Up until this moment, Avery still felt like everything happening around her was incredibly surreal—almost like it was all a dream.How had she so easily secured a collaboration with the Blackgold Consortium?This... it was almost too easy, wasn’t it?Seeing her dazed expression, Dante gave a slight smile, his voice calm as he spoke. "It’s quite simple. After careful consideration, we’ve determined that Miss Li’s Li Group aligns better with the standards of our Blackgold Consortium.""Therefore, I’m looking forward to a fruitful partnership going forward!""Wha—"Avery was momentarily at a loss for words. Her excitement bubbled up so intensely that her cheeks flushed with a mixture of joy and embarrassment."Muxue! You’ve earned this! Have confidence in yourself—it’s the result of your hard work!"Ethan’s reassuring voice echoed in her ear, filled with encouragement.Beside her, Serena’s excitement mirrored Avery’s as she nodded vigorously. "Lord Dante, please rest assured, I won’t let

"The crowd around the hospital is getting bigger, and they’re becoming more agitated. It’s only a matter of time before they breach our security!"The security guard spoke urgently, his face serious."If something happens to Avery now, Mitchell family could be finished for good!""No way!"Avery responded immediately, her tone firm."This is exactly when I can’t leave! The people here in Clouddale have already lost all faith in us! I have to be the one to restore our hospital’s reputation!"Without waiting for the security guard to say anything, Avery quickly made her way toward the crowd outside the hospital."I’ll give them an explanation!""But…"Zoe wanted to protest, but when she saw Avery already heading toward the crowd, she sighed in frustration, looking at the nearby security personnel with a serious expression."Make sure your team guarantees Mr. Lee's safety, no matter what!""Yes, ma’am!"The security staff, understanding the severity of the situation, nodded in agreement.

Just then, as if a thought had suddenly struck her, Avery spoke up, “Could the problem be with the mass production and release of the drugs?”The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.“If that’s the case, I need to get back to the hospital and check on this batch of mass-produced drugs,” Avery said with a determined expression.“Of course,” Ethan nodded, giving her a reassuring look. “Don’t worry, no matter what happens, I’ll stay with you.”Hearing Ethan’s words, Avery felt a wave of gratitude and warmth spread through her, and she whispered, “Thank you.”Ethan smiled but didn’t say anything else. He simply continued leading Avery toward the hospital.The crowd causing trouble had been dealt with, and the hospital was temporarily safe.As they approached the entrance, Avery could see that the chaos that had once surrounded the hospital had quieted down, and the area had returned to a tense, but peaceful silence.Avery sighed deeply, feeling a bit of relief settle with

After saying that, Blake didn’t say another word. He turned and walked away.At that moment, he still couldn’t be sure if the Phoenix Rings Serena held were the same ones the Young Master had been looking for.After a moment of thought, he decided to consult with the Young Master to confirm.Watching Blake leave, Serena’s expression darkened, and she sneered to herself.“Hmph! Avery, don’t think that securing the Black Gold Consortium deal means you’re on top now! Let me tell you, as long as I’m here, there’s no way the Mitchell family will rise in Clouddale!”Her face grew even colder as the bitterness filled her thoughts.Why did Avery, with her failing company, get to secure a deal with the Black Gold Consortium, while she couldn’t?Serena was angry—deeply angry.Avery, you wait. Even if you’ve managed to get the contract, so what?One day, I’ll make sure you choke on it!Serena repeated the words in her mind, silently cursing her rival.At that moment, Victor hurried over with a s

“Who’s there?”“You know what this place is? What the hell you here for? Get lost!!”Outside an abandoned factory on the outskirts of Clouddale.Ethan stared down three burly men, his gaze cold.The men—ripped with muscle, scowls etched into their faces—eyed Ethan warily. This factory was Tiger’s Den territory, and they were the gatekeepers.Ethan acted like he didn’t hear them. He didn’t even glance their way, just kept walking toward the factory.“Stop!!”The men’s expressions darkened. Who the hell was this guy? Daring to blow them off, strutting right in like they were invisible?The leader’s eyes narrowed. “Hey, kid! I said stop! You deaf or something?”He lunged, hand shooting out to grab Ethan. He was dead set on teaching this punk a lesson.Behind him, his two goons snickered. The guy looked like a stick—no way he could handle their boss. They leaned back, ready to watch the show.But their amusement didn’t last.A bloodcurdling scream—like a stuck pig—split the air.“AHHH!!”