The Man Who Waited vs. The Man Who Wasted novel Chapter 424

The corner of Julian's mouth quirked up almost imperceptibly.

"I thought you weren't the talkative type."

Gideon: "Depends on the person. If it's you and Jocelyn, I don't mind talking."

"Oh, right. Did Jocelyn tell you I've been to prison?"

Julian showed no surprise.

"I just found out from you."

"You don't mind?"

"As long as she doesn't mind, I don't."

"But you own the company. You're the boss."

"But she's the one who brought you in."

"So, if you two ever butt heads in the future, whose side should I take?"

Julian turned around and glanced back in the direction they had come from.

"Hers."

Gideon didn't quite get it, yet somehow, he understood perfectly.

Then, he heard Julian speak with slow, deliberate seriousness.

"Even if you betray me, never betray her. She has already suffered enough betrayal and pain in this life."

This time, Gideon offered a single, flat word.

"Understood."

But it carried the weight of a solemn vow.

Julian looked up.

In the pitch-black night sky, not a single star was visible.

The biting wind swept past his cheeks like fine, sharp needles.

The deep chill of the season had arrived.

Tomorrow, the landscape of this city...

Was about to change.

Eleanor was dead, but the eldest grandson of the Lowell family was still standing.

The foundation of the Lowells hadn't crumbled yet.

Consequently, the stream of mourners attending the funeral was endless.

Michelle wept hysterically in front of the memorial hall.

Putting on a vivid and spectacular display of filial piety.

Adrian wore a sharp black suit that made him look cold and solemn.

Audrey stood by his side, fully looking the part of the new Mrs. Lowell.

"Claire will be indicted soon. As long as you wash your hands of it, she should get about five years. That way, you can naturally step in to manage her share of the assets, and eventually figure out a way to transfer them all to your name."

Now that he had everything he wanted, Adrian realized he wasn't as happy as he had imagined.

It all happened too fast, too unexpectedly.

He could no longer tell right from wrong.

He only knew that what was rightfully his, he had to take.

"But don't forget our agreement. Your wedding with Audrey must proceed as planned."

Not giving Adrian a chance to make excuses, Caleb pressed on.

"Of course, your grandmother just passed away, so you obviously can't throw a wedding right now. The ceremony can wait, but you must get the marriage certificate."

The escape routes were completely blocked.

Adrian had nowhere left to retreat.

"Fine."

As soon as he spoke, Audrey hurried over.

She was pale.

Looking as if she had just seen a ghost.

"Dad! There are so many police officers here, and they're looking for you!"