Grant snapped back to reality, gritting his teeth as he shouted angrily, "Don't think just because you're my boss, you can step all over me! Let me tell you, this whole mess started because that ungrateful man offended me. You won't back me up? Fine! I can take my revenge without your help."Lawrence's eyes turned fierce at those words. Without a second thought, he charged right up to Grant, slapping him across the face a few times, and yelled, "You better watch your mouth! One more word and I swear I'll make you regret it!"Grant was equally fired up, glaring back at Lawrence with defiance. Neither of them was willing to back down. Even though Lawrence was his direct superior, Grant wouldn't let that slide, especially since the one getting hit was his cousin. Lawrence sneered, "If you dare take another step closer, I'll make you pay. Go ahead, try me!"Inside, Lawrence was sweating nervously. He could feel Thomas' icy gaze directed at him. If disappointed, he could lose everything in

A glimmer of intrigue flickered in the woman's eyes as she casually rose to her feet and slowly approached Thomas. Her elegantly manicured nails grazed his cheek as she spoke softly, "You've matured a lot over all these years, but your temper is still as fiery as ever. How am I supposed to face your father with you acting like this?""That's none of your business!"Thomas frowned in disgust, coldly turning his head away. "Your father once said that among all his children, the one he felt he owed the most to was you. That's why he wanted you to inherit the family fortune. I can't say much, but for your father's sake, and the sake of the entire Brown family, I need to see if you can be a worthy heir.""Is that the case?"Thomas let out a cold laugh, his sharp gaze piercing into the woman before him, as if he were trying to read her very soul. Clair, the second wife of his father.Years ago, his father was charming and flamboyant, taking eight wives in total, and this woman, Clair, was t

When she was young, she was so full of spirit, but now she found herself in such a messy situation-life is unpredictable!The expressions on everyone's faces varied. Ava had intended to say a few words, but Thomas's warm hands suddenly wrapped around hers. He gently shook his head, and Ava, feeling helpless, had to swallow her words back down. She couldn't stand the way that woman was constantly trying to get Thomas to respond to her. She cast a long look at Thomas, ready to say something, when suddenly a car door was pulled open. It turned out her mother had decided to go to her father’s birthday. After all, grandpa was already 80 years old, and who knew how many days he had left? If she didn't go to celebrate her father's birthday today, it would surely become a topic of gossip. After thinking it over, he decided that taking the initiative was the most reliable choice.Mrs. Solara sat down next to her daughter with a serious expression. She discreetly glanced at the car, which was w

If anybody dares to insult me or bully Ava, I wouldn't mind making a scene out of it. Mrs. Solara felt a moment of panic as she met Thomas's gaze. It was as if she had fallen into an ice pit, her whole body freezing. She never expected Thomas to have such a piercing look, as if he were ready to take her life. When did this loser develop such a sharp gaze? Robison watched this unfold with a smile on his face. Thomas, who was nothing more than a bug in front of his mother-in-law, was now being humiliated by her. Robison felt a sense of satisfaction bubbling up inside him. However, he hadn't completely forgiven Thomas for making him look foolish in front of everyone. He would make sure to settle that score later. At that moment, Mrs. Solara found herself at a loss against Thomas. Frustrated, she stomped her foot and dragged him inside, as if to spite him. Seeing Mrs. Solara take the lead, the others lost interest in the whole thing and walked away. But when Thomas and Ava reached the

The old man looked at Thomas withdissatisfaction and said, "Thomas, if you don't want me to have a good time, then my family won't let you have it easy either. You're here to celebrate my birthday, not to make me angry. If you have any conscience left, you should just get out of here quickly and stop making me shout."Thomas felt a jolt from the old man's words, his back still tingling as if it had gone numb. But instead of feeling intimidated, he cracked a grin and casually replied, "Grandpa, I genuinely came to celebrate your birthday. But look at how the family is treating me! How can you defend your grandson in front of so many people? Is it just because I'm yourson-in-law and I’m not wealthy? What about Ava? Isn't she your granddaughter?" Thomas' barrage of questions stunned the old man for a moment, and he turned to look at Ava. Ava’s eyes were slightly red, filled with unshed tears, her expression so pitiful it seemed she could break down at any moment. She had some grease s