Chapter 774

After the farce concluded, Ariana and Lambert returned to the villa. Perhaps stirred by a pang of sympathy, Ariana noticed how Lambert had whisked her away without a second glance at the boy left standing alone and ignored in the grand hall. A wave of compassion washed over her. So, she invited him to come along. Jaxson glanced up at Ariana, then silently acquiesced, following her and Lambert without a word. Tsk... Lambert let out a soft, dismissive sound but said nothing more. It wasn't until they were outside the main residence that Lambert turned his head slightly toward Jaxson. "Starting tomorrow, you'll attend school and work part-time at the Stone Corporation. Do you plan to live at the Stone Estate or find your own place?" "Stone Estate," Jaxson replied flatly. Lambert didn't seem the least bit surprised by his answer. He gave a curt nod. "Very well. You'll stay in the guest room at my and Ariana's villa for now. Once the housekeeper has prepared a room in the main wing, you can