Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 408

Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle were frantically trying to clear their names, their eyes brimming with anguish as if they were truly wronged by Lambert, showing no trace of guilt.

Arnold quickly transitioned from initial shock to calm composure. Catching the subtle hint in his father's gaze, he quickly interjected, "Lambert, what are you implying? I know you're distraught over Lucian's situation, but you can't just take someone else's word and suspect us. Do you really think we're capable of such things—resorting to kidnapping Lucian for our own gain?"

Lambert retorted with a cold and unyielding expression, "I do."

Arnold's face paled, "You—"

"Enough!" Old Mr. Stone's voice cut through the tension like a blade, his icy glare sweeping across the room. "Grandpa..." Arnold's voice faltered, his face turning ashen. He looked at the old man and continued slowly, "Grandpa, this really has nothing to do with us. Although Jerold and I are good friends, I had no knowledge of this. He must be trying to sow discord. I don't know who's behind this, but I believe someone is deliberately trying to stir up conflict within the Stone family."

Arnold spoke with such emotion, tears welling \in his eyes as if he were the victim of a grave injustice, unable to defend himself.

Even the Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle couldn't help but show a hint of sorrow in their eyes.

Lambert, however, watched their performance with an unreadable expression, a faint, mocking smile playing on his lips. As for Hugh, he seemed to genuinely believe there was more to the story. Seeing his elder brothers' heartfelt distress, he couldn't help but murmur, "Perhaps... this was indeed someone's deliberate doing."

He couldn't believe his elder brothers would stoop so low. After all, Lucian was just a child, and they were his grandfathers.

The eyes of the Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle instantly lit up with a glimmer of hope. Eldest Uncle, a burly man, looked at Hugh with gratitude, as if on the verge of tears. He said in a trembling voice, "Third Brother—Third Brother, I knew you'd believe in us. We swear we had nothing to do with this. Someone is definitely framing us. Lambert is still young and easily misled. I don't blame him. I just hope the three of us can uncover the truth and put an end to whoever wishes to see the Stone family divided!"

Second Uncle nodded vigorously, "Yes. Big Brother is right. I agree. Third Brother, thank you for believing in us."

After all, Gwen wasn’t pregnant yet, so whether Lucian was outstanding or not didn’t matter much to them. He hadn’t been blocking their path either. Ironically, they had helped the main branch eliminate an obstacle while putting themselves in danger! It was nothing short of a disaster! If Second Uncle had known it would turn out like this, he would never have agreed to collaborate with the main branch. If the old man really uncovered something, they… they might truly be finished.

Finely had never been favored by the old man, and now this incident had occurred. Wasn’t this hastening the decline of the second branch?

As for the main branch, their hearts were now filled with unease. Arnold stood rigid, unable to utter a word. The thought of his grandfather’s words sent a chill through his entire body… What should he do? If his grandfather really found out, would he lose his inheritance rights? At this thought, Arnold’s face turned even paler.

Hugh, who hadn’t suspected his elder brothers in this matter, still agreed with his father’s words. The old man glanced at everyone and then said, “If there’s nothing else, you may all leave now. I’m tired and need to rest.” In truth, with the old man’s intelligence, he likely knew that both the main and second branches were involved. But he decided to investigate first.

If the information from Lambert’s report turned out to be true… then he might have to make a ruthless decision.