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.

cares about is work. Does he think the company will go bankrupt if he rests for a while? What's the point of employing so many people if

who remained indifferent. Lucas' words had fully sobered him, and he learned to do nothing when Beatrice asked him to

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 Lucas down. No matter how urgent his work is, it shouldn't come in between his meals. After all, it's

of one's health."

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

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

we let you run errands? Melody, go and call Lucas down. He usually listens to you. Hurry

looked at Melody affectionately, which was completely different from the cold

and action of Beatrice

again. Lucas was gripping

She leaned into Lucas's ear, wanting to

instinctively lowered his head and turned