When the two figures appeared at the top of the grand staircase, all conversation in the banquet hall ceased. Every pair of eyes turned to them, the white-haired patriarch and the mysterious young man by his side.Serana's pupils dilated in shock, her face a mask of disbelief. 'Javon, he's walking side-by-side with Mr. Emerald?' From their posture, it was clear their relationship was one of equals.Mr. Emerald took a microphone from a servant and cleared his throat. "Everyone, thank you for attending the Emerald family's banquet. Tonight, besides gathering together, I also have one important announcement to make."The hall became so silent that the clinking of ice in a glass could be heard."Mr. Javon Forger," Mr. Emerald said, warmly patting Javon's shoulder, "From this day forward, he is my adopted son. In the business world, I hope all of you will look after him."The momentary silence was broken by a collective gasp, which was immediately followed by the most thunderous applause o

With a cynical smile, Javon stepped past Pablo, without a single backward glance. As if the person before him wasn't even worthy of his attention.Though he was so angry his face turned red, Pablo had no choice but to restrain himself. This was the Emerald family's territory. 'Javon, I will make sure you die in the most miserable way. I will make you regret ever being born into this world,' Pablo vowed in his heart before turning and storming away."Mr. Forger, we have prepared a room for you to rest. There will be a family dinner at eight o'clock tonight." Hilda approached, her demeanor respectful and her tone calm. "I will come to your room to escort you personally when it's time."Hilda's professionalism satisfied Javon. "Thank you."Although the Emerald family was highly distinguished, Javon was not the type to curry favor with the powerful. The relationships he formed had to be based on mutual respect. At least for now, Mr. Emeraldand his granddaughter were people worth being all

Caesar, the eldest son of the Emerald family. Though his words were gentle, every sentence contained a test. In prison, Javon had heard that Caesar was a man of great ambition who was skilled at concocting devious plans. Anyone who threatened his status in the family would be eliminated. Although he was the eldest son, Mr. Emerald disliked his bloodthirsty nature and felt he was not a suitable candidate to lead the family."That's right," Javon answered curtly, not wanting to say much to him."What's with that attitude? My brother is greeting you out of respect, yet you act so cold. How ungrateful!" The loud voice belonged to Denis, the third son of the Emerald family. His boisterous words immediately drew the attention of those around them.Since this was a family dinner, everyone knew each other, except for Javon. Of course, they all knew who he was. Their gazes fell upon him, curious to see what abilities this stranger possessed to make Mr. Emeraldacknowledge him."Third Brother, d

"Don't trust him! He's been in prison for years, what medical skills could he possibly have?"Those words gave Caesar the golden opportunity he needed. "Let the doctor examine him. Coincidentally, this doctor is an expert I invited from abroad, so it's safer."As the eldest son, Caesar's words still carried weight. Many agreed with him. But Javon had a strong feeling that these experts had likely been bribed. If Keane was handed over to them, there would be no hope left for him."No matter what, I won't let you take him away today!" Javon stood firmly in front of the unconscious Keane, becoming his living shield.Seeing Javon's unyielding stance, Caesar could no longer maintain his pretense."You've gone too far! This is the Emerald residence, not a place for you to act recklessly. Keane has fainted, and you're forbidding a doctor from examining him. Do you want him to die?" Caesar was a master at twisting the facts, immediately cornering Javon as the guilty party. That way, if someth

That thought was merely a flash in Javon's mind, and of course, he couldn't say it out loud to them."Believe it or not, I will not harm Young Master Keane."Hearing this, Keane took the pill Javon offered and, without hesitation, put it directly into his mouth. His life had just been saved by Javon, and his trust in the young man was now absolute."Thank you," Keane said, his voice still weak but steady. "From now on, you are my savior. Whatever you need in the future, I will help you."Among all the sons of the Emerald family, only Keane was known to be intelligent, capable, and compassionate, which was the main reason why Lessom favored him so much.Seeing Keane now out of danger, Caesar's expression darkened. He had tried everything to remove this obstacle, but who would have thought an adopted son would appear out of nowhere and ruin all his plans. 'Don't be hasty,' Caesar thought, forcing a smile. 'There will be other chances.'"Wonderful, truly wonderful, Javon!" Lessom clapped