Kent Corporation fell from grace overnight, and Marshall's carefully cultivated façade was shattered. Reporters swarmed Kent Corporation's entrance.Marshall escaped from the basement while hiding his face. He'd never felt such humiliation. He scurried into his car like a frightened mouse. As he scrolled through the damning online comments, the severity of the situation finally dawned on him.Reaching out to his connections proved futile. No one responded.Eventually, one of his cousins secretly told him, "What happened to your wife was Mr. Yaeger's idea."The mention of Frances' name sent Marshall reeling, his legs shaking uncontrollably. His phone clattered to the floor. Meanwhile, Karen sat in the interrogation room, her face drained of color. Blinded by their power and status, Marshall and Karen bullied ordinary people like Aria. They believed a simple push would force Aria, a mere "peasant" in their eyes, to abandon her livestream and flee Southbury.They never expected
The Layne family was unnerved by the loss of Ninemyth Entertainment as a promotional tool. Even the rarely-seen former patriarch, Samuel Layne, intervened. "Sever ties with some distant relatives from now on."Without the Layne family's support, Karen's fate was sealed.Lucas' involvement in the Southbury case thrust him into the spotlight, altering the course of events in Janovin.Samuel sat in the study, his gaze hazy as he addressed those below him. "What did I say before? Don't let Lucas achieve anything in Southbury. Did you pretend not to hear it?" "Dad, I—"Samuel raised his hand to cut him off. "We can't lose our opportunities in Southbury. Losing Ninemyth Entertainment is nothing much, but Lucas can't have any more achievements. This is what Mr. Hammond wants.""Dad, don't worry. It was just an accident this time."Samuel squinted at the livestream on his phone. "Investigate the girl beside Georgina. It's a bit unusual how lucky she got. If she's trouble, get rid of he
Karen, who was in the detention centre, waited for her family to rescue her. She stared longingly at the prison gate. It was only after her case was adjudicated that Marshall was allowed a supervised visit. It was impossible to save Karen; even Marshall found it difficult to ensure he wouldn't get jailed.However, Karen refused to see the gravity of the situation. She grabbed the iron bars and shouted desperately, "Marshall, you must find me the best lawyer. I refuse to accept this!"Exhaustion etched lines on Marshall's face as he urged her to calm down.Karen remained stubborn. "How can I calm down? I'm the one facing imprisonment!"Marshall lowered his voice. "What do you want, then? The newly-appointed secretary-general is among those arrested!"The news devastated Karen. "Report that your mother caused someone's death. It's the truth, after all!"Marshall desperately wanted to silence her. "Stop talking."Karen sneered. "Why should I stop talking? Even if I've lost, tha
Aria stood underneath the streetlamp, wearing a black jacket that accentuated her long legs and lean waist. "He can still consider it. We won't force them."Harry burst out into laughter. "He can only choose between going to jail and getting bankrupt. You're the best!"Aria grinned slowly. "He deserves it. I gave him a chance."Marshall couldn't blame anyone but himself for not taking the opportunity when it was offered. He had caused trouble multiple times and even got Georgina involved. Aria was never the type to forgive and forget.Marshall was lucky to be part of the Kent family; otherwise, he would have been among those jailed.Marshall turned to Georgina for help. Just like before, he knelt down and cried, thinking she would save him. However, Heartbound Hall didn't even open its doors this time.Georgina sat in the backyard, gently stroking the bracelet left behind by her husband, Kingsley Kent. "Kingsley, our son has been incompetent since he was young. You told me to g
Thus, Agnes had to respect Lily. "Dorothy, it's all thanks to you."Dorothy patted Lily's hand fondly. "I'm pretty fated with her. On the way here, she was incredibly humble, insisting she shouldn't treat anyone until she graduates. But it's obvious she's very outstanding!"Lily couldn't bring herself to admit that it was pure luck. When Yonah suffered a sudden attack, Dorothy declared Lily could save him. Put on the spot, Lily couldn't say no. Thankfully, she had the medical book she had stolen from the Kent family. Lily recalled Karen mentioning that Georgina was talented in healing people. Thus, Lily believed that the medical book contained valuable knowledge. Plus, considering the book's evident age, she decided to follow its instructions. Although the book's messy handwriting was hard to decipher, she roughly followed the acupuncture instructions. Unexpectedly, Yonah woke up after she administered the two needles.The Wagner family was one of the Big Four Families with co
Karen's stupidity not only led to her own downfall, but she also affected Lily! Knowing the Kent family was teetering on collapse, Lily steeled herself not to let Karen's troubles become her own.After getting out of the car, she gave Marshall a call. Her voice was devoid of warmth. "Did Grandma or Aria set up the livestream?"Unfamiliar with his daughter's distant tone, a chill ran down Marshall's spine. Yet, Lily was his only hope. "Probably your grandmother. I'm not sure. When I found out about this livestream, it was already popular."Lily tried to suppress her anger. "Why didn't you tell me earlier?""What they're doing is no different than begging for money. It's just that they're doing it online. Your mother and I didn't think too much about it." Lily was furious. "Social media is the trend right now! Don't you know that?"Marshall had never been scolded by someone younger than him, so he felt slightly unhappy. "Lily, watch your attitude!"Lily suddenly recalled her fi
Lily wondered if Heartbound Hall's success was due to Aria's or Georgina's medical skills. This piece of information was very important to Lily.Lily had plenty of things on her mind, so she didn't reply to Christian's message. She switched on her laptop the moment she entered her room.Lily checked Aria's academic performance. The latter was still in the bottom ten of the school; she hadn't improved at all. Although Lily let out a sigh of relief, she still felt frustrated. Even without the Kents' support, Aria could still rake in money through the livestream, thanks to Georgina. Lily couldn't help but think how lucky Aria was. Clenching her fists, her eyes grew cloudy. However, it didn't matter anymore. She already had connections with the Wagner family.The Wagner family kept a low profile as they amassed their wealth. In the end, they beat everyone and emerged as the final winner.Lily grinned. Even if Aria gained fame from her livestreams, she depended on her viewers' gifts
Georgina beamed. "It wouldn't matter to an old woman like me to stay here forever. But seeing you and Sam work so hard outside, I can't be cooped up anymore. "I need to step out, meet new people, learn new things. I can't just be stuck in this small town. Your grandma still has some fight left in her!" She set down the sieve, her face resolute.Aria responded with conviction, "Exactly, Grandma. You're incredible. This is just the beginning. Soon, everyone will know the name Dr. Harris—the exceptional doctor in Southbury."Georgina laughed at her words. "You always know how to make me happy.""I'm not just saying that. It's true." Aria's eyes sparkled. Georgina didn't continue listening to any more of her sweet talk. After placing all the dishes in the sink, she instructed Aria to wash up.The two shared a knowing silence, a tacit agreement not to mention Marshall or today's incident. They chose to let it all pass as if nothing had happened.Georgina felt fortunate that Aria ha