Chapter 158

If it weren’t for riding the Barron family’s coattails all these years, Thomas Barron would’ve been struggling to even survive, let alone dare to act all high and mighty in front of him now. Honestly, if it weren’t for Alexander Barron, Eric Vernon wouldn’t have even bothered showing up today. His face was clearly darkened with irritation. "You—you—" Thomas stammered, caught off guard, his face flushed like he’d been hit right in the gut by Eric’s words. For years, Thomas had played the humble role in the Barron family. Sure, he was useless when it came to actual business, but thanks to the “Second House of the Barron Family” title, folks in City Q still gave him some respect. But now? Even a mere lawyer dared to throw shade at him. The tension on stage was thick, and the people offstage weren’t just watching—they were already whispering amongst themselves. "Wait, are they saying the will is actually fake?" "Oh no… If Mr. Vernon doesn’t acknowledge it, then this so-called will of Thoma