Whenever Alex was mentioned, Hailey could not help but think of the worthless Liam. A look of disgust flashed across her face.At that moment, Serena's voice suddenly rang out. "Mom... Dad..."Serena frowned as she held the contract signed between the Irving family and the Lloyd Group. "This contract... Something seems off!"When Serena returned a while ago, she noticed the contract on the table. Due to the smooth cooperation, she did not pay much attention to it.When Ronald mentioned signing the contract, Serena casually opened it. However, as soon as she saw the first item, she noticed the problem!Hearing Serena's words, Hailey frowned and walked over impatiently. "Off? How could anything be wrong with the contract signed with Mister Irving?"Serena pointed at the contract, a look of tension flashing across her delicate face."This contract clearly states that if any issues arise with the project, the Irving family will not bear any responsibility, and the Lloyd family's coo
Liam's calm words in the bank hall suddenly resurfaced in their minds.No one initially took Liam's words seriously. If they had, they would have immediately thought of him when they first heard that the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation had canceled its cooperation with the Irving family.However, reminded by Ronald, they suddenly made the connection.The cooperation between the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation and the Irving family had always been smooth. If there was an unexpected reason for the sudden change, the only situation they could recall was the words Liam had spoken back then.Noticing the unusual expressions on Ronald and Hailey's faces, Sam could not help but ask urgently, "What's going on? If you have any clues, speak up quickly! If we act fast, we might still have time to help the Irving family."He seemed quite anxious.Ronald frowned. "It's not exactly a clue, but when we went to the South City Bank to make a transfer, we happened to run into Liam."Sam rai
Upon hearing Ronald's words, Sam could not help but shake his head.Sam turned to look at Serena and said, "How pitiful! A wretch who spouts nonsense for a shred of dignity is truly the most pathetic!"Hailey chimed in, her face full of disdain as she spoke about Liam. "I feel the same way. Just thinking of that worthless man who was once my son-in-law embarrasses me!""Mom..."Listening to Hailey, Serena opened her mouth but could not say anything. She, too, had been filled with surprise.After all, the timing of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation's cancellation of its collaboration with the Irving family was indeed too coincidental. However, after hearing the Lloyd family's comments, Serena dismissed her initial thoughts.Establishing such a significant charity foundation was not something that could be accomplished merely through connections. Even if Liam knew Howser, he would not have the qualifications to establish a charity foundation. Despite that, Serena disagreed w
"How is this possible?"Ronald and Hailey frantically flipped through the contracts in their hands.Hailey was not very educated, but after carefully examining the contract in her hand, she could still clearly see the blatant issues within!If the problems they initially noticed could be explained away by the improbability of any mishaps in the collaboration between the Irving family and the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation, the subsequent clauses in the contract made their hearts pound with fear.In fact, Alex had explicitly stated in the contract that all profits generated from the Irving family's cooperation with the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation would be managed entirely by the Irving family, with the Lloyd Group having no say whatsoever.The stack of documents was not just a contract. It was a series of traps!Finally, when Hailey and Ronald reached the last page of the contract and found no clauses favorable to the Lloyd Group, their legs gave out, and they collapsed
Serena furrowed her brows involuntarily.The situation was urgent, and she initially didn't want to bother with it. However, seeing the phone ringing incessantly, Serena finally picked it up.However, as soon as she connected the call and heard the voice on the other end, Serena's body trembled, and she froze in place.Hailey could not help but raise her head, her face full of anger as she looked at Serena."What are you doing? Why are you on the phone at a time like this? Aren't you supposed to be figuring out how to solve the problem? You must resolve the issue we're facing now, no matter what it takes!"If it weren't for you hanging around with that useless ex-convict every day, the Lloyd Group wouldn't be in this predicament! How many times have I told you that useless trash is good for nothing—"Hailey's sharp, shrill voice kept rising. However, before she could finish her tirade, she heard Serena's low mumble."The Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation contacted me. They said
Hailey's chubby face twisted into a grimace. "Could it be possible? Do I not know what Liam is like? Could he really have such capabilities?"The suspicion regarding the owner of the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation far outweighed the joy of the Lloyd Group collaborating with the foundation once again!They even felt an overwhelming sense of respect toward the foundation's willingness to work with the Lloyd family.After all, everyone in the Lloyd family knew how they had treated Liam in the past!Ronald's face went pale. "I also don't think Liam is capable of such things! However, can anyone explain why the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation chose to partner with us again?"Everything had unfolded exactly as Liam had calmly described at the time. It could not just be a simple coincidence!Hailey turned to Serena with a smile. "Serena, you've been in contact with Liam more frequently lately. Tell us, have you noticed any changes in him recently? And is there any possibility tha
"Liam wants Mister Ulrick to visit the Lloyd family personally?"Hearing Serena's words, Ronald's eyes were filled with astonishment.They were well aware of Howser's status!Even Chester rarely had the chance to meet Howser, the towering figure behind him. However, Liam claimed that he could make Howser visit the Lloyd family personally.Ronald shook his head, unwilling to believe any of it. "That… That's impossible!"It was not just Ronald. Other members of the Lloyd family also felt it was a complete fantasy upon hearing Serena's words.Layla widened her eyes and said, "I know about this too! I was there when Liam mentioned this! I told Serena then that whatever my brother-in-law says must be true!"Although Layla did not know who Howser was, she had immense trust in Liam.No one objected when they heard Layla refer to Liam as her brother-in-law.Ronald looked at Layla in shock. "You knew about this? Why didn't any of you tell me about these things?"Serena did not wait fo
Liam had no idea about the immense upheaval caused within the Lloyd family due to the sudden changes at the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation.He was even more oblivious to the fact that everyone in the Lloyd family was anxiously preparing for Howser's imminent arrival after hearing Serena's words.However, even if Liam knew about it, he probably would not care. His only concern in contacting Howser was Serena. The rest of the Lloyd family did not matter to him at all.After finishing his call with Lucy, Liam got into his car, ready to return to the Hush Purple Gardens. On his way to Villa No. 3, something outside the car window suddenly caught his attention."Please stop the car," Liam said, frowning as he addressed the taxi driver. The driver quickly pulled over. They were in the economically underdeveloped southern part of the city, lined with small vendors and street stalls. Once he got out of the car, Liam walked toward a small vegetable stall by the roadside. The stall o