Chapter 391

Ever since he was a kid, no matter how well Nolan did, all he ever got from his grandpa was a slight nod and a faint smile.

But Michael? He could get everyone's praise without even trying.

Even if he just poured Aiden a cup of coffee, he'd get praised for ages.

Over time, even the household staff could see where Nolan stood in the family and stopped asking for his opinion on anything.

He became the most overlooked person in the family.

Apart from normal interactions at school, he could hardly find anyone to talk to.

He had never experienced a shred of familial warmth.

Meanwhile, as the youngest child of the Brown Family, Michael effortlessly got everything Nolan ever wanted.

Having grown up watching the Brown Family shower Michael with love and affection, how could Nolan not be envious?

Sometimes, he couldn't help but think: if Michael didn't exist in this family, would he be the one receiving all the love?

But later, he found his sense of worth in the company.

He also felt a sense of recognition from the family.

But those were just illusions in his mind.

The company was handed to him to manage simply because Michael was still too young.

Once Michael grew up, Nolan became the one to be pushed aside.

Realizing this, Nolan felt like a joke from beginning to end.

He couldn't stay in Evergreen City any longer.

So, he chose to leave and go abroad.

Now, three years later, his absence hadn't affected the Brown Family at all, just as they had never cared about him in the first place.

Seeing Nolan lost in thought, Michael didn't say much more.

After all, no matter what he said, Nolan wouldn't believe him.

"If you want to come back to the company, you'll have to go through Grandpa. I can't make that call."

Michael added in a calm tone, "Like I said before, as long as Grandpa agrees, I have no problem with you joining the company."

Even though he now held all the power in the Brown Group, anything concerning Nolan had to go through their grandfather.

That was the Brown Family's rule.

There could only be one person in charge, and if anyone else wanted to compete, it would depend on their own abilities.

Unless Nolan was willing to lower himself and become just an employee, working without any shares.

But would this proud Nolan ever agree to that?

Michael's gaze returned to Nolan, narrowing his eyes as he looked at him.

Suddenly, a familiar thought crossed his mind.

Hadn't he seen this figure somewhere before?

Right, Celestial Dining?

But Michael quickly dismissed the idea. The person he saw at the restaurant, though similar in build to Nolan, moved with agility. It couldn't possibly be Nolan, who was now in a wheelchair.

Hearing Michael's words, Nolan didn't care at all.

"I called you here just to inform you of this. Whether you agree or not, I will return to the company."

Nolan understood Michael's meaning very well.

Everyone in Evergreen City's upper circles knew how much Aiden doted on Michael, his youngest grandson.

Back then, the person who most opposed Nolan joining the company was Aiden. If he brought up returning to the company, he would likely be kicked out again before he even started.

Nolan had already prepared thoroughly before today.

He wasn't seeking anyone's approval; he was making an announcement.

Whether it was Aiden or Michael, no one could stop him from reclaiming what was his.

He was determined to take over the Brown Group.

Facing Nolan's challenge, Michael raised an eyebrow. "Since you're so sure you can get into the company, I have nothing more to say."

Michael didn't take it too seriously. After all, Nolan had been away from Evergreen City for three years, and much had changed.

The company was no longer what it was three years ago.

But before leaving, there was something Michael needed to clarify with Nolan.

"By the way, I forgot to mention, Isabella and I are getting divorced."

Isabella had directly contacted the court for the divorce agreement, and she hadn't asked for a penny in the property division. Now, they were just waiting for the court to send the lawyer's letter with the hearing date.

Thomas was handling the entire matter, and as a top lawyer, he was likely working on the case with urgency.

Given Thomas's hostility towards him, he wouldn't allow any further entanglement between Michael and Isabella.

"Congratulations. Isabella can finally be free."

Nolan no longer cared about his familial ties with Michael. He just wanted Isabella to leave Michael as soon as possible.

Only then would he have a chance to be with her.

After waiting so long, he was thrilled to finally see a result.

But he knew he couldn't provoke Michael at this moment. "Michael, I've told you before, Isabella doesn't like you. Being together was a mistake. Now that you're separating, it's good for both of you."

"With your qualities, you won't have trouble finding someone new."

As for Isabella, Nolan would be the one to protect her in the future.

After their divorce, he believed Isabella wouldn't have any feelings for Michael anymore.

And this was the perfect time for Nolan to pursue Isabella.

Nolan had already planned everything in his mind. Since Michael knew Isabella liked him, he didn't need to hide his feelings for her anymore.

In the end, he was certain he would be the one with Isabella.

Hearing this, Michael felt nothing but irony.

He was getting divorced, while his own brother couldn't offer a word of comfort, instead eagerly wanting to be with his wife?

But Nolan seemed to overestimate his own charm.

"Nolan, do you really think that after we divorce, she will choose you without hesitation?"

"What do you mean?"

Nolan frowned.

Could it be that someone else had appeared in Isabella's life while he was busy with his plans?

Michael's lips curled into a cold smile.

Yes, this was the reaction he wanted from Nolan.

Why should he suffer the pain of losing Isabella while Nolan flaunted her love for him?

He hadn't forgotten seeing Isabella and Emilio holding hands at Celestial Dining.

"I'll tell you, Isabella already has someone else, and you have no chance."

His words successfully made Nolan feel a sense of crisis.

"Who is it?"

Nolan didn't believe it. For so many years, Isabella had only had Michael in her heart. Even if she wanted a divorce, she couldn't have fallen for someone else so quickly.

"Michael, are you making this up to scare me?"