The members of the Yeager family were troubled. They all thought that Patricia was brainwashed to act this way. They could not understand the kind of hold Dustin had on her. “If you’re insistent on staying together, fine! There’s one last way left to get out of this,” Zack said solemnly. “Dustin can hand himself over to the governor and say that he made a false accusation. That way, he can swap places with Nico. After that, the Yeager family will visit the Zamora family with expensive gifts to ask for forgiveness. That might be able to turn things around.” “We can’t do that!” Patricia was very agitated at that. She put her foot down in refusal. If they went along with that plan, Dustin would go to prison in Nico’s place. After all, making a false accusation was a greater crime. “This is the best choice you and the Yeager family have!” Zack thundered. “It’s better for Dustin to be imprisoned for a few years than for Nico to suffer the same. That would bring the Zamora fam
At this critical moment, the Yeager family’s bodyguards all looked vicious as they pounced at Dustin. They seemed determined to apprehend Dustin. Although he was faced with strong opponents, Dustin was not afraid at all. Instead, he smirked. He stood there calmly as he stared coolly at these overconfident men. “Who gave you the guts to do this?” said a deep and authoritative voice suddenly. Everyone looked over and saw a brawny and foreboding man standing before them. It was Drake. He looked very intimidating, although he did nothing but stand there. He made everyone shiver. Before he even finished, Drake attacked. In an instant, the sound of a fight rang out. Before the Yeager family’s bodyguards could get close to Dustin, they were sent flying by Drake. They fell to the floor with dull thuds and moaned and groaned in pain. “Who dares to attack My Liege?” Drake placed himself solidly before Dustin. He swept a threatening gaze over all the members of the Yeager family.
“Very well then!” Zack was so angry that he breathed raggedly. His face turned livid with anger. “Since you’re so stubborn and bold enough to go against your family, we won’t show you any mercy, especially since you don’t care about your own family!” Zack roared. “From now on, Mayhill Pig Farm will be managed by someone else. There’s no need for you to concern yourselves with it!” Zack yelled in a voice that shook with rage. “What about the test you mentioned before, Grandpa?” Patricia went white when she heard this. “Does the test matter anymore? Do you think you have the right to ask me about that?” Zack said huffily. He sounded sarcastic. “You can do whatever you want. The family won’t interfere from now on. However, we will be taking back this pig farm,” Zack said coldly. Zack also made an announcement that struck Patricia like a bolt of lightning. “You will also lose the right to any inheritance of the Yeager family!” Zack’s words cut Patricia like a knife. It ma
“From now on, you two will have nothing to do with Mayhill Pig Farm. Pack your things and get lost! “Alex, the pig farm will be managed by you and your family. Make sure it’s well taken care of.” “Thank you, Grandpa!” Alex and his parents were overjoyed. Once, the pig farm had nearly been closed down while they were managing it. However, things were different at this point. The pig farm was not important. The more crucial thing was Mayhill’s potential to become a tourist spot. The peony garden that was here was worth more. This time, managing Mayhill would bring them a lot of advantages. There was no way they would overlook it. “We will definitely manage Mayhill Pig Farm a lot better than a certain someone!” Alex snickered as he looked at Patricia. He was ecstatic. Patricia looked morose. Yet, she did not regret her decision. She could only blame life for being unfair. Patricia sighed in resignation. “Are you sure you want to kick me and Patricia out o
“Patricia, what would you name our company if we start one together?” Dustin asked after calling for Patricia early in the morning. “It’s too early to talk about starting our own company together. I’m still new at this. I don’t know how to manage things. You’re not any better. You haven’t learned this stuff either.” Patricia shook her head and tried to dissuade Dustin from acting too hasty. “It’s just a hypothetical question. Will you think about it?” Patricia frowned. She thought about it for a long time, but she could not come up with a name that she was happy with. “Why don’t we call it Duscia?” Dustin chuckled. Patricia shot him a glance. “You can call it whatever you like. We should only talk about it when we have the ability to start a company. Don’t disturb me. I need to keep studying.” After saying that, Patricia shifted her focus back to her laptop. Patricia had spent the past few days learning all kinds of business management skills. Every day was spent on
The Yeager family’s total assets amounted to a sum of around 1 billion dollars. They did not have as much money as Duscia Corporation had spent on investments. It was a lot of money for Hattan. “What did you find out?” Zack asked from his seat. “Grandpa, Duscia Corporation is very mysterious. They are very powerful, and none of the families found anything out. We only found that, other than several local hires, most of their staff are from outside Hattan. “Also, the legal representative and general manager of Duscia Corporation is a young man in his twenties. His name is Adrian Pierce. We’re not sure of his background as there’s no way to find out.” Wayne Yeager clicked on a photograph on his computer. It was a shot of Adrian shaking hands with a Hattan bigshot. “He’s only in his twenties…” The members of the Yeager family were taken aback. They all thought that Duscia Corporation was a pet project of some rich family. They did not expect that it was spearheaded by a
The entrance of Duscia Corporation was packed full. Ever since the news spread about the company’s 2-billion-dollar investment into the Nevernight City Project, countless people had tried to drop in on the company. They hoped to see its general manager, Adrian. Not only did they want to make an acquaintance with Adrian, but they also wanted to get a hand in the cookie jar. With such a huge project in the works, every family wanted a piece of it. However, Adrian was a quiet and elusive person. Everyone was kept out of the company, and they did not see Adrian. “Dad, why is it so hard to meet Adrian?” Alex looked displeased outside the door amid the crowd. He was used to being in a high position. This was the first time he was not allowed inside any establishment. “Adrian is from a top family in Summerdale and far out of reach compared with the Yeager family. It’s normal that he would not want to meet us,” Evan said softly. “Be smart about this and rein in your temper. I
“Of course, of course.” Evan laughed bitterly. “However, our CEO is present today. He took one look at the entrance and said that there were members of the Yeager family there and asked me to invite you two up.” Evan and Alex were stunned. Did the mysterious CEO of Duscia Corporation know someone in the Yeager family? Why had none of the family’s elders mentioned it? “Our CEO said that he has a history with the Yeager family. That’s why he wants to take care of you. Does the Yeager family intend to work with us?” Evan and Alex were struck dumb by their sudden luck. For a moment, they could not respond. How was it possible that this mysterious CEO, who was such an important and powerful person, had a history with the Yeager family? This was such a wonderful surprise! “Excuse me, sirs, does the Yeager family intend to work with us?” Adrian asked again. “Yes, of course!” Evan immediately said. “We would be honored. Thank you for your consideration!” “Very well. Ou
On the way home, Patricia did not say anything and drove quietly. “Patricia, do you want to go back to the Yeager family?” Dustin asked. Patricia wanted to speak up but hesitated. “Since I left with you in the first place, whatever you decide, I’ll support you.” Dustin could tell that while she said that, she still wanted to go back to the Yeager family. “My great-grandfather is fine now because of you. I can’t ask for more,” Patricia said. “I understand how you feel.” Dustin looked at her. “But the people in the Yeager family are still the same. Even with your great-grandfather there, nothing will really change if we go back. It might be better not to go back at all.” Patricia nodded. She understood what he meant. “Don’t worry. We will go back eventually, but it’s not the right time yet. “Unless they beg us to return, there’s nothing to discuss.” Patricia sighed and did not say anything more. She knew the elders of the Yeager family were proud and stubborn. It wa
“We should go home now.” “This is your home, isn’t it?” Terry was confused. “It’s not anymore, Mr. Terry,” Dustin said with a smile. “Patricia, we should leave,” he said to her. Patricia tensed. She did not want to leave. “What’s going on?” Terry noticed something was wrong and became solemn. He looked at Zack and the others. He knew how they usually treated Dustin, and in an instant, he could guess what had happened. Zack and the others stayed silent. They were too scared to answer. “Great-grandfather, Patricia and Dustin were kicked out of the family a long time ago,” Morgan said after a while. “What?!” Terry shouted. His face darkened with anger. “Kicked out of the family? Who did this? Who allowed it?” Terry was furious. Zack and the others dared not speak. “Dad, you just recovered. Don’t get too upset.” Zack tried to calm him. “You did this stupid thing, and you’re telling me not to be angry?! What were you thinking? How dare you kick them out of the fa
Morgan stood next to Patricia and stared at Dustin in shock as if he did not recognize him. As Patricia’s brother, he had always looked down on Dustin and never shown him any respect. But everything that happened today had completely changed his mind. Dustin had given him an 80 million gift and casually made Terry regain his senses with just a pat. What kind of miracle was that? Such a big change was hard for him to accept. “Tricia, stop crying. I’m fine now.” Terry kindly patted Patricia’s back, and she slowly stopped crying. “Great-grandfather, I’m so glad you’re better,” she said happily. Dustin really did it. His medical skills were amazing. Since he had already proven himself so many times over, his medical abilities did not surprise her as much anymore. “Everyone, this happened suddenly, and my father still needs to rest and be examined. We’ll have to end things here for today. I’m sorry. We’ll host you all again later,” Zack said. He signaled for the guests to
“My head feels dizzy… I think I slept for too long,” said Terry in an old and trembling voice. At that moment, everyone, including the Yeager family members and the guests, froze in shock. “W-What’s going on?” They stared in confusion at what was happening. Dustin had only patted Terry’s back lightly, yet Terry suddenly became clear-headed and aware again. He was supposed to be suffering from severe dementia and was a bedridden vegetable. What was this? “Great-grandfather!” Patricia exclaimed. She ran into Terry’s arms and burst into tears. “Tricia, my good girl,” Terry said kindly as he gently patted her head. “Why are there so many people here today? Is there something to celebrate?” Terry asked. The guests stared at him in surprise. Seeing how energetic and clear-headed he was, they could not believe he had severe dementia. Even Zack and the other Yeager family members were in disbelief, let alone the guests. The doctor had told them that Terry did not have m
Dustin exchanged pleasantries with the guests for a while before returning to Patricia’s side. “You lied to me again.” Patricia pouted and pinched him. “Ow! How can you be so ruthless?” Dustin pulled a dramatic face and acted like he was in pain. “Hmph!” Patricia huffed. “You said we’d just bring something from an antique shop as a gift. Where did that bead come from? Did you really spend 80 million on it?” “80 million was necessary. Since they paid 150 million for it, I couldn’t go too low, right?” Dustin said. If anyone else had heard that, they would have been apoplectic. Was he listening to himself? It was sold for 150 million, and he got it for 80 million. Was he still not satisfied? Moreover, the bead was actually worth more than 150 million. It was priced that way only because other elite families had done Stanley a massive favor. “You’re going to bankrupt yourself. Half of your grandfather’s inheritance is nearly gone. What will you do next?” Patricia
He refused. He turned down the olive branch the Yeager family extended to him. Zack’s face darkened once again. Warren and Percy glared at Dustin. They did not bother to lower themselves. They believed that offering him and Patricia some form of acceptance was a grand act of the Yeager family’s generosity. Yet he had the audacity not to reject it? Damien and Alex smiled faintly. Patricia let out a soft sigh. She had wanted to return to the Yeager family. When Zack made the offer, she had wished Dustin would agree. Unfortunately, he refused. But she did not blame Dustin. After all, receiving so much unfairness naturally left some resentment in him. Dustin returned to the banquet while Zack addressed the guests. He told them to enjoy themselves. However, his face remained icy. “Hey there, young man. I’m the head of Aurora Enterprises. It’s an honor to meet you. Cheers…” “Young man, that bead of yours is quite remarkable. Are you interested in similar items
Dustin held the bead and stood in the center of the crowd under their stunned gazes. They were stunned by the bead’s value and its sudden appearance here. No one could comprehend how or why. A bead that had sparked a bidding war among top-tier elites in Summerdale Auction House was beyond priceless. Its value was indisputable. But had Stanley not bought it for 150 million? How had it traveled thousands of miles from the Kennedy family to a small city like Hattan? There was also the fact that Dustin claimed to have bought it for 80 million as a gift for Terry. Stanley had paid a massive price for the bead. Why would he sell it away? Even if he did sell it, why would he sell it at an amount that was not even half of its original price? It defied reason. Dustin was just a useless son-in-law of the Yeager family. How could he possibly have connections with someone of such high status? Too many unanswered questions hung in the air and left the guests bewildered. But
“What’s wrong? Mr. Leach, do you recognize this item?” The guests crowded around. “This... It’s identical! But... it shouldn’t be here!” Brandson Leach inspected the bead over and over. His expression shifted between shock and disbelief. The members of the Yeager family were visibly unsettled. Even Zack stepped forward. “Mr. Leach, have you seen this before? Do you know its origin?” Zack asked. “I just returned from Summerdale, where I attended a major auction a few days ago,” Brandson said. “It was quite the event. Many powerful figures from top-tier families were present…” Everyone perked up and hung on his every word. “The centerpiece of the auction was a small bead. It was said to be over 2000 years old. It once belonged to an emperor known as the First Emperor! “Legend has it that the emperor carried the bead with him throughout his life. He was never sick, possessed divine strength, and could slay enemies effortlessly. Even when mortally wounded, he miraculous
“Pfft!” Laughter erupted in the room before he even finished. He had just taken forever to unwrap a tiny bead the size of a bean and even claimed it was worth 80 million. How dare he? The price was astronomical. It far exceeded Kendall’s 50-million-dollar ancient carriage statue. No one believed him. If he had said it was worth a thousand, maybe they would have believed him. “Is this guy a complete fool? He must be here as comic relief.” “No doubt about it. He’s just here to liven up the banquet.” The entire room was mocking him. Even the Yeager family members and Kendall were stunned. They could not believe it. A bean-sized bead? This was beyond absurd. “I overestimated him,” said Kendall and sneered. This fool could not even muster the dignity to make himself look good. How could anyone compare him to Kendall? They were not even in the same league. “Idiot! As expected, he’s completely embarrassed himself,” said Damien and cursed silently. The Y