He Chose the So-Called Sister Chapter 427: Do Exactly What Sherry Says

That had to be it!

How could she have almost forgotten? The word "girlfriend" must have stunned her too much. After all, it still wasn't the right time for Lucas to be seeing anyone seriously.

And with the way he usually was...

Romantic interest or not, he never paid attention to other women. He kept to himself.

Of course, some reckless girls still threw themselves at him, but the results were always the same...

That was why everyone had been biding their time, waiting for the right moment. No one could stand having someone swoop in and take what they'd been waiting for.

So this had to be nothing more than him bringing her over so they could judge her.

Ivy nodded firmly. "You're right. We don't accept this woman!"

Even those who had stayed quiet until now finally spoke up.

"This woman really isn't a good fit. We should pick someone from our circle instead. Outsiders only hold us back."

"If you really insist on being with her, she has to earn our respect. She doesn't have to be brilliant or outstanding, but at the very least, she shouldn't act stupid and get us all in trouble."

So far, they didn't think Sherry was smart at all. Any clever woman would have played the victim to gain their sympathy.

That way, they wouldn't have to kick her out on the first day.

Or maybe she was smart, just not smart enough. Was she trying to cause trouble between them and Lucas?

A decent woman would have smoothed things over right away.

In short: petty and narrow-minded.

"Are you done?" Sherry said. "If so, I'm sending her in."

The woman's face shifted repeatedly. She couldn't believe Sherry was still pushing this after everything they'd said.

Petty, just like they'd thought.

"Do you really think your threats can stop me from turning her in? I don't let anyone walk all over me and get away with it. Anyone."

Sherry added coldly, "That includes your boss."

A collective gasp filled the room. Did this woman have any idea who their boss was?

How dare she say something like that?

It was practically suicide.

Everyone looked at Lucas, expecting fury. Normally, anyone who said something like that would be marked for dead.

But unexpectedly...

He showed no anger at all. He almost looked... pleased?

If not pleased, then deeply impressed.

Were they seeing things? Lucas was happy after she talked back like that?

Had he lost his mind?

To think the first woman he'd ever cared for was like this!

All eyes locked on Lucas.

They were certain he was plotting her end. She was finished, just like all the others.

Women who'd chased their boss without knowing his place always ended up miserable.

Sherry would be no different.

At last, Lucas spoke.

"Then we'll handle it the way you said."

Relief and smug grins spread across the group. "Hear that, Sherry? You're done for."

It was obvious what he meant. He'd side with them, just like always.

Who did Sherry think she was?

Other women who'd come before were wealthy socialites, powerful figures, or highly capable elites.

But Sherry? They'd looked into her already. She was just a housewife with no real skills, barely better than a maid.

They dug hard and learned she simply stayed home and cooked.

Which meant she had no ability at all.

There was no way he'd set a precedent for someone like her.

They weren't talking nonsense—they had facts on their side.

"I meant do exactly what Sherry says."

As the words fell, silence crashed over the room, so thick you could hear a pin drop.

Selena's already pale face turned as white as a ghost. "Boss, you must have misspoken. It's Sherry who should—"

"I didn't misspeak," Lucas said flatly. "Your tricks are cheap and full of holes. I didn't even bother pointing them out. If this is all you've got after making it this far, you don't belong here anymore."