Azure was skeptical of Christina’s words. To prove she hadn’t made a mistake, she immediately dialed Barnaby’s number, only to find that his phone had been unreachable.
Unwilling to give up, Azure summoned Chandler and asked, “Did something happen to Old Mr. Stone? I haven’t been able to reach him on his phone.”
The butler, who had just spoken to Barnaby, knew that there was only one reason why no one answered the phone: Barnaby was ignoring her on purpose.
He replied calmly. “Perhaps he’s busy.”
Since Barnaby was on vacation, he had left Stone Corporation in Sheridan’s hands. No matter how busy Barnaby was, he could definitely still spare a moment to answer her call.
Although Azure was almost convinced by what Christina had said, she couldn’t give up completely without having witnessed it personally first.
“Deliver a message to Old Mr. Stone. I wish to meet him in person.”
“All right. I will convey your message as soon as possible.”
“That’s not enough. I must meet him latest by tomorrow.”
“I will do my best. I suppose you understand Old Mr. Stone’s temperament well. He dislikes others disturbing him during his vacation.”
He actually thinks that I’m being unreasonable?
Azure’s frustration caused a pang in her heart. However, she couldn’t afford to have a falling out with Barnaby’s subordinates at this point.
she successfully met Barnaby, she would have various ways
to rest. Once you’ve tidied up, you may leave,” ordered Azure
to clean up the mess
visited half an hour ago. They had a lengthy conversation in the ward. They seemed to have talked about Mr. Nigel’s return to the family. Mrs. Lazuli
in love with him in the past, he would have been so overjoyed that he wouldn’t be able to sleep.
past to jeopardize his family’s reputation or undermine his authority in front
her. Let her rest well. If
“Understood.”
an opportunity to inform Azure about Barnaby’s refusal to meet her. She threw such a huge tantrum in the hospital
not surprised.
a virtuous wife and mother for so many years. Now that everyone knew that Nigel was an illegitimate child,
was browsing her phone, she saw that almost half of the news headlines were dedicated to the
turned to leave. Shortly after, he returned with an
is quite prominent in Hallsbay. Since I’ve only recently taken over
Christina to expand her
would definitely happen at the Stone family’s birthday banquet. If she attended, she would be able to witness the spectacle
hope they won’t
attending the Stone family’s banquet as well,” said Lyle, having just received the
so the news filled her
responding, “If everything in Erihal is settled without a hiccup, Mr. Hadley
some rest for now. I’d like to be alone for a while,” Christina dismissed Lyle and immediately dialed Rayne’s number. “Have
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