Chapter 562

Barbara's words hung in the air, turning the room ice-cold.

Aveline, merely an outsider in this situation, found the scene before her utterly absurd. This family constantly invoked the memory of a dead man to dictate Lucas' actions. Whenever he did something that displeased them, they would use this deceased person to lecture him.

How laughable...

Perhaps they knew deep down that they had no other way to persuade Lucas, so they resorted to such tactics.

Aveline watched coldly from the sidelines.

Lucas remained composed, his deep, magnetic voice carrying a chill as he spoke, " Grandma, why don't you understand yet? It's not just that he's dead; even if he were alive and standing right in front of me, he wouldn't have the right to interfere in my affairs."

"You..."

Barbara began coughing violently at his words, her already wrinkled, aged face appearing even more frail.

Frederick's expression grew darker. "Lucas, how can you speak to your grandmother like that? Can't you see how weak she is?"

and replied, "If you're worried that my words will upset her, then you shouldn't have called me here

"You!"

once again left speechless

now is not the time for arguing.

to focus on now is recovering your health. Once you're better, you'll be able to hold your great-grandchild in the future.” Barbara could only look at Lucas, her

chest, trying

down a bit?" Sophia's eyes met Lucas's, her voice

a glance. "And who do you

shocked by how harsh

had never spoken

butler and the servants. "This is a Tudor family matter.

Lucas' words, instinctively glanced at Frederick and

scoffed coldly, "Why are you looking at them? Am I not

broke out on the

walked over to Sophia's side and said, "Miss Winter, please excuse yourself. Madam Barbara has something she wishes to discuss with Mr. Lucas.” Sophia's expression grew even more unpleasant; Lucas was

keep her emotions in check, stood up, and left. But as she passed by Aveline, she suddenly whispered, "Do you think I don't know what you've been up to? Lucas has already taken care of it for me. Whatever you're

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