After speaking, Alan moved to close the door.At that moment, Gilmore heard the commotion and ran over. Seeing the two at the door, he couldn’t help but frown and asked, What are you doing here?Old Mrs. Mir let out a cold snort and questioned with full authority, Gilmore! Do you still have any respect for me as your mother in your eyes?Gilmore froze, then said, It was you who wanted to cut off relations with me. You should ask yourself if you have any regard for me as your son.Old Mrs. Mir’s expression turned ugly, and she blurted out, Blood is thicker than water! No matter when, I am your mother!Having endured his mother’s grievances for so many years, Gilmore had finally had enough. He said angrily, When you got tired of me, you wanted to cut off relations. But when you need something from me, suddenly you’re my mother again? I’m sorry, but I don’t want a mother like that!With that, Gilmore turned around and walked back into the house.Alan looked at Old Mrs. Mir and Jared, smi

The Hand family’s base is in Peffers City, so they wield extraordinary control over the area around Peffers City. However, Pras City is the stronghold of the Green family, so the Hand family’s influence in Pras City is far inferior to that of the Green family.Originally, each of the major families in Peffers City had their own spheres of influence, and everyone maintained this tacit understanding, respecting one another. No one would expand their power into another’s territory.Sanderson had no intention of in Pras City initially, but the key issue is that his eldest son, Lewis, now wants to marry Lucia from the Green family. To achieve this goal, Lewis will need to stay in Pras City for a long time in the future. Therefore, Sanderson plans to first with these families in Pras City, which can also bring sufficient convenience to Lewis in Pras City in the future.Lewis has been feeling somewhat irritable these past two days. Firstly, when Sanderson mentioned the marriage alliance to t

In fact, everyone had thought it through clearly and even discussed it privately. Their idea was to give the Hand family face and be polite, but deep down, they still hoped to follow Master Allen wholeheartedly.As for the others, they all came to cling to the Hand family’s influence. After all, the Hand family was the most powerful family in Peffers City. To many small and medium-sized families, it was like a towering tree covered with all kinds of fruits—every monkey hoped to cling to this tree.So, when they saw the father and son from the Hand family enter the Diamond Box, the members of the other families stood up to greet them almost instantly.Among them, the head of the Melford family took the lead in flattering, Mr. Sanderson, you are truly imposing and dignified! Master Lewis is also a man of striking appearance. No wonder you are the first family of Peffers City—your presence is truly unparalleled!The head of the Lefebvre family also nodded repeatedly and echoed, Indeed! I

After all, for such an unheard-of and mysterious incident, Mogos really couldn’t think of anyone else in Pras City capable of pulling it off except Master Alan.However, the only question puzzling him was: why would Master Alan have a grudge against Harris?That kid Harris was just barely in his early twenties, several years younger than Master Alan. Moreover, he wasn’t involved in the underworld—he was a student at Pras City College of Finance and Economics, with no connection to Alan whatsoever. So logically, there should have been no chance for them to cross paths and form a feud...Suddenly, a clue popped into Mogos’ mind. He remembered that Bert’s daughter Carla was studying at Pras City College of Finance and Economics!Originally, he’d thought there was no inevitable link between Master Alan and Harris, but now he’d found a potential connection between them.That link was Carla. Could it be because of Carla that Master Alan had crossed paths with Harris, or even developed a con

Burt quickly said, Master Alan, I know you certainly don't take the Hand family seriously. However, the Hand family's status and strength in Peffers City are still very formidable. If we really become enemies with them, there will definitely be a lot of trouble in the future.As he spoke, Burt added, Master Alan, regarding this matter, I still suggest you keep a low profile as much as possible. Just make sure the Hand family doesn't find out. Otherwise, you'll inevitably face trouble down the line.Alan smiled and said, Burt, I appreciate your concern, but you don't need to worry too much about this. Just let it be.Alright, Burt hurriedly continued, By the way, Master Alan, there's another reason the Hand family is hosting the banquet today.Alan pressed, What is it? Burt replied, It seems the Hand family is eager to arrange a marriage between Lewis and Lucia. But according to Sanderson, Miss Lucia has openly told him that she already has someone she likes. So the Hand family also wa