Chapter 386

Tobias turned around and saw Lucy on the phone. He asked softly, "Who are you talking to, babe?"

Lucy pointed at her phone and responded softly, "I'm on the phone with Mr. Jones. You should head back first."

Tobias nodded. "Go over to the garden and sit there. You'll tire yourself if you keep standing."

Lucy smiled slightly and did what he'd said. Tobias turned around and went back to the room to get changed.

"Lucy!" Benedict sounded particularly excited over the phone. "Are you willing to take over my position as the leader of the sect?"

Lucy nodded solemnly and said, "I am, Mr. Jones!"

Benedict responded in a slightly shaky voice, "This is fantastic. I can die with no regrets if you take over the sect!"

Lucy asked, "Why do you have to bring up death out of nowhere, Mr. Jones?"

Benedict asked, "When are you coming back? We have to hold the succession ceremony."

Lucy thought about it for a brief moment and said, "I'm coming today. There's something important I have to discuss