The Blackwell villa in Zinland glowed like a palace in the night. Lights and chandeliers blazed in every corner, their lights spilling across silk gowns,tailored suits and the glitter of champagne glasses. It was Elder Blackwell's sixty-fifth birthday, and the grand hall pulsed with laughter, chatter, and the weight of his status. At the head of the table, the old man sat upright, his sharp gaze sweeping across children and grandchildren. Their voices rose in harmony as they offered blessings.“Grandfather, may you live long and remain strong.”A satisfied smile touched his lips. Pride filled his chest, and he raised his hand for silence.“Good, good. All of you are here tonight. My heart is full. For this joy, I shall grant each of you a wish. Tell me what you desire.”The younger ones didn’t hesitate.“Grandfather, I want the Blackwell luxurious tower in Coast Flair City.”“I want a Richard Mille wristwatch. It is not too costly, only about 2.5 million dollars.”“I want a yacht, g

Kyle reached Linda’s company 45 minutes later. As he stepped toward the entrance, a security man blocked him like an iron gate, humming his baton at the sight of him. His voice was cold and sharp. “Get away. We don’t welcome beggars here.”Kyle had just woken up and had no time to clean himself. His shirt was faded and patched, his shorts worn out. To anyone passing, he looked no different from a man living off the streets.But Kyle was used to such stares and such words. He forced a faint smile. “Sir, I only came to deliver a document to my wife.”“Your wife?” The security guard scanned him from head to toe with disbelief . “Looking like this? Who would marry you? Is it Evelyn from cleaning or Chloe from the kitchen?”“My wife is Linda,” Kyle answered softly.The security guard froze for a second before bursting into wild laughter. “So you are the famous son-in-law of the Blackwell family. No wonder you look so pathetic.” His laughter echoed like knives in Kyle’s chest.Kyle remaine

Kyle ended the call without giving the man on the other end a chance to argue. His voice had been sharp and cold. “Do as I said, or I’ll crush the entire VALERI CONGLOMERATE.”In the River Spine Villa district, every villa was a masterpiece crafted by world-renowned designers. From the tiles beneath one’s feet to the trees lined along the paths, every detail screamed luxury. Even the wealthy struggled to claim a home here.Kyle sat on a wide sofa on the balcony, his posture calm, his expression unreadable. Across from him sat Isaac Valeri, the patriarch of the Valeri family. Earlier, Isaac had sent a driver to pick Kyle up and bring him here, a sign of how desperate things had become. The older man smiled stiffly. “Kyle, it’s been so many years. You’ve grown into a confident and impressive man.”“Let’s not waste time, Isaac.” Kyle’s eyes did not waver. His tone was flat, merciless. “Tell me straight. How do you want me to save the Valeris? What do you expect me to do?”Isaac cleared

Kevin Quinn’s eyes lingered on Kyle with a doubtful glare, his lips curling into a cold sneer. Without sparing a word, he parked his Lamborghini with a flourish and walked into the Five Star Hotel, treating Kyle as though he were invisible.Kyle’s face burned with shame. He had not expected Kevin to dismiss him so bluntly. They entered the private room one after another, and immediately the chatter inside died down. Every classmate turned their heads toward the door.“Isn’t this our class monitor? He’s really made it big,” someone said quickly, rushing forward. Kevin wore a crisp Armani suit, polished leather shoes, and the Lamborghini key dangled at his waist like a trophy. He stood there radiating success, his presence sharp and commanding.Soon the attention shifted to Kyle, who walked in behind him. The suit on him was clearly expensive, but the fit sat awkwardly on his frame, drawing puzzled glances.A classmate smirked. “Kyle, looks like you’re doing well too. Maybe you and the

Kevin froze, his arrogance draining like water through a sieve. The swagger he had paraded earlier collapsed, leaving him pale and trembling. “N-no… Brother Adam, please… have fun….enjoy yourself,” he stammered, forcing a crooked smile as he tugged at his collar, desperate to slip away unseen, ashamed to meet Lily's rageful eyes. “Kevin, you coward!” Lily’s voice cracked with rage, her whole body shaking as she spat the words. Never had she imagined that the man who boasted of being a gentleman would turn into such a disgrace when it mattered most. Their classmates, equally shaken, covered their fear with uneasy silence, each one too afraid to get involved.Kyle, however, sat unmoved, his face an unreadable mask. Yet inside, his chest tightened. He knew Adam Westham far too well. Once, Adam had been a ragged boy on the streets of Zinland, beaten down, powerless, abandoned. Kyle had been the one who saw something in him when no one else did, the one who secretly trained him when Kyle