“Who are you? Do you need help? Are you asking for money?” Vance asked softly, his tone dripping with false kindness. He spoke as if addressing a lost child rather than a grown man. “Don’t worry, son. I’m always willing to help small people like you. Just tell me what your problem is.” Clarissa, Vance’s wife, stared at Zane with undisguised disdain. Her lips curled in disgust, as if she had just stepped on something unpleasant. To her, Zane was nothing more than a beggar trying to exploit her husband’s fame and wealth. Zane didn’t bother with pleasantries. He didn’t waste even a breath. “I don’t need your money, Mr. Vance,” he replied, his voice steady and cold. “I only came here to introduce myself. My name is Zane, the son of you and Evelyn Harper.” Silence fell over the hotel lobby. A thick, suffocating silence. Reporters who had been snapping photos froze. Chatters died instantly. Even the securi

“Dad, what’s going on? Why did our company suddenly go bankrupt?” Victoria stepped into the room, heels clicking sharply against the marble floor. Her brows were knitted, lips pressed into a thin annoyed line. “Sweetheart, you finally came!” Vance rushed toward her, grabbing both her hands with a desperate grip—too tight, almost trembling. His eyes were red from stress. “You have to help Daddy save the company! If not, your mother will divorce me! You don’t want that to happen, right?” Victoria exhaled hard, chin lifting in superiority. “What do you want me to do?” Vance forced a smile—strained and hopeful. “You know Christopher? I heard rumors he’s still single. I want you to represent our company and meet him. If he sees your beauty, he’ll definitely approve our partnership contract.” “Christopher? That richest man?”Her tone shifted—less annoyed, more intrigued. A spark

Christopher? Victoria and Theodore were stunned. That name was their last hope to save Vance Corp from the edge of bankruptcy. How could Zane be Christopher, the richest and most powerful man in the country? All this time, Victoria and Theodore imagined Christopher as a charismatic man who always wore tuxedos and the most expensive accessories in the world. Victoria and Theodore remained frozen.Theodore, who had been ready to explode, now turned silent as if struck by a hammer, while Victoria went completely pale. “Louis, tell them to move aside,” Zane said flatly. “They are wasting my time.” Louis nodded obediently. “Yes, Mr. Christopher.” Victoria and Theodore stiffened. Louis looked sharply at Victoria and Theodore. He straightened his shoulders, carrying undeniable authority. “You heard it yourselves. The man you called a ‘dam

Louis moved fast. In less than two hours after receiving Zane’s order, an emergency podium had already been set up in the main lobby of Chrizen Corp. This time, there was no chaos like during Vance’s press conference. Chrizen Corp’s media team invited only a handful of top-tier reporters known for their integrity, ensuring the message delivered would be accurate and firm, without unnecessary drama. Exactly at two in the afternoon, Louis appeared. Wearing a tailored charcoal-gray suit, a silk tie, and an expensive watch, his presence radiated power and professionalism. Louis stood behind the podium, his expression calm, far different from the casual look he often had when accompanying Zane. Behind him, the golden Chrizen Corp logo shimmered against the marble wall. “Good afternoon,” Louis greeted with a firm and confident voice. “I am Christopher Zane, CEO of Chrizen Corp.” The lobby instantly erupted. Some reporters gasp

Clarissa didn’t waste any time. Holding the unsigned cooperation letter from Christopher, she immediately took charge. “Listen,” Clarissa said, looking at Victoria and Theodore, who were still in shock. “Your father has destroyed everything. Our family’s reputation is ruined. This company will collapse because of Chrizen Corp’s lawsuit. We don’t have time to mourn your father’s foolishness.” Victoria wiped her tears. “So what do we do, Mom?” “We’ll do the only thing we can, apologize,” Clarissa replied, her cold gaze now full of calculation. “We’ll beg Louis, even kneel if we must. Most importantly, we need to tell Louis that we drove Vance away so he looks innocent in his eyes. We have to succeed in getting that lawsuit dropped.” “Are you sure Christopher will forgive us?” Victoria asked hesitantly. “I’m very sure, because Zane is not Christopher.” Clarissa smiled slyly. “It’s e