Chapter 408

Eldest Uncle and Second Uncle were frantically trying to clear their names, their eyes brimming with anguish as if they were truly wronged by Lambert, showing no trace of guilt. Arnold quickly transitioned from initial shock to calm composure. Catching the subtle hint in his father's gaze, he quickly interjected, "Lambert, what are you implying? I know you're distraught over Lucian's situation, but you can't just take someone else's word and suspect us. Do you really think we're capable of such things—resorting to kidnapping Lucian for our own gain?" Lambert retorted with a cold and unyielding expression, "I do." Arnold's face paled, "You—" "Enough!" Old Mr. Stone's voice cut through the tension like a blade, his icy glare sweeping across the room. "Grandpa..." Arnold's voice faltered, his face turning ashen. He looked at the old man and continued slowly, "Grandpa, this really has nothing to do with us. Although Jerold and I are good friends, I had no knowledge of this. He must be tryi