Janine's eyes burned with anger. "When did I speak cold words? I just wanted you to calm down. It’s not a big deal being attacked by netizens. You just need to release a statement humbly accepting feedback and seriously making corrections. If the relevant authorities find issues with your game, then it's a problem. If you want to defeat Elliot, your game will have to be taken down. Every word I said is true. I came here with good intentions, and yet you treat me like this? Do you deserve me?"Edmund angrily retorted, " How do I owe you? If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in this situation today. You should know your place. You're just someone who sells yourself to pay debts. Do you really think you're someone important? Get out of here and stop jabbering. Do I lack your so-called truth?"Janine was furious. She pushed towards Edmund with force, "You jerk!"However, Edmund easily dodged the push. She not only failed to push him but also fell flat on her face.Suddenly, she underst
Elliot looked at the news of the removal of Fabled Continents, feeling much relieved. This was a perfect and beautiful counterattack.Next, it would be Edmund's turn.After causing him such embarrassment, he would surely do something.He tapped his fingers on the table, then made a call."Keep a close watch on Edmund's every move these days. Report any slightest movement to me.""Understood, Mr. Elliot."After hanging up the phone, he waved to Sophia. "Come here, Sophy."Sophia did not respond or move, her eyes deeply engrossed on her phone.Elliot frowned and walked over. "What are you looking at?"Sophia smiled and turned her laptop around. "Look at the comprehension of my student. He's already able to generalize from specific cases."Elliot sat down, then lifted Sophia up and placed her on his lap, embracing her with his arms. Then, he looked at the computer screen.It turned out to be the game influencer targeted by his wife, who seemed to have found a taste for it. No
Elliot pinched his brow fiercely and thought to himself. ‘What kind of nonsense is he praising? Can't he be more sincere?’"We made a bet and he lost. The wager is that he has to praise you twenty times." "But he didn't even say twenty things just now," Elliot said with a wry smile. Letting him continue his praises would probably result in him saying something completely bizarre.Chase leaned over, rubbing his chin. "Hamish actually spoke my mind. It must have been a miracle for you to marry my sister.”Elliot gave him a sideways glance. "Did Sophia admit she's your sister?" "Why wouldn't she admit it? There were plenty of approving comments on that post with my apology, you know. Just because she doesn't admit it, doesn't mean she doesn't believe it," Chase argued.Elliot sighed. "You hired someone to inflate the comments on your apology letter. Have you no shame?"Chase smirked. "You don't need to worry about how I did it. Do I qualify or not?"Elliot couldn't be bothered t
Edmund seemed very satisfied with the shock on both their faces. Smiling, he explained, "We just got our marriage certificate today, so now she is your bona fide sister-in-law. Elliot, don't you think you should congratulate me?"Elliot had already managed to compose himself at this point, so he smiled meaningfully. "Indeed, congratulations are in order."There was a fleeting moment of embarrassment on Janine's face as she lowered her gaze, unwilling to meet Elliot's eyes.Edmund had been coaxing her since the day before. In the end, it was the allure of being the seventh young mistress that tempted her the most. If she agreed, she would also become part of the Patton family, making it easier to be close to Elliot.Even if she could not obtain him, at least she could see him. Moreover, guaranteeing the Patton family's support for her Shaw family was more than enough!So, weighing her options, she agreed to get the marriage certificate with Edmund.Edmund did not notice Janine's g
Elliot followed her, comforting her. "Sophy, don't worry, Aunt Daisy and the others will be fine."Sophia sneered. "Gilbert is a beast. There's nothing he wouldn't do."With that, the two passed by Edmund as if he were not there.Edmund was still not satisfied and mocked them. "What's wrong? Need any help?"Elliot stopped in his tracks and glanced at him. "We're going back to the countryside. Do you want to come with us?""Why would I go with you guys?""Didn't you say you wanted to send some offerings to Grandma?"Edmund smirked confidently. "You guys can just bring more offerings for me."Elliot decided not to waste time talking to him and chased after Sophia. Samuel had already arrived with the car.The two of them got in the car anxiously.Edmund also followed them out, watching them gradually drive away. He smirked as he took out his phone and made a call."Is everything taken care of?""Rest assured, it's all set. The bomb has been installed. The car will explode half
Sophia and Elliot arrived at Lingen Mountain. Gilbert was holding Aunt Daisy and Uncle Ken hostage, threatening their lives unless Sophia handed over the house ownership deed. In fact, Sophia had already suspected that someone was behind Gilbert's disturbance at the funeral that day. Today, he pulled off this stunt again, fearing that she would not guess who the mastermind behind the scenes was. Gilbert had them return to the countryside to coordinate with Edmund to ensure they would leave tonight. And the half-hour journey was right to the outskirts on a winding mountain road, where there were no surveillance cameras and no signal. It would be impossible to call for help. What chilled her was that Gilbert colluded with Edmund to put her in a life-threatening situation. They would have died today if Elliot had not foreseen the explosion. Sophia shivered at the thought.The three stopped in front of the old house, feeling that something was off. The house seemed unusually q
Gilbert cried in pain and curled up."Gilbert, in the past, I tolerated you for the sake of Grandma, but you kept pushing the boundaries. Not only did you kidnap Aunt Daisy and Uncle Ken, but you also killed the dogs. I won't let you off easily!" She called the police.Gilbert pleaded, "Sophia, please, don't call the police. I didn't intend to harm them. Edmund asked me to find a way to bring you here and promised to help me get the house. That's why I kidnapped them, but I didn't plan to harm them. Otherwise, could I have let them go?"Sophia yelled at him angrily, "Edmund asked you to bring us here, so you just went with it? He wanted to kill us! Even if I'm not your niece by blood, I've lived with you for so many years. Are you so heartless as to put me in danger?"Gilbert was stunned for a moment. "No, he didn't say that. I didn't want you to die. I just wanted the house.""Why do you want the house? Grandpa already registered the house as an intangible cultural heritage. Th
Edward suddenly stood up, his eyes bloodshot as he pointed at Elliot. "Who else could it be besides you? You deliberately sabotaged the surveillance and planted a bomb in my brother's car."Elliot's face darkened as his eyes gleamed with cold light. "Did you witness me tampering with the surveillance and installing a bomb? I understand your feelings, and I'm also saddened by his injury, but you can't fabricate accusations against me out of thin air!"Ethan looked helpless as he placated Elliot. “Regardless of whether it was you or someone else who sabotaged it, the incident happened after he left your place. You invited Edmund to attend the celebration, and it's widely known that you both aren't on good terms. In this situation, it's hard not to suspect you. Please calm down and cooperate with our investigation."Elliot sneered. "That was at the hotel, not my home. He hadn’t left yet when we returned from the market. I only heard about his car exploding from you. Why do you suspect