The CEO's Empathy Pregnancy Pains

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.

he spoke into the phone with a harsh tone. "You actually

responded with a

answering the phone wouldn't bring concern or greetings, only

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

you?" Archibald asked

Do you want to catch me too?" Dean's voice sounded distant and uncertain amidst

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

how much trouble

of something else and asked Dean, "Is that woman with you? Dean, how long are you going to be stubborn? That woman is trouble! Don't you want to know why things have come to this? We

lazy response instantly

contrast between the two

was unhurried, seemingly unaware of the precarious situation

tell me that by pissing off the Smith family, I'm not just risking trouble in Emerald City, but

was livid. "Dean! This is no time for jokes!" Archibald's voice was sharp and commanding. "Get back here now. I

scoffed, his tone

more Archibald pushed, the less Dean

after his fight with Sophia, he was even less inclined

Just hearing Michael's name stoked his anger and

do you expect me to go? Emerald

hung up before Archibald could

went dead, leaving

calling again, he was met with

knew Dean was deliberately defying

Emily got

she answered groggily as

"Miss Brown."

voice, though the new title

to call her "Mrs. Smith," and the change was