The Formidable Son-In-Law: The Charismatic Lucas Gray Chapter 1386 - Chapter 1386: New Backer

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Oscar stood there in blissful bewilderment. Grinning ear to ear, he exclaimed to Lucas, “Mr. Gray, you’re incredible! That unbearably smug Jeffrey Arnault surprisingly took the first step to ally with you and even dubbed you his brother. Now, no one in DC will dare mess with you anymore!”

Lucas stared at Oscar like he was a fool. “Do you honestly believe he wants to ally with me and call me brother?”

Oscar blinked in confusion. “Huh? Isn’t that the case?”

Lucas could only roll his eyes in silence.

Jeffrey’s demeanor had shifted so abruptly and awkwardly. Just moments ago, they were bitter foes, and suddenly, they were chummy brothers with arms slung over shoulders. Surely anyone with sense would spot the oddity, wouldn’t they?

“Jeffrey Arnault was merely safeguarding himself,” Jonah approached and clarified for the still-puzzled Oscar. “He arrived with excessive pride and only a small entourage. Once his top fighters, Nameless and Joyless, fell to Mr. Gray, he had little left to depend on. Even if he had summoned reinforcements elsewhere, witnessing Mr. Gray’s fearsome power convinced him they stood no chance.

“Moreover, the six families backing him are utterly untrustworthy. To leave without harm, Jeffrey Arnault had no choice but to bow to Mr. Gray humbly. He deliberately hailed Mr. Gray as brother and offered compensation too.

“This shows Jeffrey Arnault’s cunning. He knows precisely when to submit and when to rise. It’s no surprise he’s reached such an age while gripping the Arnault family’s power tightly.”

Upon hearing Jonah’s breakdown, Oscar finally grasped that Jeffrey had been feigning the alliance!

“So… that sly old fox was acting all along? He spouted those words before everyone. Won’t he renege and return to the Arnaults to rally forces against us?” Oscar fretted.

Lucas shook his head. “No cause for alarm yet. Jeffrey Arnault is faking the alliance, but he’s shrewd enough to recognize I’m not someone to cross lightly, so he won’t turn hostile right away. At worst, he’ll enlist proxies to handle his schemes.”

Meanwhile, Jeffrey had already sped off in his vehicle toward the Arnault estate.

Next to him sat a plainly dressed elderly man in black. Yet the sharp glint flashing from his eyes revealed he was no commoner but a formidable martial arts master.

“Mr. Arnault, are you truly allying with that brat Lucas Gray and naming him brother?” the elder queried, brow furrowed.

He had observed the entire scene from the shadows, but as Jeffrey’s secret weapon, he stayed hidden since no summons came—only inquiring now.

The grin had vanished from Jeffrey’s face. Gloomily, he snarled, “Hmph, that mere youth? Qualified to be my brother? Utterly unworthy!”

“Then what about earlier…?” the elder probed uncertainly. “To ensure your safety, you could’ve unleashed me. I’d have crushed that punk easily!”

Jeffrey declined with a shake of his head. “No, you’re my ultimate ace, unknown to all. This wasn’t the moment for your reveal.

“Regarding Lucas Gray, rest assured I’m only pretending alliance to lower his guard. That arrogant whelp dares claim the title of DC’s King. Heh, he’s begging for doom!

“Not even the royals presume to rule DC or plant their forces there. What right has a youngster like him? Bide your time. Someone will soon crush him. We’ll just enjoy the spectacle!”

Jeffrey’s eyes turned icy as he commanded sharply, “Leak the word at once that Lucas Gray aims to become DC’s King!”

The chaos in the capital had subsided for now. The families scrambled to restructure themselves amid the frenzy.

Lucas, meanwhile, occupied the chairman’s office at Stardust Corporation headquarters, accepting payouts from several of DC’s top eight families.

Billions of dollars swiftly flooded into Stardust Corporation’s accounts.

Flynn’s smile twisted wide with delight at the swelling balances.

Yet he reported candidly to Lucas, “The rest have wired two billion dollars each, and the Steeles sent four billion. The Williams still owe six billion.”

Noting the clock striking seven in the evening, Lucas furrowed his brow.

Given Rayson’s cowardly nature, defying Jeffrey seemed improbable.

Unless… he’d secured a mightier patron!

Right then, Lucas’s phone buzzed. Jeffrey was calling.

“Lucas, did you get the six billion dollars compensation from the Williams yet?” Jeffrey inquired warmly.

A glint flashed in Lucas’s eyes. “No, not yet. The Williams’ compensation is the only thing remaining.”

“Sigh, it seems my hunch was correct!” Jeffrey let out a deliberate sigh and stated gravely, “Lucas, the purpose of my call is to inform you that I’ve just learned Rayson Williams has gotten close to the Hills family, a branch of the royal family. I suspected that treacherous coward would renege on his promise, so I hurried to contact you and check. It looks like my foreboding is coming to pass!

“Lucas, there’s nothing I can do about this! The Hills are part of the royal family, and the one

Rayson Williams got close to is a direct scion of the royal family named Bradley

Hills. I’m merely an outsider who departed the Arnaults decades ago. I truly can’t stand against them! “I’m truly apologetic. The Hills are extremely tough opponents. Moreover, as a royal family branch, they possess numerous powerhouses. Lucas, you… you must stay vigilant in the coming days!”

Jeffrey appeared deeply remorseful.

Lucas arched his brows. As expected, his prediction held true. Rayson had secured a new patron, meaning he no longer intended to heed Jeffrey or Lucas. Naturally, the six billion dollars compensation wouldn’t be forthcoming.

Yet, did Rayson believe cozying up to the Hills would intimidate Lucas? Whatever was rightfully Lucas’s had to be surrendered!

Regarding the Hills… Lucas already harbored a grudge against Ashton Hills. Should they overstep, he would deliver a crushing strike to ensure they never recklessly reach out again!