Chapter 43 Conference

That Friday night, the Lombard family returned to the Lombard residence for dinner with William.

William sat at the head of the table as a dozen of them took their seats. Although William was over seventy years old, the aura he had amassed over the years since he became an entrepreneur was still strong.

“Tristan, I’ve heard that you’re rather conspicuous recently.”

Tristan put down his wine glass and replied, “Dad, since you’ve handed over Lombard Group to me, I’ll handle everything. You can put your mind at ease and enjoy gardening at home.”

“Tristan, how can you talk to Dad like that?” William’s eldest son, Lincoln, chided Tristan for disrespecting their aged father.

“That’s right, Tristan. Dad wanted to remind you for your own good. Others won’t let you off the hook once you harm their interests.” Soon, William’s second oldest, Sarah, chimed in.

“Sarah, I know what I’m doing. Don’t worry about me.”

Tristan was confident and had made the necessary preparations for the drastic action.

“Sarah, how are things going between you and that brat from the Quigley family? You’re not getting any younger. If he’s not okay, you—”

“Dad, please don’t bother yourself with this matter.” Sarah felt a little frustrated once William brought it up.

“Do you guys think I want to poke my nose into your business? I’m worried about all of you!”

“Grandpa, I’m well-behaved!” Ysabelle interrupted after she had been eating quietly for some time.

William put on a smile when he saw his beloved granddaughter.

“You’re right. You’re such a good girl.”

“Grandpa, I have a friend in Jipsdale Premier High. I’ll bring her here on my birthday. I’m sure you’ll be fond of her.”

“Sure.”

“By the way, the parent-teacher conference will be held next Monday. Dad, will you be going?”

“Monday? I’ll be in Mapleton that day. Let Uncle Tristan go on my behalf.”

“Uncle Tristan? Are you free to join the conference?” Ysabelle thought Tristan was busier.

“Okay.” Much to her surprise, Tristan agreed.

dinner, Tristan was chatting with

the right man for you.” Among the siblings, Tristan and Sarah were the closest to

put on a wry smile once Tristan

find yourself unable to do anything when you’ve fallen for

if I don’t know what kind of a person Juan

get hurt.” Tristan could settle everything for

been quite close

“Who said so?”

true? Bring her home someday.

was bad-tempered,

Dad is

came up to Sophie

which of your family member will

one.” Since Josiah was getting on in the years, Sophie didn’t want him to be troubled by

My uncle will be coming later. I’ll ask him to bring Felix along to

“No need for that.”

“No worries.”

no need for

My uncle

Sophie was rendered speechless.

came to Wisteria Apartments to have lunch with Sophie and

and Ysabelle’s lips twitched when they saw the dressed-up

a parent-teacher conference. Do they

do you want to rate my outfit

sat on the couch and replied, “My god. Others might think you’re going to attend an

“Don’t I look good?”

he

say a word. She knew that Tristan would remain handsome and eye-catching even if he wore some ordinary clothes from the

thank you for acting as

the back of his

Mr. Tristan tell her I’ll act as Ysabelle’s parent? Her parent will be Mr.

mind that Tristan would

certainly wouldn’t

welcome. I don’t have much

I asked Uncle Tristan

do you have a problem with

that but didn’t

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