Spoiled By Mr. Russell By Luminous Night Chapter 623
Spoiled by Mr. Russell
âWell said! If thereâs another reason for my grandfatherâs death, Iâll investigate the truth! So⦠âLily looked around. âLetâs report it to the police!â
She pulled out her mobile phone as she spoke, âSince we all have different opinions, we might as well hand this matter over to the police. Itâs the fairest thing to do to get justice. When the investigation is cleared, Grandpa can rest in peace.â
However, her arm was held against her before she could dial the number. Jonathan frowned and said solemnly, âYou canât call the police!â
âThatâs right. You canât call the police.â The elders surrounding them all spoke up. Surprisingly, they all decided against contacting the police.
âThe Lodge family is a plutocratic family with a centuryâold foundation. It would be a shame. for our family if something like this were to spread, regardless of who was responsible. The Lodge family must resolve things internally, and when we identify the guilty party, weâll give them a fitting punishment. No outsiders shall intervene!â
Jonathanâs words were the voice of most of the elders, and they all nodded in approval. âGranduncle Jonathan! This is a serious issue involving my grandfatherâs passing rather than a trivial dispute. If someone intentionally did this to my grandfather, theyâd be guilty of murder. How could you settle this within the family?â
The fact that these traditionalists refused to call the police and instead sought to settle the situation personally caught Lily off guard.
âYou shouldnât assume that your education gives you carte blanche to do whatever you like. I assure you that as long as I live, Iâll continue to have a say in the Lodge family. It isnât your place to give me a lecture. Weâll investigate the cause of your grandfatherâs death.
Nonetheless, youâre no longer a member of the Lodge family if you dare to call the police and ruin the hundreds of years of the good name our family has earned. Never come back to this family!â
Jonathan glared at her with his stern words.
Lily glanced over and saw that everyone was silent as they agreed with this statement. She looked at Justin again. He remained mute, seemingly oblivious to the conversation, as if it had nothing to do with him.
âJustin, do you think so too?â Lily could not help saying.
âYou and Justin canât escape the suspicion, and his opinion is not qualified to use as a source. Iâm now going to temporarily take charge of the Lodge family while I investigate my fatherâs death,â Henry adjusted his cufflinks and stated while keeping a straight back.
âInteresting. Justin took over the Lodge family a long time ago. Do you think you can seize his power with just your words?â
âLily!â Henry scolded, âI still regard you as a member of the Lodge family. You better not be rude!â
She wanted to say more, but a voice scolded, âEnough!â
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Justin slowly standing up. He straightened his body as his hands were hanging by his side.
He turned his head to look at them. âLily, stop it.â
âJustin?!â She looked at him in disbelief, as she did not expect him to say this.
âThe truth of Grandpaâs death will be revealed. No matter whoâs the real murderer, no one can escape the punishment!â He said affirmatively, word by word.
His eyes slowly slid across the crowd, glanced at Lily, and paused.
Finally, Justinâs eyes stopped at Henry and met his eyes. âUncle Henry, I understand that you donât want me or Lily to avoid suspicion. Still, you just came back from abroad, so you donâ know much about the company and family affairs. The companyâs affairs are simple. A few vice presidents will take care of it for the time being. As for the familyâs affairsâ¦â
âI can take over whether itâs the company or the family. Even a little boy like you can do it, why canât I?â
Henry said disdainfully.