Lucas wore a branded high-end suit, leather shoes, and golden-framed sses as he strode into the ward. "This must be it."


    "Who..." Walter noticed the other party appeared neither rich nor poor. But ever since the kes'' reputation fell, very few rich families were willing to contact them.


    Lucas smiled and offered his hand. "You must be Mr. ke Senior. I''m the vice president of Schneider Group in Sulford, Lucas Schneider."


    "Schneider Group of Sulford?" Walter''s eyes widened with surprise. Although he had never coborated with the Schneiders, the kes and the Schneiders were at different levels.


    Most importantly, there had been many rumors about the Schneiders spreading among people of the same industry.


    Walter scrutinized Lucas and concluded that the man before him was the vice president who had previously been embroiled in scandals.


    "Wee, Mr. Schneider. To what do we owe the pleasure of your visit?" Despite having those thoughts, Walter still greeted Lucas politely.


    Laughing, Lucas adjusted his sses and admitted, "To tell you the truth, the ce where Mr. ke had the ident is where our abandoned factory is. Since this has caused quite an uproar, it''s only right for me to check on things personally."


    Walter liked Lucas'' attitude. "Is that so? That''s really kind of you, Mr. Schneider."


    While the two were exchanging pleasantries, Julian grew unhappy. "Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Mr. Schneider. But aren''t you Serena''s boyfriend? Are you here to show me false sympathy?"


    "How could you say things like that?" Walter smacked the back of Julian''s head angrily.


    Lucas nced at Julian, unfazed. "What does my identity have to do with anything?"


    "Nothing." Julian shook his head, looking pale. However, he still said in bewilderment, "I just think your voice sounds familiar."


    Smiling, Lucas said, "It''s not our first time seeing each other. Besides, was on the news before. Isn''t it


    normal that you''ve heard my voice before?"


    Julian scoffed, saying, "You sure are impressive."


    With a smile still on his lips, Lucas said, "My main purpose today is to visit you.


    Now that I know that you''re fine, I feel more at ease."


    Lucas beckoned to his bodyguards standing behind him, and they ced the expensive supplements and a briefcase full of cash by his bed.


    "Since your ident happened at the Schneiders'' turf, I''ll pay for your hospitalization fees. Here''s 150 grand aspensation for you," informed Lucas, patting the Cash in the briefcase.


    Julian paled. When he broke up with Serena after three years of being together,


    he also demanded 150 grand.


    ring at Lucas, Julian hissed. "You''re here to provoke me, aren''t you?"


    Lucas spread his hands resignedly. "If you really think so, then there''s nothing much I can say."


    "That''s enough. This has nothing to


    do with Mr. Schneider. He''s here to visit you out of good intentions. What''s this nonsense you''re pulling?" Walter snapped, putting an end to Julian''s questioning