Spoiled By Mr. Russell By Luminous Night Chapter 631
Spoiled by Mr. Russell
âI know whatâs the number,â Alexander came up from behind Lily and held her hand. Then he turned to Edward. âYou can go now.â
Edward nodded and left, not forgetting to close the door behind him.
âSeriously? Youâre jealous because of this? I was just trying to help Olivia!â Lily waved her phone in front of Alexander to remind him.
âOf course, I know that!â Alexander pinched her nose lightly and pulled her to sit next to him. âSo, what did Justin say?â
âI think he was worried about something. He didnât say much, but Iâm sure he knows something. I just donât know why he would allow them to do as they please,â Lily elaborated.
Alexander thought for a few seconds before asking, âYouâre saying he has given up his position as the head of the family?â
âIâm assuming he did it to prevent the family from getting into a feud. However, judging from the current situation, I donât think thatâs working.â Lily had never expected this many problems to arise immediately after her grandfatherâs death.
Most of the Lodge familyâs elders were here, and they caused a huge commotion at the funeral. Lily was genuinely upset about how the situation had turned out.
âOn the surface, it seems like the elders are using their authority and isolating you and Justin. Am I right?â Alexander questioned.
Lily nodded solemnly. âI never expected Henry to cause such a huge problem to the family.â
On the other hand, Alexander just shook his head in disagreement. âI donât think so. Just Henry alone would not be able to stir up such a huge commotion. Itâs all because people are supporting him.
Besides, the only thing that could cause such a huge commotion was their personal interests.â
Lily agreed with everything Alexander had said. She also speculated that the elders united because of their intertwined personal interests.
âI thought with their growing age, their appetite would be less ambitious, and they would be content with their share of profits from the family,â Lily sighed in disappointment.
During todayâs confrontation, Lily noticed that most of the family elders were neutral toward who the head family was. Still, when Henry stood up and expressed dissatisfaction, most. elders immediately took his side. Lily assumed this was likely due to him promising certain benefits to the elders.
âEven if the elders are against it, Justin has been the head of the family for many years. How can he just give up his position so easily? He could always use his authority as the head of the family to overrule their opinions. Why would he allow them to walk over him like that?!â Lily said frustratingly.
Looking at her flustered face, Alexander laughed softly, âYou think they walked over him?â
Lily was speechless for a moment.
âHe merely gave up his position only temporarily. Besides, donât you remember who he gave it to?â Alexander explained patiently.
âYouâre saying Justin had intentionally given the position to Granduncle Jonathan so that this would lead to a disagreement between themselves?â Lily could finally understand Justinâs intentions after giving it some thought Still, she was slightly doubtful. âEven so, since the head position is already in their hands, they will never give it back to Justin.â
Alexander extended his index finger and lightly tapped Lilyâs forehead before continuing, Justin didnât give them the rights to the company, did he? Giving up his power as the family head isnât as simple as handing over a few keys and some documents.
âBeing the family head, especially to a prestigious family such as the Lodge family, isnât as simple as you think. As you said, Justin has held this position for a few years. Donât you think he has already built up some of his own connections and ways to handle conflicts that arise?â
Lily felt enlightened, âIâm such a fool! Why didnât I think of that!â
âYouâre not a fool. Youâre too focused on your work to care about the corporate politics and dramas around you. Honestly, Iâd prefer if you donât know anything about these issues if itâs possible. I would never want you to get caught up in something like this,â Alexander clarified. as he gently stroked his wifeâs hair.
He told her lovingly, âI should be the one dealing with such dirty matters.â
âI canât always be hiding behind you either. There are some things I must face on my own, Lily concluded after some thought. She sat up straight and looked into her husbandâs eyes. Considering how they are, I donât think they will try to search for the real culprit who killed. my grandfather. Theyâll probably try to pin this on either Justin or me within these three. days.â