Chapter 383 Anger Held in Check

Lambert and Verna talked as they walked back to the villa. Their interaction did not go unnoticed by Odgen and Zebulon, who exchanged knowing smiles. It seemed their families would soon be united.

Lambert was unaware that his father and Verna's father had already reached an agreement. His thoughts were entirely occupied with Lydia, especially because he remembered they had an important business meeting in two days.

Lambert was both looking forward to and dreading the meeting. He yearned to see Lydia but knew they could never be together. Even so, he couldn't resist the opportunity to see her again.

Two days later, in the general manager's office of Universal Conglomerate's branch, Steven was baffled by the sight of his boss sitting at the desk.

It was just a minor meeting; why was the boss so involved?

And why was he so meticulously reviewing the cooperation proposal? His dedication was astonishing.

At 8:45, Lambert finally looked up from the proposal. "Are the representatives here ye