Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 668

Given Kendra's age, she certainly had the seniority to speak in such a paternalistic tone.

Lambert had to admit he held a certain respect for Kendra as a fellow powerhouse. But that respect was strictly professional—rooted in one leader's admiration for another. As for the Harper Corporation, if it weren't for Kendra at the helm, Lambert wouldn’t have entertained the idea of collaboration in the first place.

So when he finished listening to her words, he let out a derisive chuckle.

"Perhaps the President Ross should ask your son what he’s been thinking," Lambert said, his gaze turning icy. He continued, voice sharp, "President Ross, my wife and I have an excellent relationship, and I have no intention of divorcing her for some arranged remarriage. Whether you were aware of this and turned a blind eye or genuinely had no idea, I’ll make myself clear today. I suggest you rein in your daughter from now on—this is my final warning. Out of respect for you, I’ve let Miss Harper's behavior slide multiple times. But if there’s a next time, don’t blame me for the consequences."

He paused deliberately, letting the weight of his words sink in while Kendra remained utterly bewildered, then added coldly, "And as for the partnership between Harper Corporation and Stone Corporation—consider it terminated."

Kendra: "..."

Even after the call ended, she still hadn’t fully processed what had just happened.

She couldn’t make sense of Lambert’s accusations, yet a creeping suspicion began to take shape in her mind.

Her expression darkened instantly.

With a face like thunder, she ordered her assistant to summon Nathan to her office immediately.

The assistant, taking one look at the storm brewing on President Kendra’s face, didn’t dare delay and rushed straight to the Vice President’s office.

...

Irene had never imagined Lambert would go this far.

She hadn’t planned on telling her mother about any of this.

If her mother found out...

She would absolutely deny her...

Irene knew her mother's temperament all too well, which filled her with unease. The moment she heard Nathan's words, she rushed straight to the Stone family residence. But upon arriving, it was from Madelyn's mouth that she learned Ariana and Lambert had long since moved out.

Madelyn, noticing Irene's ashen expression, quickly asked, "Irene, what's wrong?"

Irene stood frozen, unresponsive.

Only after Madelyn called her name several times with growing concern did she snap out of her daze. Meeting Madelyn's gaze, tears suddenly spilled down her cheeks. Between choked sobs, she recounted the events of that day—though with slight alterations to the story. She claimed it was her brother's doing, that he couldn't bear seeing her suffer and had made this terrible mistake. Then, she said, they had ended up together.

But when Lambert regained consciousness, he had been furious.

Now he had even suspended cooperation with the Harper Corporation. Her mother didn't know yet, but with something this big, it was only a matter of time before she found out.

Fear gripped Irene's heart.

She had no idea what to do.

Tears shimmering in her eyes, she looked at Madelyn with a hoarse voice and said, "Madelyn... I—I don't blame him. Even though we... I never meant to ruin his marriage. It was just an accident. That day, I really just wanted to talk things out with him. Now, because of this, both the Harper and Stone families are suffering losses. I'm so sorry... and so heartbroken. How did things turn out like this? I never wanted this..."

Madelyn's temper flared instantly upon hearing this.

Her eyes widened with outrage. "He was drugged because of your brother—you're a victim too! How dare he sleep with you and then turn around and pull this shit? Disgusting! Even if it's for Ariana, for his marriage—what about you? You're innocent! What did you ever do to deserve this?" Tears of anger welled up in Madelyn's eyes.

It felt like Lambert had become a completely different person.

Someone she no longer recognized.

It never crossed her mind that Lambert would stoop so low. For Ariana's sake—when it was clearly his own lack of self-control that led to his intimate encounter with Irene.

Irene had considered all of this.

She figured that if her father ever found out, he would undoubtedly agree to a marriage alliance with the Stone Group for the sake of the Harper Corporation. As for her mother—after all, she was her own flesh and blood—if she knew Irene had already slept with Lambert, how could she stand by and let her daughter be taken advantage of without forcing a marriage?

Her reasoning was flawless.

And sure enough, when Old Mr. Stone heard the news, he was absolutely furious.

His eyes turned icy as he glared at Hugh, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Your son certainly knows how to make a scene. Terminating such a major partnership on a whim!" The Harper Group was no small-time company, and the Stone Group had no reason to wage an all-out war with them.

In the end, neither side would benefit—only those circling like vultures would profit.

Hugh stood frozen in place, silent.

Truth be told, he also thought Lambert had acted too rashly this time. A partnership of this scale couldn’t just be dissolved on a whim. But… why? He was genuinely baffled. Just earlier, he had been thinking of ways to talk his son out of doing anything reckless.

After all, Ariana, his daughter-in-law, had already given the Stone family three grandsons.

That alone deserved some recognition.

And then, out of nowhere, he learned from the old man that Lambert had terminated the partnership with the Harper Group in a fit of anger. Had Irene provoked him somehow?

Old Mr. Stone knew exactly what his third son was wondering. So, word for word, he relayed Madelyn’s account to Hugh. By the time he finished, Hugh’s expression had completely darkened.

So, Lambert still cared deeply for Lucian, Kevin, and Carson—his three children. That was why he had decided to cut ties with Irene.

But then, drugged by Irene’s brother, he had assumed she refused to let go—and in his rage, acted impulsively?