Chapter 6 Questioning Identities

Evelyn shuddered at his stern voice and turned to see her husband standing behind her with a glare in his eyes directed at her father.

He was the last person she expected to be here. How did he even know where to find her?

Haven't seen him in days, he looked much more handsome than the last time she saw him. It suddenly felt like all the days she waited felt like nothing seeing him now.

How did her anger dissipate just by his presence?

“Let go of me!” Her father yelled, trying to pull his hand away but it felt like the man was made of steel. He didn't budge no matter how hard he tried.

He readied his fist and swung at him but Lucas caught his hand in the air, his eyes going even darker-

“Don't fucking put your hands on my husband, you begger!” It was Diana's turn to yell now as she sprung into action, pushing Lucas off and grabbing into her husband.

“You're dirtying his clothes. Just take your wretched wife and leave!”

Olivia chuckled as she eyed Lucas' outfit from head to toe. Since she's always had an eye out for luxury brands, she knew at once that Lucas wasn't wearing anything luxurious.

This was who they wanted to marry her off to? A man who couldn't even keep up with wardrobe changes- ha! Very funny!

“I'd have you know that this is not your shabby garbage home,” Olivia said, looking him in the eye with a smirk on her lips. “If you're going to come here, then at least pay attention to the etiquette of your dressing. I don't care if we're in-laws, but I'd be ashamed telling anyone that you dress like you're heading to a fast food restaurant or a market-”

“How dare you speak to my husband like that before me?” Evelyn stepped in front of him, shielding Olivia's evil eyes from him.

“Olivia,” Lucas said, stopping her from saying anymore. Since Evelyn knew he referred to her as that, she noticed Olivia's smirk and quickly dropped it.

She couldn't risk her identity being exposed now!

Lucas stopped his wife before she could say more. He didn't need her to defend him, this was a childish conversation to begin with.

What did it matter if he was dressed in luxury brands or not? After all, his suit alone could save their family from their bankruptcy but luckily, his customised suits carried no logos, just how he liked it.

This wasn't the right time to expose his identity. It didn't matter what they thought about him, it wouldn't reduce or increase the billions to his name.

But the young woman grew bolder at his silence and continued to taunt him. Luckily, Olivia, his wife, kept her mouth shut.

“I heard a commotion, what's going on–oh!” Jackson paused as he observed the scene. The drama at the William's mansion never ceased to stop.

Lucas arched his brow at the strange man who was bathed in money. His high fashion suit was from a recognisable brand as well as his cuffs, tie clips and shoes. He also came out holding a bottle of red wine from a famous winery.

Whoever this was, he sure wanted the attention, no doubt.

Jackson glanced at Evelyn who immediately ignored him like he wasn't even there. Her actions made his chest tight and right next to her was– eh! What the heck is he wearing?

Jackson snickered, pinching the bridge of his nose before he threw his hand over Olivia's shoulders, drawing her closer in an act to spite Evelyn.

“I'm done here. It seems none of you understand what family means. I am ashamed to call you my family,” grabbing Lucas, she turned away.

“Let's go,” she narrowed her eyes at the shameless couple, refusing to give them her attention as it seemed they were desperately looking for it.

“We'll be meeting again at Graham's dinner party, right?” Jackson asked all of a sudden, stopping the two from moving an inch.

Unfortunately for them, Jackson wasn't bluffing. They had received an invitation to the party that the Graham's were holding soon. Since they were now In-Laws, the Graham's sent an invite to the family.

“What is he talking about?” Evelyn asked, looking at her husband who wore a clueless look on his face.

He never mentioned anything to her but from the looks of things, it seemed like he wasn't aware–

“What?” Jackson scoffed. “You weren't aware? The Graham's didn't even invite their own son to their party? That's harsh, you know. But, I guess we can help with that. We wouldn't mind bringing two more people, right?”

“Hmm?” Olivia tapped her chin in thought. “I don't know about that, I mean, they can't even dress well over here, what makes you think they'll look good there?” She rolled her eyes.

Evelyn ignored their mockery and tried to push it out of her thoughts. There was no way Jackson would be serious about that. Even Lucas didn't know about it from the look on his face so why should she believe him?

“Just ignore them and let's go home, already,” she said.

“I've never attended any party my father throws,” Lucas sighed as he spoke. It wasn't because he didn't get an invite– quite the contrary, he was invited every time but since he never wanted to go, he ignored it.

“Since your family will be going, I'll take you there.”

“You think it's that simple?” Diana mocked. “You'll have to bring a gift and let me tell you, you better not shame us there. Your gift better be worth their reputation.”

“That’s all you care about?” Evelyn stepped forward. “You're worried about your dignity but you won't pay for Peter's treatment? After I kept my own end of it-”

“Sh-Shut up!” Diana yelled with a frightened look on her face. She glanced at Lucas cautiously biting her lips in anger.

“Get out of my house, you little shit! Go!” Her father yelled as if sensing the trouble.

“Fine, I'll leave!” Evelyn glared at every single one of them before pulling Lucas away.

The anger was evident on her face as well as the disappointment. Lucas saw it all. What was it that she wanted to say earlier that they shut her up?

Also, if he was married to the youngest daughter of the White family, then… who was that other young woman?

Just who… was he married to?