Chapter 669

The old man's expression was grim. His brows furrowed with displeasure as he muttered coldly, "I should have disciplined him more before handing over the StoneGroup to him. I was too hasty." He had initially thought Lambert was doing well—handling company affairs with remarkable competence, which had reassured him enough to gradually step back. But now, it seemed he had acted too soon. The boy was still too reckless. Hugh wanted to defend his son, but fearing he might further provoke the old man’s anger, he hesitated before shifting the subject. "So... what do we do now?" The patriarch was visibly agitated. "If Lambert truly likes that Irene girl and insists on marrying her, fine. But he must wait until Ariana gives birth and wait another full year before divorcing her," he snapped. "Most importantly, the next heir of the Stone family must be Lucian. Make sure the Harpers understand this. If they refuse, then there’s no need for this marriage alliance at all." Hugh exhaled in relief. H