As Tricia's hand hovered close to Atlas's body, his cold glare pierced through her, causing her hand to freeze mid-air. She looked lost and desperate, pleading, "Mr. Atlas, please spare the Ellis family! Don't do this..."Her previous arrogance disappeared completely. If I hadn't witnessed her earlier display of insolence, I might have felt sorry for this girl.Kevin immediately crumbled. He looked at Atlas, seated regally on the sofa like a victorious emperor returning from battle. "You little scum! How dare you trick me?”"Anyone who dares to meddle with the Pierce family will face my wrath. Kevin, the Pierce family has been investing in this case for 20 years. It’s time for us to receive our gains." Atlas said to the disheveled Kevin, "Are you satisfied with tonight's banquet?"“You—” Atlas's cold gaze cut off Kevin's angry retort. "Since my father passed away, there’s nothing I can’t do. A businessman must always make a profit.""Guards!" Celine's furious shout caused ch
Before she could reach David, he suddenly lifted his cane and poked it into her chest."You wretch!"Adeline cried out in pain, immediately clutching the area where David had just struck her. With a grunt, she knelt before David.She looked at David sorrowfully, overwhelmed by his chilling aura. Her swollen face made her look even uglier, and the dried bloodstains at the corner of her lips highlighted the sinister horror of her face. Yet, her eyes radiated with a stubborn viciousness."Do you really think I am so foolish that I would believe your lies?" David asked."Dad..." Celine took a step forward. Don't listen to what they say. I've worked so hard for the Pierce family all these years.”"Dad?" David chuckled sarcastically.Celine took another step forward, looking pitiful. "Dad, I've managed Pierce Corporation diligently all these years, and I've never been disloyal to you. You're the only father I acknowledge.""Really? You've taken control of Pierce Corporation, yet you’
With a dull thud, Adeline's head was struck by the cane, causing blood to splatter everywhere.Adeline let out a miserable scream as Atlas immediately shielded my eyes, covering them with his hands.Celine stared blankly at everything before her. It was her mother who had been struck by David.The hall erupted in gasps of shock. No one had expected such a brutal act from an elderly man.Celine looked at David, unable to keep up the act any longer. Her face turned terrifyingly grim, and her eyes flashed with malice.David, however, remained calm as he looked at her, raising an eyebrow in response. "Are you surprised? Do you really think I’m on the verge of death?”After that, he glanced at Abbas, and Abbas immediately gestured toward the door. Everyone turned to look in that direction.At the entrance stood a burly bodyguard holding a trembling maid in his arms. With a wave of his hand, he dropped the maid at Celine's feet.Celine took a step back, seemingly stunned."What? Don
David looked at her without a trace of pity and said, "When you plotted against my son, you should have expected this day, you evil bitch! You came to my house, and I treated you and your daughter well, but you repaid me by killing my son. I was blind and foolish.""Let go of me!" Celine roared angrily, then looked at David."What? Don't you know what this is?" David interrupted, addressing the now exposed Celine."Since you don't know what it is, let your mother taste it and see what it is." Abbas stepped forward and forcefully pushed the pills into Adeline's mouth, and then the bodyguard swiftly closed her mouth.Adeline struggled and shook her head continuously, her former commanding demeanor completely gone. She was now desperately struggling, refusing to swallow the pills."Mm... mm..."Her eyes pleaded with David, but seeing him so stern, she turned to Kevin to seek help. However, Kevin was preoccupied with his own troubles and couldn't care less about her.Her plea infuri
Later, I heard someone tell me that Kevin's wife was notorious in their circle because her maternal family was of fallen royal lineage. In her words, she had noble blood, so she never respected Kevin and treated him as she pleased. Of course, the Ellis family’s business did benefit a lot from her family's connections, which gradually contributed to her domineering personality.She had unexpectedly suffered a major setback this time. During all these years, she had never realized that Kevin would still cheat on her despite her constant pressure.Her relationship with Adeline over the years had been delicate. Adeline always acted superior in front of her, while Kevin's wife showed great respect for Adeline and Celine under Kevin's supervision.Although Kevin's wife often felt displeased and unhappy when she saw Adeline and Celine’s arrogant attitude, Kevin always persuaded her to interact with them and maintain peace. After all, the Pierce family was basically a cash cow to Kevin.
Everyone looked at Celine with complicated expressions.David continued, "Am i right? If I hadn’t secretly told the Lively family to take Atlas away, you might have tried to harm him too."That was when I understood why Atlas said the Lively family had taken him away.In that moment, images flooded my mind, from the night my mother died to Atlas holding me as we curled up in the corner and him being pulled away while desperately holding my hand.Tears welled up in my eyes."Later, I finally found out that you bribed Clark to lure Rory away before that flight, leaving my son's confidant behind to find out their business plans. You're despicable!" David pointed his cane accusingly at Celine.Finally, some people in the hall began to understand and stepped forward to condemn Celine.I scanned the crowd carefully and realized that these people had not been deceived and were not opportunists."Afterwards, you sent people to hunt Atlas down even though he was just a child. If the Cro
He accused Johnny in front of everyone. "That's right, I’m the head bodyguard of the Burnett family, and everyone knows that. I’m in this situation today thanks to Johnny and Celine."As soon as he spoke, Johnny panicked. His already pale face turned even paler, and his light gray eyes exuded coldness. He muttered, "Shut up! You’re an ungrateful scoundrel, Antonio Knox. I searched for you everywhere when you disappeared years ago. How could you turn against me now?”Antonio immediately sneered, "Do you even have a guilty conscience, Johnny? You knew exactly what you were doing. Were you looking for me, or were you trying to confirm if I was really dead?""Why, you!” Johnny tried to argue, but Antonio interrupted him."Celine and Johnny conspired to locate Clark, who was secretly hiding Rory. They tasked me with bringing Rory back secretly, even if he was dead. And they told me I could take extreme measures if necessary.”Celine lost her composure when she saw Antonio reveal everyt
Antonio continued, "Think about it. After those incidents, Celine intervened in your businesses. On the surface, she might have seemed like a savior, but in reality, she was a demon. She indirectly killed all of your loved ones.”Celine completely lost her mind at those words. She didn't care about her image anymore and quickly rushed toward Antonio, only to be kicked back by Tristan.As Celine stumbled to the ground, Antonio looked at her with disdain and fiercely said, "Stop the act, Celine. We all know you’re not innocent.“You and the Non-Organization planned the plane crash involving Louis. You’re the one who killed Louis, and you’ll get what you deserve sooner or later. I've been waiting for this day."The hall erupted into chaos. Everyone exchanged angry glances.Those who seemed resentful had probably experienced unexpected incidents themselves.Antonio grinned evilly. "Did you forget that you once told me to get rid of Clark because he knew too much? He knew you were the