Chapter 8 Just You Wait

• Lucian arrived at the rented home early the next morning to pick up Freya and ran into Minnie, who was on her way to school. She gave him a look and left without stopping to speak to him.
• It was Minnie's usual routine to go to school alone, but Lucian, being a worrier, followed her.
• Just as she was about to enter school, he began to speak. "I'm taking Mom to get some work done. Wish us luck."
• Disgust appeared in her icy gaze. "My mother is amazing at running businesses. She doesn't need you. Even if she succeeds, her success has nothing to do with you."
• Minnie then walked into school.
• The teacher at the gate asked, "Is he your father, Minnie?"
• "No, I don't have a father. I don't need a father," she answered and disappeared inside.
• Lucian overheard her words. Guilt washed over him. He knew that what he had done had left a mark on her childhood. It would take time for her to forgive him.
• When he returned to the rented home, Freya was ready to leave.
• "Let's go."
• Her eyes were less cold compared to Minnie's, but the nihilistic look in them was undeniable. She seemed like someone who could end her life at any moment.
• This struck fear into him. What if Freya chose to end it all one day?
• He nodded and took her to the Infernal Group.
• She used to be like everyone else, dressed smartly in a suit and working in a tall office building. But now, she only had a wheelchair as her lifelong companion. The value she brought to her work meant nothing when she couldn't even stand on her own two feet.
• As they entered the building, they ran into two familiar faces.
• It was Nadine and Felix Harrison.
• They were both Freya's cousins. The Harrison family had exhausted all avenues yesterday to get in contact with the project director of the Infernal Group. They had to pay thirty percent of the total profit of the project to get the director's support.
• In other words, it meant the project director would receive thirty percent of the overall profit if the Harrison family got it.
• The project director couldn't resist the temptation and was more than ready to hand it over to them. After all, he was just a second-tier family. Where else would he get such high returns?
• "Oh, what are you doing here?" Lucian asked them with a smile.
• "To sign the contract, obviously. We already have the urban village demolition project."
• Nadine was all smug smiles. "Here I thought you were all-powerful. If you hadn't reported my husband, I wouldn't have been able to contact the project director. He's going to give the project to us. Let's see you try the same trick again, you son of a b*tch."
• Felix gave Freya a hateful look. "Stop talking to them, sis. Grandpa prepared a feast to celebrate back home. Let's go once the papers are signed. Don't keep him waiting."
• "Alright, let's go."
• Nadine nodded and left with her brother.
• Freya was gasping for breath in her wheelchair. She asked Lucian, "So, this is what you meant by having the project in your grasp? My family is done for if they get it back. They are bound by a contract."
• "There's nothing to worry about, Fay."
• Lucian fell deep in thought. "Let me make a call."
• He carefully wheeled her to a corner and left to make a call. It took him two minutes to return to her side. "Are you okay? Everything's fixed now. Let's go to the project director's office."
• That fast?
• She couldn't believe it, but before she could even ask, they were already at the door. With things as they were now, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and enter the office. Her spirits dropped when she saw Nadine about to sign the contract.
• They would lose everything the moment Nadine's name was on the papers.
• "Hold on…"
• Lucian called out. "Mason Bishop, you are not to let them sign that contract."
• Mason Bishop was the director in charge of the demolition project. He frowned when he looked up and saw Lucian. "Why not?"
• Lucian wheeled Freya into the office. "I was in contact with the chairman. He's agreed to give the project to Freya. Are you really going to risk the chairman's anger by letting her sign that thing? You won't be able to handle the consequences."
• "He's just bragging, Mr. Bishop," Nadine retorted.
• "His name is Lucian Gray. He was disowned by the Gray family. His father was the one who died in the streets. Can a guy like that claim to know the chairman of the Infernal Group? Don't believe his bullsh*t."
• "Ah, I see. The abandoned son."
• A trace of contempt appeared on his face. He signed his name on the contract without saying another word. It was clear from his actions that he didn't take Lucian seriously at all.
• Nadine excitedly put the contract away and bowed to thank Mason. "Thank you for trusting the Harrison family with the project, Mr. Bishop. We'll make sure to live up to your expectations. My grandfather will come by to thank you in person soon."
• "Alright. Manage it well. Don't disappoint me." Mason waved her off.
• Nadine and Felix were elated to finally have the project in their hands. Their words were sarcastic as they passed by Freya. "The project is ours now, b*tch. Just wait, Freya. Grandpa hates you for almost costing us the project. Behave now. We're coming for you. Hahahaha."
• Freya turned pale.
• Her worst fears had come true.
• Losing the project to the Harrisons was far from scary, but watching them get it back after losing it was terrifying.
• My family is ruined!
• Losing the project to the Harrisons meant that her family was now in trouble.
• "Is there anything else I can help you two with?"
• Mason looked disgusted. "I still have work to do. Please leave."
• "I said the chairman was going to give the project to Freya and me. Why did you sign that contract with Nadine?" Lucian was dissatisfied.