Chapter 573

Little Jake didn't overthink things. Though he didn't understand why his aunt had asked him to fetch Lucian and escort him home, he would do whatever she said without question. That was the only way to earn her approval—and to make his parents happy. Excited, Jake hurried off at once. Meanwhile, Lucian was just saying goodbye to his chubby friend Joshua and was about to climb into his family's car when he spotted Jake rushing toward him in a flurry. Blinking in confusion, Lucian asked, "What's up?" Jake grabbed Lucian's hands eagerly, his face brimming with sincerity. "Lucian, my aunt said your place is on the way to mine, so I should take you home together!" Lucian frowned slightly. Beside them, the Stone family's driver immediately objected, his tone firm. "No need for that, young man. I'm already here to pick up the young master—no trouble required." Lucian was, after all, the Stone family's most treasured great-grandson. Who would dare let anything happen to him? Especially not the