Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 410

Old Mr. Stone was still pondering over how to resolve this matter. If it were made public, the entire city would know, and the Stone family's scandal would be exposed, dealing a significant blow to their reputation.

However, if he let it slide, given Lambert's methods, the consequences might be even worse than going to prison. Of course, he could intervene to stop it, but he feared that even he might not be able to control Lambert. He was certain that the young man would retaliate despite the pressure. If that happened, not only would the family's dignity be lost, but his two sons might also face trouble. Most importantly, Lambert would no longer be the heir to the Stone family. Even if he were to inherit, his temperament wouldn't make him a suitable successor.

What if he suddenly decided to rename the Stone Group to the White Group? Mr. Stone could believe that too. That would truly be the last straw!

Now, Old Mr. Stone found himself in a dilemma. No matter which path he chose, the Stone family would suffer significant losses. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel even more disappointed in his eldest and second sons. If he were in their position, even if Lambert threatened his status, he would have found another way to handle it instead of resorting to such a foolish move.

Utterly useless and brainless! He couldn't understand how he had fathered such sons, who bore no resemblance to him whatsoever.

However, his youngest son's plea for leniency suddenly gave him an idea. He listened to his son's appeal in silence, seemingly deep in thought, but in reality, he was observing Lambert's expression. At some point, Old Mr. Stone had begun to regard Lambert as an equal adversary, not just a grandson like Arnold and Finley.

Seeing his Father fall silent due to Hugh's plea, Eldest Uncle felt his heart pounding like a drum. He quickly turned towards Hugh, his voice filled with remorse, "Third Brother, I owe you an apology. I was foolish to use Lucian as a pawn and do something that disappointed Father. Please, for the sake of our shared blood, forgive me."

Arnold was quick to follow suit. With tears streaming down his face, he pleaded, "Uncle, please beg Grandfather for mercy."

Finley also turned his beseeching eyes towards Hugh.

Suddenly, it seemed as though all eyes were on Hugh. He had lived a quiet life for many years, ever since he married, and willingly stepped away from the sibling rivalry over inheritance. His role in the family had gradually become less significant, and he had indeed grown more ordinary over time.

He had grown accustomed to being overlooked. It had been a long time since he had been the center of attention like this.

After a moment of hesitation, he gritted his teeth and said to his father, "Dad... perhaps you could give Big Brother and Second Brother another chance. I believe they won't repeat their mistakes." Then, he turned to Lambert, hinting at his agreement, "Lambert, since Lucian wasn't harmed, perhaps you could forgive your uncles."

Lambert remained silent.

He looked at his biological father with a steady gaze. Hugh felt a pang of guilt and sighed inwardly. He knew Lambert's nature. The boy had always been resolute since childhood.

Moreover, if someone wronged him, he would surely seek retribution.

But since Lucian hadn't been harmed in this incident, Hugh felt there was no need to press the matter further. After all, if they pushed too hard, it might not sit well with his Father.

Although Father was undoubtedly disappointed.

Based on his understanding of his father, he believed that his Dad wouldn't want this matter to escalate.

Once the mercenaries learned that the boy was their former boss’s godson, they took a keen interest in him. They treated him with extra care and even found him quite endearing after spending a few days with him. So, they looked after him with genuine enthusiasm.

But Lambert’s revelation sent shockwaves through the room!

Hugh, in particular, was utterly stunned. He looked at his elder brothers, whom he had previously pitied and sighed over, and took two unsteady steps back as if he could barely stand.

As for the first and second branches of the family, their faces turned deathly pale.

Old Mr. Stone, who had just learned of this, froze for a moment before his expression darkened with fury. He roared, "You ungrateful wretches! Have you lost all sense of humanity? That’s your younger brother’s grandson! Your own flesh and blood! The firstborn great-grandson of the Stone family! It seems I’ve been far too lenient with you in the past, allowing you to sink to such monstrous depths!"

The eldest and second uncles were completely paralyzed.

The second uncle was the first to regain his composure.

He knew that, no matter what, their branch of the family was finished. In a desperate attempt to lessen their punishment, he spilled everything. Tears streaming down his face, he wailed, "Father, it was the eldest brother who came up with this! He suggested kidnapping little Lucian and poisoning him to silence him... I thought he had hired the kidnappers, but it turns out they were his own men! Not only did they target little Lucian, but they also planned to pocket the entire fifty billion! Father, I had no idea about any of this. I was completely in the dark. Please, forgive me! I’ll never dare to do such a thing again..."