Chapter 95
"Uncle, I'm afraid I've made a fool of myself."
Richard Lowell heaved a deep sigh, his face etched with anguish.
"Sophia didn't grow up with us. We failed to discipline her properly. She can't distinguish right from wrong now, and because of our recent conflicts, she's deliberately causing trouble to spite Lowell Entertainment."
Patriarch Valdemar's expression remained impassive.
He turned to Sophia. "Sophia, who do you think deserves these partnerships?"
From an angle invisible to the old man, Richard shot Sophia a venomous glare.
His eyes clearly warned her - choose Pearl Group and face the consequences.
Sophia ignored him completely.
She straightened her posture. "Grandfather, based on professional evaluation, Pearl Group is the better choice."
Richard exploded with rage, raising his hand to strike her.
Sophia anticipated the move and stepped back swiftly.
He stumbled forward, nearly losing his balance.
Missing his target, Richard's eyes burned with fury as he glared at Sophia.
She met his gaze coldly, her expression unreadable.
Patriarch Valdemar let out a chilling laugh.
"It seems Mr. Lowell doesn't take my words seriously."
"Butler, escort him out. He's no longer welcome at Valdemar Manor."
Turning to Richard, he declared, "Effective immediately, Valdemar Holdings terminates all collaborations with Lowell Entertainment. Permanently."
Richard looked as if struck by lightning.
Only when security approached did he snap out of his daze.
"Uncle Valdemar, I was just disciplining my daughter. It shouldn't affect our families' relationship."
He never imagined Patriarch Valdemar would go this far for Sophia.
Now he deeply regretted his impulsiveness.
The old man remained unmoved.
"Sophia is a Valdemar now. How dare you raise your hand against her in my home?"
Richard was consumed by regret.
He'd come today intending to turn Patriarch Valdemar against Sophia while securing the deals.
These collaborations meant nothing to the Valdemars.
Yet Sophia had the audacity to interfere.
Clenching his teeth in hatred, Richard forced a smile.
"Sophia darling, Daddy just has a quick temper. I was only joking. You wouldn't take it seriously, would you?"