The Day I Kissed An Older Man by Cher the Cherished

Chapter 2059

Edmund bowed and explained, "Mister Lucas, it was Madam Beatrice who forbade me to tell you. I..."

Lucas scoffed. "Don't bother with my grandparents' orders next time something like this happens. You're to inform me immediately! Alright, you can go now."

After Edmund left, Lucas leaned against the desk, sighed, and furrowed his brow. He was well aware of his grandmother's thoughts, but he could not bring himself to ignore Stella completely.

Years ago, Stella's father had done him a great favor. On his deathbed, he left only one wish-for him to take care of his only daughter, Stella.

He agreed, and he had to live up to his word.

As the servants brought out the final dish to the dining room, Lucas still had not come down yet.

brat! All he cares about is work. Does he think the company will go bankrupt if he rests for a while? What's the point

words had fully sobered him, and he learned to

properly without him. Please don't worry. I'll go upstairs and call Lucas down. No matter how

of one's health."

call Lucas, but upon hearing Stella's words, she hesitated mid-step. Since someone had offered, she might as well let her

thought Melody with her gaze lowered to hide the complications

today, so how can we let you run errands? Melody, go

different from the cold and mocking gaze she

word and action of Beatrice was a

again. Lucas was gripping her hand so tight that

leaned into Lucas's

and turned to the