CHAPTER 1279

Chapter 1279 Regret

“I promise you,” Lucius said, “the Darnell family will voluntarily

withdraw.”

He had lost.

His grandfather, Derrick Darnell, had taught him never to reveal his trump card in business and to keep people guessing. Derrick

despised Lucius‘ half–Cascadia heritage, but with only one grandson, he imparted what he knew.

Lucius had indeed never revealed his trump card over the years.

Even Adrian, his own father, had hoped for his demise. But Lucius wondered why it mattered even if he did meet a bad end. He had gotten what he truly wanted anyway.

Moreover, he only considered his maternal grandfather, Jared Neil, his family member. In a family that scorned him as a half–breed, it was Jared who took him to Hawford. He taught Lucius to write

Cascadian and kept him close.

Jared had said that Lucius‘ green eyes didn’t matter. As long as he lived righteously, he would be his beloved grandson.

Lucius didn’t care how anyone saw him. Jared was long gone, after all. But there were still some things he would do.

He looked over at Marie and said, “The Darnell family isn’t the only foreign member in the Southern Cascadia Chamber of Commerce.”

Upon hearing this, Marje’s fingers twitched slightly. “I know, but you’re the hardest to deal with. Wynter will avoid confronting you unless absolutely necessary because when giants clash, it’s the smaller Cascadian businesses that suffer. She’ll consider that and try to avoid you.*

Chapter 1279 Regret

“So, that’s what you’re thinking.” Lucius laughed. “No wonder you agreed to my terms.”

Marie realized they were sitting too close. She looked away briefly before returning his gaze. “I told you, I have my own reasons.”

Marie remembered a long time ago, when they were both children, Lucius lay down on Marie’s grandfather, Johnny Whitman’s, bed. Once, he had a high fever and tossed his toys at Marie, asking her if

she could save him when he was about to die.

Marie was scared back then. Whenever Lucius had a fit, both Jared and Johnny would be anxious. Johnny had told her that Lucius was

different from other kids.

Marie’s hands trembled, but she still held down Lucius‘ hand to stop him from pulling out his IV and told him to wait for the doctor.

Those memories had become blurry.

After the discussion, Marie picked up the file folder beside her and examined its contents. Lucius hadn’t lied to her. These internal accounts were indeed difficult to uncover.

The Wrays had planted these traps for so long, and they weren’t for nothing. If the Wray family were investigated, it would inevitably implicate Taylor. He would be the first person held accountable.

By then, whoever initiated the investigation into the Wray family would essentially be destroying the Whitman family.

Thinking about Wynter’s recent actions sent chills down Marie’s spine. The situation was too intricate, and a single misstep could easily ensnare them.

Marie held the report in her hand. “I’ll come find you after the conference with the Chamber of Commerce.”

Lucius watched Marie’s slender figure leave. He was filled with regret.

Chapter 1279 Regret

Why hadn’t those he sent to investigate told him she was divorced?

Leaning back, he stared at the car’s ceiling, wishing to turn back time an hour. He wanted to return to the time when he hadn’t downed that glass of whiskey or made any demands. He rubbed his brow in frustration.

Jared had never taught him how indirect Cascadians could be. This lack of understanding of the cultural nuance was his downfall.

“Damn it!”

Lucius‘ looks didn’t match his tone at all. He appeared mature,

composed, and intellectual, with a perfectly tailored suit. By this age, he should have been more collected, but he had truly acted foolishly this time.

The chauffeur returned to see Lucius in this state and couldn’t

fathom why the normally inscrutable man was so upset. The meeting had gone well, hadn’t it?

At the same time, Wynter was still in the car while studying something. She furrowed her brows slightly. “This won’t be easy to handle.”