Chapter 336 Clearing Obstacles for Her
Bradley's smile widened once again. "I thought you didn't like Louis. But it turns out, he's lucky enough to catch your eye. You don't mind his thing with Paige?"
Raymond responded, "Mind? do you think I'm petty? Does Paige even look at him?"
Bradley fell silent. This was clearly arrogance born of favoritism!
Only because he had firmly captured Paige's heart did he not mind a failed rival!
Of course, these thoughts swirled in Bradley's mind, transforming into a smile at the corner of his lips.
Bradley nodded, "You don't mind his feelings for Paige, and you're satisfied with his abilities?"
Raymond replied, "He is ruthless when needed, with brains and strategy. It's just a pity he lost a few years in between, wasting the best age for learning. Otherwise, would I have stayed in a wheelchair for a few more years just to train him?"
Bradley said, "After the car accident, taking a few more years to heal your leg was also good."
Raymond retorted, "I'm already thirty this year. I absolutely can't hide forever, nor let my children continue to hide forever. My rightful place should be reclaimed! If I'm not mistaken, Paige isn't in Northwind; her first stop must be Arcadia. The Universe Group may look flourishing on the outside, but internally, some have long wanted to split and annex it. She needs to subdue the forces in Arcadia to rightfully do what Xanthe Ellison should do."
Hearing Raymond's words, Bradley roughly understood what he wanted to do next.
Bradley stood in front of Raymond, watching him walk behind the desk and sit down.
He took two steps forward, standing in front of Raymond's desk, and said, "If we are to fight, we must win. Over the years, the wealth we've accumulated is enough to send you back to your rightful place. In my remaining years, I can still burn my last bit of value! Whether it's the subordinate families or partners, I'm still the sharpest knife in your hand, ready to clear the way for you!"
Raymond exuded a fierce aura. Previously, he hadn't thought of advancing the plan by so many years.
He even had to advance it before finding the secret funds.
But now, only by returning to his rightful place, could his Paige return to his side without pressure.
His child would not come into this world bearing the stigma of illegitimacy.
He wanted to give his Paige and his child a supremely noble status, standing openly by his side.
Raymond said, "Since Paige is starting from Arcadia, let's also start our plan from Arcadia! At critical moments, we can assist her in clearing obstacles."
Bradley nodded solemnly.
His previously hunched body stood straight.
The cane in his hand was lifted, no longer resting on the ground.
For a moment, his entire demeanor seemed to rejuvenate by ten years.
Bradley said, "I'll make the arrangements right away."
When Paige 'disappeared,' everyone in the Carnegie family returned to the Carnegie Manor, including Louis, who was brought back.
After Francesca fainted in anxiety, Louis seemed to come to his senses. He busied himself with calling the family doctor, attending to Francesca just like he did when she was ill before.
The blood relationship might be fake, but the feelings built over the years were real.
Raymond came out of the study and saw Louis personally escorting the doctor out, asking how to better take care of Francesca.
Raymond stood at the staircase, waiting for Louis to come upstairs. Louis kept his head down, his eyes on Raymond's shoes, until he suddenly looked up.
At that moment, Raymond stood on a higher step of the staircase.
Louis stood on the step below Raymond.
Raymond had tried to restrain his superior aura, but there was still an air of authority.
Meanwhile, Louis's usual confidence was gone, replaced by a sense of desolation. The positions and auras of the two formed a stark contrast.
The light from the side accentuated the primary and secondary atmosphere of this scene!
It was as if every step Raymond and Louis had taken before was arranged by fate for this moment.
Raymond stood above, looking down at Louis.
Louis looked up, his gaze on Raymond.
At this moment, Louis still didn't know that he had been chosen by Raymond, and his fate was about to start a new chapter.
Louis didn't know what to say. He used to appear in this house rightfully.
Now, he wasn't even sure if he should be standing here.
But Louis still tried to speak, "Any news about Paige Sackler?"
He had called Paige countless times before, and had been warned by Raymond countless times for calling her Paige, but he never changed.
At this moment, in front of Raymond, Louis awkwardly called out Paige's full name.
Raymond clearly sensed the boundary and distance Louis felt with the Carnegie family after his identity was revealed.
His blood did not flow with the Carnegie family's lineage.
The Carnegie family was such a high and mighty existence, and Louis suddenly felt out of place.
Raymond was a bit surprised and didn't answer immediately.
Louis thought he might not deserve to ask this question in front of Raymond.
So he changed his words. "My mom fainted. I just want to take care of her. I'm afraid you all are busy and no one can look after her."
Raymond suddenly felt some sympathy for Louis. What had he done wrong in the maze of his origins?
Raymond spoke, "No."
Louis was puzzled.
Raymond added, "No news about Paige yet."
Louis was surprised that Raymond answered his question about Paige.
Raymond continued, "This has always been your home, as long as you want to come back. I'll give you a day to adjust yourself, like a man, don't let me look down on you. After you adjust, come find me. Francesca will be well taken care of and you need to find your place."
Raymond finished speaking and turned to walk to his room.
Louis stood there, still thinking about Raymond's words.
Find his place? What place did he have now? What did Raymond mean by that?
Louis thought for a few seconds and quickly followed Raymond. "Mr. Carnegie, what do you mean by that?"
Raymond didn't turn around, his voice cold. "You're so quick to call me 'Mr. Carnegie'? Drawing a line? I'm still used to you calling me Uncle Raymond."
As soon as Raymond finished speaking, someone outside reported. "Mr. Carnegie, there's a visitor outside."
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