Carl made a bold guess. Is Daemon saying that Zayn's days are numbered?
When that thought flashed across his mind, Carl paled. He scanned his surroundings anxiously as his heart pounded rapidly.
Looks like Daemon has never forgotten the grudge between the Giblos and the Liergers. He must have sent someone to assassinate Zayn…
This is not a minor issue. The Laurent family must not be involved!
Carl patted his chest and hurried up the stairs to look for Lucas.
In his room, Lucas was calling his friends excitedly and telling them that he was about to get married. His friends were all overjoyed for him.
One of them was a shareholder of the Gymnasium Project in Pillere. When he heard that Lucas was going to get married, he exclaimed with a laugh, "No wonder! When Mr. Giblo gathered the shareholders in Ashenville Garden and you didn't turn up, we guessed that both of you had a fight. So it's because you're going to get married! You must be so busy accompanying your future wife that you don't have any time."
"Zayn gathered all of you for a meeting? Did he mention me? Did he say why?"
Lucas felt uneasy. Is Zayn going to withdraw from the project because he feels humiliated and angry that I'm with Carla?
If he withdraws, the project will be halted. How can I find such a huge sum of money to replace his?
"It's because of the project, of course. What's wrong? Didn't you know about it?"
"I've been in Erihal for the past few days because I was busy with the marriage." Although Lucas felt uneasy, he trusted Zayn. "Just listen to Zayn regarding the project. He's more experienced than me."
"Okay. I'm going to a ball soon! He probably already knows that you're getting married, right?"
"Not yet. I called you first."
"Inform him quickly! We can celebrate this good news at night."
"I…"
"My wife's chasing me! I'll hang up now."
After the call ended, Lucas gripped his phone. His joy had already disappeared and was replaced by a feeling of distress.
He did not know how to bring this up to Zayn, nor how to face him.
Even if he avoided Zayn deliberately, the project still had to continue.
What should I do?
"Are you feeling troubled now?" When Carl's voice sounded, Lucas was startled. Whipping his head around, he asked in shock, "When did you come in, Dad?"
"Since a while ago."
Carl sat on the sofa opposite him. After the maid passed him a cup of coffee, he dismissed the rest with a wave of his hand. The two maids quickly left and closed the door behind them.
Carl took a sip of coffee before saying solemnly, "We've not announced the news yet, but Zayn has already called for a shareholder meeting. Looks like he wants to withdraw from the project and catch us off guard."
"No way, right?"
Lucas felt a bit uneasy because the same thought was circling in his mind.
Having known Zayn for so long, he knew that Zayn was not a man to be trifled with.
Now that he had snatched his wife and children away, Zayn would definitely be furious. It was understandable if he wanted to retaliate.
"You know very well if he would do that or not, " scoffed Carl. "Do you think that Zayn's that harmless?"
"I'd understand if he does it, though." Lucas lowered his head. "After all, I let him down first. Even if he wants to cut off all ties with me, I can't blame him."
Carl was furious when he heard that. "They've broken up a long time ago! You didn't forcefully tear them apart, so how have you let him down? Furthermore, a relationship is supposed to be mutual. You didn't force Carla to marry you, anyway…"
"You can phrase it that way, but…" Lucas was still uneasy. "Things are going to get awkward the next time we meet."
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