The Heiress’ Return: Six Brothers at Her Beck and Call (Wynter Quinnell) novel Chapter 1637

Lucas shook his head. "It's not time yet."

Meanwhile, Fredric, still basking in his perceived victory, was oblivious to Lucas' suspicions.

He took the call from Edison, who burst into laughter. "Mr. Monty, you had to be there to see it! The expression on the Whitman brothers' faces was priceless—utter disbelief! They never imagined they'd be abandoned by everyone!

"You truly have a way with things. With just a simple move, you managed to have the Whitman family expelled from the Chamber of Commerce. From here on, they'll only be slowly drained until there's nothing left!"

Fredric, ever composed, responded, "This is just the beginning. Keep pushing with public opinion online. Wynter had managed to set up a virtuous public image, but with so many stockholders now suffering losses, it's only natural the public would demand answers.

"Mobilize the other members, too. With the Whitman family's diminished influence, why should others stick around if there's no profit left to gain? Aren't I right, Edison?"

Realizing the implications, Edison hastily replied, "You're right! I didn't think that far ahead! I'll get everything set up immediately. By tomorrow, they'll have no footing left!"

Fredric nodded in satisfaction. "Alright. I'm still having a private dinner with Mr. Keller."

"Of course, of course!" Edison, though only on the phone, was bowing deferentially.

After the call, he muttered to himself, "Only those who follow the official path really understand power. Luckily for me, I'm on Mr. Monty's side."

To him, the Whitman family's downfall seemed inevitable.

"Aren't you so mighty, Noah Whitman? Soon, when your family crumbles, we'll see who the real lapdog is!" Edison exclaimed with a smug smile.

When Edison picked up the phone again, it was as if he could already see the scene that would unfold soon. His laughter grew even more unrestrained, with no intention of hiding his satisfaction.

Lucas remained indifferent, subtly avoiding Fredric's attempt to engage him physically.

Just then, another message came through.

"Fredric Monty, Julius Nord, Donald Gresham. These three should be controlled on-site for now. Wait for me to meet up with you, and I'll explain everything in detail. Also, the teachers at Mindcrest High School are involved in this. I'll need your people's help."

As Lucas read the message, Fredric was still trying to flatter him. "Some people have been maliciously manipulating the stock market recently, causing significant economic damage to the people. Now that you're here, such things shouldn't happen again."

"You're right," Lucas replied calmly. As he pocketed his phone, he glanced at Eugene, who was beside him.

Without a word, Eugene immediately sprang to action, pinning Fredric to the dining table.