"How ridiculous!"After hearing Liam's words, Alex also revealed a disdainful smile. However, only Serena seemed momentarily dazed by the situation unfolding before her.She had initially believed that the circumstances were entirely due to Alex's efforts. However, after that recent scene, a seed of doubt began to sprout in her mind. She could not shake the feeling that Casey's eyes had been nervously fixed on Liam the entire time.Moreover, if she had heard correctly, it seemed like Casey had addressed Liam respectfully using a formal honorific. It was only after Liam had spoken that Casey reacted.All of that made Serena feel an unusual sense of unease. Coupled with the events that had transpired at the Harmony Hub, her mind was filled with questions. Could it be that Liam's identity was far beyond what she had ever imagined?However, Serena shook her head. It was already unbelievable enough that Liam knew Howser. If he could also intimidate Casey to such an extent, what kin
Serena did not expect the turn of events. The project team had found a partner so quickly!Despite the challenges of the day, it was clear that the South City Bank's plots of medicinal land were out of reach. However, she did not lose heart. Serena was determined to find other ways to move forward. Hailey's words struck her like a bolt of lightning, leaving her frozen in place. The project team had found a partner. It meant that all her previous efforts were completely in vain!Serena asked bitterly, "Which company did the project team choose to collaborate with?"Hailey grinned. "Of course, it's Mister Irving's family! Only a talented young man like him could land such a big project right after returning to the country!"Serena was taken aback by Hailey's words. "Mister Irving? Is that why you both came to the bank with him?" Hailey glanced at Serena and said, "I'm telling you, Mister Irving is very generous. Even though he secured this pharmaceutical project, he still cho
Hailey sternly said, "Let me warn you. Don't let your personal interests ruin the Lloyd Group's benefits. We've already transferred the initial one billion dollars in cooperation funds to Mister Irving!"Serena lowered her head, a hint of disappointment flashing across her face. "It's not like that..."For her, it did not matter whether a new independent company could be established or not. Serena just wanted the best for the Lloyd family.However, since the cooperation funds had been paid, it was pointless to say anything more. Serena could only hope that things would really turn out as Hailey and the others said.Suddenly, Alex's voice rang out. "Actually, it's understandable that Serena has such concerns."He had a faint smile on his face, exuding a gentlemanly demeanor. "After all, I just returned to the country, and Serena isn't very familiar with our situation, but there's no need to worry. When our cooperation officially begins, Serena will see the sincerity of the Irving f
Hearing Liam's sudden voice, Hailey could not help but respond sarcastically."Liam, what are you pretending to do? You've been married to Serena for so long, but you've never helped her family. After the divorce, you keep causing trouble every day. Do you even have the nerve to speak?"However, despite Hailey's mockery, Liam paid no attention to it."The project you mentioned wanting to collaborate on… Is it really that important?" Liam asked, looking at Serena.Serena sighed. "It's very important, but we missed the project because of some initial issues. To make up for it, my dad is preparing to let me start a new company to handle the related matters."If we can secure this project, it would be a significant boost for the entire Lloyd Group."Serena did not think Liam could be of any help. Given her complicated feelings, she just felt the need to confide in someone."Is it important to you as well?" Liam asked, not particularly concerned about the Lloyd Group.Serena smiled
Liam replied calmly, "The Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation is mine."At the moment his words fell, the hall suddenly fell silent.Suddenly, Alex could not hold back and let out a harsh laughter. At that point, he didn't even feel a hint of anger.After all, with his status, how could he possibly bother arguing with a fool?Serena's eyes widened in disbelief. "Liam, are you done?"Liam's actions had completely shattered the sense of gratitude Serena felt in her heart.Behind her, Hailey's face was full of disgust. She stepped forward, grabbed Serena's arm, and prepared to leave. "Enough! Why stay here any longer? Let's go!"Staying there any longer would only make Hailey feel more humiliated.Alex glanced at Liam with a sneer before following Hailey out of the bank. "You should get your head checked."As Hailey dragged her away, Serena turned her head back to look at Liam, her eyes filled with complexity.She truly did not understand what was going on with him.Watching the
Listening to Hailey's words, Serena sighed and nodded before looking at Alex and said, "Yes. This time, we really owe it to you, Mister Irving."Alex smiled faintly. "It's nothing. After all, we still have to work on projects together. Helping you is essentially helping myself."Hailey grew increasingly pleased with Alex the more she looked at him. She exclaimed warmly, "Look at him. Just look at how eloquent Mister Irving is! In our future collaborations, Mister Irving, you must guide Serena more. I feel that she's been off her game lately!"Even Ronald could not help but snort coldly. "Always hanging out with that useless ex-con. What good can come of it?""Don't worry. I will," Alex said, turning to Serena with a smile.However, faced with the situation, Serena lowered her head and did not respond much.Alex asked Hailey, "Is there anything else we need to do? If not, I'll head back now."He had just received a large fund transfer from the Lloyd family and needed to handle it
"What's the big deal about it?" Etchen asked, his head held high, exuding an air of humility.However, his eyes betrayed a proud arrogance that was impossible to hide.Immediately after, Etchen glanced at Serena, letting out a mocking laugh. "I used to think managing the Lloyd Group was extremely difficult, but now, I see it's nothing special.""I..."Serena was taken aback by Etchen's clearly targeted comment. She lowered her head, looking somewhat dejected.Charice chuckled, waving her hand dismissively. "Etchen, listen to yourself! Managing a large corporation is never easy. If you find it simple, it's probably because you have a natural talent for it!"Another voice chimed in. "I agree! We should've appointed Etchen as the CEO of Lloyd Group much earlier!""That's right. Etchen has more capability and vision!"A chorus of agreeing voices echoed around the room. Observing the scene, a look of smug satisfaction flashed across Etchen's face."Etchen, I'm also curious," Hailey
Upon hearing his phone ring, Etchen's brow furrowed deeply. He barked into the receiver in annoyance."Why are you calling me now?! Don't you know I'm busy?" However, before Etchen could finish his tirade, the words on the other end of the line struck him like a lightning bolt, leaving him stunned and frozen.The members of the Lloyd family, who had been jovial just moments before, noticed his sudden change and began to inquire anxiously."Etchen, what happened?"Hailey was confused. "Yes, Etchen, what's going on? Can't it wait a bit? Don't you see we're all here celebrating you?"Etchen's expression grew even more rigid as he listened to the voices around him.He swallowed hard, his eyes glazed over. "The Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation has announced they're canceling their partnership with the Irving family."The Lloyd family fell into an eerie silence. They stared in disbelief, unable to process the shocking news."What?""This... This can't be happening!"Everyone kn
Hailey froze for a moment, then immediately frowned. Biting her teeth in frustration, she snapped, "What the hell is going on with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation?" "A project this big, with such high profits, and they didn't even inform us? We didn't even know about the launch of the White Glycoside Cream!"And now, they won't even let us in? The Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation has gone too far!" Hailey was seething with resentment. "They really have overstepped!" Standing beside her, Sam also wore a dark expression. Other members of the Lloyd family started cursing as well. None of them had expected the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation to treat the Lloyd Group this way! However… In contrast to the growing anger around her, Serena remained calm, standing silently at the back. She didn't think there was anything wrong with the way the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation had handled things. She had discussed this matter with the Lloyd family mem
However, Charice and Sam had barely stepped into the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation building for five minutes before they were sent out in disgrace. Just like the previous attempts, they failed once again. This time, they didn't even get past the lobby—before, at least, they could meet with someone in charge. "What's going on? Before, we could at least talk to the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's representatives, but this time, we didn't even get to see anyone!" Sam's face was filled with frustration. "If we can't get in, it means the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation really doesn't want to work with us…" Charice sighed. "But if they don't want to cooperate with the Lloyd Corporation, shouldn't they at least give us a reason?" Before Charice could finish speaking, Sam cut in, his voice laced with anger. "We used to have such a good working relationship with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, but now we don't even know about the launch of the White Gly
"That useless trash, what did he do this time?" Sam turned his head toward Charice, his voice dry and hoarse. "Who… who knows…" Charice shook her head, her expression stiff. "Could it really be that he caused some huge trouble, which is why such a big scene happened?" Just based on that scene earlier—forget about escorting Liam. It was enough to wage a small-scale battle! Without hesitation, they quickly picked up their pace and hurried forward. "The man at the entrance just now, the one taken away in the military vehicle—do you know what happened?" Charice stopped a staff member of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, who had also been hiding to the side in shock, and hurriedly asked. They wanted to understand exactly what had happened! Why had so many soldiers chosen to take Liam away right in front of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation building? However, the staff member they questioned was just a low-level employee of the foundation. Forget t
"Grandmaster Burrey!" Jerry hurried over to Liam, came to a halt, and saluted respectfully before quickly explaining, "There was an unexpected situation just now, and Commander Warren had to handle it, so he couldn't come to pick you up!" "I hope you understand!" As he spoke, he was clearly worried about displeasing Liam. "It's fine." Hearing this, Liam gently shook his head. He never really cared about such matters. However, when he saw the grand convoy behind him, he couldn't help but sigh again. "Didn't I tell Gabriel before to avoid all this unnecessary fuss?" Every time Gabriel came to see him, the scene he created always gave Liam a headache. "Grandmaster Burrey…" Hearing Liam's words, Jerry froze momentarily before cautiously raising his head to look at him. "Commander Warren specifically instructed us that the most important thing is to ensure your safety…" "Alright then…" Liam sighed helplessly. He could tell that Gabriel meant well, but thi
For him, revealing his identity was never a concern. Liam had never deliberately concealed who he was. He simply did not want unnecessary trouble. "Alright." Hearing Liam's response, Lucy gently nodded. "I just hope that through our efforts, we can gradually change the perception of traditional Hestian medicine among the people of Hestia." Liam lifted his gaze toward the pharmaceutical factory operating in the distance, a glimmer of anticipation in his eyes. This was what he had always wanted to accomplish! "Grandmaster Burrey, don't worry. It will happen!" Standing behind Liam, Lucy looked as picturesque as a painting. Her delicate face was adorned with a radiant smile. She had never doubted Liam. The Next Day After wrapping up their affairs, Liam and Lucy returned to South City together. Liam had not asked Lucy to accompany him, but she mentioned that she had other matters to handle at the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's South City branch.
"Ginland..." Thinking of that place, Liam let out a cold snort. "Are there any other particularly difficult issues?" He turned his head to look at Lucy and asked. "There's nothing else too tricky left." Lucy looked at Liam with a smile. "We've taken care of everything." For them, the most difficult times had already passed. But before seeing Liam, they still felt somewhat unsettled. Now that he was here, Lucy and the others could finally put their minds at ease. "Then let's go check out the White Glycoside Cream production facility." Even though Lucy told Liam that everything had been handled, he couldn't just ignore it completely. Liam still decided to visit the production site himself. "No problem." Lucy's smile grew even brighter. She actually wanted Liam to see the results of their hard work over this period. If they could earn some praise from Grandmaster Burrey, that would be even better. Without delay, after instructing the driver on the
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!" "