After all, even though the thug was vicious, his actions did not warrant death.The scene terrified the other pretender. Without waiting for Henry to speak, he jumped up and confessed quickly, "I'm sorry, I did it. I admit it. I'm stepping forward on my own.""Too late!" Henry replied coldly."Break one of your own legs.""Yes, sir!" Without any hesitation, the man found a tool and brutally broke his own leg. Even though he was terrified, seeing the miserable state of his companion left him no choice.Celia, who regained her composure, looked at Henry with anger and resentment. She knew that it was not the time to confront him. Otherwise, she would only suffer more. That man was a madman, reckless and fearless. She vowed to make him regret it.After dealing with the troublemakers, Henry no longer cared about them. He walked toward Sheena and said, "Let's go."Sheena nodded as she helped Carrie, who was more seriously injured. Penny joined them.As they left, Henry turned back a
Back in the room, Carrie hesitated momentarily before saying, "Mr. Truman, I know you're powerful. But to avoid unnecessary trouble, should we go to the hospital?""Why?" Henry asked."So we can document our injuries and prove they caused significant harm, so your retaliation is justified. Otherwise, the police might not side with us," Carrie explained.Henry shook his head. "Even if we have injuries, taking it to the police won't help us. They'll only be held responsible.""Then—""Don't worry. Since I took action, I don't care about this.""In that case, I doubt Mrs. Hood will let this go. Even though they're not as strong as you, they're still one of the four prominent families in Eastonia. We should be cautious," Carrie said.She knew how powerful the Hoods were, especially Vito Hoods, the underground emperor rumored to control both the legal and illegal sides of Eastonia.She felt it was important to be cautious without saying it outright."You're right. I'll make a call,
"No matter what, this can't happen again. I'll arrange for someone to protect all of you," Henry said, deciding to find someone to protect Sheena until they became stronger.For close associates like Cheryl, he had arranged for someone to protect her secretly. As for Chansey and Emily, they were already Grandmasters themselves and did not need additional protection.As for Lydia, she had more than one top female master around her. However, Lydia was unaware of that—protecting his wife was crucial.After making all the arrangements, Henry left.It was almost noon, so he called Becky to check if Lydia had ordered lunch. When he found out she had, he told Becky to cancel it and had the hotel prepare several great dishes instead.The hotel quickly prepared various dishes, such as lobster and Wagyu beef. They instructed all the chefs to focus solely on preparing food for Henry. After all, Henry had taken Mrs. Hood down so thoroughly and ordered lunch calmly afterward.Henry chose thre
"Why are you still standing around? Do you want me to find someone else?" Jennifer said angrily."No!" Hilda struggled to control her emotions and replied, "This material can't be bought.""Where did it come from before?" Jennifer asked."Mr. Truman provided it.""Mr. Truman?" Jennifer needed clarification. Their company did not have a Mr. Truman in charge."Henry Truman!"Jennifer's eyebrows furrowed in anger."Why does it have to be him? Can't we get it ourselves?""We can't. It was something he had prepared. Only he knows how to make it to prevent imitation and theft," Hilda explained."Is there such a thing? Damn it! It seems like he's afraid of theft and is deliberately making things difficult for us," Jennifer said, fuming.Jennifer quickly said, "Don't you have an alternative method? Or have the R&D department work on it. No matter how much it costs, we must find a solution."Hilda shook her head and said with a wry smile, "I asked. The R&D director said it's impossib
"Hey!" Lydia murmured, even though she felt happy.When she looked at the exquisite dishes in front of her, all still beautifully presented on plates, not in takeout containers, she was even happier. They were all her favorite dishes.Becky, who was nearby, could not help but comment, "Ms. Miller, Mr. Truman is really good to you.""Of course, I should take care of my wife," Henry said with a smile.Lydia's face flushed red. She said, "Becky, why don't you sit and eat with us?""No, this is specially bought for you by Mr. Truman." Becky quickly refused."It's fine. There's plenty here, and we won't be able to finish it all." Lydia insisted."It still seems too expensive," Becky said."It's meant to be eaten. Sit down and enjoy," Henry said.Becky finally took a seat. She could tell they were from a high-end restaurant and had never tasted such giant lobsters. Still, she was too shy to start eating until Lydia served her.Henry joined in the meal, discussing some company matte
Becky was taken aback by Lydia's reaction. She thought the revelation of the truth should be a good thing, but Lydia did not seem pleased at all.However, Becky realized the reason in no time—the mastermind behind it was Lydia's mom."Please leave for now," Henry said, signaling Becky to exit.Becky nodded, regretting her impulsive decision to share the news with Lydia.Once Becky left, Henry walked forward and gently hugged Lydia, speaking softly, "Lydia."Lydia's eyes welled with tears. She was deeply hurt and unable to accept it. She murmured, "Henry, you knew about this, didn't you?"She recalled that when Becky first mentioned the issue, Henry did not show any surprise or speak much. He remained silent. Even during their last phone call, his responses were vague."I had some suspicions before, but I wasn't certain. I only found out a little earlier than you did," Henry explained."But you should've been somewhat prepared for this.""I knew. However, I don't understand why
Jennifer felt a sense of hidden satisfaction; she could try to manipulate Lydia if she could control Henry."Recently, Morning Dew Cosmetics has been selling very well, but one of the ingredient formulas is in Henry's hands. This method is effective in preventing imitation. It wasn't an issue when you were at the company. Now that you're gone, it's very troublesome."Can you ask Henry to give the formula to the company?"She claimed it was for the benefit of the company and the Millers.Lydia sensed something was off. Her mother had called to apologize, and then she made that request. "Mom, isn't there something else you want to discuss with me?"Lydia's mother's mood darkened. She thought Lydia was changing the subject and snapped, "What do you mean? Are you unwilling to give up the formula?"Henry, who was listening nearby, noticed Lydia's pained expression. His face darkened, and he said, "I can give you the formula, but can you first explain what you did online against Lydia?
Jennifer was determined to deny everything. She was sure that it would not be her fault if she insisted she had not done it. No matter what they found, it was bound to be a mistake.Hearing Jennifer's desperate and reasonable defense, Lydia began to doubt. She had initially found it hard to believe that Jennifer was behind that since it seemed entirely out of character.It left her dumbfounded.On the other hand, Henry did not believe Jennifer's words. He said, "I'm giving you one last chance. If you can explain why you harmed Lydia, I'll give you the formula immediately!""It wasn't me!"Henry, you misunderstood me!"Jennifer sounded hurt and frustrated. "I know you might have doubts because of my previous position. I only wanted the best for Lydia. I wanted her to marry well."Now, I see you're a great person, and Lydia will be happy with you. Why would I do anything to hurt you or her?"I can swear it right now. If I ever did this, may I be killed—""Enough!"Henry glanced