Sam was stunned. "What?!"Ronald's words sounded like a fantasy to him. Who was that person, who, after demolishing the Warchester family's gate, could still terrify the Warchester family, renowned as the king of Hestian shipping, to such an extent?"Since when did someone so terrifying live in South City?"Sam was in a daze. All of it was completely beyond his imagination!Ronald replied, "That person might not necessarily be from here. Besides, I was also scared when I first heard about it, but it serves as a reminder not to get arrogant just because we've achieved some success. After all, there's always someone better and a sky beyond this one."A hint of longing flashed in Ronald's eyes as he shook his head. "Alright, let's not talk about this anymore! After all, these are just rumors and have nothing to do with us. Us Lloyds aren't on that level, so let's focus on Lloyd Group matters."With that, Ronald turned around and saw Serena. "Oh? Serena, you're here too?"He paused
For a long time, Etchen's carefree, indulgent habits had made Serena less fond of him, often criticizing him. When Hailey suggested that Serena invest in some of Etchen's ideas, Serena refused, fearing he might develop worse habits. From Etchen's perspective, Serena used her position as CEO of the Lloyd Group to deliberately suppress him, which had long been a source of resentment. Since he had become the CEO of the Lloyd Group, he certainly would not tolerate such treatment any longer.Etchen scoffed at Serena with disdain. "Following your conservative plan, it would take forever for the Lloyd Group to achieve any breakthroughs!"Serena became even more anxious. Having led the Lloyd Group for years, she knew the severe consequences of a sudden change in development strategy.Serena quickly turned to Ronald, seeking his support. "Dad, you've reviewed that plan, haven't you? You know it's the most suitable for the Lloyd Group..."Ronald waved his hand. "I've seen the plan, and it
As Serena spoke, her expression was extremely serious. "The pharmaceutical project team will visit the Lloyd Group in three days to discuss related cooperations. I’ve almost completed the preliminary work, so only the follow-up coordination remains. This is an opportunity we must seize. The name of the company is—"Before Serena could finish naming the other company, Etchen abruptly interrupted her."Do we need you to tell us what to do?"Etchen glanced at Serena with a face full of disdain, waving his hand dismissively."But..." Serena wanted to say more, but Ronald waved his hand, stopping her. He shook his head and frowned."That's enough. We all know about the pharmaceutical project cooperation.""I…"Serena froze, a trace of disappointment flashing across her delicate face.Her family standing right in front of her felt incredibly unfamiliar. The changes had been so drastic in just one day.Serena forced a bitter smile. However, as long as they could secure the projec
Not long after, Layla and Serena arrived at a karaoke bar named 'Harmony Hub' in the heart of South City. As one of the top karaoke bars in the area, Harmony Hub was incredibly luxurious and, of course, not cheap. Only the wealthy frequented that place, with the minimum spend for a private room exceeding a thousand and five hundred dollars.Following closely behind Layla, Serena watched her skillfully book a private room, which made Serena frown."Layla, do you come to these places often?" Serena asked, her tone clearly disapproving. The Lloyd family had been busy lately, and Serena feared that Layla could pick up bad habits without proper supervision.Layla turned around and smiled at Serena. "No! We had our last class reunion here, so I got familiar with the place. You'll see, the sound quality in the private rooms is excellent!"As she spoke, a sly glint flashed in Layla's bright eyes. She had a surprise planned for Serena.Serena sighed in relief. "That's good to hear."She
The two sisters in the private room were free from the outside world's hustle and bustle, and they became more indulgent.Serena took a few breaths after singing a few songs, but she could not help but sigh softly. She could not remember the last time she had sung so freely and relaxed.Layla's idea of bringing Serena to the karaoke bar was indeed a good choice!Seeing Serena put down the microphone, Layla hurriedly exclaimed, "Serena, don't stop. I have a surprise prepared for you!"Serena paused, "Surprise? What surprise did you prepare?""A surprise can't be revealed just like that!" Layla squinted and smiled. She glanced at her phone and whispered to herself, "Judging by the time, it should be about right—"Not long after Layla finished speaking, the door of the private room was pushed open.Liam's tall and slender figure appeared at the entrance."Huh?"He looked at the two people in the private room, who were panting and flushed from singing, and was momentarily stunned.
The moment Serena saw the man in the white suit step into the private room, she frowned. "What's your problem?""Indeed, it's the famous and beautiful CEO, Serena! I almost thought I was seeing things!"The man in the white suit did not respond to Serena's question. As he looked closer at her, his eyes widened with excitement."I can't believe I ran into you here! I heard the Lloyd Group has been going through some changes lately. What's wrong? Feeling down? Did you come to the karaoke bar to sing and relax? Just the two of you singing here… Where's the fun in that? Let me join you, and we can have some fun together!"With that, the man in the white suit wobbled his way to Serena.Serena spat, "We don't know you! Please leave. You're not welcome here!"Since the man stepped into their room, the strong smell of alcohol had enveloped the space, making her feel slightly nauseous."It's okay if you don't know me. We'll get to know each other slowly!"The man in the white suit had n
The staff member collapsed to the ground, letting out a series of painful groans. He had already done his best.After all, the man in the white suit was someone the Harmony Hub could not afford to offend."Truly reckless!"The man in the white suit glanced coldly at the fallen Harmony Hub staff member, his eyes filled with murderous intent as he looked at Liam. "And you, you b*stard, do you know who I am? I am Qazi Fowler from the Fowler Society. Who gave you the guts to speak to me like that!""The Fowler Society?"Serena was stunned upon hearing the man in the white suit. Others might not know about the Fowler Society, but Serena knew the name very well. As one of the top three underground organizations in South City, the Fowler Society's influence was vast, covering various industries. Even some Lloyd Group projects could not start without the Fowler Society's approval. The only son of the Fowler Society's president was named Qazi. It was no wonder even Harmony Hub dared
Serena smiled bitterly and asked, "Mister Fowler, is there no other way? Whatever compensation you want, we can discuss it!"Qazi snorted coldly. "Compensation? Do I look like someone who needs money? I just want to be friends with you, Miss Lloyd. It’s not my fault this useless fool sought his own death by provoking me!"Serena let out a sigh. She never considered seeking help from the Lloyd family. She knew that if they found out she wanted their help to save Liam, they would not agree. Moreover, even if she sought their help, it would be useless. The Lloyd Group was insignificant compared to the Fowler Society.Serena also understood that the matter would not be resolved peacefully if she could not give Qazi an explanation.As if sensing Serena's thoughts, a cold smile flashed across Qazi's face. "I'll give you three more minutes to think. After three minutes, don't blame me for being rude!"He ordered his bodyguard behind him. "Close the door!"Hearing Qazi's command, the