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 Sarah in the

man for you.” Among the siblings, Tristan and

wry smile once Tristan

sometimes you find yourself unable to do anything when you’ve fallen

person Juan is. Despite that, I can’t control my

you get hurt.” Tristan could settle everything for Sarah except

been quite close with a young lady lately. Why didn’t you

“Who said so?”

her home someday. I’m

but don’t let Dad know.” Since William was bad-tempered, Tristan

understand. Dad

to

your family member will come to the

was getting on in the years, Sophie didn’t want him to be troubled by the trivial matter. As

coming later. I’ll ask him

“No need for that.”

“No worries.”

really no need for

my friend. My uncle is also your

Sophie was rendered speechless.

Tristan and Felix came to Wisteria Apartments to have lunch

Ysabelle’s lips twitched when they saw

conference. Do they have to

you want to

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

“Don’t I look good?”

faith in his appearance, for he was known to

remain handsome and eye-catching even if he wore some ordinary clothes from the

Northley, thank you for

the back

Mr. Tristan tell her I’ll act as Ysabelle’s parent? Her parent will be Mr.

Felix’s mind that Tristan would probably

didn’t reveal it, Felix certainly

have much work to do today

him. I asked

a problem

but didn’t utter a word

lunch already.” Just then, Tristan interrupted and stopped

and Willow to Jipsdale Premier High. Since the parent-teacher conference was being held today, no cars were allowed to enter