Babel Novel
Chapter 58
Chapter 58
The one speaking was Matthew’s second uncle, Wilfred Lane.
Matthew was the eldest child of the eldest son, but since both his parents passed away early, the
siblings were left outside. The second uncle became greedy and wanted to take their place.
Luckily, Arthur Lane was an understanding man and protected Matthew. Wilfred, having tried and failed
to get to him, had slowly turned his attention to Hesper.
Hesper wasn’t angry, so she smiled and said, “Uncle Wilfred, grandpa didn’t come to welcome me. He
was just anxious to see whether I was here already or not. I’m not like you, having your own place yet
still hanging around here. People might think that this is actually your
home.”
She was mocking him, and he knew it.
Wilfred’s expression changed as he glared at her.
“It was obvious that you weren’t brought up here. You don’t even understand etiquette. How could you
speak to your elders like that?”
“Alright, that’s enough.” Arthur cut him off. “Everyone could see what you’re trying to say. Don’t bring it
up!”
“Dad!” Wildred wasn’t happy about that and was about to say something. NôvelDrama.Org content.
However, Matthew spoke up. “Uncle Wildred, I heard that the financial report for the previous quarter of
the company that you’re handling is out. You lost $15 million. Have you figured out what you’re going to
tell the shareholders?”
“I…” Wilfred was at a loss for words. He wasn’t very good at running a company and loved to take
money from the company for his personal
use. The company that used to thrive was close to bankrupt because of him.
He didn’t think what he did was wrong. After his brother died, he was supposed to be the eldest son of
the Lane family, so everything that belonged to the family should be rightfully his.
However, Arthur never considered letting him take more power and even gave part of his business to
Hesper to manage. That was why he was upset.
“It’s none of your business. You, on the other hand, let Hesper, a girl, take over the company. If it gets
out, people might think that our family doesn’t have better options!”
“That’s a terrible thing to say. Hesper is a Lane too.”
Matthew emphasized his last sentence, which made it sound like a threat.
Wilfred didn’t dare offend him, so he bit his tongue.
After dinner, Arthur held Hesper’s hand. “Thank you for this. After the company is split up, I’ll help you
plan your wedding so you can marry a good man and live happily for the rest of your life.”
“Grandpa…” Hesper was helpless.
It wasn’t the first time Arthur tried to set her up, but she had always rejected it.
“We’ll see, grandpa. I’d like to make this my career and take the burden off you and Matthew.”
She then made up an excuse about having to pack her bags and escaped.
“Matthew.” The old man looked at Matthew. “Why does Hesper run away every time we talk about this?
You have a good relationship. Tell me, is there something that she can’t tell me?”
Matthew remembered her past but didn’t make it clear. He just said, ” Grandpa, Hesper is still young.
There’s no need to force her to do anything she doesn’t want to. So what if she never gets married?
Wouldn’t she still be happy being our little princess?”
“That’s true…” The old man was convinced.
The next day, Matthew personally rode with Hesper to the airport.
“Remember that you’re a Lane now. Even if Rickard recognizes you, there’s no need to be afraid.”
“I know.” Hesper looked into the distance. She was back. The ones who should be afraid were the
people who hurt her.
After a few hours, Netherton airport.
Matthew and Benji went to the airport to pick up the new person in charge in order to show their
sincerity.
“What time is it?”
Matthew took a look at the time and saw that it was more than ten
minutes past the arrival time. That person should be out by now.