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?"

will upset her, then you shouldn't have

"You!"

once again

is not the time for arguing. Mom, you shouldn't

recovering your health. Once you're better, you'll be able to hold your great-grandchild in the future.” Barbara could

patted her chest, trying to

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

glance. "And who do you think you are, to tell

shocked by how harsh Lucas' words

had never spoken like this

butler and the servants. "This is a Tudor family

Lucas' words, instinctively

you looking at them? Am I

cold sweat immediately broke out on the butler's

excuse yourself. Madam Barbara has something she wishes to discuss with Mr.

to 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

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