Chapter 410

Hector was fuming because he could not get Madeline to drop the lawsuit.

"Even my own brother is against me! Taking the side of a stranger and not giving me any respect!" he grumbled to himself.

He had pulled some strings to meet with Lydia, promising her he would make sure Madeline backed down.

Madeline had roped Stephen in, but Hector had botched it and was clueless about how to break the news to Lydia.

He sighed heavily.

After wrestling with his thoughts, he resolved to head back to the villa to consult his brother, hoping to convince him to lend a hand.

Hector floored it, zooming off to the Ferguson family mansion.

Upon Stephen's return with his grandparents, he found Hector glued to his phone, his expression darkening.

"Grandpa and grandma are here. Come on and help out."

Hector sprang to his feet, steadying Sophia. "Grandma, the plane ride must've been exhausting. Have a seat, and I'll massage your shoulders."

Sophia's face was devoid of a smile, yet her tone was soothi