Chapter 123: Pestering
The Formidable Son-In-Law: The Charismatic Lucas Gray
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Cheyenne stroked the loose strands of hair on Ameliaâs forehead and said seriously, âIâve thought about it for a long time now. I really donât want Amelia to continue living in such a rowdy environment where she develops negative emotions every day. Amelia is so scared and frightened all the time, and I think itâll greatly affect her growth and character. I want her to live a happy life full of bliss and laughter.â
Upon hearing what Cheyenne said, Lucas was immediately overjoyed. He had had these thoughts previously too, but he was worried that Cheyenne might not bear to leave her parents, so he had been holding himself back. âOkay, letâs take Amelia to my lakeside villa tomorrow.â
Cheyenne was about to nod, but she suddenly said, âWhat about Charlotte? If we move out, sheâs going to be all alone here. Sheâll definitely be upset.â
Lucas wanted to say that it would be better to let Charlotte move to the lakeside villa together with them, but he thought about it and felt that it was inappropriate.
Besides, given Charlotteâs character, she would definitely not be willing to move in with them.
Lucas thought about it and said, âWhy donât all of us move together? The villa is huge, and there are several wings. We can just live in separate wings. When they argue, we wonât hear it either.â
The floor area of the lakeside villa was enormous, and there was only one villa in the entire Pearl Lake area.
Actually, it was more like a manor with several buildings, gardens, pools, docks, and all sorts of amenities.
Cheyenne shook her head. âEven if we live separately in the same villa, my parents will still get in a tizzy during huge fights. Iâd like to think about it.â
âSure. Let me know after youâve made up your mind,â Lucas said.
He was well aware of Cheyenneâs concerns, which were mainly regarding William and Karen.
Cheyenne and Charlotte were really unlucky to have such parents.
The next morning, Lucas sent Cheyenne to the Brilliance Corporation and then drove to the Stardust Corporation to handle some matters.
Lucas just got out of his car outside the office when he heard a familiar and angry voice. âI said I have to get to work. Stop wasting my time here!â
It was Charlotte.
Lucas looked over and saw a small group of people gathered at the entrance of the Stardust Corporation. Charlotte appeared extremely annoyed, and she wanted to head inside, but a young man of about 25 years old reached out to stop her.
Lucas narrowed his eyes. He knew who this man was. It was Declan Adams, the scumbag whom Charlotte once carried a torch for in college and the husband of Aston Brookeâs sister.
At this moment, Declan was obviously pestering Charlotte.
âCharlotte, you used to like me so much. I believe your feelings for me wouldnât fade so soon. You must still harbor feelings for me now, donât you? In that case, why canât we start over afresh?â Declan said, looking like a devoted man.
Charlotte had a look of disgust. âDeclan Adams, did you forget that you got married a long time ago? How dare a married man like you talk about starting over afresh with someone else? Youâre so shameless! You have no shame, but I do! Besides, I was blind to have had a crush on you in college. What makes you think Iâm still fond of you?â
Declan insisted like a devoted lover. âCharlotte, I know youâre only saying those things out of pique. You obviously still like me. The gaze in your eyes when we met last time canât fool me! Donât worry. Just give me some more time. I will divorce that woman and marry you! This time, I will never let you down, and I promise Iâll treat you well! Please say yes!â
While speaking, Declan reached out to grab Charlotteâs hand.
âShow me some respect!â Charlotte screamed furiously and took a few steps back to dodge.
âIâve already said that I stopped having feelings for you long ago and that I have no intention to marry you at all! If you keep pestering me like this, Iâm going to call security!â Charlotte was so enraged by Declanâs shamelessness that her face was flushed.
âNo, I know youâre angry that I didnât choose you back then. Donât worry. I promise that youâre the only one I will marry in this lifetime. You are mine!â Declan reached out to grab Charlotte again.
Charlotte was incensed, but to a lunatic like Declan, nothing she said would help. She wanted to leave, but he kept stopping her.
The people gathered around them were all the office staff, and they thought it was just a young coupleâs fight. So, apart from pointing fingers and gossiping, no one went forward to intervene.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of Charlotte and shielded her from Declan.
âGet lost! If you pester her again, I wonât be polite!â Lucas sneered.
After being stopped, Declan shouted in displeasure, âDonât be so nosy!â But he soon realized that the person who stopped in front of him was actually Lucas!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
As soon as Charlotte heard Lucasâs voice, she felt that she had found a savior and hurriedly tugged the hem of his clothes. She said to Declan, âDid you hear that? My boyfriend told you to get lost! Otherwise, heâll teach you a lesson!â
Declan glared daggers at Lucas. âLike I said, youâre just trying to spite me on purpose. I checked long ago. Lucas Gray isnât your boyfriend but your sisterâs good-for-nothing loser husband.â
âYou!â Charlotte was about to argue with him again when she heard Declan calling Lucas a good-for-nothing.
Lucas raised his hand to stop Charlotte. âGo to work. Let me handle this.â
Seeing that it was indeed getting late, Charlotte could no longer bother with this. She simply nodded to Lucas and entered the Stardust Corporation office building.
Declan wanted to chase after her, but Lucas stopped him. He had no choice but to watch Charlotte vanish into the building.
âDamn it! Lucas Gray, I wonât spare you since youâve ruined my plans!â Declan glowered at Lucas.
âHaha, youâre already married, but youâre here to pester another woman. I wonder whatâs going to happen to you when your wife and the Brookes find out about this,â Lucas said coldly.
Declan panicked and immediately snapped at Lucas, âYou loser, how dare you threaten me?!â