his chair lazily and explained, "I just knew exactly where I stood. Even though Mother had always treated me as her own for many years, I knew full well that this wouldn't change the fact that I'm not her son, and that I don't have the right to inherit Landry Group. Therefore, no matter how hard I worked, none of this would be mine."

He curled his lips into a bitter smile. "Initially, I thought Heather was your daughter, but unfortunately, she was not at all suitable to take over Landry Group, which