Chapter 1610

That was why Mr. Lucas was so furious and displeased when Ben so casually brought Jamie, an "outsider," into his private space.

"Do older people all lose their sense of reasoning? I've already told you that Jamie isn't an outsider," Ben sneered, his tone sharp with ridicule.

"You dare talk to me like that?" Mr. Lucas nearly leaped out of bed, his face flushing an angry shade of red.

Ben let out a dry chuckle, his expression practically screaming, "You're not just irrational, you're deaf too."

Though his words seemed harmless on the surface, their cutting undertone was impossible to miss.

Mr. Lucas turned an even darker shade, his face swelling like it might explode, as he clutched his chest and struggled for breath. "How did I end up with such a disgrace of a son!" Ben's pupils contracted slightly.

Jamie quickly realized something was wrong. She rushed to press the call button, summoning the medical staff.

The nurse arrived swiftly, using calm methods to stabilize Mr. Lucas and warning them, "The patient needs rest. No more emotional outbursts."

Ben kept his gaze lowered, lost in thought.

smiled apologetically at the nurse. "We'll keep

lying in bed, glared at them, his tone icy. "You nearly drove me to

law firm called me," Ben suddenly

guilt flashed across Mr. Lucas's face, so brief it could have been

father's reaction, Ben felt both bitter

too, looked stunned, struggling to

was really Mr. Lucas who

this, Mr. Lucas?" Jamie demanded, her voice trembling with anger and

worked himself to the bone, barely even sleeping. Just recently, he had a fever of 102 degrees, and the moment his temperature broke, he was back at work

has he done to deserve this

Lucas's expression faltered slightly, his emotions flickering when he heard about Ben's

he quickly masked it with cold reasoning. "It's his duty. Who else is capable

Jamie was appalled.

this, just

only son," Ben's voice dripped with sarcasm as

he'd been struck. "You want your younger brother to take

If I can do it, why can't he? Fairness should go both ways," Ben countered, his

broke off

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