Rosalind’s eyes were already red from crying, but hearing Daniel’s desperate words only added more fuel to the anger burning inside her. She turned toward her husband immediately, her voice filled with outrage.“You can’t just stand there and do nothing,” she said sharply. “Look at our son!”She pointed toward Daniel’s heavily bandaged legs.“He can’t even walk anymore, Thaddeus!”Daniel lowered his head while tears continued running down his face, his fingers clutching the bedsheets tightly like he was trying to hold himself together.“That monster ruined his life,” Rosalind continued bitterly. “If people hear the Knox family allowed this to happen without retaliation, what do you think will happen to our reputation?”Thaddeus remained silent, but the coldness in his expression deepened further.Meanwhile, Mark stood quietly near the corner of the room with his arms folded, observing everything carefully without speaking. Unlike the others, he wasn’t ruled by emotion.Because deep do

Mark remained seated calmly, but the pressure coming from him only continued increasing as silence filled the hall after his question.“How dare you let someone harm a member of the Knox family so badly?” he asked coldly.Vivian immediately straightened herself and forced a composed expression despite the tension building in the room.“Mark, please,” she said carefully. “This situation is not what you think.”Mark slowly looked toward her.“Oh?”“You don’t know the full story,” Vivian continued quickly. “Things escalated beyond our control—”Mark suddenly chuckled mockingly.That sound alone made the atmosphere even more uncomfortable.“Actually,” he said calmly, “I know the full story.”The room fell silent again.Mark leaned slightly forward in his seat, his fingers loosely tapping the armrest.“I know that not only did you allow someone to cripple my brother…” his voice lowered dangerously, “…but that same person is supposedly your future son-in-law.”Roland’s face shifted instantl

The hall remained completely silent after Mark revealed his intention.Even after several seconds passed, nobody spoke immediately because the shock on their faces was still too obvious to hide.Mark Knox…Wanted to marry Elara himself?Vivian was the first to recover slightly as she forced a small smile.“Mark…” she said carefully. “Surely this decision is a little sudden?”Roland nodded immediately.“Yes. We honestly didn’t expect this.”Diana also looked confused.“You suddenly wanting to marry Elara…”She hesitated briefly before asking carefully, “Why?”Mark remained calm under their questioning.Then slowly, he leaned back into his chair comfortably.“Because I’m the heir of the Knox family,” he said simply.His tone carried absolute confidence.“I deserve nothing less than the best.”His eyes shifted briefly toward the direction Elara had left earlier.“And in South City,” he continued calmly, “Elara Voss is known as the most beautiful woman.”A faint smile appeared on his face

Lucan gave a slight bow after approaching the pool area.“Thank you for agreeing to see me,” he said calmly.Jackson Skull smirked lazily before pushing himself out of the swimming pool, water running down his muscular body as one of the women immediately rushed forward and wrapped a large white towel around his waist.“You’re a guest of the Sovereign,” Jackson said casually. “Ignoring you would be rude.”The women beside the pool continued watching curiously while Jackson gestured for Lucan to follow him toward a luxurious bench area not far from the water. Several guards stood nearby silently while servants quickly approached carrying expensive drinks and fruit platters.Jackson sat down comfortably before grabbing a glass.Lucan sat opposite him.One of the servants poured wine for both men.Jackson took a sip before glancing at the women still in the pool.“You sure you don’t want company?” he asked with a grin. “Pick whichever one you like.”Lucan shook his head lightly.“I’m fin

Beatrice’s cold words instantly changed the atmosphere inside the meeting hall.Elara stood frozen for a second, clearly not expecting such hostility from someone she once respected deeply. Around the long conference table, several family members avoided eye contact while others quietly nodded in agreement with Beatrice’s statement, their disappointment toward Elara already building over the past few days.Beatrice however showed no intention of stopping.“You heard me correctly,” she continued sharply while adjusting herself in her chair. “This family placed enormous trust in you. You were made acting director despite your age because everyone believed you were mature enough to carry responsibility for the Voss family’s future.”Her eyes narrowed.“But lately, all you’ve done is act selfishly.”Elara clenched her fists slowly.Before she could respond, Diana immediately spoke up.“That’s enough, Beatrice,” she said firmly. “Whatever disagreement you have with Elara, there’s no need t