Chapter 183:
Zoie snapped, “But he can’t treat Theo like that! Regardless, you are Wesley’s biological father. No matter how influential he becomes, he shouldn’t disrespect you. You need to stand up for Theo, if not for me.”
Theo chimed in, “Dad, Wesley doesn’t even consider me his brother. At the company, he sidelines me, not letting me participate in important projects. This time, he even let his woman beat me up. What if he decides to go further? Is he going to kill me?”
As Lawrence finished his cigarette, his expression grew pale. “Alright, I’ll speak with him tomorrow.”
Once Theo’s wound was treated, Lawrence made his way upstairs. Seeing no one was around, Zoie called Joseph. Her voice was gentle yet urgent. “Joseph, Theo’s been injured…”
Zoie had once been in love with Joseph, but she was forced to marry Lawrence instead.
Whatever was said on the other end, Zoie said with scorn, “Lawrence is utterly useless. He didn’t even step in to defend Theo while he was being beaten. He claims he’ll talk to Wesley tomorrow, but we’ll see what comes of it. What’s that? Wesley scrapped the deal you were working on, showing you no respect as his uncle? Once Theo is in charge of the Spencer Group, you’ll control the family. Then I can finally leave this coward.”
After ending the call, Zoie went up the stairs and lay down beside Lawrence. “Lawrence, I may have been too pushy earlier. I didn’t mean to pressure you. It’s just seeing Theo in pain really breaks my heart. Please, talk to Wesley tomorrow. We’re family. Wesley shouldn’t make things so difficult for Theo.”
Upon hearing that, Lawrence wrapped Zoie in his embrace.
The following day, Lawrence made his way to the Spencer Group. He burst into Wesley’s office, furious. “How could you let your brother suffer without defending him?”
As the commotion unfolded, several managers presenting to Wesley lowered their heads.
Felix noticed Wesley’s discreet gesture to clear the room and quickly began ushering everyone out.
Wesley set aside his paperwork, reclined in his chair, and responded coolly, “So?” He had expected Lawrence to show up.
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This only fueled Lawrence’s anger further. Every encounter with Wesley sent his temper flaring. “He is your brother!”
Wesley responded coldly, “I haven’t forgotten your affairs when you were still legally tied to my mom.”
Lawrence, stung by Wesley’s words, found his hands shaking with rage. “You disrespectful child…”
Wesley answered with biting sarcasm, “Disrespectful? I’m hardly a match for you.”
Considering that Lawrence had neglected Gerald for years, he was hardly one to accuse Wesley of disrespect.
Wesley glanced at his watch dismissively. “I’ve got a meeting soon. I don’t have time for this nonsense.”
“Wesley Spencer!” Lawrence raised his voice.
Wesley turned around, his face transforming into a cold, unsettling expression that sent a wave of shivers through everyone in the room. Felix understood the importance of choosing his words carefully today, knowing it was vital not to provoke Wesley’s anger.
