As the head of Fowler Enterprise and the household, Luke rarely made appearances. However, it was only right that he shared a few words on such a major occasion. Hence, Luke went up on stage to give a brief speech at the start of the event before handing the spotlight to his son, Anthony. Blair sat in a corner with little enthusiasm. His eyes followed Anthony, who was on stage in the spotlight, without a hint of emotion. Luke’s personal attendant approached and said respectfully, “Mr. Luke wishes to see you, sir.” Blair put down his glass and glanced at Mable and Rory on the other side of the room. He instructed Amos to keep an eye on them before following the staff upstairs. He was led to a private room upstairs. Dressed in a navy blue suit, Luke sat with his legs crossed. Judging by the teapot in front of him, he was making tea. The attendant gave the father and son some space after bringing Blair in. Luke and Blair were the only ones left in the room. Blair walked
Luke widened his eyes in disbelief at Blair as he crushed the mug in his hand. Blair rose to his feet, his stern expression and erect posture leaving no doubt that he meant business. “You have two days to turn yourself in, or I’ll hand over the evidence of your involvement in Ralph’s death to the police. I won’t hesitate to expose the family secret either.” “Blair!” Luke jolted up, his gaze menacing. “Don’t you dare!” Blair lifted his chin. “Try me.” He turned on his heel and took off. Luke narrowed his eyes dangerously and smirked. “Don’t you want to know who your real mother is, Blair?” Blair stopped in his tracks and looked back at him. “What did you say?” Luke came closer to him. “What if I told you that your mother is still alive? Don’t you want to know who she is?” Blair stared into Luke’s eyes and scoffed without a word. “I can tell you her location. In exchange, I want you to keep the family secret to yourself forever.” Luke vowed to protect the family l
The air of elegance filled the event hall as the public mingled, clinking glasses.Blair came down from upstairs and looked around the hall. While he did not see Mable, Rory seemed popular as he was surrounded by women. Amos approached and spoke in hushed tones, “Ms. Jefferson is in the ladies’ room, Master Blair.” Blair nodded. It explained why he did not see her. He walked over with a wine glass in hand. Spotting Blair coming toward him, Rory dismissed the women around and approached him. Rory gave Blair a chilling look. “The Fowlers are indeed the wealthiest and most powerful family in Dorland. It’s an extravagant party, don’t you think? I’ve learned a lot.” Blair narrowed his eyes. “Stay away from Mable, Rory!” Rory raised his brow. “Are you ordering me?” He swirled his wine glass nonchalantly and smiled wickedly. “I haven't heard anything so ridiculous and funny in a long time. The one who should stay away from Mabes is you. You caused her grandfather’s death!“
As the car drove away, Blair clenched his fists hard until his knuckles popped to control his emotions. …In the car, Mable sternly glanced at Rory’s bracelet. “I’m warning you, Rory. Don’t use poison on Blair.” His handcrafted cuff bracelet concealed poison.Rory had two poisons, one that killed quickly and easily and another that caused days of agonizing pain.Mable did not wish either on Blair. Rory looked down at his bracelet, his expression unreadable. “You’re just asking for trouble, Mabes. “Why are you still sticking up for him after all he has done to you?” Rory was tempted to poison Blair tonight. If Mable had shown up just seconds later, Blair would have been a lifeless body by now. Mable looked out the window in silence before saying, “I hate Blair, Rory. The only thing on my mind was to kill him when I learned about Grandpa’s death.” Rory shouted angrily, “But you showed mercy anyway. You should have ended him with that stab to the chest.” He looked int
Rory was twenty-seven this year. He had three more years before he turned thirty. He glanced at Mable indifferently and said, “I’m just keeping it in the family. What’s wrong with that?” Mable had no words. She sighed. “I remember you don’t believe in astrology.” “I don’t.” However… Rory started to believe it after the incident. He was better off believing there was a higher power at play. Rory stared into Mable’s eyes. He looked a lot calmer. “The old fart got one thing right. I am cold and ruthless.” Leaning against the seat, Rory lifted his head and rested his arm on his forehead. A while later, he said, “I don’t get what love is.” Growing up, Rory did not have much contact with the outside world, especially the opposite sex. Rory could not understand Mable’s feelings for Blair. Could a person be so in love with another? Mable fell silent before uttering, “You’ll get it sooner or later, Rory.” Rory straightened his back and turned to Mable. “If loving someo
“Keep it from her,” Rory said without thinking twice. If Mable could not do the job, he would handle it for her. He wanted to make Blair pay a painful price. The next morning, Adam had the document delivered straight to Anthony. It did not take Anthony long to respond. Without delay, Adam met with Anthony that afternoon. Although Rory and the others did not say hello to Anthony during yesterday’s event, Anthony had noticed them. It was solely because Mable was with them.Anthony had caught wind that Rory and Blair fought over Mable at the party, too. He had suspicions about who these men were, but Adam came looking for him the next day. Adam briefly explained the purpose of his visit. Anthony was not quick to jump on board with the idea. He needed time to consider the proposal. The meeting took less than half an hour. Adam returned to the villa and reported the situation to Rory. “I can tell from his demeanor that he was wary of us.” Rory scoffed coldly. “I’d
Rory saw a familiar figure.Blue robes, long black hair...It was that man’s signature appearance.Rory did not expect to see that man’s figure here after five years.He chased him out of the hospital and into the parking lot, where the man finally stopped.The man seemed to be aware that Rory was following him and deliberately led him to the parking lot.“Why are you following me?”The man turned around. He wore a mask that covered half of his face.He looked around fifty and stood with his hands behind his back. The long robe he wore gave him a somewhat ancient feel.Rory stared at him and narrowed his eyes dangerously. It had only been a suspicion before. Now, he was sure.“We met in Santaviz five years ago.”The man before him was the same man he had encountered when rescuing Mable in Santaviz five years ago.“Is that so?” The man frowned, seemingly deep in thought.Then, he said nonchalantly, “I don’t remember.”Rory sneered. “You might have forgotten, but I haven’t!
X Group was brightly lit.Blair had been in meetings all day.Kyle placed the recent company reports in front of Blair, his attitude resolute. They had to start counterattacking Secret.X had lost nearly a year’s worth of revenue in just one week. If things continued, X would fall into an unsalvageable crisis.Blair sat in front of his computer, his deep gaze fixed on the data displayed on the screen.“Blair, if you insist on doing it your way, my only choice is to withdraw. After all, I have the entire Goodman family behind me. I can’t risk my entire family for your self-destruction!”Kyle sat in the chair with his legs crossed, flicking the cigarette between his fingers. His facial features were obscured by a thin veil of smoke.“Are you serious?” Solomon asked in a low voice.Kyle said faintly, “I never joke about such matters.”Blair looked at Kyle, paused, and said, “X was also built on your sweat and tears. If you want to leave, I won’t treat you unfairly.”Solomon’s ja