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.

for a while? What's the point of employing so many people if

at Edmund, who remained indifferent. Lucas' words had fully sobered him, and he learned to do

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 Lucas down. No matter how urgent his work is, it shouldn't

of one's health."

she hesitated mid-step. Since someone had

seeing Stella anyway,' thought Melody with her gaze lowered to hide the complications she

we let you run errands? Melody, go and call Lucas down.

at Melody affectionately, which was completely different from the cold and mocking gaze she reserved

of Beatrice was a

Lucas down. They came down the stairs hand in hand again. Lucas was gripping

She leaned into Lucas's

lowered his head and turned to the side.