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.

will go bankrupt if he rests for a while? What's the point of employing so many people if he can't even take some time off?" grumbled

him, and he learned to

saying softly, "Grandma, it's so challenging for Lucas to manage such a large company. Everything has to be approved by him, and it surely won't function properly without him. Please don't worry. I'll go upstairs and call

of one's health."

words, she hesitated mid-step. Since someone had offered,

would probably prefer seeing Stella anyway,' thought Melody with her gaze lowered

today, so how can we let you run errands? Melody, go and call Lucas down. He usually listens

was completely different from the cold and mocking gaze she reserved

action of Beatrice was

again. Lucas was gripping her hand so

Lucas..." She leaned into Lucas's ear,

his head and turned