Rebirth Revenge Is Everything (Ariana) novel Chapter 251

Upon seeing her son's cynical expression, Aster was on the verge of rashly spilling Lambert's background, reassuring him that Lambert wouldn't dare to stab you in the back. Even if he did, he could never claim the inheritance rights.

But remembering that it is an engagement banquet, full of prying eyes, she restrained her thoughts and replied solemnly, “Don't bother yourself with these matters; recall what I told you. As for other things, do you think I would have discussed this with you if Lambert was really going to betray you? Follow my instructions and you'll be fine."

Finley keenly sensed something from his mother's words.

Curiously, he asked, "Does Lambert have some weak spot under your control?"

Aster: “...No. But he wouldn't fight you for the inheritance rights, do your part and win him over before Arnold recovers his senses.” She was certain that Arnold, after marrying Beverly, wouldn't be on good terms with Lambert. But anything could change as long as there is enough benefit.

Hence, she had to be vigilant.

Perhaps unaccustomed to seeing his mother's cold demeanor, Finley shrugged after a nose rub and said, "Fine, I'll find a time to chat with him. I'll keep in touch with him frequently."

The only advantage of Finley was that he always listened to his parents.

Or you could say he is brainless, having no special skills aside from following his parents’ orders.

But what Aster needed was an obedient son. Only obedience could guarantee the flawless execution of her plans.

...

Prompted by his mother, Finley, though reluctant, headed towards Lambert, who was calmly sipping a cup of red wine.

Lambert looked surprised upon seeing Finley suddenly approaching him, asking indifferently, "What's the matter?"

Finley chuckled, "Why so formal? Can't I visit you without a reason?"

Lambert simply shrugged, saying nothing.

Seeing him turn to leave without showing him the slightest bit of face, a trace of warm anger flashed across Finley's expression. But thinking of his mother's words, he finally managed to suppress it, and instead sketch out an inexplicable sneer, saying, "Brother, to be honest, I'm quite impressed that you came to attend the eldest brother's engagement ceremony today. If it were me, I might find it very awkward. At this point, I admit I am indeed inferior to you."

These words were neither flat nor sharp, to the point where even Finley was unsure of his own intentions. He blurted them out subconsciously, his tone inadvertently carrying undertones of schadenfreude.

Lambert chuckled coldly, presuming that Finley had come to pick a fight on purpose.

Finley had been like this since they were little, and Lambert had also gotten used to it. But if he thought that Lambert would get angry, he was wrong. From the start, Lambert had never really cared about Beverly. So, no matter who she married, it would not affect him. After a moment, Lambert said indifferently, "Second brother, you must be joking. I naturally had to attend my elder brother's engagement ceremony."

In fact, Finley regretted his words as soon as they left his mouth.

He was a little upset with himself, frustrated that he had forgotten this conversation was to resolve his past animosities with Lambert. However, he just couldn't help himself.

As Khloe's chatter went on, Finley's expression grew progressively gloomier. If he was just indifferently following his mother's orders before, now he truly took it to heart.

He dropped his second brother's aloof demeanor.

Instead, he joked with Lambert saying, “Yeah, Aunt is right. Now big brother and third brother both have wives, leaving me the only single one. Ah, it's really heartbreaking.”

Lambert: "..."

How interesting. In just a few months, could it be that all the Stone family members have been taken over by aliens?

This change in attitude, indeed caught him off guard.

He thought he understood Ariana's feelings just now. But unlike Ariana, he knew there must be a reason behind these changes. The most prominent reason is likely the speculation he and Ariana had before. These two families are vying for the inheritance; the fun part is that they're both eyeing the previously disregarded Third family.

They want to win over the Third family to their side.

If that's the case, then it truly is quite amusing.

Their conversation quickly attracted the attention of others, especially Old Mr. Stone's. He frowned slightly as he observed Finley and his eldest daughter-in-law hovering around Lambert, especially when his eldest and second son also approached shortly after, Old Mr. Stone's face completely changed.