Just as she was about to respond, she suddenly felt faint, causing her to stagger back, only for Elijah to step forward to stop her from falling."You… why are you here?" She inquired, unable to make sense of what was happening.Elijah grinned. "I'd like to buy your bank."Phoebe sobered up immediately."You what?""I want to purchase your bank.""... Why?" Phoebe couldn't help but ask.Elijah promptly replied. "Because my wife wants it."***Philip had sent thugs to deal with Phoebe during the night, asking that they make it look like an accident just like they had done for her parents.But imagine their disappointment when they found no one at home.The next day, Philip rushed to PayUp to find out if Phoebe had come to work, and as he expected, she was in her seat."Oh, Mr. Philip, you are here," Phoebe remarked, all smiles, a complete contrast to her demeanor of yesterday.Philip quickly realized that something was wrong but unable to place his finger on it, he inquired. "Have you

Just as everyone was laughing, mocking Elijah and Claire, Elijah exploded. “Enough!” The hall was immediately plunged into silence as they all stared at Elijah with latent fear in their eyes. “I can take any insults you dish out, but if you dare to speak about my daughter wrongly again, then don't blame me for being rude!” Fear gripped the heart of the fool that spoke ill of Elijah and Claire, but spurred on by Lord Wesen’s authority, he remarked. “You bastard!... Instead of you to hide your face in shame, you dare to threaten me?... How can you even call yourself a man when you still need your wife to take care of you?... I swear I have no idea what Alice sees in you.” “I agree, it makes no sense. Honestly, if you love her, you'd leave her so she can reveal her true potential. Your presence is only holding her back from her true potential!.. Don't you feel any shame knowing that your wife has to resort to stealing from her own family to feed you?” Elijah said nothing, merely

Expecting Elijah to do as they wished, they quickly realized that they were only dreaming as Elijah remarked. “You expect me to kneel?... Then, come over here and make me.”As he spoke, he took a step forward with his arms spread wide, urging anyone man enough to step forward and act.Of course, none dared to do so and even some stepped back in fright.Something about Elijah made them feel like they would pay dearly should they make a mistake.Snorting derisively, Elijah mocked them. “Bunch of cowards!”“Who are you to insult us!... Instead of acting like a thug, try to have some class!” David coldly remarked earning a sneer from Elijah.“I don't need to, but I do know something that you need.”“What?”“Don't try to hide it. If Gold Lake hadn't terminated the contract with Wesen Group, you wouldn't be here asking to take Alice back. Yet you dare to ask us to kneel when you be the ones kneeling along with that old fool that thinks he can order Alice around like she's some maid.”“That'

“You should rest for now.” Elijah calmly said in a bid to soothe his troubled wife. “Don't worry, I'll rescue them.” “Elijah, maybe we should just give in. What if something happens?” Alice questioned in a panicked state. “Nothing will happen. You have my word.” Alice stared blankly at him but ultimately chose to believe in him. So far, he hadn't failed her, so she would believe that he could save her parents. “Alright.” “Make sure to stay here, alright?... Don't go anywhere, don't take any calls.” “Elijah…” “Promise me, Alice. Promise me you won't go anywhere.” Alice ultimately nodded. “Alright, I promise.” “Good. I'll be back soon.” With that, Elijah got to his feet and left with a determined look in his eyes and a system notification that read; [Mission generated] [Mission; Rescuing the In-laws] [Reward; 1000 Spirit Points, +100 satisfaction] Since the enemy had decided to mess with his wife, he would make sure to show them the error of their ways! Tak

Anger brewed in Elijah's gaze as he stared at the butler, daring him to make the wrong move. “Elijah,” Alice called out softly. “It's fine.” Glancing at her, Elijah took a step back. “Do you want to meet him or do we use extreme methods to punish them?” “It's fine,” Alice muttered. “Let's just get this over with.” “Alright.” And so, Elijah led the way, pushing open the gates with his bare hands despite it being locked before making his way toward the front door accompanied by Alice, Thomas, and a bruised David. They walked into the living room just in time to watch as Lord Wesen came down from his study. He immediately froze as he laid eyes on David. “What happened?” He inquired, feigning ignorance. Instead of responding to his question, Alice remarked. “Grandfather, I am here to offer you a chance to make amends for your disgusting acts towards your own family.” “What did you say to me?” Lord Wesen glared at her but Alice didn't even act like she was bothered as sh