Chapter 1662: Chapter 1665: The eting Hasn’t Started, But Her Heart Is Already Biased
Evelyn Lucas naturally noticed Third Uncle’s malicious glances, but she didn’t feel disgusted at all. In fact, she didn’t mind; instead, she threw him a captivating smile.
That smile thoroughly bewitched him.
To please this beautiful sweetheart, Third Uncle glanced at his watch and, with obvious dissatisfaction, stord toward Albert Lucas at the head of the table, saying, “Uncle, what ti is it already? Why isn’t Aidan Lucas here yet? We’re all here except for him. Even if he is the head of the family, he doesn’t have the privilege of being late, does he?”
“Yes, indeed.” The Elder Uncle, who had already taken Theodore Lucas’ favor, chid in as well, “We’re all here, so if he doesn’t co, we can’t just sit around waiting. If it’s only an insignificant matter like updating the family tree, why don’t we just start?”
“Well…” Uncle hesitated briefly, giving Theodore Lucas a glance that seed unintentional.
“Alright then, everyone’s busy, discussing it in advance isn’t a bad idea.”
As soon as Albert Lucas said this, several head families in attendance imdiately voiced their objection.
Among the family branches, Caleb Lucas IV, Daniel Lucas V, Nolan Lucas VI, and Felix Lucas VIII were on Theodore Lucas’ side.
But the rest of them were loyal to Aidan Lucas.
Benjamin Lucas IX had the strongest reaction, speaking with unreserved bluntness: “This is a family assembly, and the head of the family isn’t here. How can it be convened ahead of ti? Uncle, even if you are the eldest and most senior among us, you don’t have that authority.”
“Besides, updating the family tree isn’t a trivial matter, and the eting ti is set for ten o’clock in the morning. It’s only nine fifty-eight now—what’s the rush!?”
Those close to Theodore Lucas were mostly older elders who had long retired within the family.
Whereas those loyal to Aidan Lucas included not only the trusted old confidants left behind by the old man but also many of the younger generation within the family.
Especially when Mr. Lucas carried out sweeping reforms in recent years, stripping so elders of their power within the family. This indirectly made these people resent him.
Even now, the oldest and most senior mber of the family, Uncle Albert Lucas, had two companies under his hands taken by Mr. Lucas and consolidated into a new group.
Because of this, he held grievances against Mr. Lucas as well.
At this mont, Theodore Lucas had made a coback and privately promised benefits to these old folks.
Facing Benjamin Lucas IX’s questioning, Albert Lucas did not shy away and personally spoke up for Theodore Lucas, “Nine fifty-eight and ten o’clock—it’s just a difference of two minutes. Besides, since we’re all here, we can’t let everyone just sit around idle.”
“Benjamin, stop causing trouble. Today’s eting is under my supervision. My mind is already made up; we will start now…”
Before his words could end, the door was pushed open from the outside.
A tall man with an indifferent expression appeared before everyone.
His icy and calm eyes swept over each person present and finally landed on Albert Lucas’ ashen face.
“Right on ti.” Mr. Lucas curled his lips coldly, making no effort to hide the sarcasm in his tone. “Uncle, I wasn’t late, was I?”
“No, of course not…” Albert Lucas was chilled to the core under Aidan Lucas’ bottomless black pupils.
He hadn’t been this afraid of Aidan Lucas before, but today, the old saying seed to prove true—those who do not wrong others fear no ghosts knocking at their door.
Facing Aidan Lucas, he felt a tightness in his chest and shortness of breath.
“Since I wasn’t late, let’s start.” Aidan Lucas motioned for Emily Taylor and Sylvia Scott to take their seats first, while he himself led Lily to sit nearby.
The arrival of Lily and Sylvia Scott drew involuntary sidelong glances from the others.
Just monts ago, the crowd had been marveling at Evelyn Lucas’ stunning beauty. But now, upon seeing Lily and Sylvia Scott, they realized that comparisons could indeed be cruel.
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