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
"Come, come, come! We haven't seen each other in years. We need to catch up! Come over to my home, and I'll make your favorite meat buns!"Isabela did not think much about it. She was just overjoyed to see Liam again.Isabela immediately closed up her stall and swiftly started packing up. In no time, she finished tidying up and took Liam away from the roadside. They had not walked far before arriving at her home.However, the place where Isabela lived was no longer the house that Liam remembered. As he looked at the dim, damp surroundings filled with clutter, Liam frowned slightly.Isabela noticed Liam's gaze and felt a bit embarrassed. "It's a bit messy around here, but don't mind it, Liam. The house we used to live in next door has been sold. We're staying here temporarily."With that, she pushed open the door and shouted into the room."Sunny, look who's here!""Who is it?" a hoarse voice responded.A hunched, gaunt man emerged from the room, coughing. The man's pale face su
Listening to Sunny, Liam smiled faintly. He did not offer much explanation. What puzzled him most was how Isabela and Sunny had ended up in such a state.Before Liam could speak, Sunny's rambling voice continued to echo. "You child, you got divorced, and we didn't even know. It's been years, and we haven't heard a word from you!" Sunny carefully took out the last bit of tea leaves he had been reluctant to use and made a cup of tea for Liam."Aunt Isabela was worried about you. We even went to the Lloyd family looking for you, but they said you left South City. You should have told us before you left South City!" he said, placing the cup in front of Liam.His words sounded like a complaint, but they were full of concern for Liam.Due to the sudden turn of events back then, Isabela and Sunny were unaware that Liam had taken the blame for the Lloyd family and gone to prison. The lack of news from Liam had filled their hearts with worry.Listening to Sunny's incessant rambling, and