Chapter 242

After Old Mr. Stone said these words, he sent everyone back, with only Hugh hesitating for a while and didn't leave. Instead, he stayed behind, looking to speak his mind at his father, struggling with what to say. The Old Mr. Stone glanced at him, then said coldly, "What is it?" Knowing that his father had always been displeased with him, Hugh had grown accustomed to this and wasn't too distressed. Quietly, he began to speak, “Dad, I stayed behind because I want to talk about Lambert.” Upon hearing that unfilial grandson's name, a wave of irritation and annoyance rose in Old Mr. Stone's eyes. He asked coldly, “What about him?” Hugh glanced at his father with a stern face. After some hesitation, he spoke out of paternal instinct on behalf of his son, "Admittedly, Lambert's actions have been rather excessive at times, but fortunately, Beverly has made concessions. So, Dad, I hope you can stop picking on the two of them." Old Mr. Stone squinted his eyes at his son's words. He scrutinized