NovelOnlineChapter 1274 Helping Your Daughter The call was from Lucius, who expressed his intentions. plainly. "Your daughter has compromised the others' interest by participating in the meeting. The Whitman family won't offer her their support, and I have my own plans to deal with her tomorrow." Hearing that, Marie clenched her fists. She had long outgrown her innocence. "How do you suggest we cooperate?" Lucius chuckled softly at her response, and it sounded like he was taking a drag off a cigarette.
At present, he stood on the top floor of Hawford's central building, surveying his surroundings. His business partners were enjoying sfine drinks and beautiful women's company.
Snuffing out his cigarette, Lucius glanced at the crowd offering him toasts. He gently swirled his wine glass and raised a brow, prompting his bodyguards to clear the crowd around him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtIn truth, the private banquet's attendees were shrewd and perceptive. Upon witnessing the scene, the crowd exchanged knowing glances and gave up on approaching Lucius.
As Lucius gazed at the dazzling night scene in silence, he uttered with a solemn gaze, "You're misunderstanding something here-there's nothing of value you can bring to this partnership.
"The Cascadians have once said that regret for lost chances Chapter 1274 Helping Your Daughter will haunt you, in later years. Have you forgotten your disdain. for me, Marie? You've turneddown more than once." Marie frowned slightly, though her voice remained gentle. "Are you saying I loathed you? You must be drunk." Lucius swirled his wine glass and continued, "You said the sthing back at prom night. I assure you that I'm quite sober now. If you agree to get a divorce and be at my side, I'll help your daughter take over the Chamber of Commerce." Marie felt her heart skip a beat at Lucius' words. She hadn't expected such an outrageous offer.
"You're right. You're not drunk; you're mad," Marie retorted. For the first time, she felt her composure slipping. Despite his age, Lucius remained as indifferent as ever.
Lucius hesitantly cleared his throat before refuting in a deep voice, "Oh, I'm crazy all right. I wouldn't have made such an offer if I were in my right mind.
"Think about the people in the Chamber of Commerce-do you seriously think your daughter can handle them?
"And do you think the Whitmans hold the spower as they once had? I'm sure you're aware of how much your brothers have suffered since your marriage to Shane Quinnell. On top of that, Mr. Whitman Senior is growing weaker by the day.
"The Wrays had taken their chances at the perfect tand climbed to the top. They've been watching the Whitmans every move like starving hyenas. Just imagine what would becof your family." Glapper 1274 Helping Your Daughter SeaR*ch the Find_Nøvelwebsite on Gøøgle to access chapters of early and in the highest quality.
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Lucius took a sip of his whiskey as he listened to Marie's soft breathing on the other end of thexine. Since she had regarded him as despicable, he had no qualms about tarnishing his image further. "I have a copy of the financial statements for Taylor's companies. It was a mistake he made while working with the Wray family to cover his financial shortfall.
"I'm sure you understand the consequences Taylor will face if I turn these records over," Lucius coolly threatened.
Marie was about to end the call but abruptly paused. "You're lying. Taylor will never engage in illegal conduct." Gazing at his reflection in the mirror, Lucius chuckled. “You're finally showing semotions. I thought you would forsake your own family for the Quinnells.
"While Taylor stays within legal boundaries, Kenton won't. And, considering the close ties the two famili X
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