Old Master Sinclair was unaware that Julian Lancaster and Ruby Sinclair weren’t acquainted; he merely saw Ruby smiling at Julian and appeared to be saying something. He instinctively assumed Julian was someone Ruby brought along.
He didn’t expect Ruby had actually made contact with Julian.
If the two families were to cooperate in the future, it would be a good thing. With this thought, Old Master Sinclair’s gaze towards Ruby softened significantly.
Meanwhile, Nina Sinclair and Alice Sinclair had already stepped outside. Nina immediately spotted Julian standing there, alongside Ruby. As soon as she appeared, Julian’s gaze shifted toward her.
Ruby, on the other hand, wore a gentle smile, seemingly following Alice’s assertions that she was trying to cozy up to Julian.
Nina’s expression slightly tensed as she stepped toward Julian.
Just as she moved, a figure blocked her path—it was her stepmother, Hazel Lennox.
Hazel glared at her with ill intent, speaking sharply and sternly, "Nina Sinclair, what do you think you’re doing?"
Stopped by Hazel, Nina glanced at her indifferently, sneered, and retorted, "Mrs. Sinclair, what do you think I’m trying to do?"
What she intended to do had nothing to do with Hazel.
She was curious about why Hazel suddenly jumped in to stop her.
Upon seeing Nina heading toward Julian, Hazel instinctively assumed Nina had also recognized Julian’s identity and was trying to make connections.
How could she allow Nina to ruin Ruby’s opportunity? Hazel had to stop her!
Hazel snorted disdainfully, saying, "Don’t think I don’t know what you’re after; you came back during the Old Master’s birthday banquet trying to fight Vivian for the company. Even if the Old Master agrees, it’s useless. You’re thinking of getting the Sinclair Group... I’m telling you, that’s not happening!"
"I thought you had the guts, leaving as you did years ago, but now you’re back in defeat? Unfortunately, there’s no place for you in Sinclair Group anymore."
Nina smirked, "Are you scared I’ll steal Ruby’s position?"
"Unfortunately... those are not Ruby’s, half of the company belongs to my mother. Ruby is merely occupying the nest." Pausing briefly, Nina said flatly, "Move aside!"
Hearing Nina’s words, Hazel’s face quickly darkened.
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She was still as detestable as ever. Taking the lead, Hazel shouted fiercely, "Nina Sinclair! Have you no shame? Do you think you’re anything worthwhile? Young Master Lancaster would never be interested in a woman like you. If you don’t want to be humiliated, hurry up and leave, don’t force your way forward, or I’ll be ruthless!"
Hazel’s loudness instantly drew the attention of those around.
Many people glanced over at Nina.
Inside, Ruby and Julian heard the commotion from Nina’s direction. Seeing her blocked by Hazel, Julian frowned deeply, his expression quickly darkening.
Ruby sighed immediately, speaking considerately.
"Young Master Lancaster, that’s my sister Nina Sinclair. She’s always been so reckless, completely disregarding decorum."
She spoke with the demeanor of a kind-hearted sister, somewhat helplessly, "I’ve taught her many times, yet she continues to act . I feel rather helpless about it too."