My Substitute Wife Is a Bigwig (Lily Brooks and Loid Laurier)

Chapter 240

However, there was an unfamiliar man in his 50s among them. He exuded an extraordinary air and had a cold look in his eyes.

Lily furrowed her brows slightly as she glanced at Loid. She then walked up to Arthur and said politely, "Grandpa Arthur, we came here to let you know that we're preparing to leave—"

As soon as she spoke, the atmosphere in the room turned tense.

Marvin was the first to stand up. He quickly uttered, "No, you can't leave!"

Loid's second uncle chimed in, "That's right. You can't leave until this matter is resolved."

Lily raised an eyebrow. "What matter are you talking about?"

Nora sneered, "Are you playing dumb? You bought the Redushil with the Lauriers' money, so the herb belongs to us. If you're leaving, you need to hand it over first!"

"What?" Lily laughed and then turned to Loid. Her voice was indifferent as ever as she asked, "Are the Lauriers planning to rob me?" Loid's expression darkened, and a cold glint flashed in his eyes.

He quickly composed himself, moved to Lily's side, and gently stroked her head. "The Redushil is yours. No one can take it from you." Nora slammed the table and stood up in anger. "Loid, don't forget you're the heir of the Lauriers. You must prioritize the family's interests. Lily isn't even married to you yet, and you're already siding with her. Are you planning to hand over the entire Laurier family to her after getting married?" Loid narrowed his eyes, his demeanor turning cold. "When did my decisions become yours to make? Aunt Nora, have I been too lenient with you?" His sudden outburst of dominance reminded Nora of the time he nearly strangled Joanne. Terrified, she stumbled back. Her face turned pale with fear.

Sitting calmly in her chair, Melanie glanced at Nora. She asked calmly, "Nora, are you trying to sow discord between my son and his future wife?"

Nora steadied herself, avoiding Loid's gaze as her demeanor softened. "I'm just trying to reclaim what belongs to the Lauriers.

"Melanie, I'm looking out for you. How well do you even know Lily? She hasn't been dating Loid for long. If she ends up harming the Lauriers, who will bear the responsibility?

"Besides, the Redushil is the Lauriers' asset. Everyone has a share in the family's wealth. We can't just let your family take it for free, right?"

"I need to correct a few points," Melanie said. She stood up and approached Nora with an unreadable expression.

"First, Lily and Loid are engaged, so she's my daughter-in-law and thus part of the Lauriers. Second, the Redushil was bought with Lily's own money. Even if it were the Lauriers' money, what does that have to do with you?"

Melanie raised her eyes. She looked elegant and poised but commanding. "Over the years, if not for Loid, could the Lauriers have maintained our position at the top? Could our family's wealth have increased steadily?

"Based on each member's share of the family assets, Loid should've received at least 500 billion dollars. Has he taken a single cent?"

"Well.." Nora was at a loss for words.

Marvin also kept his head down and kept silent.

The other family members exchanged uneasy glances but said nothing.

Melanie let out a cold laugh. "Meanwhile, you all take money from the family to buy luxury homes, drive fancy cars, and raise mistresses outside. How much personal gain have you all amassed using the Lauriers' name?

"Loid does all the hard work, yet you all suddenly have objections when his fiancée wants a herb. Do you really think this is fair?"

"But Redushil is an incredibly rare and valuable herb. If we keep it, it could elevate the Lauriers even further," Nora protested, still unwilling to

concede.