CHAPTER 344: CHAPTER 344: HARSHER THAN A VAMPIRE

"Dad, three hundred million is too much, I don’t have that kind of money."

"Three hundred million is too much? Don’t think I’m old and senile and don’t know how much the Kane Group has made over the years. At least tens of billions, right? When you married into the Kane family, you got thirty percent of the shares. Are you saying you have less than ten billion?"

"Where would I have over a billion from? Dad, you’re right, when I married into the Kane family, I did get thirty percent of the Kane Group’s shares, but after Leon graduated, I transferred all thirty percent to him! Otherwise, how could he become the executive president of the Kane Group? Several of the Kane family elders also hold shares of the Kane Group!"

Old Man Price was so angry he almost spat blood. No wonder in recent years when he asked Leon’s mom to "give some money" to Jackie, or invest in a company for Jackie, she wouldn’t. Turns out she gave all the shares to Leon, and he took all the profits.

He really was unlucky to have raised such a wasteful daughter.

"If you don’t have three hundred million, go ask Leon for it. He’s so rich, what’s three hundred million to him? Wait, I think three hundred million is too little. Go ask Leon for three billion. You’ve given him your shares, asking for three billion is nothing."

Leon’s mom was startled.

"Dad..."

"Stop whining, call Leon for the money right now. If you can’t get it, I’m not your dad!"

This time Mr. Price hung up first.

Leon’s mom felt exhausted to death. Suddenly, she realized someone was standing beside the bed, and when she looked up, she saw Leon’s handsome face.

Leon’s mom was taken aback: "Leon, when did you come?"

She felt a bit uneasy; how much of her phone call with her father did Leon overhear?

"Granny, when your dad was asking you for three hundred million, my dad already came in." Without waiting for Leon to speak, Ian Keane stood up to remind her.

Leon’s mom: "..."

Her dad’s voice on the phone was so loud, and Leon was by the bed, surely he heard everything?

"Mom, don’t worry about this. Not to mention three hundred million, I won’t give him thirty million." Leon said coldly.

Turning three hundred million into three billion, Mr. Price was worse than a vampire.

Did they really think the Kane family was a free cash machine?

Leon’s mom displayed a troubled expression upon hearing her son’s words.

She knew Mr. Price’s character all too well. Once he made such a firm statement, he would never give up without getting what he wanted.

"Leon, can you consider it for my sake, and invest three hundred million in Little Wei Xin? It’s a subsidiary of the Kane Group too!"

"What if I say no?"

Leon’s mom’s eyes reddened, feeling troubled: "Leon, are you really willing to watch your mom struggle?"

Leon furrowed his brows. He despised the Price family, and indeed despised the useless Lucas Pierce, but no matter what, those despised people were all his mother’s family. That relationship could never be severed.

Leon didn’t want to make his mother suffer, but...

After a moment of silence.

Leon suddenly relented: "It’s not impossible for me to invest three hundred million in Little Wei Xin, but I hope mom can agree to one condition of mine."

Leon’s mom was very surprised by Leon’s change in attitude.

She knew she held weight in her son’s heart. It’s not like he cared about those three hundred million, she said it intentionally to gain Leon’s sympathy.

"What’s your condition?"

Leon’s mom asked eagerly.

Leon didn’t answer immediately. He turned to pour himself a glass of water, taking a few sips to relieve his dry throat. So much had happened today that he hadn’t had a drop of water, and he was parched when he arrived at his mother’s place.

Leon’s mom was anxious.

Seeing her son drinking water, she couldn’t say anything. After Leon finished drinking, she asked again: "Leon, tell me, what’s your request? I’ll agree to whatever you ask.""

Leon’s black eyes flickered with a brilliant light: "Accept Ivana."

Leon’s mom’s face instantly darkened.

The smile on her face disappeared completely. So this was all about Ivana; Leon didn’t agree to the three hundred million right away because he wanted to use this to make her accept Ivana.

Leon’s mom felt a sense of betrayal from her son.

This feeling was really unpleasant.

At this moment,

Ian was watching Leon’s mom nervously, hoping granny would accept his mom.

"Oh dear... I have a headache..."

Leon’s mom didn’t immediately refute Leon.

Ian was there, and she didn’t want to argue with Leon in front of him, especially over Ivana.

Leon furrowed his brows.

Aunt Lee quickly said, "I’ll get the doctor."

She rushed out of the ward. Auntie Chamberlain’s face was sarcastic. This sycophant, there are buttons in the ward to call the doctor. Is there a need for you to run out to curry favor?

Absolutely revolting.

Leon’s mom didn’t speak. She closed her eyes pretending to rest, letting out a slight moan, showing a painful appearance.

Leon knew she was pretending and didn’t expose her. After Aunt Lee called the doctor over and confirmed there was no major concern, they said the patient needed rest.

Leon said, "Mom, I’ll leave now and come back to see you tomorrow."

Leon’s mom ignored him.

Ian ran to Leon’s side, reaching out his small hand to hold Leon’s large, warm hand: "Daddy, I want to go home and sleep tonight. The hospital bed is uncomfortable, and it makes me ache all over."

Hearing Ian’s first sentence, Leon’s mom suddenly widened her eyes, thinking Ian might want to go to Ivana’s. But upon hearing what he said next, that thought vanished.

She said, heartbroken: "How can a hospital bed compare to our home? Leon, take Ian home to sleep!"

Leon was initially hesitant, but seeing his mom agree, he said, "Okay."

Not long after,

Leon brought Ian to the hospital, pushing open the ward door.

"Brother."

Timmy Monroe jumped off the sofa, happily running to Ian and giving him a big hug.

Ian’s body tensed slightly but soon relaxed. He smiled at Timmy: "Brother, we can be with Mommy tonight."

Ivana was a bit surprised that Leon brought Ian over.

Leon came to Ivana’s side, seeing her eyes fixed on the two little brothers. His black eyes reflected a gentle light. He extended his long fingers and lightly flicked her petite nose.

"Happy to see Ian?"

Ivana’s eyelashes, like two pretty fans, lightly fluttered as she glared at Leon, thinking, what’s with all the touching?

Right now, Ivana felt confused about Leon. Wasn’t he with Julia Sinclair now? Why was he acting like nothing was wrong, even bringing Ian along as if they were going to live together happily?

"Leon, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Ivana couldn’t help but ask.