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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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On the way back to the main estate, Ezra and the others noticed something off with Austin and Walter after they left the council hall.But no one asked questions, their status didn't allow it.Walter's face was stern, his eyes deep with thought.Austin, pushing the wheelchair, also looked serious and squinted his eyes.A one-year deadline was too short.Many of his projects had just started, and they'd been delayed for a long time due to the assassination attempts by the Shadow Web Syndicate.Compared to the other heirs of the Campbells, he had a long way to go.No matter how talented he was, it was impossible to make up for years of hard work by others in such a short time.Especially since the other heirs had been groomed by the elite education of the Campbells.Dorothy had forced Walter to set a "one-year deadline," clearly targeting him. But even knowing this, there's no way to resist.Walter had dominated the meeting, gaining all the advantages.If he didn't concede a b
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"Mr. Walter, is there no other way?"Aldus was also anxious, "One year is too harsh for sir. It's clear they want to push him out after a year."However, as soon as the words were spoken, a cold and determined voice suddenly rang out."One year is enough!"Boom!The voice was like thunder, calm yet deafening to those present.Walter, Ezra, and the others looked at Austin in surprise.At that moment, Austin stood tall, his eyes sharp and unwavering. There was no trace of dissatisfaction or panic, only a steely determination, like a sword drawn from its sheath.One year… was it really enough?"I've managed to shape my forces into what it is now in less than a year. Give me another year, and that's all I need!"Austin's gaze was fierce, and his presence overwhelming. In that instant, everything seemed insignificant in his eyes.He was looking down on everyone, almost to the point of arrogance.Hearing this, Walter exclaimed with joy, "Good! You are indeed my son. Such courage
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The private jet roared as it accelerated down the runway and took off.Looking down at the increasingly distant Campbell Residence, Austin muttered to himself, "A year from now, when I set foot here again, I will make you all bow down."The first time he stepped into the Campbell Residence, he truly felt the sting of humiliation. Each "illegitimate child" remark cut like a knife to his heart.Even to the ordinary servants, he was nothing more than an illegitimate child, someone they could treat with disdain.He was the target of everyone's scorn, with only Walter offering any support.He also saw firsthand just how complex the Campbell factions were.In the council hall, while Walter had dominated the room, it was his forceful tactics that made things seem straightforward.If looked deeper, the behaviors and actions of those present revealed underlying complexities.The people there were not united in their thoughts.Otherwise, Perry wouldn't have humiliated himself, and Elmer
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Austin's eyes gradually reddened.It was only after visiting the Campbell residence that he truly understood how complex the Campbells were.It was no exaggeration to say that Walter had done his utmost to protect him and Dahlia back then.The scene in the council hall replayed in his mind. Those people had dared to shout about killing Austin right in front of Walter. It must have been even worse when Walter was just an heir.It was no wonder that after Walter became the head of the Campbells, he had never given Dahlia the recognition she deserved.It wasn't that he didn't want to, but he simply couldn't due to the immense pressure.Austin and Dahlia had spent over 20 years together, and he had worked tirelessly to give Dahlia the honor she deserved, as Ezra had said when they first met."Mom, in a year, I will return the honor you've missed for over 20 years."Austin bowed slowly as if making a vow. "I will bring you back to the Campbell ancestral hall and make everyone in the
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Austin's mind exploded with a loud "boom."In an instant, he was dazed.A little Austin...His emotions surged, his eyes reddened, and his nose tingled with overwhelming emotion.This scene startled Cecily, who cupped Austin's face. "Honey, what's wrong?""Say it again!" Austin murmured."Honey, what's wrong?" Cecily repeated, puzzled."No, the previous sentence!" Austin shook his head vigorously.Cecily said, "Honey, we're going to have a little Austin.""Hahaha..."Austin burst into laughter, all his emotions pouring out like a flood after a brief delay. "I'm going to be a father! I'm going to be a father!"Seeing Austin's joy, Cecily also smiled sweetly.Overcome with excitement, Austin jumped out of bed, turned around, and lifted Cecily in a princess carry. He planted a firm kiss on her forehead and spun her around, laughing joyously.Cecily was immediately frightened, her face turning pale. "Oh no, put me down. I'm pregnant.""Right, right, you're pregnant, you're pr
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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
