Chapter 504

After a brief moment of silence, the banquet hall erupted into chaos, with voices rising and falling in astonished disbelief at Lucas' announcement. Not only were the guests taken aback, but even Patrick and his family, including Tiffany, expressed sheer shock. They hadn't received any prior indication of this decision and found it hard to believe their ears. "I must have misheard. What's happening in the Hughes family? Andrew hasn't been around for over a decade, and now he's taking control?" Murmurs circulated among the crowd, speculating what could have transpired behind the scenes. While some guests were merely there to enjoy the spectacle, many in attendance, like the Lancaster brothers and Juan, felt their unease deepen. They had prepared for the possibility of Lucas announcing the heir's identity, but no one expected him to hand the position of the head of the family directly to Andrew. Their carefully laid plans crumbled. As the realization set in, Dale was the first