Lucas smiled calmly. "I'm not helping the Stones. I'm just helping Maddy and Geoffrey.
"Although they've separated from the Stones, blood is still thicker than water after all, and it's not that easy to cut familial ties.
"If the Stones really declined or perished, Maddy and Geoffrey would be the ones most saddened.
"I'm not really helping the Stones. I'm only planning to help them maintain the status quo and not let others go after them. That's all."
Hearing this, Jordan understood.
He remained silent for a while before saying sincerely, "Thank you, Lucas!"
"We're buddies. Don't mention it." Lucas smiled and closed his eyes to get some rest in the backseat.
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At the same time, in the Stone residence in DC…
Carlos had been sitting alone in his study in silence for a long time.
After returning from Geoffrey's residence, he had locked himself up in his room and pondered over many things.