Recalling everything that had happened earlier, Julian could not help but shake his head."They probably didn't expect things to turn out this way in the end, but after these events, it's actually a good thing."A sly look flashed in Lucy's eyes. "With so many pharmaceutical groups in the northwest being frozen, there's nearly a hundred billion dollars of market shares left behind. I've had my eye on this market for a long time!"She truly was the most outstanding heir of the Hill family in her generation.Lucy only experienced a brief shock before keenly sensing the huge market opening up after the other pharmaceutical companies dealt with Caduceus Pharmaceuticals.In fact, it had not been long before she had already started making detailed plans related to it.Hearing Lucy's words, Julian laughed heartily. "Not bad at all, Lucy! It seems I can really entrust the future of the Hill family to you!"Her performance indeed satisfied Julian greatly.Hearing Julian's compliment, Lu
"Grandmaster Burrey, where are you headed? I'll give you a ride!"Liam shook his head lightly. "I'll just be wandering around. Let's head out first.""Sure thing!"Realizing she could spend more time with Liam, Lucy's eyes flashed with a hint of joy.With that, Lucy started her eye-catching red sports car, driving off with Liam from the Hill family estate.Throughout the ride, Lucy happily chatted with Liam. He responded to her while gazing out the car window at the passing scenery. Over the years, the provincial city had not changed much. However, as Liam looked at the familiar sights, he could not recapture the old feelings they once evoked. Life, perhaps, was not about the scenery, but the person viewing it."Alright. Let's stop here," Liam said suddenly, as if he had seen something.Lucy expertly maneuvered the red Ferrari into a graceful arc and came to a stop. The car, worth millions and driven by a stunning beauty in a red dress, naturally drew the attention of passer
Seeing the confused look on Liam's face, Layla pouted. "Liam, how could you forget where I study?"A hint of embarrassment flashed across Liam's face. "I was just thinking about something else and it slipped my mind for a moment." Seeing Liam's expression, Layla's face lit up with a mischievous smile. "Alright, alright, I can see it wasn't on purpose. I forgive you!"She then hopped aside, revealing the girl standing behind her. "Liam, let me introduce you to my best friend, Wendy Miers!"Wendy, a bit dazed and cute, immediately followed suit upon hearing Layla's words."Hello, Liam… I'm Wendy. I often hear Layla talk about you—""Wendy, what are you saying? I don't talk about my dearest brother-in-law that often at school..."Before Wendy could finish, Layla quickly interrupted her, her face turning red.Wendy, slow to react, finally realized her mistake and hurriedly explained, "Layla doesn't talk about you that often at school...""Alright, alright. It's better if you don'
Wendy lifted her head and smiled at Layla. "Haven't you always said you haven't seen Liam in a while? Now that he's here, you should talk to him more.""I... I didn't say that..."Layla's face turned even redder. Nonetheless, she shuffled over to stand beside Liam.Seeing Layla approach, Liam squinted slightly as he spoke. "Layla, about your friend's health, I think I might have—""Liam, you're worried too, aren't you?"Layla did not catch the meaning behind Liam's words. She sighed deeply and added, "We're all very concerned about her, but according to Wendy, she's been like this for over ten years with no improvement.""Liam, thank you for your concern. I'm actually doing okay," Wendy replied, having overheard their conversation. Wendy lifted her head and gave a smile that was both understanding and heart-wrenching."Back when I was in Juneau, the doctors had already given up on me. However, my parents somehow heard about a miracle doctor in South City with incredible skills
Even though she did not know how Liam met such a wealthy and attractive friend in the provincial capital, Lucy's appearance made Layla feel a great sense of crisis."Layla, what's wrong?" Liam asked when he saw Layla lower her head and sigh."It's nothing..."Layla responded in a muffled voice, keeping her head down as if lost in thought."Liam, the family was talking about Howser a few days ago. I was back on campus then, so I wasn't at home! At that time, I thought that if only I had been home, there wouldn't have been so much resentment in the family!"Layla quickly raised her head and, with some grievance, said, "I've always known that you're very capable, Liam. There must've been some misunderstanding in that matter..."Layla seemed to be trying to explain the family's attitude at the time.Liam saw Layla's expression and smiled. "It's okay, Layla, I understand. You don't need to worry. I don't actually care much about those things..."Layla became anxious upon hearing Lia
"Liam, you…"Hearing Liam's words, Layla became even more anxious. Reflecting on her family's recent attitude toward Liam, she understood his reaction but could not accept that Liam wanted to completely cut ties with Serena. A direct conversation would not solve the problem. She had to rely on subtle, persistent communication to change his mind.Layla took a deep breath and asked, "Liam, have you eaten?""Huh?"Liam was taken aback by her sudden change of topic. One moment she was talking about Wendy, and the next, she was asking if he had eaten."Actually, I haven't."Thinking back on his day, Liam shook his head. He had not eaten yet. He had come near the university to reminisce and enjoy some snacks from his past.Layla came over and took Liam's arm. "That's perfect! We were just about to eat. Join us.""Aren't you having a gathering with your classmates?"Liam did not mind eating with Layla, but he remembered that she mentioned a class reunion."It's fine. All my clas
"There's nothing to blame yourselves for," Liam said, shaking his head with a smile as he watched the scene unfold.Jackson Hughes exhaled deeply. "That's a relief, Liam. I'm glad you're so understanding and not holding it against us. Otherwise, Layla would've skinned me alive!"You're nothing like the rumors say," he added, raising his head to look at Liam with small, inquisitive eyes.Liam's smile broadened. "Oh? What do the rumors say about me?"Jackson shook his head. "They say you're unambitious and incompetent, relying on the Lloyd family. Worst of all, they claim you have a terrible temper and even hit your in-laws! Your temperament seems fine to me."Liam chuckled softly at Jackson's words. It seemed the Lloyd family had been spreading quite a bit of gossip about him in South City.Layla's angry voice cut through the conversation. "Jackson, have you said enough? Do you think what I told you is true, or do you believe the rumors outside?""Of course, what you said is true
Jackson grinned widely. "How about it? I've treated you all quite well, haven't I?"Layla rolled her eyes at Jackson. "Considering how sincere you are, if Liam really doesn't blame you, then I'll forgive what you just said!"Soon, they entered a private room. Upon entering, they discovered that the room's decor was incredibly luxurious. After admiring the environment, everyone sat around the central table.Jackson picked up the menu from the table and handed it to Liam. "Liam, take a look and see what you want to eat. Order whatever you like!""You can order. I'm fine with anything."Liam smiled faintly. His purpose for coming was not to eat."Don't worry, Liam. You don't need to worry about the price. My dad's paying for it anyway!" Jackson explained hurriedly, thinking Liam was concerned about the cost.Liam shook his head again. "No need.""Alright then."Jackson had no choice but to take back the menu and start ordering.After a while, Jackson finished ordering and looked
"You... what do you mean by that?"Upon hearing Liam's words, Sebastian was momentarily stunned. He had no idea what this young man was suddenly talking about!What did he mean by saying that once the bodyguards returned, Lloyd Group would cease to exist?Lloyd Group, which spanned across the entire Qyn Province with a powerful background, had been doing booming business lately. How could it just disappear like that?Sebastian knew that Liam’s idea was, in theory, quite good. After all, if Lloyd Group were to disappear, the Nosh family would suffer a huge blow, and they would have no time to cause trouble for them in the short term.However, the idea of Lloyd Group disappearing was nothing more than a beautiful fantasy. It was impossible!It was not just Sebastian.Charles and Janell were also stunned after hearing Liam’s words.To be honest, after experiencing the events earlier, their impression of Liam had already changed quite a bit.As the current head of the Hensworth fa
"Sigh…"Sebastian listened to Liam’s words, hesitated for a moment, and then sighed heavily before speaking, "But even if you want to take action, you should leave no trace!"Although he had not expected Liam to suddenly take such drastic measures, Sebastian still understood the situation to some extent. After all, even he, an old man, was so furious at Godfrey’s earlier words that he could barely contain himself. It was needless to say how someone like Liam, a young man, would feel!Moreover, Godfrey had been threatening Liam not long ago. But Sebastian still felt that Liam had not thought this through completely.Sebastian, after all, was the man who had built the Hensworth family’s foundation, and he had a certain ruthless streak in him. He believed that now that Liam had already taken action, he should not have let those two bodyguards go back."Leave no trace behind!" he thought. Even those two bodyguards should not be spared. Who knows, the truth of Godfrey’s death might s
"Ugh…"Godfrey's body shuddered, his eyes flashing with intense unwillingness. He struggled, as if trying to say something, but not a word escaped his lips.Finally—Bang!A dull thud echoed as Godfrey’s body slammed heavily onto the ground, lifeless.Even in his wildest dreams, he could not have imagined—In South City, someone would actually dare to kill him!In Godfrey's mind, with Union Finance's status in the Qyn Province, it was inconceivable that anyone would dare act against him. Liam had broken his leg earlier, which was already outrageous enough!Otherwise, he would not have arrogantly declared moments ago, threatening to grind Liam's bones to dust unless he fled immediately.Who could have guessed—From the very beginning, Liam had no intention of letting Godfrey go!What Union Finance?What powerful connections in Juneau?To Liam, none of that mattered in the slightest."What now?"Liam stood up, casually tossing the dagger to Bluebird before turning to face
In the very next moment…As soon as Charles and the others processed what was happening, they hurriedly turned to Liam, frantically urging, "Liam, you need to leave now! This time, you’ve really gotten yourself into trouble!"Even though Charles and his companions still had not figured out what exactly was going on in front of them, and they had no idea who the woman who suddenly appeared was or what her relationship with Liam might be, they were absolutely certain that this time, Liam had truly stirred up major trouble!Despite Liam and the mysterious woman who appeared behind him both displaying impressive skills, they were still only two people.When faced with United Financial, Liam wouldn’t stand a chance of resisting.Not to mention—breaking Godfrey’s leg had completely severed any chance of reconciliation with United Financial. With Godfrey’s vengeful nature, this would undoubtedly escalate to a fight to the death!In Charles’s eyes, Liam’s only option was to flee immedi
"Don’t! Don’t you dare interfere with me!"Sensing the bodyguards' movements, Godfrey suddenly snapped awake. His face twisted with fury, his eyes bloodshot as he roared, "Kill him for me! Kill him!"The searing pain in his leg distorted Godfrey's features, but none of it could mask the blazing anger inside him.He, Godfrey, had been beaten into this state by a mere useless ex-convict!Even the Lloyd Group, the former backer of that useless ex-convict, Liam, wouldn’t have dared to treat him this way!Who gave him the nerve to do this?At the instant Godfrey's order rang out, the two bodyguards who had initially rushed toward him abruptly turned around. They swiftly drew retractable batons from their waists and aimed them straight at Liam’s head!"Yes! Beat him to death for me! I want his skin peeled off!"Godfrey's body trembled as he screamed madly at the scene before him.However, just as the two batons were about to strike Liam from both sides...A flash of cold light strea
Charles could not just stand by.However, Liam had not continued speaking yet.The moment Godfrey heard Charles’s words, his eyes widened abruptly, and an exaggerated grin appeared on his face."Liam?"Godfrey extended a finger, pointing straight at Liam, his tone dripping with sarcasm as he asked, "You wouldn’t happen to be that Liam, famed in South City, would you?"It was clear he had heard of Liam’s exploits."I don’t know anything about being famed in South City."Liam looked at Godfrey calmly and said, "I am Liam Burrey.""Hahaha!"Hearing Liam’s response, Godfrey burst into uncontrollable laughter, clutching his stomach. His laughter was saturated with ridicule. "I can’t take it! You’re killing me!"I thought the Hensworth family found someone reliable to back them up, but it turns out it’s just a useless piece of trash!"And you dare spout nonsense about breaking my legs?"Shaking his head, his face was full of disdain. "Now it’s clear—you people have lost your mind
"Liam…"Seeing the scene before her, Valerie trembled.When she first heard Godfrey’s merciless words, her heart burned with grief and indignation. Yet, Valerie also understood that in the face of this situation, she did not have any viable solutions.The moment she realized Godfrey was from Union Finance, Valerie knew the Hensworth Group was nothing in comparison.What’s more, the Hensworth Group was currently on the brink of bankruptcy and had to rely on Godfrey for help!She never imagined Liam would step up at such a moment.After all, she had only asked Liam to pretend to be her boyfriend; there was no real relationship between them.And Union Finance wasn’t just powerful. Its background was incredibly mysterious.There were long-standing rumors that Union Finance in Qyn Province had connections to Juneau.Otherwise, the Nosh family could not have dominated the vast financial market and remained unshaken for so many years.Even if Liam might be capable of resolving this,
"I…"Hearing this, Charles was momentarily stunned.But in the end, he shook his head and said, "Mister Nosh, if Union Finance truly can't approve a loan for the Hensworth Group, then so be it."We'll figure out another way…"Charles's voice was low and heavy. At first, he genuinely believed Godfrey wanted to be with Valerie. But now it was clear Godfrey had no such intentions—he only wanted to toy with Valerie. How could Charles possibly agree to this?At the same time, his heart was filled with regret. He had almost become the one to push his daughter into a pit of fire!"You'll figure out another way?"Godfrey's expression darkened. He glared at Charles coldly and sneered. "Ten billion in loans, just to have Valerie play with me for a while! I really didn't know that any wh*re on the market could be this expensive!""If you don't agree, I'd like to see which other financial institution in Qyn Province would dare lend to you without Union Finance's approval!"The entire orde
"What’s wrong with you?"Hearing this, Godfrey furrowed his brows and said in a dissatisfied tone, "How long has it been? How could you not handle such a simple matter?""You still want that loan from the Hensworth Group approved, don’t you?"He immediately reprimanded Charles."Whether or not I’m with you is my business, it has nothing to do with my father!"Upon hearing this, Valerie immediately understood the implication behind Godfrey's words. Although she had just been angry with Charles, she could not allow Godfrey to speak to her father like that."Then what exactly are you thinking now?"Hearing Valerie's words, Godfrey turned his head, his eyes flashing with an inexplicable light as he looked at her. "The other day, I asked you to go out for drinks. Why didn’t you go?"The reason Godfrey had come in and started pressuring Charles was that he sensed that Valerie seemed uninterested in him.However, he had not expected Valerie to suddenly speak up at this moment."I did