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.

as he spoke into the phone with a

with

wouldn't bring concern or greetings, only

even asked where Dean was when he heard a cacophony of car noises, wind, and ocean

are you?"

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

to

be reckless, Dean! Do you know how much trouble you've caused? Get back

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

response instantly cut off

contrast between the two

was clear that Dean was unhurried, seemingly unaware of

are you seriously gonna tell me that by pissing off the Smith family, I'm not just risking trouble in Emerald City, but maybe even my

and commanding. "Get back here now. I don't have time for your

his tone dripping with

more Archibald pushed,

fight with Sophia, he was even less inclined to take

Michael's name stoked his anger and

me like a kid. And where do you expect me to go? Emerald City? That place isn't my home. Why should

up before

dead, leaving Archibald

he tried calling again, he was met with a busy signal, his frustration

Dean was deliberately

Emily

more, and she answered groggily as Benjamin's voice

"Miss Brown."

immediately recognized Benjamin's voice, though

her "Mrs. Smith," and