Blimey, My Kid's the Heir to the Billionaire Boss!
Chapter 1140 Life Is Unpredictable

Tristan's comeback sounded all nice and polite, but man, it had this icy edge to it.

Craig's words hit Tristan right where it hurt. When Eleanor brought him into the fold years ago, he faced a ton of skepticism too.

Every single day, folks would hassle Eleanor, giving her grief for bringing Tristan into the James family. Some even wanted to boot him out.

But Eleanor, she was a rock. She took all that heat and still stood by him.

She even called a family meeting, straight-up telling everyone that if anyone messed with Tristan, they'd be messing with her, and she'd protect him with her life! To young Tristan, Eleanor was like a goddess.

Now, seeing the same crap happening again, he was fuming.

He wasn't one to overthink or see the big picture like others. He just followed his gut, and once he made up his mind, that was it.

Simple and ruthless!

"No, no, that's not what I meant," Craig stammered, sweating bullets. "Tristan, I'm just trying to talk this out, so don't get mad."

Even though he was a senior and Tristan usually showed him respect, he knew that if Tristan got really pissed, he wouldn't give a damn about seniority or status. Tick him off, and he'd turn on you in a heartbeat!

"I was just asking casually." Tristan grinned, "Noah's like me. I dig the kid. If I never have kids, maybe I'll let him take over the James Group someday!" Craig was floored; he never saw that coming from Tristan.

He'd heard whispers about Tristan having a secret kid, but he didn't know if it was true, and Tristan never brought it up, so he didn't dare ask.

But no way was he gonna let Noah from the Clemens family take over the James Group, right?

Tristan seemed to read Craig's mind. He shot back, cool and cocky, "I get what you're thinking. I don't give a damn about bloodlines or status. That stuff doesn't faze me. Once I decide on something, nobody can stop me!"

He added, all chill, "Besides, Noah might head back to the Clemens family to take over their estate soon. You're overthinking it!"

"Back to the Clemens family?" Craig was confused. "Didn't Sadie say she and Micah agreed Noah would stay with her?"

"That's the deal, but life throws curveballs." Tristan's eyes had this mischievous glint, but he didn't elaborate and switched topics. "Anyway, Noah's got the James and Clemens estates to inherit. He wouldn't care about the Louis family's scraps!" His words were cocky but spot-on.

Craig was left speechless, just coughing to hide his awkwardness. He mumbled, "That's not what I meant. I'm just worried Micah will stir up trouble."

"Let him try." Tristan set down his wine glass and stood up. "Even if he does, I'm here. What are you scared of?"

"Yeah, yeah." Craig nodded like a bobblehead.

"Duke Louis, you've had a long day. Crash in the guest room." Tristan said politely as he walked out, "I'll be back at noon to see you off." "Alright." Craig nodded, watching Tristan's figure fade away, finally feeling a bit of relief.

He sighed deeply, thinking, 'Tristan's a tough nut to crack.'

Then he thought of Micah. Sure, Micah was powerful, but he at least cared about the family's rep and wouldn't just flip out without a reason. Tristan was different; he played by his own rules and did whatever he felt like.

But what did Tristan mean by "life throws curveballs"?