Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 545

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Lambert was genuinely taken aback this time.

With an intrigued smile, he remarked, "Never thought I'd hear you say something like this." As someone who considered Ronaldo a friend, Lambert was well aware of the deep-seated resentment he harbored toward Beverly and her mother. And as for Alvin—Beverly's son—Ronaldo had never once shown the slightest concern, no matter how many troubles the boy had gotten into over the years.

His indifference was so profound it hardly resembled that of an uncle.

Then again, if Ronaldo had acted like a proper uncle, that would have been the real surprise. But now, he was actually asking Lambert to look after Alvin? This sudden shift left Lambert utterly perplexed.

Meeting Lambert’s probing gaze, Ronaldo gave a faint, humorless smirk, his voice laced with self-mockery and icy detachment. "That medical report—the one about fertility—was actually something I arranged."

Lambert frowned. "What?"

Ronaldo’s tone remained flat. "The test results that prove I can’t have children."

Lambert fell silent.

Ronaldo had kept this secret tightly under wraps, never revealing it to anyone. Now, he was casually dropping the bombshell simply because he had already secured control over the Lawrence family. Even if his father found out, there was nothing the old man could do about it.

But the real reason he was telling Lambert? It all came back to Alvin.

If he didn’t explain his motives, Lambert would never agree to take on such a thankless task.

After a long pause, Lambert finally spoke, his words measured. "So... you want Alvin to return to the Lawrence family and eventually inherit Lawrence Corporation?"

If Ronaldo was truly infertile, then Alvin would be the sole heir, no matter how much the idea disgusted him.

But he had no choice.

Otherwise, the Lawrence family would be ruined by his hands. Though his father had grown somewhat muddled after marrying his stepmother, he had been good to Ronaldo when his own mother was still alive. His grandparents had also doted on him dearly. So Ronaldo wouldn’t let his personal grudges jeopardize the Lawrence Corporation.

Even if his current predicament had been caused by Beverly’s mother.

Ronaldo glanced at Lambert and replied indifferently, "Perhaps."

Lambert fell silent.

He knew better than to press further—some lines shouldn’t be crossed. So he simply nodded and said, "Alright." At the very least, before Ronaldo made his final decision, he could ensure Alvin remained safe under the Stone family’s protection.

Given their brotherly bond, he was willing to extend this courtesy. Ronaldo exhaled in relief and nodded slightly in gratitude.

...

The wedding proceeded flawlessly. After all, the Stone family had yet to divide its assets, and Lambert hadn’t officially taken over as heir.

Thus, Arnold remained the head of the main family, and his wedding naturally couldn’t be anything less than extravagant.

Madelyn was married into the Stone Family household amidst lukewarm congratulations and feigned admiration from the guests. Irene served as her bridesmaid—an unconventional choice, since tradition dictated that bridesmaids should be unmarried. Irene, being divorced, technically didn’t qualify.

But Madelyn insisted, stubbornly demanding Irene by her side. The Olson family had no choice but to relent.

Irene, of course, was uneasy.