Chapter 773

An illegitimate child? Everyone turned to stare at the illegitimate son from the main branch of the family, their expressions shifting with unspoken thoughts. In truth, they all knew that both the main and secondary branches had their share of bastards, but Old Mr. Stone despised them. And since the men themselves had only sired those children in moments of fleeting desire, they held little affection for the offspring raised outside the family walls. That was why the Stone family household had never descended into the chaos of welcoming illegitimate heirs—until now. But at this moment… Lambert had somehow produced an illegitimate son from the main branch and intended to have him inherit the main branch’s resources and influence. Immediately, the members of the secondary branch exchanged uneasy glances. Finley was initially stunned, but his surprise quickly gave way to relief and a smug sense of schadenfreude. Realizing that Lambert wasn’t aiming to dismantle both branches, the earlier