Chapter 924
With Leonard unable to run things, weren’t they afraid Lawrence’s crimes would drag Seraphina down? Or did they truly believe Lawrence could fix this mess?
“The news is absolutely true,” Owen confirmed.
“But Seraphina is my age, she just turned nineteen. She’s not even at the legal age limit. Why the rush?” Mira had a million questions.
“For elite marriages, the ceremony matters more than the actual certificate. They can file the paperwork when she’s old enough. The real mystery is why Sebastian agreed to it p>
The Lance Family scandal had blown up so massively over the past few days that everyone in Aethelgard knew about it. There was no way Sebastian was in the dark. Mira wanted to intervene, but she quickly realized it wouldn’t change their minds. Given Gwen’s explosive temper, she’d only be met with insults. Mira wasn’t about to waste her breath on a thankless task.
Seeing Mira’s conflicted expression, Owen pulled her into his arms. “Don’t be sad. We tried to warn them when they first arranged this union with Lawrence. We’ve done all we can. Whatever happens next has nothing to do with us. They’re adults, and they have to pay the price for their choices p>
Mira knew all of this, but watching her own blood relatives walk off a cliff still left a bitter taste in her mouth.
“As for why they’re rushing the wedding? Just think about it,” Owen said.
“They’re worried that once Lawrence’s crimes are exposed, the Quinn family will back out. They want to lock in that alliance beforehand.” Mira figured it out after a moment’s thought. Aethelgard’s four major families were deeply intertwined, and many of the Lance Group’s massive projects relied on Quinn family partnerships. Owen nodded, adding another reason. “They’re also terrified that if Leonard dies, no one will be able to keep me in check. Lawrence would lose his standing in the company, and the Quinn family would dump him p>
“But Leonard can’t keep you in check anyway p>
“True, but they don’t know that. They still think the old man just needs a few days in the hospital to bounce back p>
“So, you’re waiting for the two families to be completely chained together before exposing Lawrence p>
“If Sebastian wants to be shackled
to Lawrence, why not grant his wish?” Owen replied. Everyone had to take responsibility for their actions. If Sebastian was dead set o marrying into the enemy camp, so be it.
“I plan to drop the news on the afternoon of Lawrence’s wedding. What do you think p>
“You want Lawrence arrested right at his own wedding, don’t you p>
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“No, we have to let them finish the ceremony first. Let the ink dry before the cuffs go on. But we need to be careful with Eleanor over the few days. She cannot find o Seraphina’s wedding.” Although Eleanor had officially cut ties, she had still watched Seraphina grow up. Some bonds couldn’t be completely erased overnight. She was getting older and couldn’t
handle the shock.
“Alright, I’ll make the arrangements when I go downstairs. Oh, something else
happened at school today.” Mira looked at Owen and recounted every detail of the
lunchtime clash with Luna and Seraphina.
“They got hauled into the station?
Perfect. Lawrence having to bail his
bride out of jail right before the wedding is comedy gold. That classmate of yours, Jillian Lowe, seems highly capable. Groom her well, and she could become your right-hand woman down the line p>
“I’m already working on it, but we’re only freshmen. Whether she makes it as my assistant depends on her performance over the next few years.” Speaking of which, Mira suddenly fixed her gaze on Owen.