After helping Mrs. Whitmore clean the floors that morning and having a simple breakfast, Cal headed to work at the company.Serena and her father were the company's owners, so they enjoyed flexible working hours—something Cal couldn't compare with.After leaving the villa district, Cal looked around the roadside and found no car waiting for him.It seemed Morgan's promise yesterday about picking him up for work had just been empty words.Cal couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.He was genuinely afraid Morgan would keep pestering him.Although she had a pretty face, a good figure, and would be an excellent choice for bearing children, unfortunately, she was his so-called "brother" Clayton Reeve's fiancée.Cal wasn't afraid of his brother Clayton, nor did he care about the Reeve family's power. He just... didn't want any entanglement with that family.Some people were better off never seeing each other, never bothering each other.Half an hour later, Cal arrived at the company an

"All right, Serena," Grace said as she gently closed the door. "I'll be outside. If you need anything, just call me."Not long after, Shane returned."Dad, what happened? Did you find out what's going on?" Serena, who'd been restless all this time, finally felt some relief upon seeing her father.Shane's expression was grave. "Serena, this time we're truly in danger.""I've investigated—Marcus Thornton was behind all of this.""Marcus Thornton from Thornton Enterprises?" Serena's face changed. "But that doesn't make sense. Even if Marcus is powerful, he's just a businessman. How could he have such influence over Riverton's entire financial circle?"Shane raised his head slowly. "Marcus doesn't have that kind of power, but what about the Bancroft family?""You mean *the* Bancroft family in Riverton?" Serena's face went pale.Shane nodded heavily. "Lawrence Bancroft, head of the Bancroft family, has been the top figure in Riverton's financial system for decades. Although he's retired, h

"General Steele has come to see me in the dead of night—there must be an important reason," Lawrence Bancroft said respectfully."As long as I can be of help, General Steele may command me.""If I were to refuse anything, I would be ungrateful for the kindness Patriarch Steele showed me back then."The Bancroft family's hall was brilliantly lit.Morgan sat there while Lawrence Bancroft personally poured tea for her. This level of deference surprised Cal, who sat beside them.A man in his seventies personally serving tea to a junior.Cal guessed that besides Morgan's General status, the respect was largely due to her family background.It seemed his elder brother's fiancée was no simple person.As Cal pondered this, he took a sip of tea."I have no business here. My boyfriend wants to see you," Morgan said, pointing at Cal.*Pfft!*Cal spat out his tea.He never expected Morgan would be so bold!She directly announced to everyone that he was her boyfriend?Wasn't she afraid of being pu

In his room, Cal lay on the bed. He'd taken many of Master's books when leaving the mountain—medical texts and tomes on fighting techniques—and used every spare moment to read and train. He paid no mind to the commotion outside his door.Suddenly, his phone vibrated. Cal glanced at the screen and saw a text message from Morgan."Tonight at 7 PM, The Grandview Hotel. Lawrence Bancroft will explain the Whitmore Industries situation to you. I'll pick you up then."Cal smiled after reading the message. The Bancroft family worked quickly indeed."Cal, may I come in?" At that moment, Mrs. Whitmore's voice came from outside the door.Cal got off the bed and opened the door. Lily stood holding several plates of cooked food, which she brought in for him."You haven't had lunch yet. I just made this for you. Try it.""Thank you, Mrs. Whitmore," Cal thanked her and began eating. He was actually quite hungry."Cal, I'm sorry about what happened earlier. I didn't mean to deceive you," Lily apologi