My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash Calicraft) novel Chapter 263

Chapter 263 

Hera shyly said, “Hello, Uncle Liam!” 

Liam had always been in Jonford, but she had never met him before. 

If this got out, people would probably laugh their heads off. 

However, she greatly admired her mother’s character for choosing love over familial ties. 

In business families, marriages were often seen as crucial alliances, ideally between equally powerful families. 

On one hand, it was about forming a stronger business empire. 

On the other, it was about ensuring the combination of exceptional genes to produce even more outstanding descendants. 

They believed this was an essential factor in maintaining the longevity of the family’s power and wealth. 

“As expected of Lauren’s daughter. Words like ‘your beauty puts aphrodite to shame’ can’t even begin to describe you!” 

Liam said, feeling guilty deep down but not showing it on his face. 

“Uncle Liam, you’re so good at compliments! Why don’t you ever compliment me?” 

Yvonne pouted and approached, seemingly wanting to compete for attention with Hera. 

Liam laughed heartily. “My Yvonne is also beautiful! The Mares’ genes are definitely top-notch!” 

“That’s more like it!” 

Yvonne instantly beamed. 

Liam then turned to Nash, extending his hand and saying, “Mr. Calcraft, hello! I’ve heard so much about you.” 

He had some knowledge of recent events happening in the Lewis household. 

First, the CEO personally returned from abroad to sign a three billion agreement with the Lewises. Then, Baroque obtained a 7nm lithography machine. 

The Lewises could not possibly have the capability for that. Even the boyfriend of the Lewises’ eldest, Helena, was not qualified to have their CEO return to the country in person. The only plausible reason for all this was Nash, who was also his niece’s boyfriend. 

Nash warmly shook Liam’s hand and said with a smile, “Uncle Liam, there’s no need for formalities. Just call me Nash!” 

Respecting elders, especially those of one’s partner, was a sign of good manners. 

“See, Uncle James? Look at how polite Uncle Liam is to Nash.” 

Yvonne seemed to still harbor some resentment over James’ previous behavior. 

James pouted and said, “Your second uncle has an even worse temper than mine. He even wanted to have your uncle-in-law killed!” 

Liam, having graduated from a prestigious university and having studied abroad, obviously had manners and grace that James, a martial artist, could not compare to. 

Back when they opposed Lauren’s marriage to Harrison, Liam had provided plenty of ideas of his own. 

However, James was puzzled. The guy had also not seen Lauren for more than 20 years, which clearly showed he refused to let go of Lauren’s past conflict with the Mares. 

Why was Liam being so polite to Lauren’s son-in-law now? 

Lauren walked over with a smile and said, “Let’s chat while eating!” 

Nash led the way. 

Meanwhile, Olivia and the lobby manager came out to greet them. 

Upon seeing Nash, Olivia immediately greeted with a smile, “Na…” However, she stopped mid-word when Nash shot her a warning look. 

Seeing Lauren and Harrison accompanied by two middle-aged individuals and noting the resemblance between one of them and Lauren, she realized…