But before the suspicion could grow any further, Rachel stepped slightly closer to Frank and lowered her voice, as if speaking only to him.“Maybe this room was prepared for us,” she said softly. “Because you come from the Lanster family, Babe.”That whisper was still clear enough to be heard by Benny. It was also heard by Madam Lena, Madam Yosie, and Mr. Edmund.Several pairs of eyes shifted. The tension on their faces slowly turned into a belief that felt forced, yet comfortable to accept.Benny gave a small nod, as if he had just found the justification he needed. “Yes… that makes sense,” he muttered.Madam Yosie let out a soft breath and then spoke as well. “Indeed. There is no way the military police would dare to treat us carelessly.”Mr. Edmund adjusted Sienna in his arms and nodded in agreement. “With the Lanster family’s reputation, this kind of treatment is normal.”Madam Lena smiled faintly. There was a cold pride in her eyes. She stepped slightly forward, looking at the lu

Frank shouted first, his face burning red, the veins on his neck standing out. “Where is the evidence?!” he yelled. “Show it now! Do not just talk nonsense!” The room became chaotic again. Madam Lena rose from her chair with a graceful yet furious movement. Her heels struck the floor, her voice sharp and cold. “That is right,” she said loudly. “Show the evidence, Red Dragon. How dare you accuse my son without any basis!” She stepped forward half a step, her chin lifted high. “Do you know who the Lanster family is?” she continued in a belittling tone. “We are a very powerful family in this state. Touching us without valid evidence is a criminal act.” Madam Lena crossed her arms, a thin and arrogant smile forming on her lips. “We have the best lawyers. One careless accusation is enough to send you to prison, Red Dragon.” The room fell silent, tense like a rope pulled to its limit. Madam Lena then turned to Thom, her gaze cold, even disgusted. “And you,” she said sharply. “Never c

Thom looked at them one by one without any expression. Rachel crossed her arms, then gave a faint smile. A smile without warmth. “Oh, now you are starting to show off?” she said. “But should that unlimited card not be in my hands?” Madam Yosie immediately nodded in agreement, as if she had been waiting for those words from the start. “Of course. Even though you are in an open marriage, legally you are still Rachel’s husband, Thom. All your assets and facilities should be under your wife’s control.” Mr. Edmund added calmly, his tone flat but sharp. “That card is not for your lifestyle, Thom. It is for household needs. For this family. For Shenina.” Madam Yosie let out a small snort. “That is your obligation as Rachel’s husband,” she said harshly. “You are not legally divorced yet. So do not act as if you can freely keep money for yourself.” Rachel nodded slightly, then stepped forward. She held out her hand, palm open, waiting. “Shenina’s needs are not small,” she said in a profe

Thom only gave a faint smile and returned the greeting calmly. “Good morning.” His voice was flat and low, with no hint of wanting to stand out. Rachel was shocked to the core. The old man was her superior. One of the people she respected most in the Lanster Group. By reflex, she immediately lowered her head and bowed slightly, even faster than Thom. “Good morning, Mr. Ween,” Rachel said first, forcing her tone to be extremely polite, almost flattering. The middle aged man was Mr. Ween. He was not an ordinary person. He was one of the top executives of the Lanster Group, someone who stood at the very top of the management structure. And Mr. Ween knew who Thom really was. Mr. Ween knew that Thom was the major investor behind the founding and growth of Lanster Company. The one whose funds, quiet decisions, and global network had supported the company since the beginning. No one else knew this. Not even the core Lanster family had ever realized it. But Mr. Ween knew, be

Benny clenched his teeth when he heard Thom’s question. That calm tone made his blood boil. He hated the way Thom stood there so relaxed, as if this situation meant nothing to him. But no matter how strong his anger was, Benny knew he had no other choice.All of this was his mother’s order.Madam Lena never asked twice. That morning, her voice had been cold and absolute when she ordered Benny to bring Thom to the police station. The police had made it clear that the report against Frank could only be withdrawn by the person who filed it or by the victim. If that happened, Frank would not go to prison and the case would be closed. There was no other way.Benny took a deep breath, holding back his pride that was about to explode.“I came here to pick you up,” he finally said, his voice hard and sharp. “I am taking you to the police station.”The lobby fell silent again. Several employees who were still there pretended to be busy, but it was obvious that none of them missed that sentence