Kayden left a message and swaggered out of the room. After he left, the atmosphere in the lobby became heavy and oppressive.
"Emmanuel, did you hear that? Are we really going to let Miranda's stubbornness ruin our entire family? If the Austin family really wants to go after us, our family won't be able to handle it!" Victoria slammed her cane on the ground, her tone angry.
The Lowe family may be a top-tier family in Edoland, but they were nothing compared to the four major families in Kreanford. The Austin family was one of them and had an incredibly strong influence. Even if they only offended one person like Isa from their family instead of everyone, with their connections and power through their young master, they could still bring down the entire Lowe family.
"That's right! Emmanuel, don't be too selfish!" Eliza scowled.
"Yes! You two should think about what's best for everyone! What's wrong with Miranda marrying Isa?" even Nasir Lowe, the fourth son who rarely spoke up advised solemnly.
"Which girl from a big clan doesn't want love? Don't be too selfish!"
"Mr. Austin has already made it clear this time - he means business!"
"In the past he only went after Lachlan; this time he is truly furious and wants to take down our entire family!"
The Lowe family was in a state of turmoil as they discussed Isa's threat, feeling uneasy and uncertain. Emmanuel and Cara's expressions were constantly changing, filled with deep helplessness.
Meanwhile, Lachlan and Miranda had no idea what was happening. They were having lunch near Lowe's Pharmaceutical, enjoying a meal together.
"Why did you invite me to have steak?" Lachlan asked with a smile.
"I wanted to eat it, but it doesn't feel right to eat alone. Plus, you're paying for it, not me!" Miranda rolled her eyes at him.
"Wait... I'm paying?" Lachlan was stunned for a moment and looked speechless.
"Isn't that how it should be? When you go out to eat with someone, shouldn't the man pay?" The goddess CEO glared at Lachlan and asked in a displeased tone.
"Alright." Lachlan wanted to say, "I've already sold myself to you," but thought better of it.
After finishing their meal, Lachlan had just dropped off the arrogant CEO at her company when he received a phone call right outside the company gates.
"Mr. Reid?" It was Vincent on the other end of the line.
The wealthy Kreanford tycoon spoke politely, "Mr. Willis, I'm glad you're safe after yesterday's incident. Do you have time this afternoon?"
"Yes, Mr. Reid? Is there something you need?" Lachlan replied politely as well.
Yesterday Vincent insisted on giving Lachlan shares in his company but he refused repeatedly until finally giving up. Now Vincent was offering to use his connections to help Lowe's Pharmaceutical grow bigger and stronger instead.
However, Lachlan refused again with equal determination. Why should he use his own connections to benefit Lowe's Pharmaceutical? The true owner of this company wasn't even Miranda; it was the Lowe family matriarch herself whom he had helped fulfill an agreement with before taking action for Miranda's sake only.
Since it was done, it didn't matter if Lowe's Pharmaceutical went bankrupt. But even though he refused, Vincent's sincerity had left an impression on Lachlan.
"I need to ask you for a favor. Here's the situation: my close friend's son has recently contracted a very strange and terrifying disease. He has been to various hospitals and seen many doctors, but he still hasn't been cured. They haven't even been able to determine the cause of his illness." Vincent explained the situation.
"Oh? Where is he located?" Lachlan asked.
"He's from Edoland, right here in Edoland!" Vincent replied.
"Okay then, come pick me up! I'll be waiting outside Lowe's Pharmaceutical," Lachlan readily agreed.
"Great! Thank you so much, Dr. Willis. Don't worry, we won't let your efforts go to waste."
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