The Director of the North Army General Hospital, Dr. Rothschild, was a living legend. In the military and medical fields alike, his name carried weight and reverence. Known as the man of unmatched talent, there was only one Dr. Rothschild — the physician even generals waited months to see.When Jaden Rift mentioned him so casually, Howard Ortiz was struck speechless. For a brief second, the old man even wondered if he’d misheard.But as realization sank in, every doubt he’d harbored about Jaden crumbled away.Dr. Rothschild — the North’s top medical authority — would never associate himself with a fraud or a liar. If Jaden Rift knew him personally, then the young man’s words carried far more weight than mere boasting.Howard’s eyes softened with newfound respect. His voice trembled slightly as he bowed deeply.“Young man… I owe you my life,” he said sincerely. “I’ve trained for decades, but today you’ve taught me something I would have never learned until it was too late.”Jaden waved

Vane Verrick was grinning from ear to ear, clearly amused. “Your mom had a windfall today,” he said proudly. “Of course she’s happy.”Selena raised a brow, curiosity instantly piqued. “A windfall? That sounds interesting. What happened, Mom? Don’t keep us in suspense!”Nora shot her husband a playful glare and gave his arm a light slap. “You just can’t keep your mouth shut, can you?” she scolded, though her lips twitched with a smile. Then she turned to Selena and Jaden, her tone animated. “You two remember that fake ruby necklace your father gave me for my birthday last year?”Selena nodded. “The one that came in that velvet box? Yeah, I remember. What about it?”“Well,” Nora continued, “I wore it out today, just for fun. On my way to the store, I ran into Elizabeth. She noticed the necklace right away and started gushing about how beautiful it looked. I told her it was only an imitation, but she wouldn’t believe me. Then she said she liked it so much that she wanted to buy it from m

Everyone in the room applauded Elizabeth for her “cleverness.”It wasn’t every day someone managed to snatch a treasure worth over a hundred million for a mere five thousand. In their eyes, Elizabeth had just pulled off the deal of the century.“Brilliant,” Talon praised, raising a glass of wine toward his wife. “Only you could turn five thousand into a hundred million, my dear. That’s real talent.”Elizabeth giggled, preening under the attention. “Oh, please. It wasn’t hard. Nora’s too gullible. I just told her the necklace looked good on me, and she practically begged me to take it off her hands.”Everyone laughed — everyone except Elias Verrick, who leaned back in his chair, a calculating glint in his eyes. He let out a cold harrumph. “Don’t get ahead of yourself, Elizabeth. You might be smart, but let’s not forget you’re part of this family. If Grandpa’s plan works, and we manage to tie ourselves to the Rajar family, you’ll benefit far more than from some necklace.”Elizabeth’s sm

As the clock neared eight, luxury cars began to roll up in front of the Ironvale City Hotel, their polished bodies gleaming beneath the golden lights. The red carpet leading to the grand entrance shimmered, and elegant men and women, clad in designer suits and glittering gowns, stepped out one after another.Inside, the second-floor ballroom was already alive with chatter and soft music. Waiters in black-and-white uniforms weaved through the crowd, carrying trays of champagne and hors d’oeuvres.The night’s guest list was filled with distinguished figures—politicians, business tycoons, and celebrities. However, a ripple of surprise passed through the hall as word spread that Leon Nagger would not be attending. The event, it seemed, had been quietly taken over by the Rajar family.Though disappointment flickered in many eyes, no one dared to leave. The Rajars were one of The Southern Four, a family whose power stretched deep across Ironvale and beyond. Offending them was out of the que

Franklin Wilson, who had been interrupted by Carley Rajar on his way to greet Jaden Rift, turned toward her with an expression as cold as steel.“I’m really not used to attending such events,” he said flatly. “I only came tonight because I heard someone I deeply respect would be here. My wife and I came personally to pay our respects.”The air in the reception hall seemed to thicken. His tone carried quiet authority, and every nearby guest paused mid-conversation to listen.Someone Major-General Franklin Wilson respects?The whispers started immediately, spreading through the hall like a soft ripple.“Who could he mean?”“Is it a political figure?”“Maybe Leon Nagger himself?”Even Carley Rajar was momentarily taken aback. A flicker of uncertainty flashed in her eyes before she quickly recovered her usual poise and elegant smile.She clasped her hands and laughed lightly. “Ah, then the person you’re talking about must be Mr. Nagger. It’s unfortunate he couldn’t attend tonight—he had a