The Formidable Son-In-Law: The Charismatic Lucas Gray Chapter 213
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Chapter 213: Enemies Visit
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Flynn and Stanley stayed in LA, while Jordan and Lucas returned to Orange County by car.
The Brooke residence…
Andrew was sitting in the middle of the courtyard and watching his devastated family members packing their belongings. His eyes were full of sorrow and reluctance to leave.
He had built the villa and the entire family manor of the Brookes single-handedly. He thought that he would still live here after retiring, but he never thought that there would be a day where he had to leave.
Lucas had acquired all of the properties belonging to the Brookes in LA, including the house in front of him, the plot of land he owned, and everything on it.
He looked at the pine at the entrance again.
Just a short while ago, Lucas said that the pine needed a new owner. And indeed, in less than an hour, it gained a new owner.
Andrew looked crestfallen and miserable.
Suddenly, the butler ran toward him anxiously and yelled in panic, “Mr. Brooke, bad news! All the media in LA are reporting about the fall of our family!”
“What?!” Andrew looked aghast, and he sprung up from his seat.
This was undoubtedly a terrible piece of news!
Over the years, the Brookes had offended countless people and had numerous enemies both in the open and hidden in the dark. Now that the news of their family’s fall had spread, many would definitely come knocking on their door to seek revenge!
But now, Stanley, whom the Brookes relied the most on, was no longer around!
Andrew immediately ordered, “Everyone, stop packing your things. Take only your most valuable items that you carry easily and then gather at the entrance! Drive all the cars to the entrance. We’ll leave immediately as soon as everyone is here!”
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“Yo, Andrew Brooke, where are the Brookes headed to?”
As soon as Andrew gave his orders, the Brookes suddenly heard a sarcastic remark before they even took action.
Andrew turned around and saw a large bunch of people walking in menacingly.
Andrew’s heart hammered violently. They were all members of the families that the Brookes had offended, and they obviously had hostile intentions!
Oh no!
These people are here too soon!
Andrew forced himself to stay composed as he rebuked with a hostile expression, “This is the territory of the Brookes. Who allowed you to trespass?”
“Hmph, Andrew Brooke, don’t feign ignorance! Don’t you know what we’re here for? Five years ago, you sent someone to kill my uncle over a contract you wanted to snatch from us. Did you forget this matter?” A tall young man glared at Andrew resentfully.
A member of another family chimed in, “You also killed my grandson over a minor conflict between youngsters. I still remember this incident. Now I can finally avenge my grandson!”
“The Brookes have been competing with the Turners for our business deals and caused us to suffer heavy losses. We also want to settle the score with you!”
“The patriarch of the Whites was driven to his grave two years ago by you, Andrew Brooke. It’s payback time!”
…
One by one, the members of various families that had feuds with the Brookes stood in front of Andrew with righteous indignation, their eyes full of immense hatred and resentment.
The more Andrew listened, the more frightened he became. Some of the things they mentioned still rang a bell, but he had already forgotten some of the other matters. After all, the Brookes had offended too many people!
Those who came to settle scores with the Brookes would surely not let them get away with it easily!
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Seeing that so many of their enemies had arrived, the Brookes were all petrified with fear. Some of the timid ones were even on the verge of tears.
At this moment, they missed Stanley greatly. In the past, as long as Stanley was around, they wouldn’t have to fear these people at all. In fact, even the first-class families of the city had to be polite and respectful toward them.
Unfortunately, Stanley was no longer with the Brookes!
At this moment, the Brookes seemed to have forgotten that just a moment ago, they were lashing out at Stanley and wishing they could stomp him to death.
“Hmph, these are all old scores. Why rake them up again? If you really want to settle scores with the Brookes, let’s meet up another day and sit down to discuss it. How does that sound?” Andrew pretended to be calm and pulled a delaying tactic to stall for time.
“Hah, Andrew Brooke, do you take us for fools? I bet we wouldn’t even have to wait until another day before you people scurried far away by evening. Who are we supposed to settle scores with you by then?”
“Hmph, come surround the Brooke residence and seal off the front and back doors. No one is allowed to leave!”
These families had joined forces, and all of them had brought their respective bodyguards and henchmen. As soon as they gave their orders, there was immediately a large crowd outside the Brookes’ manor, and no one could escape!
The Brookes immediately panicked, and Andrew had an extremely gloomy expression.
He looked at the young man taking the lead and said furiously, “Elliot Parker, I don’t think I’ve ever offended you, have I? Your family and mine have cooperated, and we share many business dealings. Why did you join them in dealing with us?”
Elliot sneered. “Andrew Brooke, fancy you having the cheek to say that we have business dealings. In our previous cooperation, you passed off inferior goods as high-quality goods, and when we sent someone to discuss it with you, you humiliated us and kicked us out. Did you forget?”
Andrew questioned in exasperation, “You need evidence before you can accuse us! Since when did we pass off inferior goods as high-quality goods? When did we insult the Parkers?”
“Hmph, don’t you remember? Well, the Brookes have done too many unconscionable things, and you guys definitely don’t remember these trivial matters. But it’s alright. The Brookes are going to get their comeuppance today!” Elliot sneered and took a few steps forward.
Andrew stopped in front of those people and narrowed his eyes. “Elliot Parker and the rest of you, how dare you come here to cause trouble? Do you really think there’s no one to back the Brookes up anymore?”
Elliot raised his brows. “Now, everyone in LA knows that your family has collapsed. And even the top henchman of your family has already left your family. You’re like a tiger without claws. What else can you do?”
“Hmph, who said that we’re pushovers now? Who told you that our top henchman is gone?”
Andrew’s face turned sullen, and he suddenly whipped out his phone to make a call. “Stanley, some blind people just like coming to the Brookes to stir up trouble. Come back in ten minutes to deal with them!”
Then Andrew stared gloomily at the dozens of people surrounding the gate of the Brookes’ villa, and his gaze became menacing and ruthless. “Hmph, I was going to talk to you guys nicely. But since you want to be dealt with the hard way, don’t blame us for being ruthless later!”
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