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Chapter 431

The moment Beau spotted Leonard, he shrank back into Ethel's arms like a mouse seeing a cat.When Ethel turned her head, she got startled too. She instinctively offered her extraordinarily gifted brother-in-law an ingratiating smile while clutching Beau."Leonard, when did you arrive? You didn't make a sound."Ethel forced out two dry laughs as her heart pounded. Did he hear her insults about him and Xavier?Beau burrowed deeper into Ethel's embrace, resting his head on her arm. His eyes landed on Xavier standing beside Leonard's wheelchair."You're alive?" he blurted out.Xavier stood ramrod straight with hands clasped behind his back. His young face was expressionless as he gazed solemnly at the Fisher family's shrines, refusing to acknowledge Beau.In the chapel's dim lighting, Beau scrutinized Xavier head to toe but found no visible injuries. Still, if Xavier could visit the chapel today after yesterday's fire, he clearly hadn't been hurt."Where's my Mommy?" Beau demanded.
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Chapter 432

Harvey started wondering if Leonard was attempting to sideline him. Not to mention, Leonard even included Xavier in Beau's private tutoring sessions, further heightening Harvey's wariness.As Harvey spoke, it was clear he was directing his words at Zachary, Thomas, and the Fisher elders. With his back still turned, Leonard's icy voice cut through the air. "Are you lecturing me?"Though Leonard didn't even glance Harvey's way, his presence loomed like an untouchable deity enshrined in a grand hall—his very back radiating intimidation.Harvey's face darkened. As he parted his lips, an invisible force seemed to press inward, crushing his chest until breathing became difficult.His neck bent under the weight of that pressure, compelling unconscious submission. "N-No... I wouldn't dare."Leonard's wheelchair rotated by 180 degrees with seamless precision, bringing him face-to-face with Harvey and Ethel. Simultaneously, sweat beaded like beans across Harvey's forehead, rolling down his
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Chapter 433

Zachary looked at Ethel with visible discomfort. It felt like his wife kept stomping directly on Leonard's landmines.He quickly intervened diplomatically, "Both Xavier and Beau endured the traumatic fire. Xavier's just a child who hit his head—his recollection might be unclear, but he's unharmed."Knowing Beau's character, I believe he'd never hurt Xavier."Adopting an elder brother's tone, Zachary continued earnestly, "Leonard, the actual arsonist has been arrested. You've punished Beau and Harvey enough, even making your sister-in-law kneel here."I hope we can prioritize harmony..."Before he could finish, Leonard's voice overrode him. "Beau, I've given you the chance to confess."Beau's stubby fingers dug into the prayer cushion. "I really didn't cause Xavier's injury!"Ethel stood abruptly. "Leonard! Stop targeting Beau!"Why are you fabricating accusations through Xavier? How despicable!"Harvey added, "I also believe my son is incapable of this."Leonard remained sile
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Chapter 434

Beau's reckless words shocked everyone present. Zachary's eyes widened, his hand instinctively lifting as if to muzzle Beau.Thomas remained expressionless, merely lifting his eyelids to glance at Beau. His deep-set brow and sunken eye sockets cast shadows over his gaze.Zachary could feel the oppressive atmosphere radiating from Thomas, his own heart tightening in response."What nonsense are you spouting?" Harvey's sharp rebuke cut through the air, his face instantly darkening.Fury stripped away his rationality—his hands clenched into fists, every facial muscle taut like a fully drawn bowstring. That single sentence from Beau propelled Harvey's anger to its breaking point, teetering on the edge of eruption."Waah! Daddy, you're scolding me!"Harvey had never raised his voice at Beau before. He typically maintained an aloof demeanor around his son, his stern expression making Beau yearn for affection, yet too intimidated to seek it. Only during Beau's recovery from injuries had
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Chapter 435

Ethel's mouth fell slightly open, while Zachary gazed at his son with visible confusion.They truly believed Beau's words were just childish nonsense—yet here was Harvey aggressively questioning Leonard as if trying to assert dominance over him.Zachary's heart raced. As an older brother, he, too, had experienced moments of inadequacy when comparing himself to Leonard's towering achievements. But he always buried such feelings deep, fully aware of Leonard's irreplaceable value to the Fisher family."Leo, we failed to educate Beau properly."Zachary quickly stepped forward to mediate. "Beau, come here!"Still clinging to Ethel, Beau showed no willingness to leave his grandmother's protective embrace. After receiving pointed looks from Zachary, Ethel reluctantly set Beau down.Zachary took Beau's hand, positioning them both before Leonard. His large palm pressed down on Beau's head."Beau, we'll apologize to Great-uncle Leonard and Xavier together."The pressure from Zachary's ha
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Chapter 436

Leonard's words struck everyone's ears like thunder. Thomas' expression finally shifted."You!" Harvey started to protest, but Zachary cut him off sharply."Enough! The father bears responsibility for the child's misdeeds. Beau ordering the auditorium arson has already caused irreparable damage!"Zachary snapped impatiently, "You three, pack your things immediately. I'm sending a car to take you to the mountain base tonight."Ethel cried out, "Can't we wait until morning? Why this midnight rush to the foothills?""Do you really want to perform the Penitent's Ascent up Atkina Church at dawn, with crowds of pilgrims watching?" Zachary retorted."In this digital age, the moment you begin your atonement climb, someone will film and post it online! You may not care about dignity, but I do!"After decades of marital harmony, Zachary had never shouted at Ethel like this.Though prone to petty tantrums, Ethel had always enjoyed Zachary's indulgence—until now. His outburst fueled her in
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Chapter 437

"In a few years, when he's more mature, we'll arrange for top psychologists. So long as he wants to, he'll regain his voice!"Thomas's heavy gaze shifted from Beau to Harvey, the weight of his scrutiny pressing down on Harvey like a physical force. He then let out a drawn-out sigh.Harvey's heart plunged into an abyss when he heard it. His face paled as inexplicable dread gripped him.Though barely younger than Leonard, Harvey had been designated the Fisher heir shortly after birth. When Leonard's extraordinary intellect attracted attention from Capitol scholars, Thomas allowed him to pursue academia instead.It was more so due to indulgence on Thomas' part. After all, Fisher Corp would have Harvey.Now, Thomas' regret hung thick in the air. Harvey recognized that disappointed look. It was directed at him, and doubly so at Beau.How had things deteriorated so badly?Life had become chaotic since divorcing Elara. She'd never let parenting concerns burden him before. Only now did
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Chapter 438

When Zachary entered his study, he discovered the desk already covered with matchmaking resumes. A headache immediately pulsed behind his temples.There was no need to guess—this was undoubtedly Leonard's doing. His younger brother always acted more than he spoke. Wiping cold sweat from his forehead, Zachary abruptly ended the call.Meanwhile, Harvey and Ethel took nearly four hours to reach the summit, with frequent stops when Ethel's stamina failed. During the final 500 yards, Ethel needed oxygen after every step.When Atkina Church's grand architecture finally appeared before them, Ethel collapsed to the ground, wailing uncontrollably.Zachary awaited them inside the church. As Harvey entered the sanctuary, he stated coldly, "Leonard ordered me to perform your tonsure personally."The father bears the child's sins—with no mother to guide Beau, you must take full responsibility. From now on, no more incidents!"Harvey remained silent. He knelt stiffly on the prayer cushion at Z
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Chapter 439

Elara slept soundly through the night. When she opened her eyes to the sterile white ceiling, her mind blanked for several seconds before she reached up to remove the oxygen mask.Sitting up, she scanned the unfamiliar surroundings—the medical equipment, the zero-gravity hospital bed, the decor that clearly wasn't a hotel. She must have been admitted after losing consciousness.This had to be a VIP suite at a private hospital. Since she and Xavier were rescued together, Leonard likely arranged this room. She began to wonder about Xavier's condition.Her fingers had just closed around the phone on the nightstand when the door swung open. A white-coated doctor entered. His hair was concealed under a surgical cap, his face was masked, and there were amber-tinted glasses perched on his noseHis tall frame moved with an almost wind-swept confidence. Something about him felt... familiar."When did you regain consciousness?"The muffled voice made her ears tingle. It was recognizable ye
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Chapter 440

Holy! Why was Theodore posing like some willing sacrifice? Now Elara had no idea where to place the sensor in her hand.He really was… so very pink!The room's air rapidly stole body heat from exposed skin, raising tiny goosebumps across formerly smooth terrain. It resembled rose petals scattered across vanilla frosting.Harsh fluorescent lighting from above highlighted every contour of his pale, sculpted torso."Ms. Jones, why stop the examination? Did I fail some medical standard?" he asked.The man's face was half-buried in a bundled sweater, and those bedroom eyes were now glazed with faux innocence."Just tell me how much to remove."This was outright cheating! Heat flooded Elara's nose, cheeks, even her vision—until her phone's jarring ringtone shattered the moment. The sensor slipped from her fingers as she scrambled for the device.Harvey's secretary, Cyrus, appeared on the video call. It was understandable since Jones Group maintained business ties with Fisher Corp. So
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