Sebastian immediately took out a lighter to light his cigarette for him.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtStanley smoked and started to consider how he could convince Avery.
"By the way, Sebastian, about the lawsuit your siblings filed against you, are you confident in winning?" Stanley asked "I'm not sure what angle they are working, so I will deal with them when they show their hands!" Sebastian said. "Don't worry. I've consulted my lawyer and, even if they win, the court will still judge based on the will my father wrote and would probably just provide them with a small portion as compensation." "That's true. Natalie clooking forand I ignored her." Stanley narrowed his eyes. "I heard that she killed Dean, so I'd prefer not to associate myself with her." "That's the right call, Mr. Palmer. Working with Natalie is all great if everything goes smoothly, but, should there be any conflict, well... You know what will happen, seeing how she tried to assassinate Elliot and killed my father." "I know. That's why I turned her down." Stanley was too old to gamble. Sebastian was far easier to control in comparison to Natalie. "Why don't I call Avery now?" "Sure! It's daytnow in Aryadelle so she will probably answer." Sebastian set his spoon down and wiped his hands clean. "Alright, then! I will call her now." Stanley tossed the half-finished cigarette into the ashtray and picked up his phone to call Avery. Meanwhile, in Aryadelle, Avery and Elliot were on their way hwhen she received a call from Stanley.
She answered, and her expression darkened when she heard Stanley introducing himself.
"Why are you calling, Mr. Palmer?" "Here's the thing, Miss Tate. I am dining with Sebastian at the moment, and we are discussing our latest project..." "Oh. And he gave you my number?" "Yes. He toldto call you and explain our project to you, in hope of gaining your support." Sebastian immediately choked after hearing what Stanley had to amazed by how seemingly Sawas for Stanley to lie. S SW it "I see. Are you still struggling to let go of that scam? I know quite a few friends in Bridgedale that work for the press. Let's organize a live show to talk about this scam you are planning. I will invite all the known entrepreneurs in Bridgedale to warn everyone how making money by lying never lasts." Stanley froze at her words.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSeeing how he didn't respond, Avery said, "Mr. Palmer, did you hear what I just said?" "Miss Tate, what if we can offer you something beyond your imagination?" Stanley hesitated for a moment, before continuing.
Sebastian waited in anticipation for Avery's response. Unfortunately, he was seated a distance away from Stanley and couldn't hear a single thing. Shortly after, Stanley hung up.
swn "Mr. Palmer, did you get her?" Sebastian asked.