Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 340

To avoid invoking the old man's displeasure, Hugh immediately coughed and said, "Dad, we've been playing chess for a while now. Shouldn't we pack up? You haven't been looking well lately. It's best not to exert yourself too much."

The Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle looked at their youngest brother as he spoke.

Immediately, they couldn't help but sneer.

Could they fail to notice what even Hugh could see? So naturally, they knew why he spoke up.

But of course, they wouldn't fall behind.

Even though they both wanted to see Lambert, this young wolf cub, make a fool of the old man to his displeasure, they were also afraid that if the old man felt truly humiliated, he would blame them for not stopping the game in time. Thus, they both nodded and said, "Yes, Dad. Last time, Dr. Copper said that you were not quite energetic. Don't play chess for too long."

The old man looked at his three sons, and then fell silent, seemingly a bit regretful as he still wanted to continue playing chess, but was also worried about his declining energy.

Where could Lambert not see that the old man was lending him a way out?

So, the corners of his mouth hooked a little, and he said without any fear of death, “Since Uncles and Dad have said so, Grandpa, you should stop if you're not energetic. For this round, would you like to admit defeat?”

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The old man also never expected that Lambert wouldn't give him any room to maneuver, forcing him to admit defeat in this round.

Originally, he wanted to let this round pass by following his sons' words and stop playing chess.

But with what Lambert just said, he couldn't let it pass.

The old man immediately became somewhat angry. Glaring at Lambert coldly, he said, “I've lived this long and never admitted defeat. I can be defeated, but I will never admit it. Carry on, keep playing!”

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On the other side, upon hearing the commotion, the old lady hurriedly summoned the butler.

The butler stood respectfully before the old lady.

The old lady looked at him and asked, "What’s going on? What’s happening with the old gentleman? Has something happened?" Old Mrs. Stone heard Old Mr. Stone's cold voice but couldn't discern exactly what he was saying. She quickly inquired to the butler to ensure the old gentleman's mood during the New Year wouldn't be spoiled.

The butler, with a smile, assured her, "Nothing is wrong, Sir is playing chess with Sir Lambert."

The old lady was taken aback, and with surprise, she asked, "Oh? Playing chess with Lambert? Did he lose?"

The butler glanced at the somewhat intrigued old lady, and then continued with a smile, "Indeed. Sir has lost nine games in a row. It's a bit hard for him to swallow his pride, especially when Sir Lambert continuously refused to let him off the hook so he might be somewhat chagrined." Having served in the Stone household for decades, the butler naturally knew what he should and shouldn't mention.

Since the old lady had asked, it was fine to discuss.

It was simply a fun topic to lighten the mood. That's why the butler felt comfortable relating the story.

True enough, the old lady almost burst into laughter after hearing it. She shook her head helplessly, took Ariana's hand, and said, "I knew it must be that wretched boy Lambert." She then examined Ariana's slightly protruding belly, and advised, "You, don't you ever learn from your father."

Ariana coughed awkwardly, and replied, "Grandmother, the baby has just taken shape, I'm sure it can't understand."

Looking at that disgusting smile, Beverly's eyes darkened.

She first glanced at Ariana's belly, then at Ariana herself, before saying: "What are you so proud of?"

Ariana responded indifferently, "Hmm?"

Beverly was seething, she coldly hooked her lips and said, "It's just a ba$tard child." After saying that, she thought of how Lambert treated Ariana, and a stab of pain hit her heart. To Beverly, Lambert was still her favorite man. Initially, it might have been just a crush, but now because of many incidents that crush had become much more intense.

She had suppressed these feelings. And now, she could no longer hold them back!

She despised her –

Truly, she detested Ariana –

If it weren’t for her, Lambert would have married her a long time ago! Would she have had to wed that scoundrel Arnold? Or be violated by Vincent and carry his child! It’s all because of Ariana! It’s all her fault!

Ariana understood what Beverly meant by the term 'ba$tard child'.

Perhaps Beverly thought that Lambert was not of the Stone family bloodline and that's why she said so. But Ariana had no intention of explaining. She was pregnant now and didn't want any unexpected incidents to occur. After all, if Lambert's Uncles were to find out that Lambert was not adopted, but indeed of the Stone family bloodline, they would undoubtedly take some actions.

Although she wasn't afraid of whatever tricks they might try to pull, it would be preferable if there were no trouble at all.

So upon hearing Beverly's words, Ariana remained expressionless, but her eyes revealed a touch of chill. She calmly replied, "My dear sister-in-law, one must be careful with their words. Aren't you aware that you should avoid inviting trouble upon yourself?"