In collaboration with Marcel, Liam devised a clever plan to unveil the culprit.Yet, instead of bringing the murderer to light, their strategy had inadvertently laid bare Emilia's deceitful nature within Dawsbury's high society.Still recuperating from her narrow escape, Violet found herself the focus of Emilia's malicious intentions.In response, Liam retaliated by revealing Emilia's actions against Violet. It swiftly turned the Watson family into the talk of ridicule throughout Dawsbury.In a surprising twist to avenge Emilia's ploy against Lana, Liam collaborated with Matthew and released compelling evidence. Without Lana's knowledge, they hastily convened a sudden press conference.Leading the conference was Matthew, the director of Lana-Stellar Aerospace Technology Corporation, alongside Norman.Matthew was a trailblazer in Zanteles' aerospace industry and a hero to many in the aerospace community. He saw a rising star in Norman, who had recently gained the trust of seasoned
"What on earth happened?" Emilia's tone carried a hint of menace. Wayne, already intimidated by her, became even more reluctant to speak.Alex, who maintained a friendly office atmosphere with Wayne, stepped forward and asked gently, "It's okay. Just tell us. It's not your fault."Despite his reassuring demeanor, Wayne's nerves remained unsettled. She continued to stammer, "Mr. Alex, Ms. Watson, if you want to know what happened, you should check it out yourselves."With that, Wayne hastily exited Emilia's office, as if evading a pursuer."She's good for nothing!" Emilia cursed, retrieving her phone to check Twitter.But when she spotted the dozen or so trending topics about her, her face went as pale as a ghost, and she broke into a cold sweat.Witnessing her reaction, Alex couldn't help but think that it had to be bad. Swiftly, he retrieved his phone to verify his concerns, and as he scanned the information, his expression darkened."Emilia orchestrated it all.""Emilia, th
As Alex was about to ask about Danny's unsettling thoughts, Danny's phone buzzed, interrupting the conversation.Answering the call, he listened intently as urgency emanated from the other end. Danny's demeanor turned more serious and grim with each passing second.After hanging up, Wade voiced his concern, "Dad, what's going on?"Danny sighed. "The maritime license for the Watson family has been revoked."Alex and Wade were visibly taken aback."How is that even possible?""Why would they suddenly strip our family of such a crucial maritime license?"Maritime transportation, typically tightly controlled by authorities, sometimes granted exceptions to long-standing families like the Watsons and the Garrisons.These families were permitted to oversee vital shipping routes, a privilege considered the highest honor. It was a source of pride and a substantial financial asset for their businesses.For the Watsons, whose history in shipping spanned generations, maritime transportati
As if attuned to Nadia's thoughts, Mandy gently caressed her head with affectionate understanding."My sweet child!" Mandy exclaimed.Those three simple words triggered a flood of tears from Nadia.Raised in the care of others, she had never felt the warmth of familial love until now. Overwhelmed by the unfamiliar sensation, tears of gratitude streamed down her face.Feeling embarrassed, Nadia subtly adjusted her position until she nestled completely in Mandy's embrace.In a manner reminiscent of how she comforted Lana, Mandy let Nadia rest her head on her shoulder, offering gentle pats on her back."Hey, there's no need to shed those tears. The more you cry, the less you'll rock that pretty look, you know?" Mandy advised.On the sidelines, Lana couldn't hold back her tears either, empathizing with Nadia's challenging life.For someone unaccustomed to the warmth of family bonds, a slight nudge could easily unveil their deepest emotions. This had been a significant factor in N
"Ma'am, look at this. Is this the necklace you were looking for?" Nadia cheerfully held up the sparkling pendant, approaching the middle-aged woman who had been frantically searching near the restroom entrance.The woman took the necklace from Nadia's hands, her face lighting up with joy upon closer inspection. "Yes, yes! Thank you so much, miss!"Both tears and smiles adorned the woman's face as she clutched the necklace to her chest. "Baby, I'm sorry. Mom almost lost you again."Finding the interaction a bit strange, Nadia started to step away.But the woman caught up with her. "Hey, thank you so much for your help. How about we grab a cup of coffee together?"Nadia smiled politely and declined, "Oh, it was just a small favor. My sister's waiting for me, so I shouldn't bother you."Sensing Nadia's reluctance, the woman adjusted her approach, suggesting, "Why don't you share your contact information with me? I'd be happy to treat you another time."Nadia observed the woman'
Emilia had spent the entire afternoon bustling around the kitchen.She meticulously crafted a plate of lasagna and whipped up Ruth's favorite lobster ravioli, all under the watchful eye of the chef.Anticipating Wade and Ruth's return, Emilia eagerly surveyed the fruits of her labor.Danny, the ever-observant onlooker, added a compliment, "Look at Emilia, really stepping up and becoming so considerate. She's grown a lot."Emilia, experiencing an unusual sense of embarrassment, responded with a warm smile as she presented a bowl for Danny to taste.After Danny took a bite, he swiftly expressed his satisfaction with a thumbs up."This is seriously tasty, Emilia. Your cooking skills are on point! I could see you owning a restaurant someday.""Yeah, Mr. Watson Senior is right. When Ms. Watson sets her mind to something, there's no stopping her," added another voice in admiration."I've met many outstanding people in my years, but Ms. Watson surpasses them all."The onlookers, incl
Fueled by anger on behalf of his beloved, Liam dismantled a third of the Watson family's business within a week. It caused the market value of the Watsons to plummet by several million dollars overnight.In the intricate hierarchy of Dawsbury's Eight Affluent Families, the Watsons, though not surpassing the Garrison family, had held a respectable second position.However, Liam's disruptive actions swiftly relegated them to an alarming sixth place.If Liam persisted in his targeted campaign against the Watsons, there loomed the ominous possibility of further decline. It could potentially lead to their exclusion from the esteemed list of Dawsbury's Eight Affluent Families.Such a dramatic fall from grace threatened to instigate a reshuffling of the power structure among Dawsbury City's elite families, promising a fresh wave of turmoil within the city.While Lana was engrossed in weeding the vegetable garden at her family villa with Romelius, news about the Watson family's dire s
Nadia couldn't bear the weight of Lana's pleading gaze. "Don't look at me like that. I'm not refusing to help you. But right now, no matter who speaks up for Liam, Mom and Dad won't listen."Lana sighed, her worry palpable.Squeezing Lana's hand reassuringly, Nadia continued, "Don't worry. If you want to untie the knot in Mom and Dad's hearts, Liam has to personally step in."They need to see his worth so they can confidently entrust you to him."Lana pondered Nadia's words and nodded in understanding.Even if Nadia and others spoke highly of Liam in the presence of Mandy and Romelius, mere words wouldn't suffice.Without witnessing Liam's efforts, how could her parents be truly convinced?"However," Nadia added, "Liam has been sincerely working to mend things with the Watson family lately. "This move should easily win them over. Make sure you encourage him to keep it up."Lana lamented quietly. If only she could contact Liam.However, Mandy and Romelius had imposed restri