Chapter 1568
Everett, who had been keeping to himself all this while, could not hold back any longer as he stepped forward and said, "Uncle Daniel, my father came here because he really is concerned about Nicole. After all, aside from Grandpa, he is the eldest member of the house. It isn't too much for him to ask a question here and there, is it?"
Everett rarely spoke, but as soon as he opened his mouth, every word that came out of it made an impact.
He immediately reminded everyone of Damien's position, telling everyone that no matter how powerful Nicole was today, and no matter how celebrated Daniel's family was, his father, Damien Riddle was still the primary heir to Mr. Riddle Sr.'s position.
Nicole could not help herself from shooting Everett a glance. 'This Everett. He sure was playing coy back then, and was simply just overshadowed and mistreated by Chloe. I
And now, he has the opportunity to reveal what he is capable of.
Damien was taken aback by the fact that Everett would defend him like that, with every word spoken being very reasonable. Damien, who had never given this son of his proper look before, could not help but to set his sights at Everett again.
'Since when has this son of mine become so reliable?' he thought.
In response, Nicole glanced at both Damien and Everett.' You want to throw your weight around here? Very well. The gloves are off."
Nicole flashed them an indifferent smile as she placed her cup down and looked at Everett. "To be the next master of the house requires strength and competence. Has Grandpa announced to everyone here that Uncle Damien is next in line as the master of the house?"
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