Anything For Her

Chapter 43 Conference

That Friday night, the Lombard family returned to the Lombard residence for dinner with William.

William sat at the head of the table as a dozen of them took their seats. Although William was over seventy years old, the aura he had amassed over the years since he became an entrepreneur was still strong.

“Tristan, I’ve heard that you’re rather conspicuous recently.”

Tristan put down his wine glass and replied, “Dad, since you’ve handed over Lombard Group to me, I’ll handle everything. You can put your mind at ease and enjoy gardening at home.”

“Tristan, how can you talk to Dad like that?” William’s eldest son, Lincoln, chided Tristan for disrespecting their aged father.

“That’s right, Tristan. Dad wanted to remind you for your own good. Others won’t let you off the hook once you harm their interests.” Soon, William’s second oldest, Sarah, chimed in.

“Sarah, I know what I’m doing. Don’t worry about me.”

Tristan was confident and had made the necessary preparations for the drastic action.

“Sarah, how are things going between you and that brat from the Quigley family? You’re not getting any younger. If he’s not okay, you—”

“Dad, please don’t bother yourself with this matter.” Sarah felt a little frustrated once William brought it up.

“Do you guys think I want to poke my nose into your business? I’m worried about all of you!”

“Grandpa, I’m well-behaved!” Ysabelle interrupted after she had been eating quietly for some time.

William put on a smile when he saw his beloved granddaughter.

“You’re right. You’re such a good girl.”

“Grandpa, I have a friend in Jipsdale Premier High. I’ll bring her here on my birthday. I’m sure you’ll be fond of her.”

“Sure.”

“By the way, the parent-teacher conference will be held next Monday. Dad, will you be going?”

“Monday? I’ll be in Mapleton that day. Let Uncle Tristan go on my behalf.”

“Uncle Tristan? Are you free to join the conference?” Ysabelle thought Tristan was busier.

“Okay.” Much to her surprise, Tristan agreed.

chatting with

the siblings, Tristan and Sarah were

on a wry smile

to do anything

person

don’t want to see you get hurt.” Tristan could settle everything for

my business. People are saying that you’ve been quite close with a young lady

“Who said so?”

her home

let Dad know.” Since William was bad-tempered, Tristan didn’t want Sophie

Dad

up to Sophie once Sophie arrived in

family member will come to the parent-teacher conference this

getting on in the years, Sophie didn’t want him to be troubled by the trivial matter. As for Yale and Charmaine, she hadn’t told them about the

uncle will be coming later. I’ll ask him to

“No need for that.”

“No worries.”

really no need

My uncle is

Sophie was rendered speechless.

to Wisteria Apartments to have lunch with

when they saw the dressed-up

parent-teacher conference. Do they

do you want to rate my outfit

replied, “My god. Others might think you’re going

“Don’t I look good?”

for he was known to be a handsome

say a word. She knew that Tristan would remain handsome and eye-catching even if

Northley, thank you for acting

back of his

I’ll act as Ysabelle’s parent? Her parent will

Felix’s mind that Tristan

Felix certainly wouldn’t say a word

don’t have much work to do

thank him. I asked Uncle Tristan

have a problem with me

didn’t utter a word in

Come and have lunch already.” Just then, Tristan

the afternoon, the driver drove Charmaine and Willow to Jipsdale Premier High.