Chapter 272


    It was unclear if Samuel spoke less to Audrey than he did with Ryan because she had her back


    to Hugo.


    Hugo spected that there was some cooperation between the Lambert family and the Logan family–


    perhaps requiring a marriage alliance–which was why George had Ryan bring Audrey over.


    Hugo frowned, contemting whether or not to call Nathan and advise him to avoid causing any


    trouble.


    Audrey quickly noticed Hugo’s frequent nces toward her.


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    She smiled and said to the group, “I see a friend over there. I’ll go say hello and be back in a bit.”


    Ryan also noticed Hugo and nodded. “Go ahead.”


    As Audrey left, Samuel spoke to Ryan with a smile. “I heard she’s a rtive from your original family.


    Grandpa wasn’t initially pleased, but considering you’re the future heir of the Lambert Corporation and


    she’s the founder of Evergreen Biotech, he agreed.”


    “You two aren’tpatible,” Ryan remarked without hesitation.


    Samuel was surprised. “Lambert Corporation is going to coborate with the Logan Group soon. I


    thought the reason the Lambert family took her in as an adopted daughter and had you bring her here


    was for a marriage alliance. I didn’t expect you to be protective of her.”


    “The Lambert family does want Audrey to marry into your family, but the condition is Audrey has to be


    interested in you. However, Audrey obviously isn’t interested.” Ryan’s lips curled into a smile. “And


    you’re not worthy of her.”


    Ryan was satisfied by Audrey’s clear and distant attitude toward Samuel just now.


    “Even if she’s your rtive, you shouldn’t be so protective of her!” Samuel was somewhat irritated.


    “I’m a widower, and she has two children. How am I not worthy? I don’t even have children. yet! Or do


    you think our family can’tpare to Evergreen Biotech?”


    “The glory of the Logan family lies in the past and present, while the glory of Evergreen Biotech lies in


    the future…” Ryan’s voice trailed off.


    Samuel didn’t immediately argue with Ryan. Instead, he looked at Audrey, lost in thought.


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    The future, huh?


    “It’s been a while!” Audrey greeted Hugo with a smile, her demeanor calm andposed.


    “It certainly has!” Hugo quickly put down his ss. His ears turned slightly red as he sincerely replied,


    “It’s been a few years, and you’ve be even more radiant.”


    “I heard that you ultimately didn’t join the family business, and yourw firm has now expanded


    nationwide,” Audrey remarked, showing that she was aware of Hugo’s situation. “Mm.” Hugo nodded


    with a smile. “My parents are quite worried. My sister refuses to leave the hospital to inherit the family


    business, and I refuse to go back despite running aw firm. It’s tough on my dad, who’s getting on in


    years and still has to worry about the


    Stewart Group.”


    “Doing what you love and achieving sess at the same time, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart will be proud of


    you,” Audrey said with a smile.


    Hugo nced at Ryan and Samuel in the distance, then leaned closer to Audrey. He


    whispered, “Audrey, be careful. Over the years, the Lambert family hasn’t allowed Ryan to have any


    contact with you.


    ‘Suddenly letting Ryan bring you to the banquet and introducing you to Samuel–I feel it might be


    rted to the imminent cooperation between Logan Group and Lambert


    – Corporation. They might want you to enter a marriage alliance.”


    “I know.” Audrey smiled.


    “Grandpa told me about it, but he didn’t pressure me. He’s just concerned about my lifelong affairs.


    This time, he also specifically invited you here. He said if I’m not satisfied with


    Samuel, perhaps I can consider you–considering we grew up together.” Audrey didn’t seem to interpret


    George’s intentions as negatively as Hugo did.