Listening to Hailey and Etchen's unfiltered words beside her, Serena could not help but frown angrily. "Mom, how can you do this? Liam came this time out of concern for us. We've already made him take the blame for us once. How can you even think about doing this to him again?"Hailey's eyes widened in anger as she pointed a chubby finger at Serena, scolding her harshly. "What do you mean, 'how can we do this'? Now you feel sorry for him? Do you remember how I felt when Liam hit me? That useless fool caused our family so many problems. What's wrong with making him pay a little as compensation?"Serena stammered, trying to explain. "But… From what happened today, you can see that he didn't do those things on purpose!"Hailey's voice was shrill and angry. "Not on purpose? If it wasn't on purpose and he still brought such disaster to our family, what would have happened if it was intentional?" She glared at Serena and added, "Speaking of this, I can't believe you're still defending L
Serena tried to find a solution."Mom! What about this? I won't step down as CEO of the Lloyd Group just yet. Instead, we can appoint Etchen as the vice president. Once he gets familiar with the company's development direction, I'll give him the CEO position. After all, even though I know Etchen has made significant progress, he still lacks experience managing the company!"Hailey's eyes widened in anger as she exclaimed, "What do you mean, lacks experience? I believe Etchen is more than capable. Just look at how he handled things this time. He's surpassed you by leaps and bounds! Trust me. With Etchen at the helm, Lloyd Group's future is bright!"Etchen's eyes sparkled with excitement as he overheard the conversation. "I think I can do it too! Even if there's something I don't know, I can learn it!"Etchen had always dreamed of making a name for himself. Despite receiving significant help from Hailey, his own limitations led to repeated failures in his ventures. However, he neve
Serena gently nodded. "Alright."Hailey's face flashed with a false sense of concern. "Ah, Serena, there's no need to be so disheartened. Didn't I tell you? It's only because of the current special circumstances that you're temporarily not allowed to be the president of the Lloyd Group.Hailey smiled warmly. "When the situation improves, you can resume your leadership. Besides, even though Etchen is the president, you're still part of the family. If there are any issues, you can still get involved." "I understand."Serena forced herself to show a bitter smile. She was never someone who craved power. The Lloyd Group was at a crucial stage of development, and suddenly replacing her as CEO felt like her efforts were being snatched away, even though it was by her family.Moreover, Serena was genuinely concerned about Etchen's capabilities. Regardless of her thoughts, Etchen, on the other hand, was extremely excited. His eyes sparkled, and he barely felt the pain in his leg. Becoming
That was the day he had promised to complete the task for Dante."The Warchester family…"As he pondered over what the old man had told him, Liam squinted slightly. The task handed to him was simple.Go to the Warchester family and retrieve an item.Liam knew a bit about the Warchester family. Known as the 'King of Hestian Shipping', the Warchester family controlled more than half of Hestia's shipping business. Having dealt with many storms over the years, they had accumulated substantial wealth and influence, making them an undeniable giant. Even the Hill family could not compare to the Warchester family's status.While Liam was in prison, he had no idea about the Warchester family's significance. It was only after his release that he learned about their stature. It made him even more curious about Dante. After all, when Dante mentioned the Warchester family, his casual attitude was as if he was talking about an insignificant ant."It's about time."Liam checked the time and
"May I go in now?" Liam stepped forward, preparing to enter the first mansion of the Emperor-One Estate. However, just as he reached the entrance, he was abruptly stopped.A bodyguard, frowning at Liam with disdain, demanded, "What do you think you're doing? Who told you to come here?"Liam was taken aback. "Didn't you say I could go in?"The bodyguard's eyes widened as he snapped, "When did I ever say that? I said you could leave! Mister Warchester isn't here today. You should leave right now!"Liam frowned. "Mister Warchester isn't here? If Mister Warchester isn't here, why didn't you tell me sooner? Why make me wait at the gate for so long?"The bodyguard sneered, shaking his head dismissively. "It was your choice to wait. What does that have to do with me? Even if you waited, so what? Do you think you can come to the Warchester family estate just because you want to?"Liam squinted. "So, you're saying I can't enter the Warchester Residence today? What if I insist on going i
The man in athletic attire had a thin waist and a broad back. His temples were pronounced, and his muscles bulged against his tracksuit, exuding immense power. His hands, holding a teacup, were covered with calluses, and his sharp eyes gleamed with a fierce light. He was clearly a martial artist of extraordinary skill. Sharing a table and drinks with the head of the Warchester family further indicated his esteemed status.The man in athletic attire pointed to a nearby surveillance monitor and looked at Joshua. "Mister Warchester, did you summon me back from the capital just for today?"The monitor showed the fight outside the Warchester family mansion, where Liam's figure was clearly visible.Joshua nodded after glancing at the monitor. "Indeed. All I need is for you to spend the day here chatting and drinking tea with me, Master Specter. I'll pay you thirty million dollars for your trouble. Of course, if any minor issues arise, I hope you can also handle them for me."The man Jo
Despite the fear in Joshua's eyes quickly disappearing, Andrew still noticed it. He could not help but be curious about the kind of person who could still instill such fear in the renowned Hestian ship magnate even after their death. However, the curiosity quickly passed as it did not hold much significance for him."Just a young boy," Andrew muttered, shaking his head after glancing at the surveillance footage again."Master Specter, try this freshly brewed Pearl Oolong Tea," Joshua said, noticing the confidence in Andrew's demeanor.It allowed him to relax a bit, and he poured another cup of tea for Andrew with a smile.Although Joshua had heard that Dante was seriously injured and on the brink of death, the fear that Dante instilled in them was irreplaceable. They always believed that Dante could not be defeated so easily.However, Joshua finally felt relieved to see that the person coming to demand things was an unknown young man and not one of Dante's followers.Joshua sho
"Master Specter..."Joshua looked at Andrew. "Mister Warchester, there's no need to worry."Andrew smiled faintly and stood up. "Let's go out and have a look. I've developed a bit of interest in this lad."With that, he stepped towards the door.The commotion at the entrance had also caught the attention of the other guards and personnel within the manor. They curiously hurried toward the entrance.Who could be so bold as to cause trouble at the Warchester household's front door?Just as Liam kicked another guard against the Warchester family's gate, the large brass doors slowly creaked open. A large group of people emerged from inside, their eyes narrowing as they took in the scene of the scattered guards. They surrounded Liam instantly.Despite the situation, Liam remained calm, casually saying, "I thought such a big manor might be empty. Seems like I didn't knock the right way at first."He glanced around at the crowd and said, "Which of you is Joshua? Return what you took
Shortly after, Liam exchanged a few more words with Gabriel before ending the call. Even after hanging up, Liam could still sense the aura behind him growing increasingly chaotic. For a grandmaster of martial arts to have such a reaction, it was clear that Bluebird's heart had been deeply shaken. Even though her strength was already formidable, the Central Military Region had been the place where she had spent the first half of her life. "It's fine. I'm here." Without turning around, Liam spoke calmly, "As long as you don't want to go back, no one can force you to." Although he still didn't know what Bluebird planned for the future, this was one thing he could easily promise her. The moment she heard his words, the turbulence in Bluebird's aura immediately settled. Sensing this, Liam smiled faintly. "Grandmaster Burrey… what did you just say?" At that moment, Lucy looked at Liam curiously. It seemed like she had caught him saying something earlier. "Nothin
Hearing Gabriel's words over the phone, Liam paused. There was no denying it—Gabriel was truly clever. Beneath his seemingly simple and honest appearance lay a sharp sense of perception. The moment he sensed that Liam might be angry, he immediately apologized. Just like that, the anger that had started to rise within Liam subsided slightly. "Grandmaster Burrey, getting mad at someone like me isn't worth it!" When he did not hear a response from Liam for a long time, Gabriel cautiously spoke up again. "I never said I wouldn't provide the Central Military Region with the White Glycoside Cream." Noticing Gabriel's shameless persistence, a trace of helplessness flashed in Liam's eyes. "Recently, the supply of White Glycoside Cream has been limited. "I also care about the soldiers in the Central Military Region. If production stabilizes in the future, I will naturally increase the supply for them." "I know, I know! Grandmaster Burrey, I understand!" Sensing that L
"I..." Liam furrowed his brows, about to say something more to Lucy. But just then… Ring, ring— Lucy's phone rang again. She glanced down at the screen, and the moment she saw the caller ID, she froze for a second. Then, with a sigh, she turned to Liam with a helpless smile. "Grandmaster Burrey, see what I mean?" She shook her head. "I just mentioned Commander Warren, and now he's calling again!" "Give me the phone." Liam's expression darkened as he gestured for her to hand it over. Without hesitation, Lucy obediently passed the phone to him. Liam picked up the call without a second thought. "Miss Hill, how's the matter I asked about yesterday? I heard that the production of White Glycoside Cream ointment has stabilized recently!" "Come on, have a little mercy and allocate more for the Central Military Region. The soldiers have it tough!" "You know how close I am with Grandmaster Burrey. If he asks, I'd even jump into boiling oil for him!" "
"What's going on?" Hearing Lucy's words, Liam turned his head. At first, he thought the biggest issue with the White Glycoside Cream was likely its production capacity. But to his surprise, that problem had already been mostly resolved by Lucy and the others. Thinking about it, it made sense. Otherwise, the ointment would not have had enough stock to be sold in Juneau. "The production capacity of White Glycoside Cream has stabilized. As long as we maintain the current output, there shouldn't be any major issues," Lucy said, lifting her head to look at Liam again. A hint of hesitation flashed across her face. "But the main problem now is that certain high-profile clients want a larger allocation of the ointment." "They want more?" Liam was slightly taken aback. He responded, "If someone is asking for an unreasonable amount, just refuse them." "Given the current standing of our Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, is there anyone we can't afford to turn down?" His
However, at this moment, Liam, who was already on a flight back to the provincial capital, was completely unaware of any of this. He also had no idea that the Minister of the Hestia Drug Administration was growing impatient and eager to head to South City to settle accounts with him. If not for the ongoing impact of the White Glycoside Cream, Matthias might have already rushed to South City to confront him! Seated on the plane, Liam closed his eyes and began to doze off. The past few days had been exhausting, and he hadn't had a chance to rest properly. When he woke up, the plane was already preparing to land. Looking out at the familiar scenery through the window, a faint smile appeared on his lips. Although he hadn't been away from Qyn Province for long, returning still gave him a sense of coming home. He had always been somewhat nostalgic. The moment he stepped out of the airport, Lucy was already waiting at the entrance with a group of people. Judging by
"Grandmaster Burrey, I'll book your flight for you!" Hearing Liam's words, Lucy's voice was filled with excitement. Even though she was not sure what Liam's return could change, just knowing that Grandmaster Burrey was coming back made her feel a bit more at ease. "Alright." Liam nodded. After exchanging a few more words with Lucy, he hung up the phone. Lucy had already booked him the earliest available flight back to the provincial capital of Qyn Province. Liam looked up at the long queue ahead, a wry smile flashing across his face once again. He never expected this. Not being able to sell White Glycoside Cream had been frustrating. But selling too much of it turned out to be an even bigger headache. "Sigh…" Liam shook his head helplessly and turned to hail a taxi to Juneau. However… What Liam did not realize was that the explosive sales of White Glycoside Cream were not just putting pressure on Lucy alone. Not far from where he was, at the to
"You have no idea what kind of life we've been living ever since the White Glycoside Cream became a sensation..." As she spoke, her voice trembled, and she was on the verge of tears. It wasn't that Lucy had a weak tolerance for pressure. It was just that the stress they had endured during this period was simply overwhelming! The moment Lucy saw the long queue outside Midshine Pharmacy, all waiting to buy the White Glycoside Cream, she rushed back and immediately ramped up production. But even so— The supply of White Glycoside Cream was still far from enough. By the third day of its effects going viral, demand had already far outstripped supply. The production couldn't keep up at all! The impact it had was several times greater than when Bellflower Root first hit the market! Once people started realizing just how effective the White Glycoside Cream was— Not only ordinary consumers— Even the officials of Hestia, and even the military, reached out to the V
Liam was unaware that, aside from the clues related to Misha, the impact and shock caused by his destruction of the Nosh family were only just beginning! However, even if he knew, he probably wouldn't care. After all, why should he be concerned about something he did so effortlessly? At this moment, what troubled Liam was something else entirely. As he watched the traffic flowing back and forth ahead, a hint of helplessness flashed across his face. Where should he go now? After all, he had come to Juneau with two objectives. The Nosh family had been dealt with. And the matter concerning his mother, Misha, had once again reached a dead end. Both tasks had essentially reached a conclusion. As a result, Liam suddenly found himself unsure of what to do next. He couldn't just wander around Juneau, sightseeing and having fun, could he? As he pondered, Liam started walking forward. However, he hadn't gone far when a noisy and crowded scene ahead caught h
"The extermination of the Nosh family happened not long ago, and we just picked up Grandmaster Burrey from Sky Harmoney Villa." She swallowed nervously, her voice tinged with doubt. "Do you think Grandmaster Burrey might know something about this? Or… could he actually be involved?" "I…" Hearing this, Harris trembled, his pupils contracting sharply! Susan's words reminded him. They had picked up Grandmaster Burrey just outside Sky Harmoney Villa, and during their casual conversation, he had told them he was there to handle some personal matters! His personal matters… Could they have been about the Nosh family? "No! No way!" As soon as the thought surfaced in his mind, Harris quickly shook his head, dismissing it. "It can't be Grandmaster Burrey!" Even though they knew Grandmaster Burrey was incredibly powerful, he couldn't possibly be that powerful! That was the Nosh family of Juneau! Besides… They had not heard anything about Grandmaster Burrey a