Chapter 152

John didn't even spare a glance for the old lady, his icy gaze falling on Lewis like a cold blade. Lewis felt his knees weakening, and before he could gather his thoughts, his mouth acted faster than his brain, "I'm sorry." Those dry words slipped from his mouth. Regret washed over Lewis to the point he wanted to slap himself. He was, after all, John's uncle, and on his return, John had to give him one-third of the family property. Furthermore, Rose could claim another third. This meant that he would have two-thirds of the Wallace family's wealth while John would be left with only a third. In the future, he would have the final say in the Wallace family. What was he afraid of John for? However, when his courage began to rise, a single look from John made him shrink instinctively again. His fleeting courage had already flown to the heavens. Jane, her eyes shining bright and clear like ice-cold grapes, blinked and moved her short little legs. John immediately got the hint and set her dow