Mr. CEO's Substitute Bride

"Dad, do you think Evander’s idea is feasible?" Robert Lancaster asked anxiously, "Even if we drug uncle, what about the woman? Where can we find one?"

It’s impossible to invite an older man to a nightclub, especially someone like Joseph Lancaster, who maintains his dignity and only goes to such places out of forced professional obligations.

Even without considering whether suddenly taking Daemon Lancaster to a nightclub would arouse his suspicion, if we somehow manage to deceive him...it would still be difficult to escape any repercussions!

"You don’t need to worry about that." Joseph Lancaster poured himself another cup of tea, a sly and pleased look in his eyes.

As if understanding Robert Lancaster’s confusion, he added another remark.

"Robert, Evander is an adult now, not a child. Moreover, his friends are so outstanding; if our Evander weren’t excellent, how would he have become friends with them!"

Throughout history, close associations influence each other, and only those with matching interests and hobbies can sustain such long-lasting friendships.

Robert Lancaster said nothing more, although he was sure that the reason his brother Evander’s friends were close to him was mainly due to their family’s strength.

Some matters can be discussed with good friends, but others, even long-time friends, must be kept secret.

For instance, the Lancaster Family’s private affairs, such as his own "background."

Even though his mother and cousin’s initial forced relationship slowly evolved into true love, Evander would never disclose that his cousin is actually his biological father to his good friends.

Therefore, some things must be solved on his own.

On the weekend, Evander found an excuse and invited the Lancaster Family relatives to his mother Violet Zimmerman’s residence.

The reason for not having a gathering at the Lancaster Family’s banquet hall was that Evander personally extended the invitation.

Since he married without informing the family’s elders, he also wanted the elders’ help to choose a good date for a luxurious and grand wedding ceremony.

Actually, Sophia Hamilton had no particular feelings towards the Lancaster Family’s relatives. Perhaps it was because she viewed them through a biased lens, feeling that many of Lancaster’s relatives were insincere.

Apart from aunt George Lancaster and Catherine Taylor, who often visited Little Dumpling, other Lancaster relatives rarely came by, including even Robert’s wife.

Despite her reluctance to interact with Lancaster relatives, when Evander asked her to help play a role, she, as his wife, would certainly cooperate fully.

At 5 PM, as dusk approached earlier due to the cold season, the Lancaster elders gathered at Violet Zimmerman’s residence, seated around a large round table, and had already started dining.

After the dishes were served, Aunt Zhang returned to her room, waiting for the host’s need before coming out again.

Meanwhile, Aunt Xu stayed behind, busily working indoors and outdoors, and enthusiastically helped everyone pour wine.

Intentionally or unintentionally, while pouring wine for the other elders, she filled their glasses completely, but when pouring for Gabriel Lancaster, there was a slight shortcoming.

Although the difference was minimal, it did not escape the notice of Joseph Lancaster’s family of four.

It seemed that Aunt Xu, one might say, was in the Caos camp but loyal to the Han!

If she were not transferred to work at Daemon Lancaster’s house, Aunt Xu’s dedication would indeed be wasted.

Having finished pouring the white wine, Evander Lancaster, the proposer of the gathering, was the first to stand up.

"Uncles, aunts, and cousins, even though I, Evander Lancaster, have married and started a family, I didn’t greet each of you, my elders. Today, I take this opportunity to invite all of you to apologize and also ask your help in choosing a good date. I plan to make up for the wedding owed to my wife next year when the baby is a bit older."