The Useless Heiress Is Actually A Bigshot
Chapter 468 - Chapter 468 Chapter 468 Cannot Contain

Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Cannot Contain Chapter 468: Chapter 468: Cannot Contain Upon hearing his eldest son’s inquiry, Mr. Lai did not look at him but instead fixed his gaze on Li Jingming. “He has done some things he should not have done and does not deserve to continue being a part of our Lai family. This is a decision your mother and I have made. Do you have any objections?”

In that moment, his gaze shifted to his eldest son. Though it was merely a simple question, it was filled with an oppressive air.

“No.”

Feeling his father’s displeasure, the Eldest Son of Lai Family dared not probe any further.

He had asked simply out of curiosity. Of course, part of the reason was to see if there was still a chance for redemption. Although his feelings for Li Jingming were not deep, he was still his son after all. Having another son was not a bad thing for him.

However, if this son’s presence were to anger Old Sir and Old Mrs. Lai, that would be another matter.

Moreover, he knew Old Sir and Old Mrs. Lai very well. Now that Old Sir had spoken out like this, Li Jingming must have committed an egregious offense. Otherwise, Old Sir and Old Mrs. Lai would not have made such a drastic decision.

Old Master Lu indifferently withdrew his gaze and then looked towards Li Jingming. “From now on, you are no longer a part of the Lai family. Do not use the Lai family name in your actions outside. Also, I will have someone change your surname. From now on, like your biological mother, your surname will be Chen!”

Struck as if by lightning, Li Jingming had not expected Mr. Lai to take such extreme measures.

Since the moment Mr. Lai announced the news, he felt as though he had fallen into an icy cave in the dead of winter, his whole body cold and unable to move.

He could hardly believe what his ears were hearing. Even now, he could hardly believe what was happening. It was only when Mr. Lai’s cold eyes fell on him that he confirmed everything was real–the fact that he was about to be thrown out of the family.

“Grandfather, Grandmother, I will not accept this.”

Finally, under Mr. Lai’s oppressive gaze, Li Jingming stood up, his voice filled with grief and trembling slightly, “Why are you kicking me out of the family? What exactly have I done to be treated so cruelly by you?”

He could not understand why things had turned out this way.

From the moment he entered, he had a bad premonition, and now it had come true. But he had never imagined the reality would be so harsh. Just like that, he was being driven out of the family.

Previously, due to the deceptive acts of his biological mother towards Old Mrs. Lai, had not Old Mrs. Lai already punished him by expelling him from the company? Why could he not even remain in the family anymore?

He could not imagine what he had left after leaving the Lai family.

Although previously, his status in the Lai family was not high, and people secretly mocked him as a bastard, under the name of Young Master Lai, those people still dared not say anything to his face. Moreover, those less prestigious than the Lais still had to curry favor with him openly.

Now, losing all his status and identity was even more agonizing than death.

“Do you not know exactly what you’ve done?” Mr. Lai’s look at Li Jingming carried not a trace of warmth, only coldness, “Your thoughts are malicious, your methods ruthless. Someone like you staying in the Lai family would only become a curse in the future.”

Hearing Mr. Lai’s evaluation of him, Li Jingming’s already pale complexion adopted a further hint of resentment. “Grandfather, why would you say such things about me? Is it just because I am a bastard? Is it just because my biological mother used means to enter the doors of the Lai family, that you now want to erase my existence?”

“Li Jingming, it was indeed my decision to drive you out of the Lai family, but not because of Chen Sisi; it’s because of you,” Old Mrs. Lai said directly as she looked at Li Jingming. “Today, Zhong Niangyao from the Zhong Family visited.”

Upon hearing the name ‘Zhong Niangyao,’ Li Jingming’s pupils constricted, a flicker of panic passing quickly through his eyes.

Then, he reassured himself internally, no, it was impossible for Zhong Niangyao to have discovered anything about this incident.

It was just an accident; he hadn’t done anything. So he must not panic. He absolutely must not panic.

After regaining his composure and taking a deep breath to calm the tumult in his heart, Li Jingming spoke again, “Grandmother, I don’t know what Zhong Niangyao came for today. But there’s been a lot of friction between me and Zhong Niangyao in the past, and our relationship has been very strained. She still holds a grudge against me to this day, so slandering me is quite normal.”

“Slandering? Slandering you about what?”

Seeing Li Jingming still trying to argue, Old Mrs. Lai’s gaze grew even colder. “Slandering you about hiring someone to commit murder? Not just once, but twice?”

At that statement, everyone’s eyes immediately focused on Li Jingming.

They had thought that Li Jingming must have done something very serious to be expelled from the Lai family by Mr. Lai and Old Mrs. Lai. They guessed many things but never imagined it would be so grave.

Hiring someone to commit murder.

Such charges, even just hearing them, felt chilling.

If this was true, then Li Jingming’s methods were indeed too cruel. Although they had heard about the many unpleasant issues between him and Zhong Niangyao, escalating to hiring someone to commit murder was horrifying!

Even growing up in a cutthroat wealthy family, they had never thought of killing someone who had wronged them.

Li Jingming struggled to maintain his composure, took a deep breath, and then said, “Grandfather, Grandmother, I really haven’t done anything like hiring someone to commit murder. Zhong Niangyao is slandering me.”

“Whether it’s slander, you know it in your heart,” Old Mrs. Lai sneered before continuing, “I had no idea you could be so heartless as to commit such crimes.”

“Grandmother, I didn’t,” Li Jingming insisted on his stance, “Zhong Niangyao is just spouting nonsense. If she really has evidence, she can call the police to arrest me. She is doing this in retaliation for my disregard of her before.”

“You don’t need to explain anymore,” Old Mrs. Lai raised her hand. “Regardless, the Lai family can no longer accommodate you.”