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Along the way, Austin could feel the intense anger emanating from Walter.It was a palpable sensation, making the air around them feel bitterly cold and sending chills down his spine.Austin knew that at Walter's level, it was rare for his emotions to be so openly visible unless he allowed it. But now, this unmistakable feeling indicated that Walter was losing control.As they moved, numerous Campbell family members and servants greeted Walter.He ignored them, his face darkened and brooding, like a lion simmering with rage.Soon, a grand hall came into view. This hall was not far from Walter's residence.Symmetrically placed, it was the centerpiece of the Campbell Residence's vast estate, like the moon surrounded by stars.In front of the majestic and solemn hall, rows of servants and guards were already standing, making the hall appear even more imposing and severe.The surrounding Campbell family members and other servants quickly lowered their heads and hurried away, not da
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As soon as Walter spoke, the air seemed to freeze.Austin instinctively looked up at the sun. The sunlight felt cold.As they approached the council hall, the noise became clearer.But with a call of "Mr. Walter is here," the entire hall fell into dead silence.All eyes turned toward Austin and Walter, filled with shock, complexity, worry, and disdain...Feeling the gazes, Austin finally understood the immense complexity of the Campbell family factions.Walter had been leading the Campbells for over 20 years, maneuvering through such a complex web of factions. The effort and dedication it took were unimaginable.He couldn't fathom it because he realized that all his current struggles didn't compare to what Walter had endured within the Campbells.For the first time in his life, Austin looked at Walter's back with newfound respect."What's the matter? Wasn't it quite lively just a moment ago?" Walter sat in his wheelchair, exuding supreme authority.The accumulated authority f
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"Walter, as the head of the family, if you don't lead by example and break the rules yourself, how can you command respect?" Perry suddenly challenged just as Austin pushed Walter to the head's seat."Command respect?" Walter laughed coldly."If we're talking about commanding respect, maybe you should think about how you earned it first!""What do you mean by that?" Perry's expression stiffened.Walter's presence was overwhelming, dominating the room.He spoke without mercy. "Back then, you and I were both contenders for the heir position. Many here were also contenders, but how did you get your status as an heir?"Since I took the position of family head, if not for Alexander distancing himself from Campbell affairs, what right do you have to sit in such a high position, next to Mrs. Campbell Senior?"Oh right, you're banking on the fact that we share the same father but different mothers. I became the head, and our branch naturally rose with me. Tell me, what respect have you
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The people present exchanged thoughtful glances, their expressions deep and reflective.Throughout the generations, the family meeting was crucial to controlling the fate of the Campbells, and it had always been convened and presided over by the family head.Dorothy issuing orders in place of the family head was indeed overstepping her bounds.But now, Walter wasn't giving Dorothy any face at all.Today's Walter… was excessively domineering!This was what everyone in the room thought.Some of those who had originally conspired with Dorothy were now wavering.Austin calmly observed everything unfolding before him.Walter was indeed domineering, but given his experience, he knew that if he didn't assert his dominance, there was no way to control the situation.The people in the room were all high-ranking members of the Campbells, each with significant power.In simple terms, they were like a gang leader staking their claim. If the situation were allowed to develop freely, it wo
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With the repeated calls of "Mr. Walter," the council hall fell into pin-drop silence.The atmosphere was solemn, and the air seemed to freeze.Austin stood behind Walter, his eyebrows furrowed and anger boiling within him.This was an outright attempt to force Walter out, leaving him no room to retreat.Remembering Walter's earlier advice before entering, Austin gritted his teeth, struggling to contain his rage.Suddenly, Walter began to laugh. The dead silence in the council hall was pierced by his laughter, which echoed around the room.Everyone looked shocked, their expressions shifting."Good, very good! So, none of you respect me as the family head and have decided to join forces against me?"Walter laughed and continued, "Yes, my son Austin did draw a blade against Aunt Dorothy, which is indeed against the family rules. Not only that, he also injured Mason and Taylor, which is also against the family rules."What's going on? Why is Walter so readily admitting this?Ever
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Austin glanced at Walter, then glared at Elmer.To confront Walter to this extent, Elmer's influence within the Campbells must go beyond Dorothy's support."Who agrees? Who opposes?" Walter asked calmly.The council hall was silent.Everyone wore indifferent expressions. But the silence was deafening, like a series of explosions."It seems everyone agrees?" Walter rubbed his nose and chuckled softly, but his expression grew colder.Before he could speak, Perry shouted, "This is already the lightest punishment for your son.""Good!" Walter laughed instead of getting angry.Then, his eyes turned sharp as he stared directly at Perry."Perry, your lack of virtue and unworthiness is well known among the Campbells. But, your embezzlement, siphoning off tens of billions from the Campbell's financial company, isn't that against family rules?" Walter's words were like a thunderclap.The room erupted in shock.Perry's face turned ashen, looking as red as a beet.His lips quivered, an
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The council hall was silent, dominated by Walter's imposing presence.Austin watched with excitement, feeling his blood boil. Walter's words had completely turned the situation around.Each accusation was laid out meticulously.If those present were to punish Austin for breaking family rules, they too would not escape punishment!This made things straightforward, putting the choice in everyone's hands.Submit to them and prosper, those who oppose will perish! Simple and brutal.Yet it was like a mountain pressing down, leaving no room for resistance.Faces around the room darkened, veins bulging on foreheads, and some were even trembling slightly. Fear, shock, and despair gripped everyone.It felt as if they had been plunged into an icy abyss.If they truly followed the rules to the letter, no one present would escape unscathed.Each accusation, if punished according to the family rules, would overthrow the entire Campbell leadership.Because each accusation was a severe vio
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Suddenly, Dorothy called out.Austin stopped, and Walter turned to look at Dorothy, smiling. "Aunt Dorothy, have you changed your mind?"Dorothy's face showed disgust, but then she said, "Walter, you are indeed a remarkable head of the Campbells, but as an elder, I must remind you that it's time to determine the strength of the heirs and decide who will be the next family head.""Oh? When do you think would be best, Aunt Dorothy?" Walter asked in return.Everyone was taken aback.But Dorothy was unafraid. "The previous family head established the successor when he was 50. The heads before him generally followed this age as well. I believe you should make the same decision!""50? I'm already 49 this year. Just one more year until 50. Isn't that a bit rushed, Aunt Dorothy?"Dorothy's eyes suddenly reddened, tears welling up as she pleaded, "Are you going to let me die without seeing the next head of the family, without seeing the hope for the Campbells' future? How can I rest in p
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Austin never expected that Nancy would come back.As he returned to the Tetra Club, he remained sullen, his eyes dark with unresolved anger.Seeing Austin like this, Cecily felt a pang of sadness.She gently tried to comfort him, "It's all in the past now, isn't it? I'm here with you, and we have our baby on the way.""I can't just let it go," Austin shook his head."The best I can do is not seek revenge against them, but to truly forgive and forget—I can't do that."The actions of Nancy's family were still fresh in his memory.Austin wasn't someone who sought revenge for every slight, but he was far from the kind of person who could simply forgive and forget, moving on with a carefree "Hallelujah."Dahlia's despair as she lay in bed, the arrogance and cruelty of the Welch family…In the eyes of the Welch family, Dahlia's life wasn't worth as much as Harvey's wedding.Even when the time had passed and he was about to finally be happy with Cecily, the Welch family not only dem
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After leaving this city, Nancy put in a tremendous amount of effort to "rebirth" herself.Meeting Ethan had shown her a different side of life.While he wasn't part of the uppermost echelons of wealth and power, he had enough. Most importantly, he treated her with the utmost respect.She understood Ethan's background, which made that respect all the more valuable.A man of his stature could have any woman he wanted in his bed the same night.Yet Ethan had shown her incredible patience, making her question whether the rumors about him were true.Tonight, returning to this city was her way of bidding farewell to the past and embracing the future.After all, people need to look forward, don't they?Meanwhile, Ethan was feeling more dejected than he'd ever been.Lying in his luxurious bed in Brook Villa, he couldn't sleep, tossing and turning restlessly.He had hoped to establish a connection with Austin. A figure like him would be incredibly valuable to have on his side.He tho
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The river breeze was cool, and the lights reflected on the water flickered softly.The figure in front of them wore a long black coat, standing quietly by the railing. Her fair, delicate profile, partially obscured by a few strands of windblown hair, carried a hint of melancholy."Sir, Mrs. Campbell, is something wrong?" Aldus noticed the change and quickly stepped forward to inquire."Let's go home," Austin suddenly said, his previously cheerful expression now somber, with a touch of disdain.Go home? They had just arrived.Aldus was surprised and quickly followed Austin's gaze. When he saw what Austin was looking at, he immediately understood.Without a word, he turned to leave with Austin.But a soft hand gently grabbed Austin's arm."It's been so many years, aren't you going to say hello?" Cecily asked."I have no desire to greet her," Austin said, his disdain clear and unhidden.Three years of marriage, filled with nothing but pain.Even when Dahlia was gravely ill, Nan
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After a busy day, just as Austin was about to finish up, a new invitation appeared on his desk."Who delivered this?" Austin asked."Ethan," Wolf replied.Austin chuckled, didn't bother opening the invitation, and instead tossed it directly into the trash."I've got to get home to Cecily."When he returned to the Bamboo Parlor at Tetra Club, Raquel had already prepared a delicious dinner.The dishes were beautifully presented, with vibrant colors and enticing aromas.After dinner, Austin and Ezra stepped out into the courtyard."Mr. Lockwood, any news from the Campbells about my dad?" Austin asked, the text message from Walter still weighing heavily on his mind.Considering the Campbells' efforts to find Walter, and given their intelligence resources, they should have been some leads by now.But Ezra shook his head. "Nothing, Not a trace.""The Campbells' intelligence network has never been this weak, has it?" Austin frowned, speaking in a low tone.Ezra gave a wry smile. "
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"Childhood?"Austin stopped his workout, wiped the sweat from his face, and smiled bitterly.His childhood had been bleak.Only Dahlia had brought some light into the darkness.Seeing Austin's pained smile, Aldus immediately realized his mistake.He quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, Sir. I spoke without thinking. You don't need to answer that.""It's fine," Austin replied, gesturing towards a nearby bench, and inviting Aldus to sit with him.Once they were seated, Austin slowly began to speak. "There's not much to tell about my childhood. It was mostly just being called an 'illegitimate child' and living day to day, never knowing where my next meal would come from."If it weren't for my mom fighting tooth and nail to raise me, I'd probably be dead by now."With just a few simple words, he conveyed a world of suffering.Aldus felt a wave of guilt. He had only been trying to find clues from Austin's past that might explain his exceptional combat instincts and incredible physical
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Austin's gaze softened as warmth flooded his heart.Who hasn't longed for a light left on just for them in a sea of lights? But in reality, how many actually have that?Cecily did that for him.Given her background, the fact that she went to such lengths truly surprised Austin.In the three years he spent in the past, he had never experienced something like this.His nose tingled with emotion as he pulled Cecily into his arms, speaking softly, "Thank you. Marrying you is the greatest fortune of my life.""Alright, alright, I asked Raquel to prepare breakfast earlier this morning. You go to the dining room, and I'll have her bring it over," Cecily said as she gently slipped out of Austin's embrace, her graceful smile lighting up her eyes."Doesn't Bamboo Parlor have a kitchen?" Austin asked, curious.Cecily gave him a playful look. "The chairs in the living room are so hard, and you spent the whole night on one—how could you have slept well? If Raquel had been clattering around
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The room fell into a heavy silence."Deactivating the phone number… was Dad trying to prevent me from tracking his location?" Austin murmured with a frown.Ezra pondered for a moment, his voice low and serious. "Perhaps he was more concerned about someone else tracking him."Austin's eyes widened in realization.Of course—if Walter could send him a message to let him know he was safe, he wouldn't be worried about Austin tracking himDeactivating the phone was likely to prevent others from tracing his location."But who is he trying to avoid?"Ezra shook his head, remaining silent.Having followed Walter for many years, he knew the man's temperament and habits. But this time, he was truly baffled.He couldn't even begin to piece together a clue.Taking a deep breath, Ezra forced a bitter smile. "I'm afraid I'm at a loss this time, sir. There's no sign of anything unusual from the Campbells either."This statement only deepened Austin's confusion.If there were anyone who cou
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Austin knocked softly on the door.Almost immediately, he heard the sound of shuffling from inside.Ezra opened the door, his face full of curiosity. "Sir, what's going on?"Austin quickly made a shushing gesture, worried about disturbing Cecily.Then he gently pushed Ezra back into the room."Sorry to bother you so late, Mr. Lockwood," Austin said.Ezra smiled. "It's no trouble at all. The older you get, the less you need. I was just reading."Austin glanced at the book on Ezra's bedside table and couldn't help but feel a bit exasperated.This old rascal!Ezra blushed and quickly shoved the book under his pillow.Austin sat on the bed and pulled up the text message from Walter, showing it to Ezra."I just received this message."When Ezra read the text, his eyes lit up with a sharp gleam, and he was overjoyed. "This is from Mr. Walter!"Austin nodded, his expression serious. "But I've sent several messages back, and there's been no reply. I called twice—once it was immedi
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"The underground king of Eastbrook bows down."This news swept through Eastbrook like a storm.Ethan knew that by doing this, he would become the laughingstock of the entire city. But he also knew he had no choice—he had to do it!Even if he became a joke, he would remain the underground king. But if he refused to lower his head, he would end up a dead man.He understood the situation perfectly.In fact, that very night, a message was released from Brook Villa.No one is to compete for the land!This is a clear warning to all real estate companies in Eastbrook. It was also a gesture of goodwill toward Austin.But Austin didn't pay it much mind.If not for Derrick's involvement, he had no idea how Ethan would have responded—but Austin knew his response would have been much tougher.A mere city's underground king? He didn't even compare to the richest man in Basin City or the capital—he wasn't even worthy of carrying their shoes!After leaving Brook Villa, Austin didn't linger
