At this moment, Julian Lancaster was already in the hospital.
Today was the day Old Master Lancaster was being discharged, and due to identity reasons, Julian did not bring Nina Sinclair along.
Since Old Master Lancaster was returning to the Lancaster Family, it wasn’t convenient for Nina Sinclair to be involved.
At The Lancaster Estate, the Lancaster family’s descendants were all waiting to welcome Old Master Lancaster’s return.
After all, as the family head, Old Master Lancaster’s status was undoubtedly held in high esteem.
Vincent Lancaster and Yvette Thompson were also mingling with the other Lancaster descendants, the two of them occasionally looking toward the entrance with an anxious and impatient expression, clearly waiting for something. ᴛʜɪs ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀ ɪs ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ʙʏ novᴇl(ꜰ)ire.ɴet
That day when Vincent went to find Nina Sinclair, he was caught red-handed by Julian. Originally, he had planned to return to Veridia.
But later, after hearing that Old Master Lancaster was to be discharged and return to the Lancaster Family, thinking Julian would definitely appear and revealing whether Julian was indeed Nina’s secret lover, he decided to stay.
At this moment, Old Master Lancaster was still in the hospital. He didn’t have many personal belongings, so he didn’t need much time to pack.
Uncle Ming, despite helping Julian at Old Madam Lancaster’s birthday banquet by announcing that matter, had later been softened by Julian bringing Joel Thatcher to care for Old Master Lancaster, and did not dwell on Uncle Ming’s issue further.
After all, having been with him for many years, how could he truly dismiss him?
Luckily, Uncle Ming realized his mistakes and came to the hospital over two consecutive days to offer his resignation, showing a very good attitude in admitting his mistakes.
In the end, Old Master Lancaster docked half a year’s wages from him, and that was the end of it.
In the hospital room, Joel Thatcher was explaining some important matters, while Old Madam Lancaster listened quietly on the side.
After Joel finished speaking, he glanced at the silent Julian standing behind, and said, "Young Master Lancaster, can we have a private conversation?"
Old Madam Lancaster thought it was something serious that couldn’t be disclosed to them and looked worriedly at Joel Thatcher, asking, "Master Thatcher, is there something you can’t tell me? It’s alright, please feel free to speak."
Joel answered, "No, I have some private matters with Young Master Lancaster."
Upon hearing this, Julian knew the private matter Joel mentioned must involve Nina Sinclair.
With a faint gaze, he replied, "Sure, where shall we talk?"
The two men stood facing each other, their gazes meeting with sparks flying, a silent declaration of war against one another.
Joel frowned and asked, "Why did you deceive Nina?"
He was referring to Julian’s concealment of his identity from Nina Sinclair.
Julian didn’t answer. He stood quietly, casting a deep glance at Joel, before responding in a low and indifferent voice, "Why didn’t you expose it?"
Joel smirked sarcastically.
Exposing Julian’s deception of Nina might actually help them, and he had no interest in doing that. When Nina eventually discovers the deception, she would be disappointed in that man.
Withdrawing his thoughts, Joel said, "Young Master Lancaster, I want to compete with you fairly."
Upon hearing this, Julian suddenly laughed lowly, "Nina is my rightful wife, what are you competing for?"
Joel’s face turned black with anger.
He had been just a step too late, and the delicate flower he had watched grow was picked by someone else.
But it didn’t matter; he could see that the relationship between Nina and Julian wasn’t that stable. Eventually, Nina would return to him. Fortunately, he moved Nina’s mother to his own place, ensuring he could see Nina frequently in the future.
Joel snorted lightly and said, "You won’t last long."
Julian’s eyes suddenly turned cold, and he said in a deep voice, "Don’t entertain thoughts you shouldn’t; Nina Sinclair is my woman."