Everyone watched Derek flee in panic, their mood extremely complicated.

They all knew that the Piers had been utterly humiliated in front of Lucas. If word about today’s incident spread, Derek and the Piers would become a laughing stock in the eyes of the people of DC.

Rayson couldn’t help raising his hand to wipe the cold sweat on his forehead, feeling thankful for the hundredth time that he hadn’t chosen the wrong path.

Otherwise, he would probably have to suffer the humiliating act of kneeling and begging for mercy twice!

While Derek fled in panic, Florence glanced at Eric and said with a smile, “Mr. Branson, the truth of the matter has come to light now, and the true murderer of your son is the Piers. So, shouldn’t you leave with your men now?”

Eric pursed his lips. Given the current situation, even if Jordan had really killed his son, he wouldn’t dare to seek revenge against Jordan.

What Florence said undoubtedly gave Eric an excellent out. He immediately said, “Since it’s all a misunderstanding, I naturally won’t settle scores with the innocent people here. It’s all Derek Piers’ fault, so I’ll go to the Piers’ right now and get him to give me an explanation!

“Goodbye, everyone!”

Florence smiled. “In that case, goodbye, Mr. Branson.”

Eric took one last glance at Lucas and left with the Bransons without hesitation. He didn’t even mention anything about holding Jordan responsible for breaking his son’s limbs.

After the Bransons left, Rayson also walked up to Lucas and said very politely, “Mr. Gray, if you have no further instructions, shall I leave too?”

Rayson had initially come to confront the Stones because Maddy had refused to marry his son, Cody. After everything that happened, he didn’t dare to mention it anymore. He also made up his mind that the Williams were not to mention this matter or provoke Lucas again!

Lucas glanced at Rayson and unexpectedly smiled. “Mr. Williams, it must have been hard on you today. From now on, the Stardust Corporation will need your help.”

Although Rayson was an extremely shameless fencesitter prone to changing his stand, he was timid, cautious, and good at judging the situation. So he knew what was most beneficial to him.

Thus, as long as Lucas still had the ability to deter Rayson, he would never be afraid of getting betrayed, making it easier for Lucas to control him.

Lucas’s actions surprised Rayson. He never expected that Lucas would not only spare him from responsibility but also hint at a cooperation with him, showing him goodwill!

“That would be wonderful! Mr. Gray, don’t worry. From now on, the Williams will be the firmest and most reliable partner of the Stardust Corporation in DC. I’ll immediately go back and have someone prepare the cooperation proposal!” Rayson said with excitement written all over his face.

“In that case, thank you, Mr. Williams. When I have time in the future, I’ll invite you out for a meal!” Lucas smiled.

“Haha, well said, well said! Goodbye, Mr. Gray, Ms. Howard!” Rayson bade them farewell and left with his people.

At this time, Florence came over and said with a complicated expression, “Lu… Mr. Gray, I wanted to help today. But in the end, I failed to do anything and instead received another favor from you. I’m really grateful.”

Although Lucas had previously acknowledged that Florence was his mother-in-law in front of everyone, she didn’t dare to assume this identity in front of Lucas and instead remained very polite and respectful toward him.

Lucas looked up at her and said lightly, “You don’t have to be so formal with me. Just call me Lucas.”

Florence’s heart trembled in excitement.

Once upon a time, Florence could address Lucas by his name and even treat him rudely because she didn’t take him seriously back then.

But as Lucas gradually revealed his abilities and strength, followed by the various incidents that took place afterward, Florence realized just how terrifyingly powerful her son-in-law was.

Thus, Florence was extremely cautious when speaking to Lucas, for fear that she would anger him.

But now, Lucas took the initiative to ask her to address him by his name. It seemed that he was no longer bothered about their unhappy past and intended to accept her as his mother-in-law.

“Okay!” Florence said excitedly, and even her eyes were red.

Seeing her so excited, Lucas sighed slightly.

Honestly, Florence simply wasn’t qualified to be a mother, given her previous actions. His impression of her before was terrible. But after experiencing so many events, she had changed drastically.

If Florence had really changed her ways and could become a qualified mother, Lucas wouldn’t stop Cheyenne from reconciling with her.

With tears in her eyes, Florence left in satisfaction.

With the departure of the Piers, the Bransons, and the Howards, only the Stones were left.

At this moment, the Stones were all apprehensive as they secretly sized up Lucas and the others, unsure of what would happen to them next.

But Lucas didn’t look at them and instead looked at Maddy and asked with raised brows, “Maddy, shall we go?”

Maddy nodded and then looked at Carlos and said calmly, “We’ve already settled today’s issue. Just as I promised, the Stones weren’t implicated.

“But from now on, I will no longer have anything to do with the Stones. No matter what happens to you in the future, I won’t get involved!”

Then Maddy took Jordan’s hand and turned around to leave.

“W-wait!”

Seeing Maddy about to leave, Carlos couldn’t hold back any longer and immediately called out to her. “Maddy, I know it was my fault previously. I… I shouldn’t have let anger get the better of me and kicked you out of the family. I really know my mistakes!

“I also now know that I really have no ability to be the Stones’ helmsman. So I’ll hand the position over to you now! As long as you’re willing to return to the Stones, I will immediately pass the position of helmsman over to you. And I will never take matters into my own hands again!”

Although Carlos felt extremely ashamed, he still said this.

After what had happened today, Carlos was really full of regret.

He originally thought that his daughter had caused a disaster for the Stones, so he had severed ties with her in a fit of anger and expelled her from the family.

But it turned out that Maddy’s social connections were so powerful. Not only did she have a godmother like Florence and a powerful fiancé like Jordan, but she was even close friends with Lucas, whom even the heads of the eight top families in DC didn’t dare to offend.

If Maddy returned to the Stones, she would definitely bring them to greater glory with her connections, and no one would dare to bully the Stones again!

As such, Carlos was willing to hand over his position as helmsman to Maddy!