Lewis remained indifferent throughout.
"Is that all?"
Sierra was stunned. Upon hearing his cold tone, she felt her heart fall.
"Lewis, don't you think it's a good idea?" Sierra had learned to read his face after being with him for so long. She could sense something from his reaction.
Lewis chuckled. "After everything you said, you and your mother only want Alvarez Corp, right? If that's what you desire, I'll give it to you."
Sierra was shocked, her eyes filled with confusion. "Lewis, what do you mean?"
"Exactly what I said. Make sure to let me know when you hold the press conference. I'll be there to support you."
With that, he stood up from the couch and left the room.
Even after he disappeared behind the door, neither the mother nor the daughter understood what he meant.
Did he willingly give up Alvarez Corp, which he had worked so hard to acquire?
"Mom, what did he mean by that?" Sierra was getting frustrated. Even after using Alvarez Corp as leverage, she couldn't persuade him.
Nancy shook her head helplessly. "I have no idea. Honestly, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to understand him."
Sierra's eyes flashed with resentment. "Does he think I wouldn't dare to hold a press conference?"
Her mother looked at her in surprise and reminded her, "Sierra, please don't do anything reckless. You can't win against him."
"I'm not trying to win against him. I only want to reclaim what's rightfully mine. I couldn't just suffer for so many years in vain."
Worried, Nancy looked at Sierra. Sierra had just accepted her newfound identity and had yet to calm down. She was rushing into things. She had underestimated the challenges ahead.
Sierra's tactics were child's play to Lewis. She was bound to fail.
Conrad shared similar concerns. He whispered to Lewis, "Mr. Alvarez, are you considering letting Sierra hold this press conference? It might not be in your best interest if it becomes a public spectacle."
Lewis leaned back in his seat with his eyes closed. He responded calmly, "Do you really think a press conference will make a difference?"
"Huh?"
Conrad was left perplexed by Lewis' cryptic response. Realizing Lewis had his own plans in mind, he decided not to press further.
Sierra's current condition wouldn't allow her to attend a press conference. Even if she were to proceed, she would only do it after getting her plastic surgery.
Otherwise, people wouldn't believe her with her current appearance. Wearing a mask wouldn't make it more convincing.
She was eager to get plastic surgery and planned to undergo the procedure as soon as her body was ready, and that would be three months later.
During these three months, Lewis remained as busy as ever. He continued his demanding work schedule like before Sierra discovered her true identity. He often left early and returned late. However, he always made sure to be back at the Styx Mansion before midnight.
Although the upstairs bedroom remained untouched, Lewis never entered it. Instead, he slept on the living room sofa with the television on every night.
Mrs. Larson once tried to turn off the television, but Lewis woke up immediately with an icy gaze that seemed like he could kill. After that, Mrs. Larson never dared to touch his television again.
Avery visited him a few times but never met him.
Lewis would hear strange sounds like the sound of windows being smashed or the barking of Lucy and Ricky in the yard.
He paid no attention to any of these.
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