Chapter 492 A Mother's Fury

"Vanessa made it clear. She only wants me there." Nora's voice was flat, final. She was already moving. "Thornton Group still needs you."

Before Declan could respond, she'd picked up her pace and was gone.

Declan stood frozen for a moment. Once her words sank in, he moved to go after her—but Winston stopped him.

"Stay put."

Declan halted, turning back. "Grandfather, this whole thing is because of