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
Lydia could not understand why her mom was acting that way. Despite being selfish and self-centered, it did not make sense for her mom to do that.Lydia wanted to believe in Henry, but it was just too hard to accept.Henry reassured her, saying, "You'll find out soon. The public announcement was just the first step. Your mom will face an investigation and might even go to jail.""What?" Lydia was shocked and worried."Why would she end up in jail?""Don't panic," Henry said quickly."Normally, this would lead to jail time. But if your mom gets forgiveness from the victims and makes proper compensation, she might avoid it.""So if I forgive her, it'll be okay?" Lydia asked."Yes. I've checked. Since this is her first offense, they're being lenient. She needs to be forgiven."But she must admit everything and follow the required procedures, including getting your signature as a proof of forgiveness," Henry explained."Everything will be revealed soon. She wouldn't be able to ex
Jeffery's mind raced, trying to figure things out. If Henry wanted them to continue supporting the Miller Group, he would have said so directly, even with just a few words. However, since Henry did not say anything, it was clear that he did not want them to help.Given his relationship with Lydia, it seemed that Henry did not want to say it outright. He probably even hoped they would take action against the Miller Group.That was Jeffery's initial guess, and until he had confirmation, he could not take the risk. If things changed and Henry wanted them to refrain from taking action, it would be a problem for him.No matter what, not offering help was definitely the right move. Jeffery immediately canceled all support and privileges for the Miller Group.With Jeffery's orders in place, many people started to follow suit. They had been watching his moves closely, so they quickly aligned themselves with his decision.However, since they were not directly handling the Miller Group, it
That left Lydia conflicted about whether or not to give the formula to her mother. Even though Henry said she could do whatever she wanted with it, Lydia understood that he likely preferred to wait until the truth came out before giving it.Seeing Lydia's hesitation, Jennifer said, "Besides that, Lydia, you need to be more considerate about the Millers.""What do you mean, Mom?""Nothing much, just a slight suspicion. Take Henry, for example. He's very influential and powerful."But he's holding onto the formula tightly, refusing to let it go. It's obvious he's doing it on purpose. It seems he's deliberately trying to stop you."Even if you're still at the company, he'll use the formula as leverage and cut it off anytime."That made Lydia angry. She had wavered, but finally, she was firm. She said, "Since you say he won't give me the formula, what's the point of asking me?"Jennifer was taken aback and quickly said, "He may not give it to you, but you can use your charm."You'r
Before Jennifer could think further, the police arrived at her office and presented their credentials, saying, "Mrs. Jennifer Miller, you are suspected of—"Jennifer's face turned pale, and she began to tremble slightly.'How could this have happened?'Did Lydia report me to the police? How could Lydia be so cruel and heartless? I'm her mom!' she thought.Jennifer was genuinely panicked. It was clear she was clueless about the situation. After all, that was the first time the police had taken that operation.Even though they did not use handcuffs, being taken away in public caused quite a stir in the company, and soon everyone understood the reason.Jennifer had orchestrated the online smear against Lydia.The entire company was shocked. Although they disliked the CEO, they had not expected her to engage in such disgusting behavior.Lydia's loyal aides, like Hilda, were especially appalled. They were disheartened, wondering how they could have followed someone who would do such
"Of course, anytime!" Henry responded eagerly."Why don't I come over later?" he said."That would be best. I'll have someone meet you at the entrance," Brad replied quickly."Alright," Henry said, hanging up the phone and preparing to leave. Just then, a charming and captivating voice reached his ears. "Young Master!"It was Emily!Her voice was so enchanting that even passersby turned to look, and one man, clearly mesmerized by her beauty, walked straight into a lamppost!"I was just about to call you when I saw you," Emily said, her face lit up with a radiant smile, making her even more alluring.Even though she had mentioned that she had reserved a room for Henry in the apartment she bought, she had not left a key. She understood that the space was meant for Henry and Lydia."What's up?" Henry asked, trying to suppress the stirrings within him."Nothing much. I missed you and wanted to see you," Emily replied, her eyes brimming with charm that could captivate anyone."Sto
"Indeed, with us joining forces, plus the three great envoys of the Holy Clan—a peak-stage Grandmaster and two late-stage Grandmasters—there's no one in this world who can stand against us," Jake Stokes said excitedly."Among the four major branches, only the Phantom Society poses a minor threat; the others are insignificant," Tomas declared with arrogance and confidence."That's true, but what if outsiders interfere?" Jake's face showed unease at the thought of two particularly terrifying individuals."Outsiders?" Tomas asked calmly."You mean the Cobalt Dragon or the Elder Master of Golden Liberty?""Both of them. They are very powerful," Jake admitted, his eyes filled with dread.No one knew just how powerful Albus was. His strength might even rival Tim's. They had learned this from a chance encounter."No worries. As far as I know, both of them are still in Aurelia City and have no plans to leave," Tomas said confidently."That's a relief. I hope they won't show up.""Rest
Henry remained courteous and approachable.In stark contrast, Celia had a condescending attitude. She treated everyone as her subordinates, issued orders with a haughty demeanor, and spewed harsh words. She showed no respect for them, even going so far as to threaten to have their superiors removed from their positions.If it were not for Chris' good temperament, Leroy might have lashed back at her, even if it meant risking his job.Celia's overbearing and arrogant manner had made her universally disliked among the officers. Unfortunately, the Hoods' powerful influence meant that many higher-ups had to be excessively polite and respectful to her.Henry shook his head and said calmly, "Officer McPherson, there's no rush. We still have plenty of time.""Yes, yes, I just got a bit ahead of myself," Leroy replied with a wry smile, silently praying that Celia would not come out. If she did, a confrontation seemed inevitable, given her temperament.However, fate had its own plans. Celi