Chapter 504 Mason's Invitation

Archibald lowered his head, feeling a mix of emotions.

He knew Celeste's anger wasn't without reason; the Smith family's influence was indeed formidable.

But Dean's impulsive actions had undoubtedly pushed the entire Lancaster family into a precarious situation, with consequences that were hard to imagine.

If it were just Dean's small studio at stake, it wouldn't be a big deal. But with Michael's relentless determination, it seemed only a matter of time before the Lancaster family would be swallowed up.

Thinking about this sent a chill down Archibald's spine. He slowly raised his head, a look of determination in his eyes.

"Aunt Celeste, please give me a little more time. I will find Dean and make sure he gives you and the Lancaster family an explanation."

Celeste had heard these words from Archibald many times before.

She let out a soft, contemptuous laugh and replied to Archibald with a hint of disdain.

"It's good that you think this way; it shows you're smarter than him. Archibald, time is of the essence. You need to handle this quickly. The most important thing isn't giving me or the Lancaster family an explanation, but the Smith family! That's not within our sphere of influence!

"Dean really messed up this time!" With that, Celeste turned and walked away, not wanting to say another word to Archibald. She had no interest in pretending to be a harmonious family.

Watching Celeste's resolute departure, Archibald felt an unprecedented sense of abandonment and loneliness.

He stood there, a wave of indescribable sorrow washing over him.

But despite this, he couldn't dwell on his feelings for too long. There were more important matters to address, and he needed to find Dean urgently.

Taking a deep breath, Archibald walked to the study and quickly dialed a number. Archibald was prepared for Dean to hang up on him again.

But to his surprise, this time, Dean didn't hang up.

serious as he spoke into the phone with a harsh tone.

with a muffled

the phone wouldn't

heard a cacophony of car noises, wind, and ocean sounds,

you?" Archibald

Do you want to catch me too?" Dean's voice sounded

wished he could fly to Dean's side and knock some sense

much trouble

are you going to be stubborn? That woman is trouble! Don't you

lazy response instantly cut off Archibald's

the two

was unhurried, seemingly unaware of the

me that by pissing off the Smith family, I'm not

is no time for jokes!" Archibald's voice was sharp and commanding. "Get back here now. I don't have time for your games.

scoffed, his tone

more Archibald pushed, the

his fight with Sophia, he was even less inclined

his anger and jealousy,

do you expect me to go? Emerald City?

Dean hung up before Archibald could

went dead,

again, he was met with

was deliberately

at noon, Emily got a

she answered

"Miss Brown."

Benjamin's voice, though the

her "Mrs. Smith," and the change was

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