Aria replied with a measured tone, "There's no haste. He's within reach. We might have to rely on modern means to bring him to light."As she spoke, Aria glanced at her watch. "It's 8:10 pm. We can identify the culprit if we check all the guests who arrived around this time.""How should we investigate?" Despite their maturity, the twins were still just kids.Aria smiled. "It's easy. We'll just hack into the surveillance system."But first, Landon needed to return Sam to her.Just as Aria was about to approach, Owen intervened. "Landon, you've misunderstood. I've raised Mindy since she was a child, so I know her well. She likes you, but she's never been clingy. You're crossing the line by publicly condemning her."Owen, already considering himself Landon's father-in-law, expected Landon to show him some respect and let the matter slide. But Landon's smile only grew wider. "Mr. Carver, I'm engaged to Aria. Everyone saw how those two made things difficult for Aria before I arrived.
"Mr. Carver, it would be wise for you to stay," Landon said, his tone dismissive. "You know what the York family's bodyguards are capable of."Owen's face flushed with anger. "Are you threatening me? This is a Carver family event!""You're right, but I'm the Carver family's son-in-law," Landon replied coolly, glancing toward the second floor where Warren stood, leaning on a cane. "I've already consulted Grandpa, and he said you should stay behind and watch."Although it felt satisfying to see Owen being dealt with, wasn't it too early for Landon to call Warren "Grandpa"?Leon turned his head, trying to see which brother shared his sentiment. However, none of them were looking at him. Instead, they were focused on Warren.Well, Warren had hidden his intentions well.Warren had always doted on Aria, so he could not tolerate what was happening. His calm demeanor was due to his alliance with Landon for the final move. As such, with Warren's decree, Owen was stuck. Owen flung his ha
The scene erupted into chaos. Whispers circulated among the attendees as they struggled to reconcile the Wagner family's strict upbringing with the scandalous actions of their grandchild.Kylie's scheme against Aria at the banquet was laid bare. Kylie claimed Aria was the one spreading falsehoods, though she herself was the true source of malice!As the crowd buzzed with discussion, Kylie's anxiety mounted.Her previous excuse of being Lamar's fan, which had allowed her to deflect blame, was no longer viable. The damning footage exposed her true intentions.No one would trust Kylie now. Everyone knew she had been plotting against Aria!Desperate to salvage her reputation, Kylie grabbed a nearby waiter and demanded, "Turn it off! Turn it off now!" Her harsh tone only highlighted her lack of grace and growing unpopularity.Agnes was mortified. She couldn't believe Kylie's audacity in targeting the York family. While the Carver family might lack the connections to delve into such
Frank, with his pudgy hands, dragged a middle-aged man forward, followed by the York family's bodyguards.With a smile, Frank said, "You wanted to confront him, so here he is."Frank tossed Reghan at Mindy's feet.Reghan looked up, desperation in his eyes. "Ms. Mindy, please help me. Mr. Levin accused me of playing a video without permission. I told him you gave me the USB drive, but they didn't believe me. Ms. Mindy—""Silence!" Mindy's demeanor had shifted dramatically. Her true nature was on full display. No longer the weak and gentle figure, her eyes glinted with malice. "The video I gave you was about Dad missing Aria! Whose orders are you following to scheme against me?"Reghan was taken aback, unable to reconcile this harsh side of Mindy with her usual considerate self. "I didn't! Ms. Mindy, you gave me the USB drive. We didn't even review it because you provided it.""That's enough!" Mindy clenched her hands. "All you're spouting is lies. Take him away!"Mindy didn't bot
Disregarding families of similar status, even those lower in rank wouldn't dare to flatter the Wagner family again.Agnes was still contemplating her next move. Both Mindy and Kylie struggled, but the York family's bodyguards were different from those of other prestigious families. They were fiercely loyal and only followed orders from their employer. Owen had failed to prevent their actions and was forcibly pinned to the ground.Red wine splattered onto his white suit, leaving him disheveled.Unable to tolerate the situation any longer, Owen shouted at Fiona, "Mindy is also our daughter. Even if she's not our biological daughter, she has been by your side for years. How can you do this to her?""No, I have never acknowledged her," Fiona retorted with fiery eyes. "Owen, you were exploiting me when I was vulnerable! People may call me heartless today, but I will never tolerate someone who has continuously plotted against Aria and tried to replace her. I'd already held myself bac
When Warren made his announcement, everyone was stunned. The announcement was also the last thing Owen heard before he got dragged away. Surprisingly, no one objected. This was Warren's plan all along. Owen finally understood why Warren had waited so long to announce Aria's return. This wasn't a reunion; it was a trap set for him.If Warren had announced this a month ago, many shareholders would have opposed it. They favored Owen, who had maintained good relationships with them. However, even disregarding the Grisham family, no one would dare to defy Landon or the York family.Warren had hidden his trump card well, using it against Owen. Did Warren not see Owen as his son? Why didn't Warren hand over the company to him? Warren had remained guarded, refusing to step down even when ill. Yet, the moment Aria returned, Warren handed the company to her.It was clear Warren had no faith in him.Even knowing that today's events would completely cut off Owen's chances of inheriti
Aria decided to talk to Verona later.The others present all raised their glasses. "Congratulations to Aria Carver, the new head of Carver Group!"As the host applauded, every spotlight focused on Aria. She was undoubtedly the most striking person in the room. Information about the new head of Carver Group had also become one of the most searched topics. Although no photos were released, news about Carver Group occupied all news sites' headlines in the business segment.Many wealthy young ladies sneered at Aria after learning of her background, assuming she was an unsophisticated country girl clueless about fashion and luxury—nothing compared to them.They were certain she'd embarrass herself at the banquet and that Landon would surely dismiss her.They even schemed a few pranks, eager to ridicule her and enforce the unspoken rules of their social circle.What they didn't expect was that three of her six brothers would attend the banquet solely for her. Even Landon, typically s
Running a company wasn't something to be taken lightly. Most heirs were groomed from a young age or had a business school background.Though they were familiar faces in Janovin's social circles, the socialites and debutantes weren't necessarily equipped to manage a company.Regardless, Warren had publicly handed the reins to Aria. The employees would now have to pledge their loyalty to her.…The hall buzzed with activity as people surrounded Aria, eager to engage with her, especially since Landon was by her side."Are you feeling confident in your management of the company, Ms. Carver?""What's your take on the recent trends in venture capital investment in foreign markets, Ms. Carver?"They peppered her with questions, including those about the ongoing wars overseas that would impact the economy. The corporate crowd often discussed these topics at such events.Aria pulled Landon over and replied politely, "My fiancé will handle your questions."She then moved to leave, but L