Chapter 55. Marrying Her Was Your Own Chalce
When the household stalled
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be a Christopher standing. The surrounding vines had grown perfectly, casting a lush green shade
In a perfectly tailored sult, he looked even taller and more dignified With one hand in his pocket and the other holding a cigarette, he stood there with an air of superiority. Upening steps, he namedtoward Adline and smirked slightly. “Come here.”
sell angry from what had happened in the car, she avoided looking at him, What was the point of being handsome if he wasn’t sincere?”
The two walked into a quieter area of the yard, where a few household stall were timming plans and several security guard were patrolling the area
The large mahogany dour infront of them was open, and a fair aroma of
wate
Before they need, they saw an elderly man in a suit leaning on an intricately carved wooden care. He was holding a brush and writing on paper
It was Christopher’s grandfather, Howeld.
Howard looked up when they approached, his expression sodiening. “You’re here.”
Chlophetput away his usual sem demeanor “GrandpaTM
Adelsorted him.
Howard’s galingon her momentarily before he acknowledged her with a faint nod. His cation was neither cold nor warm
Adeline had been married to Christopher to the years but had never received much warmth from Howard. She had heard that Howard had been against the marriage there years ago, but David insisted on the union, Floward had no choice but gene.
After Howarded from running Lambert Group, David took over the responsibly. After his death, Christopher took over the family’s leadership.
Having lost his son. Howard became increasingly trail and spent most of his time that away in the large estate.
Adeline
that she wasn’t his first choice for a granddaughter–in–law, so after abled greasing, the excused and left the area. She closed the mahogany door softly.
Howard finished his writing with a sigh. “I’m getting old my handwriting keeps getting woOSE.”
Chatopher glanced at the calligraphy on the paper in front of Howard Hemed lightly. “It’s quite lively outside. Why are you here writing?“.
Howard down his brush. “Those natry people are disturbing my peace.”
“Lambert Estate hasn’t been this lively in a while. The birthday banget me going well, don’t it, Grandpa?” Chebtopher walked to the small rable and began making te Howard looked out the window “Some people can hardly hide the ambitions armore
He then turned back listopher, “Chris, come with me “
The dimly lit room had only a small window that be in a bit of light.
“Chris, tell me honestly. Have you been investigating your father’s death recently?”
“The police say it was an accident. Do you think he was something suspicious about it?
Christopher responded with his own question, “Don’t you think so, Grandpa?”
Howard tapped his came on the ground lewe. “Some things are better let alone Protect yourself. You’re the only heir of the Lambert family can’t bear to you! “Lunderrand, Grandpa. Christopher’stone was open. “But I mau findest who did this.”
Howard sighed heavily and stood with his back turned “Chuis, already so, and my health is only getting worse. Even though I don’t leave this house, I know there are to my eyes on me. You’ve set many people, but they can’t all cover everything. Just imagine how powerful the people behind this must be and how ambicious they are.”
He pointed oscaid, “Look at them. Half of them are wolves in sheep’s clothing, just waiting to tear apart the Lambert family and take their share.
Christopher clenched his bun. “Granda, 11 end this as quickly as pouble”
“Don“Linvestigate anymore, Chris Your father is gone, and I’m getting old There are few left who can support you. Everyone in illiyine you, hoping something happens to you. Just listen tome, Guard the Lambert family’s legacy, and don’t risky life.”
Chepher’s deep eyes gazed at the ground as he remained silent and expressionless
Though they hadn’t spent much time together, Howard understood hobb
changed the brand cald, “Your wife is quite something. She doesn’t come on, but the brought me a
when she appeared today.
Christopher’s expression sodiemed slightly. “You’re talking about the pond inciden
“she came and ruined my pond, killing several of my little (s12 Hound and angrily. ““Those fish were specially brought by Mr. HoweTM
“Grandpa, you’re so and still picking fights with your granddaughter–in–law? Besides, it was someone from the Kaller family who caused the destination. You should talk to them about it.” “You’re defending het,” Howard remarked “Chris, you’re 26 now, and you’ve been married for almost three years, right?”
Christopher replied, “Yes”
Howard rummed and passed in thought.“1 was against your father’s plan for a marriage alliance with the Keller family!
topkww about this matter.
always thought you were better suited for the man from the Hasson family, she was gentle and cultured anderen went to visit you when you were abroad.”
The buplication was clear–deline woodery and proud, lacking the demeanor of a proper noble lady
“But your father insisend on your marriage inch the Keller family, as I didntiteter And he evaded for your opinion before marrying her. You those than yournell.” Chupher acknowledged, “Yes”
Howard’s tone sided. “Share you willingly married her, why there nomeses yet?”
Christophen immediately understood what Howard was hinting at—he wamela great–grandchi
“Wear in will young, Let her mnjoy a few more your
Howard fed antimpated his respeme. “She’s only a year younger than you. She’s not that young anyone, she could be a mother.”
Bedringle peshka’i avvedthe tipic, Chahospher finally said, “I don’t want to the her down with a childspenly.”
