As Tricia's hand hovered close to Atlas's body, his cold glare pierced through her, causing her hand to freeze mid-air. She looked lost and desperate, pleading, "Mr. Atlas, please spare the Ellis family! Don't do this..."Her previous arrogance disappeared completely. If I hadn't witnessed her earlier display of insolence, I might have felt sorry for this girl.Kevin immediately crumbled. He looked at Atlas, seated regally on the sofa like a victorious emperor returning from battle. "You little scum! How dare you trick me?”"Anyone who dares to meddle with the Pierce family will face my wrath. Kevin, the Pierce family has been investing in this case for 20 years. It’s time for us to receive our gains." Atlas said to the disheveled Kevin, "Are you satisfied with tonight's banquet?"“You—” Atlas's cold gaze cut off Kevin's angry retort. "Since my father passed away, there’s nothing I can’t do. A businessman must always make a profit.""Guards!" Celine's furious shout caused ch

With a dull thud, Adeline's head was struck by the cane, causing blood to splatter everywhere.Adeline let out a miserable scream as Atlas immediately shielded my eyes, covering them with his hands.Celine stared blankly at everything before her. It was her mother who had been struck by David.The hall erupted in gasps of shock. No one had expected such a brutal act from an elderly man.Celine looked at David, unable to keep up the act any longer. Her face turned terrifyingly grim, and her eyes flashed with malice.David, however, remained calm as he looked at her, raising an eyebrow in response. "Are you surprised? Do you really think I’m on the verge of death?”After that, he glanced at Abbas, and Abbas immediately gestured toward the door. Everyone turned to look in that direction.At the entrance stood a burly bodyguard holding a trembling maid in his arms. With a wave of his hand, he dropped the maid at Celine's feet.Celine took a step back, seemingly stunned."What? Don

Later, I heard someone tell me that Kevin's wife was notorious in their circle because her maternal family was of fallen royal lineage. In her words, she had noble blood, so she never respected Kevin and treated him as she pleased. Of course, the Ellis family’s business did benefit a lot from her family's connections, which gradually contributed to her domineering personality.She had unexpectedly suffered a major setback this time. During all these years, she had never realized that Kevin would still cheat on her despite her constant pressure.Her relationship with Adeline over the years had been delicate. Adeline always acted superior in front of her, while Kevin's wife showed great respect for Adeline and Celine under Kevin's supervision.Although Kevin's wife often felt displeased and unhappy when she saw Adeline and Celine’s arrogant attitude, Kevin always persuaded her to interact with them and maintain peace. After all, the Pierce family was basically a cash cow to Kevin.

He accused Johnny in front of everyone. "That's right, I’m the head bodyguard of the Burnett family, and everyone knows that. I’m in this situation today thanks to Johnny and Celine."As soon as he spoke, Johnny panicked. His already pale face turned even paler, and his light gray eyes exuded coldness. He muttered, "Shut up! You’re an ungrateful scoundrel, Antonio Knox. I searched for you everywhere when you disappeared years ago. How could you turn against me now?”Antonio immediately sneered, "Do you even have a guilty conscience, Johnny? You knew exactly what you were doing. Were you looking for me, or were you trying to confirm if I was really dead?""Why, you!” Johnny tried to argue, but Antonio interrupted him."Celine and Johnny conspired to locate Clark, who was secretly hiding Rory. They tasked me with bringing Rory back secretly, even if he was dead. And they told me I could take extreme measures if necessary.”Celine lost her composure when she saw Antonio reveal everyt

That revelation instantly caught everyone's attention, igniting a collective curiosity about how Atlas had learned this 'secret'.To the gathered crowd, Atlas seemed almost supernatural, possessing an uncanny ability to uncover hidden truths. How did he seem to know everything?With a subtle smirk, Atlas calmly began to unravel the mystery. "Although my grandpa had a DNA test done to confirm that you were his daughter, the blood used for that test belonged to my father.”Atlas disdainfully remarked, “How cunning! Adeline had already bribed the doctors and nurses long before your birth. Of course, she paid the hefty sum to cover up the true identity of her illegitimate child's father, Kevin, the head of the Ellis family."But fate works in mysterious ways. Kevin overlooked one crucial detail. Thanks to the 'secret' you created, one of the doctors and nurses had a love affair."You inadvertently provided me with the clue, Celine. A simple investigation revealed the doctor and the nu