Chapter 542

The old master doted on Lucian far more than anyone else. Even when it came to Lambert, he wasn’t particularly fond of him—he merely valued his capabilities. If there was one child he truly adored, it was Lucian, and no one else. Perhaps it was because Lucian had been irresistibly cute since childhood. Among Old Mr. Stone’s many sons and grandsons, Lucian was the one he had held the most in his arms. Over time, it was only natural that he developed a special soft spot for the boy. The moment Khloe saw Old Mr. Stone’s expression, she knew he must have already found out everything. Of course. After all, he was still the formidable Old Mr. Stone. Though he had begun preparing to hand over all his authority to Lambert, his influence remained undiminished. If he wanted to know something, a simple inquiry would suffice. Instantly, Khloe’s face drained of color. The entire first branch of the family wore grim expressions, but more than anything, they were gripped by fear—fear that Old Mr. Sto