“Mrs. Swift, you shouldn’t keep working here as a janitor,” Dustin said to Michelle seriously in the Creative Arts Corporation office. Dustin had some free time, so he was prepared to make some arrangements for Michelle. He wanted her to live a life of luxury. “What am I supposed to do if not this?” Michelle sighed. “Besides, Miss Shawna gave me this chance, so I have to work hard.” “Don’t worry, Mrs. Swift. I will take care of you. You won’t have to work. Just enjoy your golden years,” Dustin said with a smile. “Alright. You work hard, then, and I’ll leech off you.” Michelle was not taking any of this seriously. She thought that Dustin was only joking. After all, the once-successful Fox family was no more. What kind of good life could its sole surviving descendant enjoy? “Dustin, I’ve saved up some money over the years. It’s not a lot, but you can ask me for money if you need it. After all, you youngsters have a lot of expenses,” Michelle said as she walked off. Dusti
Dustin eyed the young man and frowned. It was obvious that Troy had tried to woo Shawna. The look in his eyes was unmistakable. “This must be your mother. Wow, you’re gorgeous! You’re just as charming as your daughter. It’s no surprise that you’re her mother. You look amazing!” Troy had a way with words. Maisie just smiled in response. “And this is…?” Troy looked at Dustin and raised an eyebrow. “His name is Dustin Fox. He’s Shawna’s best friend,” Maisie said. She could see that Shawna disliked Troy. That was why she called Dustin her best friend. “Mom!” Shawna was taken aback. She never thought that her mother would say something so shocking. Troy’s face stiffened for a moment. He looked displeased. He had chased after Shawna for three whole years in university. He did not even give up after graduation. Yet, he never got a chance with her. Where did this punk come from? He looked so distasteful. Did Shawna really like him? Troy himself was from a respec
“40 million dollars is just pocket change?” Troy could not help but laugh. Who in Grayvale would dare to say something so bold? Even the richest person in Grayvale would not dare say such a thing. “Since it’s just pocket change for you, please do pay up, Mr. Fox,” Troy said icily. “Troy, Dustin was just joking. Please don’t take it to heart. Could you please do something about this contract?” Shawna asked anxiously. “Shawna, I’m sorry. The contract has been signed. This is legally binding. I have no way of helping,” Troy said in a fake sad tone. “If you want to blame someone, you can only blame Mr. Fox for being too arrogant. He didn’t even blink before signing that contract.” Shawna and Maisie both looked pressed. “I told you that 40 million dollars is nothing,” Dustin said slowly. “I can use my card for it, but I’m afraid your company doesn’t have something that can accept it.” “Haha. Mr. Fox, you must be joking,” Troy smiled. “We have the most advanced card ma
[The card balance is 70 million dollars] came the machine’s info. “What?!” Troy was flabbergasted. Shawna and Maisie looked at Dustin in surprise. How could he have so much money? They were not talking about a couple of million but 70 million dollars! This was a gold card, and it had a remaining balance of 70 million dollars. That meant that his purple gold card… How much money could it have on it? The three of them could hardly begin to imagine it. Shawna’s mouth was wide open. She was in utter disbelief. 70 million dollars! That was after the 40 million had been deducted! If that was added in, then it meant the card had over a billion in it. How could a mere security guard at her company have so much money? Had Dustin not come to stay with Michelle because he needed help? Was he not supposed to be so destitute that he could not even feed himself? Shawna was in shock, and it took a long time for her to regain her composure. Troy was silent for a long tim
“It’s been too long, you old butler.” The words were said so arrogantly that it made Hector’s face change immediately. That was a very distant title from another time… It had been more than a decade since someone had referred to him as a butler. Back in the day, he was the butler of the affluent Fox family. He had been highly regarded by the Fox family patriarch… Hector’s face darkened when he saw the young man smiling haughtily at him. “Who are you?” he asked. “It’s been twenty years. I suppose it’s only natural that you don’t recognize me, Mr. Ziegler,” Dustin said teasingly. Dustin’s smile was icy. The chairman of the Ziegler Group, and once, the butler of the Fox family… Dustin had investigated everyone in the Fox family, and he remembered every name. He was ready to avenge every single one of them. Whether they had the last name Fox or not, they had died a horrible death while in the household. Dustin had spent so much time investigating the Fox fami
Dustin was back to settle the score! Hector felt sheepish and angry, but mostly, he was unwilling to accept his reality. How could he bear to give up a life of such luxury? “Mr. Ziegler, who are you talking to?” The viciousness in Dustin’s gaze made Hector feel a chill. He realized that Dustin was a young man who could eliminate both the Cave and Harmon families on his own. He was someone who dared to challenge the General of the West. He went through several different emotions in quick succession. Then, his gaze fell. “Greetings, Mr. Fox,” he said with a bow. That stunned everyone in the sales office. “Dad, you’re the chairman of the Ziegler Group. Why should you be afraid of Dustin?” Troy yelled. “Shut up!” Hector shouted. “Apologize to Mr. Fox immediately. If you don’t, you’re not my son anymore. You will be kicked out of the Ziegler Group!” Troy froze. He never imagined that Hector would be so wary of Dustin. “Mr. Fox, I was wrong. I’m sorry. Ple
After leaving the sales office of West River Institute, Shawna immediately pulled Dustin to a stop. “Dustin, tell me honestly! Where did you get the money?” she asked with her eyes focused unwaveringly on him. She was absolutely shocked to learn that Dustin was the last surviving descendant of the Fox family in Grayvale. The Fox family had been destroyed many years ago. They did not have any assets or wealth. How could Dustin, who had been wandering outside for years, suddenly have so much money? He had a billion dollars… To Shawna, this was an unimaginable sum. No ordinary person would be happy working as a security guard when they had so much money. “The Fox family used to be the most powerful family in Grayvale. Is it surprising to find out that they left me some money?” Dustin said jokingly. Shawna’s face stiffened. That made sense. The Fox family used to be very influential. Whatever remaining wealth they had would surely be astronomical in amount. Even
Today was the second day since Dustin issued an ultimatum at the sales office of the West River Institution. Troy and Hector sat on the soft couch in the Ziegler family villa while drinking pricey tea. It was the second day, but they were not afraid. It was almost as if they did not take Dustin’s warning seriously at all. “Dad, tomorrow will be the third day. What do you think Dustin will do?” Troy asked. “What can he do? He was just trying to scare us,” said Hector. He was unbothered. “Dustin destroyed the Cave family and the Harmon family. He is guilty of serious crimes. He has offended the General of the West. He will definitely meet a terrible end!” “I also heard some shocking news. Dustin was so bold and ignorant that he killed Arthur Williams in public. Do you think he is still alive to take back the property of the Fox family?” When Troy heard that, he looked happy. “Even if he had nine lives, it wouldn’t be enough to save him!” he said and smiled. “I already s
“The Quinn family of Central Harbor. Is that right? Is it really the Quinn family?” All the guests were taken aback after it was announced. They wondered if they had heard wrongly. The Quinn family of Central Harbor was a truly important family. They were one of the greatest and most elite families of Lovellia! They held a much higher position than any of the families in Somerton, including the Wilder family! For the main Langley family, the Wilder family was one they could barely hope to get close to. However, the Quinn family was even greater than the Wilder family. It was difficult to imagine the full power the patriarch of the Quinn family had. Yet, that lofty person was personally there to wish Alvern a very happy birthday. It was shocking! What kind of clout did Alvern have that even Jasper had come here? Daniel’s jaw dropped, and he looked thoroughly shocked. This had far surpassed his imagination. The guests who had come to this birthday banquet completel
“Happy Seventieth Birthday, Mr. Langley,” Braddick said and bowed to Alvern. The action shocked everyone. Braddick was the patriarch of a great family in Somerton, but he actually bowed to Alvern! Could this be Daniel’s doing? If it was, then Daniel’s influence as the son of the Wilder family was truly impressive. “Daniel, did you invite these people here?” Alvern asked softly. Daniel could not help but frown. “Maybe they rushed over here because they heard that I’m here.” “Truly, your reputation precedes you,” the members of the main Langley family said. They were all smiles. Although Daniel’s logic was sound, Thaddeus and Braddick only wished Alvern happy birthday and did not approach Daniel to speak to him. It was as if they were ignoring him. For a moment, Daniel’s pride took a hit. His face twisted in annoyance. ‘How dare the insignificant Shrike family ignore me? Do they want to die?’ After agonizing about it for a bit, he decided to throw his weight around an
“Who is Dustin Fox?” some members of the National Pharmaceutical Department yelled loudly as they stormed in. “That’s him!” The members of the main Langley family pointed at Dustin. “You are suspected of stealing confidential drugs from the National Pharmaceutical Department. You’d best comply and help with our investigation. If you don’t, you’ll have to face the consequences!” The people from the National Pharmaceutical Department were very aggressive. “Come with us now!” Daniel and the members of the main Langley family were all laughing. Meanwhile, Simone and her parents were worried. “Very well,” Dustin said flatly. “Wait for my return,” he said to Simone. Then, he followed the people from the National Pharmaceutical Department. Daniel looked away from Dustin. He was still smiling. He watched as the members of the main Langley family simpered before him before looking over at Simone, who was standing quietly nearby. He felt delighted. Dustin had beaten him up be
“Come here and bow before Daniel. If you apologize and slap yourself twenty times, he will forgive you.” Dustin’s gaze was sharp, and his posture became threatening. Were the members of the main Langley family serious? They wanted him to slap himself twenty times and beg for forgiveness? This was supposed to be the kind of negotiation they had done with Daniel on the family’s behalf? This was an out-and-out insult! The guests all looked amused at the proceedings. The members of the main Langley family were truly heartless in making one of their own family members beg an outsider for forgiveness. They were really giving their all to suck up to Daniel. Dustin looked pitiful. He had offended someone he should not have and gotten into such trouble with the main Langley family. At this point, everyone was waiting to see if Dustin would bow under pressure. “Are you deaf, Dustin?” the members of the main Langley family shouted. “Hurry up and beg Daniel for forgiveness!
“Actually, everyone, Mr. Daniel of the Wilder family of Somerton has some connection with us,” Alvern said loudly to the guests as he held Daniel’s hand. The guests were suddenly in an uproar. The Langley family was not very famous. It was a shock that they had any sort of connection with the Wilder family. If the Wilder family gave them just the slightest bit of a boost, the Langley family would be able to soar to unimaginable heights. “Daniel isn’t just here to celebrate my birthday tonight. We have another important matter to settle,” Alvern said. “Mr. Langley, what is the matter?” someone asked inquisitively. Alvern looked around and paused. “Some of you might have already heard whispers of it. Dustin Fox, Simone’s fiance from the branch family, beat Daniel up for no reason a few days ago and injured him severely.” The guests’ expressions turned stiff. Indeed, there were whispers of the incident. The whole thing had shaken up Hattan. It seemed that there w
All the other grandchildren presented worthy gifts, even though the most valuable presents were worth only tens or thousands of dollars. “Good! This is great!” Alvern was beaming where he sat. He was very pleased. “Simone Langley, a member of the branch Langley family, and her fiance present a petrified coral.” When it was Dustin and Simone’s turn, Dustin brought out the antique he had won at the Antiquities Trading Hall. When it was brought out, there was instantly an uproar. “I heard that this is a very rare antique. It’s worth no less than 20 million dollars. It’s a rare gem!” muttered the guests. “Dustin is too generous. Doesn’t the Langley family look down on him? How could he possibly have the ability to spend so much money?” Some of the guests were shocked. The members of the main Langley family turned ashen when the petrified coral was presented. They were very displeased. Meanwhile, Alvern’s eyes were sparkling. He was very pleased with the gift. The mai
There was an invitation card on a table at the villa where Simone and her family were staying. David and Simone frowned as they looked at it. It was from the main Langley family. “Alvern Langley will have his seventieth birthday soon and has invited us to the banquet. They even said that they will return the things we seek,” David said. “Our families are estranged, so why did they send us this invitation? It must be a trap!” Simone agreed as well. “Let’s ignore them. They’re on the verge of bankruptcy anyway. When the time comes, they will naturally have to return those things to us anyway.” Dustin only smiled. “We should go. Why shouldn’t we? I sure want to see what they have planned.” It was about time to deal with the main Langley family once and for all. … It was a big day for the main Langley family. Alvern Langley, the eldest member of the main Langley family, was about to celebrate his seventieth birthday. Dustin and Simone were all cleaned up and
The members of the main Langley family gathered in the main hall of their home. They had been thoroughly humiliated during the launch event. At the same time, all their hopes had been crushed. Without the sales rights of those drugs, their pharmaceutical company had no way to grow. At this point, Dusmone Pharmaceuticals had pushed Sunrise Pharmaceuticals right to the edge. The company’s stock price reached a trench, and the main Langley family lost nearly a trillion dollars in just a few days. As for Dusmone Pharmaceuticals, they were currently doubling down on their efforts. The main Langley family could do nothing to challenge them. None of them had any ideas for how to counter the situation. Right then, a member of their staff came up with more bad news. “Is this true?” In the seat of honor, Conan glared at the servant. “Sir, it’s true! All of Rivenesco knows about it. Everyone knows that Dustin beat up the eldest son of the Wilder family of Somerton. He’s cur
“Please sit.” The movers were very polite as they placed the chairs behind David and Monique. Brian took over from a mover and placed Simone’s chair for her personally. “Miss Simone, please sit,” Brian said with a smile. Simone and her family were stunned and did not dare to sit down. Why was Foxtin suddenly treating them so well? Conan and the others were similarly confused. Their expressions were ones of shock. Why was Foxtin treating these insignificant members of the branch family so well? They were the important ones here! “Mr. Foxtin, these three are not members of our family!” Conan had no choice but to remind Foxtin loudly. “Are you certain?” Foxtin’s voice was chilly. “Positive!” Conan said solemnly. “Since you have no relation, what did you come in here for? Do you think you have what it takes to be in this hall?” Foxtin suddenly shouted. The members of the main Langley family were stunned. “But… didn’t you ask us to come in?” someone asked weakly