Chapter 1028: Unexpected Ties

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

When the crowd saw the n.o.blewomans face, there was obvious confusion on their faces.

Even Eric, Jordan, Maddy, and Lucas were surprised.

The person who came over was Florence, the current helmsman of the Howards!

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Eric narrowed his eyes and questioned in a threatening tone, So its Ms. Howard! Whats the matter? Are you so free now that you want to interfere with my familys affairs too?

Florences voice had arrived before she did. She was clearly targeting Eric to defend Jordan.

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Moreover, Florence even brought five of the Howards top bodyguards, making Eric feel that something was amiss.

One of his purposes in bringing his subordinates to the Stones was to capture the murderers of his son to avenge him. The other was to take advantage of the opportunity to pressure the Stones and obtain maximum benefits. It would be best if he could encroach on all the Stones a.s.sets so that they would become a va.s.sal family of the Bransons and do their bidding from now on!

Just a moment ago, Eric felt that the Stones were an easy target because Carlos, the family head, was just a weak and incompetent fool who was easily controllable.

But why did Florence appear here with the Howards bodyguards?

Do the Howards also want a slice of the pie?

But even so, Florence shouldnt have targeted him to protect the punk who killed his son!

Just as countless thoughts flashed through Erics mind while he pondered what Florences goals were, she said with a smile, Eric Branson, since youve already decided to get your subordinates to harm my G.o.ddaughter, of course I have to interfere.

G.o.ddaughter?

Florences G.o.ddaughter?

Everyone was shocked. But after thinking about it for a bit, they immediately figured out that Florences G.o.ddaughter was probably Maddy!

Even Maddy had a trace of surprise in her eyes, but she soon understood that Florence had said that because she needed a reason to help her!

Erics face turned gloomy, and he sneered. Ms. Howard, since when did you have a G.o.ddaughter?!

Do I need your permission to recognize my G.o.ddaughter?

Florence was now the head of the Howards, and her status was much higher than that of Eric, the future helmsman of the Bransons. Thus, she retorted curtly without any politeness.

Maddy, dont worry. No one will dare to touch you with me here! Florence said to Maddy domineeringly.

Maddy smiled sweetly. Alright, thank you very much then, G.o.dmother!

Her demeanor and expression looked extremely natural, as if she and Florence were already very close to each other.

Seeing the interaction between the two, the Stones were flabbergasted!

They had no idea when Maddy actually had such a powerful G.o.dmother!

Florence was the current helmsman of the Howards, one of the eight top families!

She had an even higher status than Eric!

If they had known that Maddy had such a powerful G.o.dmother, they wouldnt have agreed to let Maddy marry Erics intellectually challenged and violent son.

At this moment, Carlos felt as though a sledgehammer had struck his head. His body stiffened, and he stood rooted to the ground with his mouth wide open!

Maddy actually recognized Florence as her G.o.dmother! The person who was the most shocked was none other than Carlos!

He had never imagined that the unfilial daughter he had driven out of the family had such good fortune!

At this moment, he suddenly recalled what Maddy had said to him previously. She said that she would settle the matter with the Bransons on her own and wouldnt involve the Stones.

When Maddy was driven out of the family and disowned by Carlos, she had said to him, Dont regret it.

Was the reason she had the confidence to say this because she had long become Florence Howards granddaughter?

If he had known earlier, Carlos would have never done the things he did earlier!

But it probably wasnt too late now. No matter what, Maddy was his daughter. Once they dealt with the Bransons, he would apologize to Maddy and let her return to the family. Given the relations.h.i.+p between Maddy and the Howards, the Stones would be able to gain the support of the Howards in the future and rise to greater glory. It was a blessing in disguise!

The thought of it made Carloss heart burn with excitement.

At this moment, Maddy was no longer the unfilial wench that he had called her previously. She was now his promising and competent daughter!

Eric looked extremely sullen. Florence was clearly here to protect Maddy, so he didnt dare to act rashly.

After pondering for a while, Eric made up his mind and decided to compromise. Since Maddy is your G.o.ddaughter, Ill take a step back and not hold it against her.

But that man over there is the culprit who killed my son. I must take him back to the Bransons and use his blood to pay homage to my son!

Eric felt that he had already made a compromise and thought that Florence would definitely do him a favor so that they would both have an out.

After all, the Howards and the Bransons were among the eight most powerful families in DC, so it would be best if they didnt get into a conflict.

But Florence didnt have the slightest intention of giving Eric an out. She smiled and rejected, Im sorry, but this young man is my daughters fianc, so I wont let you harm him!

You! Eric immediately flew into a rage. Ms. Howard, dont go overboard! Ive agreed to take a step back because of my respect for your family, but its not because Im afraid of you!

In his opinion, he had already agreed to spare Maddy for Florences sake and take only Jordan. If Florence played by the rules, she shouldnt interfere.

But Florence was so domineering that she actually wanted to protect the two murderers of his son. It was way too overboard!

For a time, Erics face was extremely gloomy as he glowered at Florence.