Chapter 211 Three Years Ago
Bianca agreed to Malcolm’s proposal three years ago to send Meryl to prison for training, due to Meryl’s outrageous actions.
Recalling what happened three years ago, Bianca still felt scared. What if Chandler found out about that? Would he be disgusted with Meryl?
Outside the office, Lydia listened to the conversation and clenched her fingers tightly. Her fingertips were pinched until they turned pale. Lydia had done so much for the Stone family, but she didn’t expect Bianca to treat her as an outsider due to blood relations!
“Ms. Lydia Stone, why don’t you go in?” The secretary saw Lydia standing outside the office for a long time and suddenly asked curiously.
Her voice was so loud that it alarmed the two in the office. Malcolm opened the door, surprised. “Lydia? You’re here?”
“Dad, this document needs your signature.” Lydia walked in, as if she had just discovered Bianca. “Mom, here you are.”
Bianca nodded.
Lydia immediately said, “I didn’t know you were here. The diamond bracelet is on my desk. I’ll bring it up to you later.”
“No need,” Bianca said softly, “Keep it for yourself. You just got married to Dalton, so you should wear more beautiful jewelry.”
Lydia tilted her head, acting coquettishly. “But I bought it specially for you.”
“You’re my daughter. No need for such formalities.” Bianca refused to accept it, as her birthday had passed, rendering the gift unnecessary.
Lydia was surprised to find a rift between her and Bianca due to a mere diamond bracelet. Bianca viewed Lydia similarly to how she used to, yet Lydia felt an unexplainable awkwardness.
Malcolm finished reading the document and said, “Lydia, there is nothing wrong with this document. But the project with Galaxy Holdings Group some time ago…”
“They directly rejected it this morning and said they would not cooperate with us.”
Malcolm’s face changed. “Why? There are three competing companies in total. In terms of comprehensive strength, we are ranked second! We’re sure to be one of their choices! Why doesn’t Galaxy Holdings Group cooperate with us?”
Lydia looked quite innocent. “Dad, I also find this very strange. Did Uncle Chandler remove us from the list because Meryl said anything to him?”
Malcolm’s face was gloomy. “Damn it! That rebellious girl!”
Bianca retorted, “Did you forget what Chandler said that day? How we see Meryl will affect how Chandler feels about Celestial Ventures Group. I think this whole thing is more about Chandler than Meryl.”
“So what should we do now?”
“Why is Meryl angry? Of course, we should appease her.”
Malcolm and Bianca then both looked at Lydia.
Malcolm said, “Lydia, how about you give the old manor under your name to Meryl?”
Lydia was surprised as she reluctantly gave up this manor, which was originally given to her by Malcolm. But since he asked, if she refused, Malcolm would probably be displeased. Bianca had a problem with her now, so Lydia certainly couldn’t lose Malcolm’s favor.
“Dad, as long as Meryl can be happy and stop targeting our company, it doesn’t matter if I lose some personal interests.”
Malcolm didn’t say anything. After Bianca left, he looked at Lydia with a distressed look. “Lydia, I’m sorry for that. I will give you shares to compensate you.”
Lydia gently shook her head. “Dad, money doesn’t mean much to me. I’m married to Dalton now, so I’ll have a rich life later on. You don’t have to worry about me.”
“Lydia, you are so considerate…”
Lydia maintained a fake smile. She then turned her head and glanced towards the door, ensuring Bianca wouldn’t return before speaking, “Dad, the person from Peace Street called me and said she wanted to see you…”
Malcolm was stunned, a trace of guilt creeping onto his face.