Chapter 915
“We’ll see soon enough if it’s a frame-up. Why so nervous p>
Owen maintained his calm, unhurried demeanor.
But the more Richard thought about it, the more terrified he became. His hands were trembling. In a panic, he made a bold decision.
“Honey, let’s have Lawrence and Seraphina get married immediately p>
“What? Are you insane? Seraphina is only nineteen. She’s a college freshman. If
they marry now, are we supposed to pay her tuition? Instead of her serving me, am I going to have to wait on her hand and foot p>
“Don’t be so shortsighted! Do you think we care about tuition money right now? What if… what if p>
Richard shot a paranoid glance toward Owen, who was standing further away. “What if Lawrence’s mess is exposed and he gets booted from the executive board? Do you really think the Quinn family will still marry their daughter to him? I’m telling you, while the old man is still breathing, we need to force this wedding through. Once it’s a done deal, the Quinns will have no choice but to protect him p>
“Are you worried the old man might pass away But… she’s so young. Will the Quinns even agree to a binding union so soon p>
Despite her logical concerns, Jocelyn was still fundamentally reluctant to give up her control as the matriarch.
“We host the grand wedding ceremony now. They can quietly finalize the legal paperwork later,” Richard finalized.
“In high society, the public ceremony is vastly more important than the marriage certificate. I’ll have someone go to the Quinns right away to negotiate p>
Lawrence chimed in. “Dad, don’t send a proxy. I’ll go to the Quinn estate myself. I’II tell them… I’ll tell them we need to rush the wedding to bring good fortune and heal Grandfather p>
Lawrence understood his father’s scheme perfectly.
As long as he was legally bound to the Quinn empire, Owen would hesitate to strike. Even if the truth came out, Owen wouldn’t dare kick him out of the Lance Group. The Lance Group had too many massive joint ventures with the Quinns; any instability would cause catastrophic losses for both sides.
“How soon do you plan to hold it?” Richard asked.
In some respects, his son was far more cunning than he was.
“Since it’s meant to bring good luck to the sick, the faster the better. The day after tomorrow p>
“The day after tomorrow?! You’re out of your mind! We won’t even have time to send out invitations,” Jocelyn shrieked.
“We’ll make time. We’ll just hire multiple event-planning agencies at once,” Lawrence reasoned.
“Lawrence, go to the Quinns right now. Your mother and I will stay here and handle your grandfather p>
With such high stakes, Richard knew speed was everything.
“Got it. I’m on my way p>
Lawrence stood up.
“Wait p>
Richard stopped him. “Bring heavy. gifts. Lay
the flattery on thick. Everet
they get upset, absolutely do not e your temper.
“Don’t worry, Dad. I know how to play the game p>
Standing a fair distance away, Owen was currently messaging the attending
physician on Emerald Messenger.
Geoffrey nudged Owen. “Those three
are whispering, about something over there Raising their
ttering the next
here Raising their voices one second,
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Owen didn’t even look up. “Let them scheme. It won’t change the outcome p>
A moment later, Geoffrey spoke again. “Look… Lawrence is leaving. Where is he rushing off to p>
Still glued to his phone, Owen replied, “Let him p>
Soon, the lead doctor emerged from the examination room. “Family of the patient p>
“Here! Right here!” Richard and Jocelyn bolted forward.
But the doctor bypassed them and walked straight to Owen. “The patient suffers from severe
hypertension and coronary arternet
disease compounded by extreme recent stress. If this continues, he is at high risk for sudden cardiac arrest. He requires immédiate hospitalization. Even after he is discharged, he cannot be subjected to the slightest emotional stimulation or physical exertion p>