Chapter 1372 - Chapter 1372: The Arnault Family
Chapter 1372: The Arnault Family
Now, four of the eight top families in DC had submitted to Lucas and wanted to revere him as the King of DC. Other than these four families who had submitted, the Piers had basically been destroyed, and the Waltons had left DC. Only the helmsman of the Steeles and the Bransons were still here.
It was obvious that the Steeles were already in Lucas’s pocket. At this moment, it was impossible for either the Steeles or the Bransons to cause any changes to the current situation.
If Lucas really acknowledged the loyalty of these families and became the King of DC, no matter how unwilling they were, there was absolutely nothing they could do to stop him.
Lucas looked at the people kneeling on the ground in front of him and was rather surprised.
To be honest, he had never thought of becoming the King of DC.
!!
If he really had such thoughts, he would have been able to take down all eight top families in DC on his own when he first came to the city, and he would have long become the overlord.
Besides, if Lucas was really someone who enjoyed high positions of power, he wouldn’t have left his position as the head of the Falcon Regiment in Calico and started over as an ordinary person.
Lucas didn’t have much ambition. In the beginning, after leaving Calico, he had only hoped to return to his wife and daughter and make it up to them so that they wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of their lives.
Also, he had to think of a way to take back the Stardust Corporation that his mother had left for him from the Huttons. He had to make the Stardust
Corporation a famous enterprise in the US and even the entire world so that his mother wouldn’t have any regrets.
But later, things developed step by step until now. It made Lucas feel a little helpless.
He wanted to live a peaceful life, but there were always people jumping out one after another, constantly disturbing his life.
Just as Lucas shook his head helplessly, Eric said indignantly, “Lucas Gray, you’re indeed ambitious. You’re just an illegitimate child of the Huttons, yet you want to dominate the capital. You’re simply looking down on the
Bransons!”
Lucas glanced at Eric indifferently.
Eric had only brought a few bodyguards with him, but he dared to come here and even wanted to s.n.a.t.c.h the Piers’ businesses from him. Such a person definitely had backing.
He just didn’t know who the force behind the Bransons was.
“Hey… who’s pus.h.i.+ng me?”
“What’s going on? Why is it suddenly crowded?”
At this moment, there was a commotion in the surrounding crowd.
Some people were suddenly pushed away. Then an old man with a wrinkled face but looked very energetic walked in from behind the crowd under the protection of more than ten bodyguards.
This old man should be very old, at least in his seventies. His face was full of wrinkles, indicating that he had experienced many years of hards.h.i.+p. But his face was rosy, and he looked very prudent. His hair was already snow-white and was combed meticulously behind his head. He was wearing a black suit and exuded a n.o.ble and dignified aura.
“You’re finally here, Mr. Arnault!” Upon seeing the old man, Eric was the first to welcome him with a smile. At the same time, he gave Lucas a provocative smile.
Heh, Lucas Gray is actually delusional enough to want to be the King of DC!
Is he even worthy?
The old man who came now was Jeffrey Arnault, the helmsman of the Arnault family, a mysterious and powerful family on par with the eight top families or possibly even stronger, but had never partic.i.p.ated in their disputes and had never cared for the t.i.tle!
As long as Jeffrey Arnault and the Arnaults were around, Lucas could forget about becoming the King of DC!
Lucas narrowed his eyes and looked at Jeffrey, whom he had never met before.
Although Jeffrey was very old, he was not a trembling old man. Instead, he had a straight back, bright eyes, and an extremely energetic appearance.
Furthermore, looking at Jeffrey’s slightly bulging temples and his walking posture, Lucas could tell at a glance that he was also a martial arts pract.i.tioner. Furthermore, he had practiced martial arts for decades.
It seemed that Jeffrey was indeed an extraordinary figure.
“It’s really Jeffrey Arnault, the Arnaults’ helmsman! Hasn’t he not appeared for a long time? Why did he suddenly appear at this time?”
“I didn’t expect Jeffrey Arnault to appear! But now that he’s here, I wonder what he’s planning…’
When Pete, Oscar, and the other temporary leaders of the eight top families in DC saw Jeffrey, their expressions changed drastically, and their eyes revealed solemnity.
Jeffrey suddenly appeared at this time. It was hard to say whether he was a friend or foe!
Jeffrey walked unhurriedly until he reached Eric’s side. He casually glanced at the two thousand people around him and asked, “I just heard that someone wants to be the King of DC?”
As soon as he said this, many people immediately felt that something was amiss.
Jeffrey’s first sentence was like a question. It was obvious that he didn’t intend to stand on Lucas’s side.
Eric hurriedly bowed and said, “You came at the right time, Mr. Arnault! Just now, there was indeed someone who was brazen enough to want to be the King of DC and control the entire city in his own hands. He didn’t even look at whether he was worthy or not! Fortunately, Mr. Arnault, you’re here. Someone’s wishful thinking is going to fail!”
Jeffrey sneered. “Someone wants to be the King of DC? Hehe, I want to see who has the guts!”
His att.i.tude was extremely arrogant. His eyes swept across Lucas, but he didn’t take him seriously at all. It was as though Lucas was just an insignificant person.
He was just a boy who was still wet behind the ears, but he actually dared to want to be the King of DC. It was simply ridiculous!
“How dare you! How dare you talk to Mr. Gray like that? Who do you think you are?” Kenneth immediately stepped forward and shouted at him angrily upon hearing Jeffrey’s rude words to Lucas.
Jeffrey’s eyes turned to Kenneth, and a strong killing intent flashed in his eyes. “Another young brat. If you want to die, I can fulfill your wish now!”
He was a martial arts pract.i.tioner. His words were full of killing intent that was like a knife. In an instant, Kenneth’s face turned pale, his mind buzzed, and he could barely stand.
Eric smiled smugly. “Hehe, he actually dared to offend you, Mr. Arnault. He’s simply courting death! ”
He looked at Lucas, his face complacent after his backer came. “Lucas Gray, weren’t you very arrogant just now? Do you really think that all of DC is yours? Pfft! With Mr. Arnault here, you’re nothing more than a clown. Let’s see how you can still act so proud!”
Lucas frowned slightly.
Eric kept targeting him, and his smug face was completely different from his previous humble appearance..