Chapter 983 An Unexpected Concern

Eleanor slowly closed her eyes.

It couldn't be denied that Andrea already knew what she was thinking.

Lucia was the best option out of all of them. Despite being Eleanor's granddaughter, she still didn't have much potential.

Eleanor wouldn't mind training Lucia if she had some sort of aptitude. Unfortunately, Dorothy had spoiled her rotten. All Lucia knew was to take advantage of her power. She didn't know a thing about management and merely took everything for granted. Needless to say, Eleanor was quite disappointed in her.

With that, Eleanor refused to appoint Lucia as the successor.

"I know Callie didn't grow up in Yu Sea City but she's very talented and seems to have a lot of potential. I'm sure she can lead the clan as long as you give her a chance."

Andrea sighed and lowered her head before she continued, "Mom, this is all my fault. I escaped my responsibilities to this family and you're suffering because of it. You shouldn't be watching over the family at your age. You're the one we're supposed to be taking care of. I'm really sorry for all that I've done in the past. But Callie is your granddaughter after all which means she's still a citizen of Yu Sea City.

If you believe in her, give her a chance. If she doesn't pull through, I'll send her back to JA City right away. It's up to you,"

Andrea said bluntly.

Despite Eleanor's old age, she was still sharp as ever.

After giving it much thought, Eleanor decided that it would be best if she made Carla and Lucia compete for it. This was the only fair way.

Slowly opening her eyes, she raised her hand and rubbed her forehead. "Andrea, Callie's a good kid. I have no doubts about that. However, she doesn't have much influence and prestige in Yu Sea City. Being a family leader is no joke, you know.

Besides, there's one more thing..."

She heaved a deep sigh before continuing, "She's the daughter-in-law of the An family. The An family is extremely powerful. They're not just any ordinary family. If she inherits the position of the matriarch, eventually, the An family could take over Yu Sea City as well. Don't you think so?"

Even though Nicholas had once helped the Yu family and she was extremely grateful to him for that, she couldn't confuse this with her decision on the succession.

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Eleanor walked to her chair and sat down, waving her hand to her servant to leave. "I know it's a hard choice so I will give her some time. When you go back, your job then is to convince her."

Andrea was just about to open her mouth to say something but eventually, she decided against it.

She knew there were just some things that she could never escape from.

She realized that Eleanor had been planning this ever since Carla first visited Yu Sea City.

Perhaps that was the reason why Eleanor didn't show herself to Callie when she came to visit then and asked Arthur to meet Callie in her stead.

Meanwhile, outside the Phoenix Palace.

In fear that Andrea and Eleanor would get into a fight again, Arthur immediately returned to the palace after buying Sally a present.

When she heard the door open, Sally rushed to Andrea's arms. "Grandma, you're finally out!

Where's my great grandma?"

Sally turned her head and upon seeing Eleanor, she immediately ran to her. Excitedly, she called, "Great grandma!"

Seeing the little girl running to her, Eleanor's serious face suddenly softened. She stretched out her hand and said, "Little girl, how do you know I'm your great grandma?"

Sally rolled her eyes and pouted. "Because mommy told me that I could recognize you right away since you're so intimidating."

Eleanor let out a chuckle. She took Sally's hand and said, "Really? Do you think so?"

Eleanor didn't know what to make of Carla introducing her to her granddaughter in such a way.