Silence filled the dining room.It was so quiet one could hear a pin drop.The atmosphere was oddly unsettling.Itijah sat there, feeling lost and bewildered.Samuel's words left him with a sense of confusion and discomfort. He felt his body burning.Despite his status and identity, he couldn't shake off the feelings of frustration.He had considered paying Edward a visit when he learned that Edward was at the Bamboo Parlor.In the blink of an eye, he discovered that Austin was Edward's son-in-law.Cecily Enterprises already overshadowed the Emersons, not to mention the Campbells.What was the point of this meal today?Right then, the other guests stood up one by one. They offered their respects to Itijah before leaving their seats.Without exception, they all apologized to Austin as they approached him. Their attitudes were obviously different from when they bid farewell to Itijah.Soon, the dining room was empty. Jacob was the only one left in the room.Itijah looked a
However, the bodyguards at the door stood firm and blocked Austin's way."Do you have a death wish?"Putting his hands in his pockets, Austin raised an eyebrow.His strong killing intent made the atmosphere turn tense.Aldus stepped forward and pressured the two bodyguards with his towering figure. They grimaced."Move aside!" Aldus roared angrily.The two bodyguards stepped aside simultaneously. Austin smiled and looked back at Itijah. "You may have many people, but they're no match for Aldus alone."His sentence was filled with mockery, sarcasm, and disdain.He didn't come here to succumb to Itijah.Instead, he came to tell Itijah that he wasn't someone to be trifled with or threatened.The best way to treat shameless and domineering individuals was to be even more ruthless and cold-blooded than them.Itijah watched Austin leave with a somber expression, his eyes dark and brooding.Gripping his cane, he trembled slightly. The veins on the back of his hands bulged.He w
Cecily trembled.Her ears turned red.Subconsciously, she took a step aside and asked in surprise, "What is it?"As soon as the words left her mouth, she caught sight of Austin's odd smile.Cecily suddenly snapped out of her daze.Her cheeks flushed crimson in an instant.She muttered angrily, "You jerk, what are you thinking? My parents and uncles are all in there!""I don't see them." Austin chuckled and teasingly brushed Cecily's nose.Cecily's beautiful face turned even redder. Lowering her head in embarrassment, she remained silent.Austin laughed heartily and stopped teasing her. "Let's go. I'll go in and greet your parents. It was indeed quite embarrassing earlier.""You're becoming more and more of a jerk." Cecily stood in place and cast a reproachful glance at Austin as he walked toward the parlor.Aldus, who was walking behind, overheard her words.He chuckled and said, "You can't call Mr. Austin a jerk. He's only joking around with his wife.""Aldus, stop saying
The three men were astonished.Then, Austin continued, "It's true that I am Itijah's grandson, but I will never forget the hardships my mother and I endured for the past 20 years. The Emersons were ruthless. Itijah is planning to use us. My mother and I are no longer associated with them."Though his words were gentle, they carried a strong conviction. Edward and the rest looked even more puzzled.Austin had no intention of staying any longer. With a slight smile and a polite farewell, he rose and left.In the living room, Edward and the two exchanged glances.After a while, Edward suddenly blamed Timothy for everything. "Timothy, you are a local authority figure. Don't you know about Austin's past?"Timothy shook his head in confusion. "Though I am a local authority figure, I didn't know Austin was related to the Emersons."Samuel smiled bitterly. "Edward, don't blame Timothy. Wealthy people like you would prefer to keep your identity a secret, right?"Edward chuckled wryly an
Matt didn't directly answer Austin's question.Instead, he mysteriously handed a bill to Austin."I guarantee you'll be shocked, Austin!"Austin picked up the bill and glanced at it. Then, he calmly placed it back on the table.He looked at the excited Matt with a solemn expression. "So what?"Matt was confused.After a moment of stunned silence, Matt asked in surprise, "Aren't you surprised? Aren't you excited or happy?""I am." Austin nodded calmly.Matt was speechless. Was this how Austin looked like when he was excited and happy?That was odd!Then, Austin leaned back in his chair and calmly said, "This is the usual amount of pocket money my father gives me."Matt was shocked.He felt like he had been struck by lightning.His face fell, and he was at a loss.This sudden display of wealth was too overwhelming.He wondered why he didn't have such a wealthy father.Austin waved his hand. "Matt, I am indeed very excited and happy. But the current success of Dominion Pro
Standing beside the gate of Tetra Club, Timothy watched the two departing cars.Timothy smiled and asked, "Edward, are you satisfied now?" "Absolutely. My son-in-law doesn't like that old man. So, it's best that he's gone."Edward was all smiles. "If he dares to offend my son-in-law again, I'll kick him out of here!" "You're so mean."Timothy chuckled helplessly. "After all, he's the wealthiest man in the capital." Edward smirked playfully. "Do you think I'm unaware of the country's issues just because I've been abroad for years?"After a brief pause, Edward continued, "The Emersons are in trouble now." Timothy smiled but remained silent.After a few seconds, he asked, "When are you going to visit the Campbells?" "Tomorrow."Edward's face was beaming with joy. "My daughter has done me a great favor by marrying someone like Austin. Ezra has assured me that the doors of the Campbells are open to me. The head of their family will personally receive me." "So, your d
After work, Austin hurried to Cecily's home. Such opportunities were rare. Moreover, they were just one step away from getting married. What harm could it do to take things to the next step? Cecily's home was an apartment. It was not luxurious, but it exuded warmth and coziness. It was perfect for Cecily to live alone.When Cecily opened the door, she glanced behind him and asked, "Where's Aldus?" Austin would never bring a third wheel for this occasion. Austin smiled. "I didn't ask Aldus to drive me today. I took a taxi myself." "Okay then."Cecily smiled sweetly. "Come on in. Dinner's ready, and there's soup on the stove. It's almost done." Austin smiled as he entered the house. His appetite was immediately aroused when he saw the delicious spread on the table. However, he couldn't help feeling a bit puzzled. "Cecily, I didn't know you were such a great cook," Austin said.Cecily handed him a recipe. "I simply followed the instructions here. I'm
"Gosh … Forget it. Let's just go out to eat. It didn't turn out well this time, but it'll be better next time." Cecily's smile disappeared as she waved her hand in disappointment."No, it's fine. It's really delicious. Let's eat at home." Austin stopped Cecily. He picked up his fork and started eating eagerly.Cecily stared blankly at the scene. A smile gradually appeared on her disappointed face. Taking a deep breath, Cecily picked up her cutlery and said earnestly, "Since you insisted on eating at home, you have to finish it all.""No problem! As long as you're not worried about me drinking all your water," Austin mumbled with his mouth full. Despite the less-than-tasty food, the two of them enjoyed the meal with laughter and cheer. After dinner, they washed the dishes together. However, as they sat before the TV, Austin's mind had already drifted elsewhere. He waited for so long. Now that they were full, it was finally time to get to the point! His heart co