Obedience No More He's the One I Deserved novel Chapter 66

Chapter 66 Messing up My Plans

Chapter 66 Messing up My Plans

Lucas paused, his eyes flickering with a tiny awkwardness.

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Annoyed and a little embarrassed, he snapped, “Of course, I prepared something! What nonsense are you saying?”

Then he turned, putting on the warm, gentle tone of a respected elder. “Dawn, I honestly didn’t know what you liked. I looked everywhere and didn’t buy anything. Here, take some money–go to the mall and pick something yourself, okay?”

He pushed a bank card across the table. Dawn immediately shook her head, refusing. “No need, Uncle Lucas … I have money. Just knowing you were thinking of me is already more than enough. You don’t have to go to all this trouble.”

Without another word, Lucas picked up the card and pressed it into her hand.

“I said I wanted to get you something. Take it, or I’ll get upset!”

Dawn was good at refusing small favors, but in front of her uncle, she couldn’t be too forceful. No matter what Lucas’s true intentions were, he was still her uncle.

She didn’t know what else to say.

Dawn looked down at the card in her hand, feeling a little lost.

Lucas’s gaze flickered, a strange emotion touching his mouth. He sighed, regret in his voice, as he explained why he had stayed away all these years.

“Now that you’re working, you should understand how hard it is for us to build businesses abroad. When your mother passed, it was a critical time for the company, and Sadie got sick right then…

“Ahem!”

”

Cindy’s deliberate cough interrupted him.

Lucas frowned and shot her a warning glance.

“In any case, it was my fault for not being there for you and your mother on time.” He held Dawn’s hand seriously, “I’ll stay in Wornellston for a while. Let me make it up to you, okay,

Dawn?”

Dawn gave a polite, calm smile. “I understand your difficulties, Uncle Lucas. There’s no need to

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make it up. Please don’t feel pressured.”

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She had lived very well with the Osbornes over the years. Even if things hadn’t been perfect, no gift or compensation afterward would have mattered.

Lucas noticed this. This niece, though obedient on the surface, was actually stubborn and not easily persuaded.

Clearly, winning her over would take some effort.

The meal lasted over two hours. Lucas asked about Dawn’s life and was surprised to hear she worked at a jewelry design company. “With the Osbornes‘ big business, why not stay there?”

Dawn pressed her lips together, paused a bit, then said, “I’m my own person. I need to live my own life.”

“That’s true, that’s true.”

Lucas sensed something had happened between Dawn and the Osbornes, but since they weren’t very close yet, he didn’t push. “Having your own career is a good thing. You’ll always have someone behind you as a safety net.”

After leaving the private chef’s restaurant, Lucas offered to drive Dawn.

“No need, Uncle Lucas. I already called a car.”

But

…

isn’t Uncle Lucas here about my mother’s inheritance?

After such a long meal, he didn’t mention it at all.

Dawn carefully chose her words. “Uncle Lucas, the things my mother wanted you to give me…

“Oh, the inheritance?” Lucas clapped, as if he just remembered. “Your mom left a will. Everything had to wait until you turned 18. I was in a hurry to see you today and forgot to bring it. Next time, I’ll bring it along with all the papers.”

Seeing Dawn stay quiet, he added, “If you’re worried… you can go back with me now.”

“No need.”

Dawn met his eyes, hoping to see something beyond the surface.

But there was nothing.

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Lucas’s company wasn’t huge, but after years in business, he had learned every trick–polished and strategic outside, clever and shrewd inside.

Dawn stayed calm and repeated, “It’s okay, Uncle Lucas. I’m not in a hurry.”

Lucas smiled, open and forgiving. “That’s right. No rush–it’s all yours anyway.”

The ride–hailing car arrived.

Dawn waved goodbye.

Cindy, hands in her overall pockets, looked casually rebellious. “See you next time, cousin.”

Dawn nodded slightly and got into the car.

Only when the white car disappeared from view did Lucas furrow his brows and turn around.

Sternly, he said, “If you keep being so reckless, I’ll send you back to Meriax! Do you know how close you came to messing up my plans?!”

Cindy shrugged casually. “Mess up your plans? You mean the plans you have against your niece?”

“You little …

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“What? Did I say something wrong?”

Cindy snorted, flagged down a passing taxi. “If you’re really scared that I’ll ruin your plans, don’t take me with you next time.”

Lucas stared at his unmanageable daughter, completely exasperated and helpless.

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