Ryan immediately dropped his glass of wine and stood from his seat abruptly. “What the f*ck, Dylan?! Are you crazy, dude? What the hell is wrong with you?” he yelled angrily, outraged by Dylan’s action.However, Dylan watched Brandon’s body slowly go lifeless in satisfaction. Hearing Ryan lashing out at him, he tightened his grip on the knife and shifted his gaze directly on Ryan with a menacing look on his face.Ryan immediately sensed that he was in danger. “Chill out, Dylan! I'm sure we can talk about -” Dylan rushed towards Ryan and stabbed his stomach with the knife before Ryan could finish his statement. “I wish I could tell you I'm sorry, but I'm not. This is all Chris's fault, but don't worry, I'll make sure your family gets revenge on you,” he whispered as Ryan was also losing consciousness.Matt stumbled backward, his body trembling at the scene he had just witnessed. The other scions screamed — but the sound was cut short by the echo of gunfire as Dylan’s guards marched

Her heart fluttered. She didn’t reply — she just looked at him for a moment, searching his face as if seeing him anew. The glow of the streetlight caught his jawline, the calm steadiness in his eyes.Then, almost unconsciously, she leaned in.Their lips met — soft at first, hesitant, then deepening as the world seemed to fall away around them. It wasn’t rushed. It was the kind of kiss that carried unspoken, heated passion.When they finally pulled apart, Eva smiled shyly, her hand resting on his chest. “Take me home with you tonight,” she whispered to him.Chris smiled and nodded in agreement without questioning her request. The drive back was quiet, but the silence carried a hum — an electric tension stitched between glances and small, knowing smiles. Every time their eyes met, words seemed unnecessary. The city lights blurred past the windows, painting fleeting gold across Eva’s face.When the car rolled to a stop, she blinked, realizing where they were. Her brows lifted in surprise

With a menacing gaze, Jordan scanned the room before he gave a response. “Don't be ridiculous, William. I did call you to discuss how we should take care of business, but regarding the death of her children. I know that you all are grieving just like I am, so I can say that we all have a common ground to find out who is responsible for this and make them pay tenfold.”“Yes, you are right. It is indeed a tragedy, but there is nothing we can do right now until the police are done with their investigation and find the culprit.” Will stated.“I know who is responsible, and I don't intend to wait for the police to carry out their investigation. Moreover, I can only be content with dealing with that bastard myself rather than leaving it to the authorities.”The rest of the other four patriarchs were in utter dismay by the Jordan revelations. “Are you certain? ” Victor Davidson asked, “Who is that bastard? Where is he from? Who hired him?.... Tell us everything you know right now!” he imp

Dorris shakes her head in disappointment, hearing Charles ' cowardly response.“It is our daughter, our child, for heaven’s sake and you are just going to stand there, watch her get beaten up and humiliated just because you are afraid. Well, I'm going to do something if you are just going to keep acting like a coward rather than protecting your daughter.” Charles' pride was poked by Dorris words but he wasn't just going to accept his faults so easily either.“You'd better watch your tongue, woman. I am only doing what's best to protect this family so just remain quiet.” “Father is right about this. What could we possibly do against the Walkers, Jacobs, Millers, Davidsons, and Parker families? It is going to be over soon.” Dorris instantly slapped Henry in the face. “I'm so disappointed in you. Kate is your younger sister, and instead of trying to protect her, you are just going to watch her suffer in order to save your own neck,” she rebuked him, her expression saddened, but she re

Chris scoffed.. “Your son was a disgrace. He tried to take what was mine — my woman. He thought money made him untouchable. I only taught him a lesson. If he couldn’t handle that, maybe arrogance runs in your bloodline.”The insult struck like a dagger. The patriarchs stiffened. Jordan’s face turned crimson with fury. “You insolent—!”Gasps rippled through the hall. Even the Turners shifted uncomfortably.“Watch your tongue, boy!” Victor Davidson growled, stepping forward. “You stand before men who could erase you with a phone call.”Chris’s lips curved into a thin, humorless smile. “Then try it.”The quiet defiance in his tone only fueled their fury.But he didn’t stop. His fury was too raw now, too personal. “You damn elites think your name makes you gods,” Chris said, taking a step closer. “But power without honor is rot. Brandon got what was coming to him. Maybe the rest of you should take note.”Jordan’s hands trembled — not from fear, but from barely restrained rage. “You… you i