Elizabeth hadn't expected Robert to blame her. She was shocked by his angry outburst, and so was Melvin, who was lying in bed. "What do you mean it's my fault? Isn't Melvin your son too?" Elizabeth retorted.Melvin was Robert's only son. He would have to lead the Bardot family in the future."If he wasn't my son, would I have gone to such great lengths to clean up his messes? I did it because he's my only heir and because he'll have to take over our family in the future. "But look at him—he's already 22 years old and still behaves so improperly! He spends his time in bars to hit on women. He even led his lackeys to harass someone this time. He's lucky that they didn't kill him."It's all your fault. You've always indulged him and let him do whatever he wants. He thinks he's a big deal. He's tactless and unknowledgeable. He always hangs out with unsavory individuals. "Do you think someone like him deserves to inherit everything our family owns? You better hope he didn't mess wi
Lucille hadn't had the faintest idea that Melvin had been hospitalized due to severe injuries until hald an hour ago.However, even if Spencer's men hadn't shown up, Lucille would've beaten Melvin anyway. It was just a matter of who'd beaten him up."So what kind of explanation are you looking for?" Lucille raised her eyes and looked at Robert coldly.Robert said, "I already looked into what happened before coming here. It was indeed Melvin's fault. He stopped you and your friends and spoke rudely to you. "I've failed to raise him properly, so I want to apologize to you and your friends on his behalf."Lucille was surprised by his apology, and her eyes widened slightly. She didn't expect much from Melvin, and she certainly had never expected Robert would have a strong moral compass.She looked at Robert, who was known for his philanthropy. It turned out that he was indeed a cultured and well-mannered businessman. At the very least, he was principled.She didn't respond to him b
Lucille didn't want to interfere in Robert's business. She was just giving him a friendly reminder. After all, he was a genuine philanthropist. Although he had only done his good deeds in hopes that what went around would come around and benefit Melvin, the fact remained that he had helped many poor families.The Bardot family was one of the few open and aboveboard families in West Yodran, with no scandals except for the worrisome Melvin. Robert had taken over the Bardot family when he'd been 20 years old, and he was almost 50 years old now. It'd been over two decades since then, but there was nothing marring his spotless reputation.It was rare that he'd been able to resist temptation and uphold righteousness and integrity in the business world, which could lead to deception and clouded judgment.He'd played a huge role in Bardot Group's achievement.Although he had a good-for-nothing son, the people in West Yodran still respected him and were aware of everything he'd done."
After Lucille had grown up, she'd tried to find out about Jane's past, but to no avail. No matter how much she'd tried, the result had been the same. "Back then, no one could get in touch with Jane after graduation. It was as if she'd vanished. "I never expected she'd gotten married to someone in the Johnson family in Whiteloop City and given birth to an outstanding daughter like her." Robert looked at Lucille, who looked very much like Jane, especially with her intelligent and guileless gaze."Didn't you try going to my mom's house to look for her?" Lucille asked.Robert sighed and said, "I did. I realized the address was fake when I got there. The information Jane gave the university was the address of a widow and her child. They didn't know her at all. "But I'm not surprised. Jane's background was always a mystery. She never talked about her family. She always spent her holidays at the apartment she rented and didn't go anywhere. Nor did anyone come to visit her."Robert's
After breakfast, Lucille and the others went their separate ways. When Lucille and Bailey returned to Whiteloop City, they threw themselves into their work.However, after her trip to West Yodran, Lucille was fraught with worry.…After talking with Lucille, Robert returned to Bardot Group to deal with some company affairs. He only went to Scentridge Hospital in West Yodran at noon.He hadn't expected to meet Lucille by coincidence, especially not because of the mess Melvin had created.Moreover, he'd also been unprepared for the bad news about Jane's passing. He'd been both thrilled and filled with sympathy, making him feel like he was on an emotional roller coaster. When Elizabeth saw Robert in the hospital room, she asked, "Did you find out who hurt Melvin?"Robert replied, "Yes. I did."Elizabeth continued, "Did you take care of those bitches? How did you deal with them? Anyone who dares to hurt Melvin must pay a heavy price!"Melvin, who was lying in the hospital bed and
The next morning, the sound of Lucille's phone ringing woke her up. She answered groggily, "Hello?"Bailey's anxious voice sounded from the other end of the phone. "Babe, something terrible happened! Hurry up and check out the news!"Lucille turned on the speaker and tapped on the news notification on her phone. The title read, "At 7:00 Am This Morning, the CEO of Johnson Group Announces That He Has Severed Ties With Lucille, His Second Daughter!"As Lucille read the news, Bailey said exasperatedly, "Your dad's so shameless to suddenly announce that he's severing ties with you. Sabrina, that bitch, must have incited him. Your grandpa and dad are the worst!" Lucille didn't pay attention to what Bailey said; instead, she read the article thoroughly. She was surprised the Johnson family had given in after just one night. It was beyond her expectations. She'd thought that they would take several days to decide.Bailey sensed that something was off. She thought Lucille was too calm
Lucille called Marie before she left home; she was worried that the latter might be concerned after seeing the news."I'm sorry for not informing you this earlier, Grandma." Actually, Lucille was worried that Marie might get angry. Marie replied understandingly, "Don't be sorry, you silly girl. Just do what you think is right. I'll always be on your side." Lucille had doubted if she was really a Johnson. But Marie had always doted on her and prioritized her. If she wasn't a Johnson, Marie had no reason to trust her unconditionally. So, she'd dismissed this doubt every time she thought about Marie. "Thank you, Grandma." "Alright, you should continue with your work. I'm fine; don't worry about me." After Marie ended the call, Casey, who'd also seen the news, asked worryingly, "Madam Marie, seeing what Mr. Johnson Senior did, do you think Ms. Lucy will be…" Marie sighed and calmly said, "Fate will take its course. It doesn't look like the Johnson family will ever repay wha
The Johnsons thought Lucille would reach out to them. But she didn't make any rebuttal or ask any questions, even after they'd waited for a long time. It was as if nothing had happened. This was exactly what Horace wanted, given that Lucille's silence saved him unnecessary trouble. But the same couldn't be said for Sabrina.She thought Lucille would be extremely hurt and helpless. Yet the latter still looked indifferent, as if nothing was different, which irked Sabrina and made her feel uneasy. …Lucille received a call from the Johnsons in the afternoon, asking her to come to the Johnson residence tomorrow, to which she readily agreed. Then, she received another call, this time from Layton Manor. She was confused at first, but she quickly realized they had called after seeing the news. "Hello?" Lucille said. "Hello, Lucy," Lila said sweetly. "Oh, hi, Mom," Lucille greeted. "Dad, Eric, and I saw the news. Is there anything we can do to help?" Lila asked. The Laytons ha