Free Web NovelChapter 1383: Chapter 1377: Common Tactics of Elite Families
"Sister-in-law!" Joseph Lancaster, who wasn’t planning to participate from the sofa, finally couldn’t sit still and lowered his voice to remind.
He didn’t want his son’s marriage to be a joke; he didn’t want his son to follow in his parents’ footsteps.
However, the woman who’s already gone mad didn’t listen to him at all, didn’t even turn her head, and said, "I’m dealing with my own son, you as an uncle aren’t fit to interfere!" So even if the son has complaints in the future, he’ll only blame me, not you.
Joseph Lancaster frowned and sighed, put down the newspaper, and backed out the door.
At the door, the mother and son were still confronting each other; Vanessa Quinn refused to leave, making it impossible for Evander Lancaster to continue arguing with Violet Zimmerman. He had already made a determined choice to fight for his happiness, but even if he resented his mother, and didn’t like that man, it was still a family mishap he wouldn’t be foolish enough to expose in front of an unrelated outsider.
His eyes tightened, Evander Lancaster said, "Someday when we have time, we’ll settle all our new and old scores clearly!"
After speaking, he turned and walked away briskly, wearing slippers without changing into his shoes.
When he opened the door, he happened to bump into Robert Lancaster and his wife. Robert Lancaster was holding his son with his wife following behind. They didn’t know what was happening, so Robert asked perplexedly, "Evander, why are you leaving right after coming back?"
Evander Lancaster walked past him without turning back.
Robert Lancaster returned his gaze to his brother, whose face clearly looked bad, and then asked his mother in confusion, "Mom, what’s up with Evander? Did he argue with you again?"
Violet Zimmerman withdrew her gaze and took a deep breath, "Come in, I have something to discuss with you."
Walking out of the house, Evander Lancaster’s handsome face was dark and menacing. He planned to stand up for his woman but was impeded by a stranger’s presence. Not only did he fail, but he almost had another forced upon him.
Hmph, Evander Lancaster let out a cold laugh. He was not a soft pushover nor a pawn to be manipulated!
Just after walking past the courtyard gate, Joseph Lancaster emerged from the other side of the sedan, already halfway through his cigarette. Seeing Evander Lancaster come out, he threw the cigarette stub on the ground and walked over.
"Evander, your mom can’t think straight right now, I’ll try to talk sense into her later."
"No need!" Evander Lancaster said coldly, leaving the words behind, and he pulled the car door open and went away.
Looking at the gradually receding black sedan, Joseph Lancaster chuckled to himself, "Little brat, lumping me and your mom together!"
Thinking it was just a passing comment from Violet Zimmerman, until the next day when major provincial TV stations and online platforms conducted a live coverage and press conference, Evander Lancaster was close to smashing his phone!
In the footage, Violet Zimmerman was dressed in an office lady attire, her long hair neatly pinned behind her. Beside her, Vanessa Quinn also attended in full makeup, arm in arm with her, facing the media together.
... Friends from the press, we invited you today to witness along with us the daughter of the Quinn Group, Ms. Vanessa Quinn, as the daughter-in-law I’ve chosen... planning to have the wedding before year-end...
"Now this is going to be a spectacle."
Seated comfortably in his executive chair, Nathan Moore had a disdainful sneer on his thin lips, seemingly aware that those in wealthy families love such despicable tactics; like substituting one person for another, Titus Zane’s grandfather was like that, now the mother of the fourth brother is the same, yet little do they consider the current era, in such an open society, who would still willingly be a sacrificial lamb!
After the press conference ended, Vanessa Quinn didn’t hurry to leave, remaining in a circle of reporters, patiently responding to their questions. During this time, she "unintentionally" took out a small notebook from her handbag while reaching for her phone, red, suggestive of captivating proof.
"Ms. Quinn, is this the marriage certificate you received with Mr. Evander Lancaster? On such an important day, why isn’t Mr. Evander Lancaster present?"
"Yes, Ms. Quinn, where is Mr. Evander Lancaster, why hasn’t he come?"
"Evander is busy, there are many patients at the hospital these days..." Vanessa Quinn dodged the questions with her answers.
Watching the pretentious woman on the screen, Nathan Moore sneered, thinking that if one doesn’t court disaster, they’ll remain unscathed; seemingly, this woman thought her own life was too uneventful.
While Nathan Moore was musing, a call came in from Evander Lancaster.
"Second brother, could you do me a favor... I’ll call the third brother and sister-in-law later..."
Nathan Moore reclined on his chair, "Fourth brother, couldn’t sit still already? Decided before even talking to the heroine?"
A soft chuckle came from the receiver, self-mocking from Evander Lancaster, "Second brother, a woman who’s never even met me would cooperate to get a license, do you think such a woman would easily give up the title of Young Mistress of Lancaster family?"
Even though the future head grandmother will undoubtedly be sister-in-law, the position of the Lancaster family’s second Young Mistress is sought after by many women, once obtained, why would she give it up?
"Hiss... you have a point."
Nathan Moore took a nonchalant breath, Evander Lancaster’s current situation mirrored his and Titus Zane’s past experiences; suddenly their woman became the legal wife of someone else. Such things seem ridiculous and unbelievable, but unfortunately, some people are foolishly willing to be laughed at by the outside world.
Well, if they want it, he as a bystander has no objections, boring life can serve as entertainment.
"Fourth brother, first go comfort Sophia well, leave the rest to me and Felix."
Nathan Moore reassured Evander Lancaster, who smiled bitterly, "Second brother, thank you."
It’s no wonder he didn’t want to get close to his elder brother; his own familiar brother stood by their mother during crucial times, making people feel really disappointed.
Putting down the phone, Evander Lancaster hastily packed up briefly and hurried back to his apartment, taking what he thought he should bring, and went to Sophia Hamilton’s home.
Standing outside Sophia Hamilton’s home, Evander Lancaster hesitated for a moment and pressed the doorbell.
As soon as the bell rang, Juliana Lancaster’s displeased voice came from inside.
"No one is home, don’t bother my daughter in the future!"
She couldn’t believe his words, he firmly promised to give his daughter a proper title before the child was born; now that ambitious woman had publicly announced it to the media, even if her daughter becomes legitimate in the future, he’d still count as a second marriage!
"Mom, please open the door to let me in, hear my explanation."
Evander Lancaster thought Juliana Lancaster wouldn’t let him in, but surprisingly, as soon as he finished, the door was suddenly opened.
Juliana Lancaster stood at the door with a displeased expression, "Today I want to see what else you have to explain!"
"Mom, let’s go inside to talk, it’s not good if the neighbors hear."
"Hmph!" Juliana Lancaster grunted unhappily and turned back inside. Evander Lancaster followed in, changed into slippers, and asked, "Mom, where’s Sophia?"
"In the room, crying!" Juliana Lancaster huffed as she sat down on the sofa.
"Mom, let me check on Sophia first." Apologetically nodding to Juliana Lancaster, Evander Lancaster walked directly to Sophia’s bedroom.
In the bedroom, Sophia Hamilton lay on the bed, wearing a set of cotton homewear, a loose style that Evander Lancaster had bought for her.
Her back was turned to Evander Lancaster, a thin blanket over her body; even as she heard him come in, she didn’t react.
Evander Lancaster sat down at the edge of the bed, placed a hand on Sophia Hamilton’s shoulder, and asked in a soft voice, "What’s wrong, are you feeling very aggrieved?"
Initially, Sophia Hamilton was just feeling depressed, but being asked by Evander Lancaster like this, she immediately felt wronged and shed tears.
