Chapter 1184 A Dilemma II
Lory could tell Lilly's perseverance faltered as it dawned on her that the decisions she made would affect not only herself but her family as well including her company.
In the current uncertain world situation, many things may happen unexpectedly. Although the Hamilton family is strong enough for now, it doesn't mean they are invincible. Just like any other powerful family, the Hamilton Family also has many enemies waiting at any moment to seize the opportunity to harm its family.
This is proven by what happened to his older brother Ethan although his family try their best not to tell too much about what happened but Lilly wasn't stupid, after all, it was so clear to guess what happened to Ethan wasn't an accident therefore Lilly becomes uncertain what decision she should make..
"So what do you think Miss Hamilton?" Jacob leaned back and smiled "By the way I heard your brother just woke up how is he doing? I heard he has a little problem with his memory?"
His kind words were overlaid with subtle threats. Jacob reminded her that the Hamiltons had enough trouble to deal with for the moment and whether Lilly will dare to add more problems to her family.
Lilly fumed with rage, but she couldn't deny that Jacob had a point in what happened to Ethan, her father and grandfather had a big fight that almost broke the Ellecant group and her mother was falling into depression after her brother fell into a coma.
Only this past few days, her family finally back to normal after Ethan woke up so Lilly was reluctant to cause any more trouble for her family.
Lilly let out a heavy breath and then say: "I can't decide this on my own and my family has a right to know what happened and whatever their decision I will agree, I hope you understand Mr. Augburn"
Jacob stared for a long time then a smile appeared on his face "I understand, sorry to bother you Miss Hamilton" Jacob stretch out his hand in a polite manner.
Lilly shook his hand "No problem Mister Augburn" Lilly stood up and glanced at Ron.
Ron had been keeping his head down after he was silenced by Jacob and Lilly without daring to make any sound again just like a quail, one could see how weak and cowardly Ron was, no wonder he needed so many charms to get her attention. Obviously, someone with a clear-headed mind would never be attracted to someone like him.
Jacob watched Lilly and Lory leave then leaned his back on the chair and crossed his legs, a moment later a waiter came in with trembling hands holding a tray in both hands "So...Sorry sir, the tea is late...um, there is a problem in the kitchen.. so"
Jacob raised his hand without looking at the waiter and then motioned for the waiter to serve him his drink. The waitress couldn't read Jacob's mood and didn't even dare to look at him directly, the waitress put the teacup on the table and then slowly lifted the teapot, and then poured the tea into the teacup, during the process the waitress was trying to calm herself down so she didn't accidentally spill the tea.
There wasn't really a problem in the kitchen except that no one dared to interrupt Jacob and Lilly's intense conversation, so they skipped the task until it was too late and the unlucky waitress chosen by the crowd was given the job of serving the late drinks.
Finally, the waitress managed to pour the tea safely, she then lowered her head respectfully before leaving in a hurry as if being chased by a ghost. Jacob acted normally as if nothing had happened and he graciously picked up the teacup, the fragrant scent wafted to his nose then he take paused to enjoy the scent before taking a small sip.
Ron's eyes darted nervously to Jacob, he had no idea what Jacob was thinking at the moment, well, he never understood what Jacob was thinking even when they were a child but judging how calmly he was drinking his tea, his mood shouldn't be too bad, right?
"Jac...Jacob I..."
A teacup flashed quickly in the air and then hit Ron's forehead, the cup shattered and Ron fell to the floor for the umpteenth time today soon after blood poured from his torn forehead, Ron screamed in pain while covering the wound with both hands but the blood kept flowing between his fingers.
Linda screamed in terror at the sight of blood pouring non-stop from Ron's forehead, her eyes widened at the shards on the floor that had come from the teacup that was still in Jacob's hand a second ago.
Linda was completely bewildered at how cruelly Jacob treated his only younger brother, she didn't even expect that this man, the same man who was known to be kind and gentle by everyone. Linda blinked a few times to make sure she wasn't mistaken, that what she was seeing wasn't just an illusion.
Jacob rubbed his forehead then got up from his chair, he fixed his suit then beckoned his assistant to come before he gave firm order "Fix him then bring him home, don't let him out again and confiscated his phones and froze his cards..." his cold gaze turned to Linda "Take care of her I don't want any trouble"
The assistants simultaneously look at Linda coldly then nod "Yes sir!"
Linda didn't know what Jacob meant, but she knew for certain it wasn't a good thing for her, soon fear seized her heart along with regret, Linda brace herself to beg one last time "No, please...I'm leaving, okay, you....you won't see me again, I promise...please sir"
Jacob left without bothering to listen to her pleas and what for anyway? Jacob had often seen women like Linda, a woman that used every means to attend numerous parties where rich people gather then used their bodies and looks to climb the social ladder, who knows how many men she had been sleeping with to get where she is now, only a stupid guy like Ron would treat used goods like Linda seriously.
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"Are you alright!" Lory stares at Lilly worriedly.
Lily smiled while shaking her head, "I'm fine, just a little…irritated" Lily pursed her lips.
"I know this sucks but you are doing the right thing" Lory comforted her.
Lilly is touched by Lory's concern, due to her background Lily doesn't have many genuine friends as many of them befriend her so they can benefit from her.
However, that changed quite a lot during the wars of the Dark Ages when everything fell apart and money lost its value, and transactions changed from money to barter so everyone whether rich or poor was forced to contribute to their community if they want to be accepted.
At that time, Lilly used her ability to help the people around her, be it cooking, cleaning, and helping sick people so she was greatly appreciated by her community for her diligent nature even though she was very young at that time.
After the war, everything gradually returned to normal, unfortunately, so did the attitude of the people around him. Moreover, his family was quickly able to rebuild their business.
"Thank you, Raven," Lily said sincerely.
"Yeah..by the way, I'm worried about my shopping bag, hopefully, it's not lost, because home with her, since she stay in Hamilton's manors Lory had no reason to refuse her.
Not long after Lory's phone rang she saw Li Xin's name appear on her caller id, then I left it on the street" Lory just remembered when she realized her hands were empty.
Luckily her bag was left not far from the cake shop she had just visited and one of the security guards secured Lory's groceries while waiting for Lory to return.
Lory is happy to get her stuff back, afterward, Lilly naturally offers Lory to come home with her, since she stay in Hamilton's manors Lory had no reason to refuse her.
Not long after Lory's phone rang she saw Li Xin's name appear on her caller id, then she immediately picked it up [ Hello husband....yes sorry I'm late, I met Lily on the way and a lot of things happened...yes-yes, by the way, can we look for the car tomorrow?... uh -huh, okay, I love you too!] Lory ends the phone after that subconsciously the corners of her lips lifted.
"Is that Master Zhao?" Lilly wiggled her brows playfully.
"Yes, we were planning to look for a car today but I was too tired today so we rescheduled for tomorrow" Lory replied.
"Oh sorry, it's because of me right!" Lilly hit the steering wheel feeling guilty.
Lory waved her hand "It's okay, it's not like we're in a hurry" Lory honestly said.
But that didn't make Lilly feel any better then suddenly an idea popped into her head "Oh yeah what if I buy you a car!"
Lory shakes her head "No need, I've already earned enough money from your family I'm also given a big discount if I buy a car from your family shop" Lory does think is unnecessary.
"Yeah but that's the reward of saving my brother we haven't counted your services saving me from the hands of a good-for-nothing pervert, Ronald Augburn!" Lily's face darken as she recalled Ron's face again.
"Wait until my family hears what happened and how you saved me from that pervert, I'm sure my father will give you a handsome reward but that's from my family not from me so please let me show you my sincerity, pretty pleaseee!" Lilly rounded her eyes like a puppy.
"Eyes on the road please" Lory reminded.
Lilly quickly turned her eyes back to the street and then asked again with a cheeky grin "So what do you think, you agree?, right come on, we're already friends please don't refuse me anymore, okay~" Lilly pouted her lips like a goldfish.
Lory couldn't resist her anymore then said in a resignation tone "Okay, Fine...."
"Yeah!!" Lilly cheers then hit the gas pedals excitedly.
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