Emma turned around, and just as she had expected, it was her cousin Leif, who always seemed to look for the slightest opportunity to belittle her before the rest of the Robbins family.Leif had always been a pain in Emma's butt, right from when they were kids. And sometimes, Emma had stopped to ask herself why Leif seemed to hate her so much when, in fact, he was their grandfather's favorite."Why didn't anyone tell me that paupers were also invited? I might have also invited a couple of them who live in my neighborhood.” Leif remarked with a mock grin.Emma heaved a frustrating sigh as the word "pauper” hung in the air like a poisoned dart. Someone laughed. Another shook their head in disgust. The sting of their judgment burned Emma’s skin, but all of that didn't compare to what was coming after they found out that the "supposed pauper," whom Emma had come with, was not just anyone but their son-in-law.“He’s not a pauper,” Emma said, steadying her breath.Her palms were clammy, but

The hall quieted as Ethan gave precise instructions to the apprentice, which left the rest of the Robbins’ family members in awe as none of them could understand what Ethan was saying save for the Apprentice who followed halfheartedly, his lips curled in disdain. To the crowd, it looked like he was cooperating. But Ethan, watching closely, could tell that the Apprentice was hesitating in the way he was carrying out the procedure, but he continued all the same.“Now, stimulate his pericardial meridian—the pressure point just above the wrist. It will help restore circulation.” Ethan said, his confidence leaving the rest of the Robbins’ family members and the gathered guests in greater surprise.The way he spoke, the things he was saying, were nothing short of what was expected from a trained Physician who knew exactly what he was doing.The last step which Ethan just told the Apprentice was the vital step, and without it, the method would fail.The apprentice, however, deliberately ign

“I’ll go,” Chloe declared, her voice brimming with confidence. She didn’t raise it, but there was such a certainty in her tone that it instantly drew all eyes to her, one hand folded neatly over the other, like a queen bestowing her presence upon her subjects. “I’ll finalize the Enzogrande deal on behalf of the Robbins family.”A low murmur passed through the room, followed by eager nods. No one seemed surprised. Why would they be? Chloe had always positioned herself as the family’s pride, the one who carried herself with flawless grace and certainty, and she also had the undeniable advantage of her fiancé.Everyone knew Titus Fisher’s background. The Fisher family’s influence stretched through the upper corridors of business and finance, and Titus himself had a reputation for his expansive circle of friends within Enzogrande Corporation. With him at her side, Chloe didn’t even have to lift a finger. Doors that might have remained firmly shut for the Robbins family would swing wide op

Ethan stepped into the grand boardroom of Enzogrande Corporation, the air inside cool and tinged with the faint scent of polished wood and leather. Jules Thunder, the acting CEO, stood respectfully as Ethan entered, documents neatly arranged on the table. Several senior executives were present, their faces full of curiosity, some even disbelief. To them, Ethan looked nothing like the kind of man who should be sitting at the helm of such a prestigious company. He wore no tailored suit, no silk tie—just his quiet confidence and the kind of authority that didn’t need embellishment.One by one, the pages were turned and signed. The sound of the pen gliding across paper carried more weight than any gavel. By the time the last signature was placed, the empire of Enzogrande had officially shifted. A once-impossible reality had become fact.Ethan closed the folder, his gaze steady on Jules Thunder.“There are two immediate instructions I want carried out,” he said, his voice calm but carryi

Just then, they spotted Ethan walking out of the Enzogrande compound, his presence calm but commanding as if he were in total control of the world around him. Loretta’s eyes widened first, then narrowed in suspicion. Titus clenched his fists in frustration while Chloe, desperate to salvage her pride, rushed forward.“Ethan!” Titus barked, his voice trembling with anger and humiliation. “Did you… did you go behind our backs? Did you bad-mouth us to the company? Because that’s the only reasonable explanation for the kind of insult that we received today!”Chloe quickly added, her tone sharp and accusatory. “Yes! There’s no other reason why the CEO’s PA would dare humiliate us like this. What did you say about us, Ethan?”Ethan stopped in his tracks and slowly turned to face them, his eyes carrying a sharp glint that made them uneasy.“I don’t have time for your nonsense,” he said coolly. “Don’t drag me into your failures. Face your own problems and stop blaming others.”His words stung