Chapter 1402
Look at that.
That was the grandson of the Blackwood family.
When it came to protecting his woman, this was how it was done.
Although Old Mr. Lancaster vocally complained about Nicholas stealing his granddaughter, his gaze toward the young man finally softened just a bit.
The barrage of humiliating remarks left the Montgomery father and son struggling to keep their faces neutral.
Jasper, on the other hand, was having the time of his life.
He sidled up to Nicholas, deciding for the first time that this manipulative romantic was actually tolerable.
Only for this exact second, of course.
He let out a lazy whistle. “I like the sound of that, Nicholas. With such a deep foundation, the Montgomery family definitely isn’t afraid of an audit p>
He waved his phone, flashing a devilish, highly punchable grin. “Hearing Mr. Montgomery talk so big just now-paving the way, offering support, throwing the word ‘foundation’ around—I figured the Montgomery family must be incredibly badass. I got curious, so I did a little digging p>
“And guess what? The internal fighting in the Montgomery family is quite the spectacle lately, isn’t it p>
“The First, Second, and Third Branches are fighting so hard they’re about to dig up their ancestors’ graves p>
“The Third Branch wants the position of family head, but your projects are hemorrhaging money. And you, Mr. Montgomery, as the eldest son of the Third Branch, can’t beat the First Branch and can’t suppress the Second Branch p>
“Knowing you can’t become the head of the family, you decided to take a shortcut p>
“Jumping out here to hit on my little sister-what exactly are your intentions? Did you really think no one could tell p>
His smile deepened, but his eyes were pure ice. “Climbing the ladder using a woman? Mr. Montgomery, your scheming is practically smacking me in the face p>
The surrounding crowd’s expressions grew even more intriguing.
So that was it. They had actually believed the Montgomery family had some deep legacy, swaggering in here trying to hook the newly returned Lancaster heiress.
Montgomery support? Montgomery guidance?
To put it bluntly, the Montgomery family was drowning in debt and wanted to use the Lancaster family’s power to bail themselves out.
Dominic’s face turned a violent shade of green. “Mr. Lancaster, you need evidence for those claims p>
Jasper scoffed. “Evidence p>
“Do you want me to list off how your Third Branch’s cash flow is so tight you’re awning off a few ragged ancestral paintings while bragging about your deep foundation? Should I go through them one by one p>
Sebastian finally lost his composed facade, his tone turning sharp. “Mr. Lancaster p>
Jasper’s smile widened. “Don’t rush me. I’m not great with words, I’ve only made a couple of points p>
“How about those frozen overseas funds of yours? Should I casually mention those too p>
The color completely drained from Sebastian and Dominic’s faces.
They never imagined that the Montgomery family’s darkest secrets would be exposed to such an extent.
And to be called out publicly at the Lancaster family’s debutante gala.
Dominic could no longer maintain his arrogant, noble persona.
He glared dead at Nicholas and Jasper, his voice heavy. “Are the Lancaster and Blackwood families
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Montgomery family
“Humiliate?” Julian walked over at that moment.
Standing on the other side of Serena, he offered a refined smile. “You’re mistaken,
Mr. Montgomery p>
“The Lancaster family naturally treats our guests well p>
“But those who use the title of a guest to scheme against my sister at her own debutante gala p>
He raised a hand, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses, his smile growing even more polite. “The fact that the Lancaster family hasn’t throw you out is already giving the Montgomery family plenty of face.
Jerrick was much more direct.
Standing over six feet tall, his sheer presence was suffocating.
He glared at Dominic, his voice like ice. “Look at my sister like that again, and you won’t need those eyes anymore p>