Albert is not a narrow-minded man.For the past three years, Piere has held full control over Yanaga Corporation. Under his leadership, the giant company not only survived but thrived, far surpassing many of their competitors.Albert knew all of that. Every financial report, every business expansion, every increase in company value—none escaped his attention. That was why he had no intention of punishing someone who had rendered great service, merely because of instigation or a momentary mistake.A thin wisp of cigarette smoke escaped from Albert's lips, drifting slowly in the air before disappearing."Get up." His voice sounded relaxed.Yet for the people present, that relaxed tone felt more oppressive than a furious shout.Piere, still prostrate on the floor, slowly lifted his head. His face was filled with both anxiety and hope.He forced a smile that looked worse than crying."I dare not stand, Sir," he said in a trembling voice. "Before you forgive this dog."Piere's gaze flicker

Liam didn't answer immediately. He simply stared at the shabby man sitting across from him, his gaze full of deliberation.Having known this figure for over ten years, Liam knew one thing. His master was not someone easily influenced.That man always observed everything calmly, objectively, and with careful calculation. Even when dealing with high-ranking state officials or influential world figures, Liam had never seen his teacher give such high praise to anyone.That was why, when the name of a young man was suddenly mentioned with a tone full of admiration, Liam felt something unusual.The office of the Grand General of the Army was once again shrouded in silence.A few seconds later, Liam finally spoke. "Master.""Hm?""The special team you requested three years ago has already been formed." Liam's gaze turned serious, then he continued, "Ever since I officially assumed the position of Grand General, I began building that organization in secret. This team is not an ordinary force,

Angel stared at Albert with a sharp, piercing gaze. Hatred and caution blended into one within her look. Even though she did not know the man, she had already drawn conclusions in her mind.That man must be rich, and rich people never came to a place like this with good intentions. At least, that was what she had learned from life so far.They came bearing promises, offering help, then disappeared after getting what they wanted. No one truly cared about abandoned children like them.That was why, when Albert spoke calmly as if he understood their situation, Angel grew even more disgusted. To her, it was all just nonsense.Albert himself did not seem bothered by the hostile stare. He had no intention of arguing with a teenage girl who had already shut her ears to everything he said.In an instant, his body vanished from where he stood.Angel's eyes widened.The next second, Albert was already seated casually on an old wooden chair in front of the nearly collapsing orphanage building. A

Albert stepped out of the slum district casually. His expensive leather shoes stepped on cracked streets filled with dust and scattered trash.Behind him, rows of dilapidated buildings stood as if waiting to collapse, while ahead, the city's modern skyscrapers towered majestically as if from a different world.He paused for a moment, putting one hand into his pants pocket while the other hand lifted a still-lit cigarette.A puff of smoke slowly escaped his lips, Albert's gaze sweeping across the entire slum area.Children ran around barefoot. Some elderly sat listlessly in front of dilapidated houses. Even the drainage channels that should have been functioning had turned into dirty puddles emitting an unpleasant odor.The corner of Albert's lips drooped slightly. "Eliot."Eliot appeared so quickly before Albert, immediately kneeling on one knee. "I'm here, Sir."Albert exhaled his cigarette smoke once more before saying casually, "Go to the mayor, tell him to fix this slum district i

Hearing the sound of footsteps so familiar to her, Nanase slowly lifted her head. Her gaze immediately met the five women who had always been by Albert's side. A faint, triumphant smile formed on her lips.For the first time, she felt one step ahead of them—not because of strength or status. But because that night, she was the first person to successfully listen to what was in Albert's heart.Biani was the first to approach. "Nanase, when did you arrive?" she asked in surprise. "Why didn't you tell us? And... what happened to Albert?"Nanase just smiled slightly. Before she could answer, Albert, who was leaning on the sofa, raised his wine glass."Enough...," he said casually. "Don't ask too many questions. All of you, sit down and keep me company for a drink tonight."The five women exchanged glances. They could see something different about Albert tonight. Usually, the man always appeared calm and hard to read, but now there was a weariness so clearly hidden behind his smile.Withou