Jason’s face turned pale. Every word Duncan uttered struck a nerve regarding the Worthington family's conduct. It was true; they would do anything for the sake of the family's interests.However, Luke believed that the family's interests were collective interests, which included Kate. To him, sacrificing a little for the family was expected. He stepped forward with an air of self-righteousness, brandishing his cane toward Duncan and Kate's faces."What do you two know? I built the Worthington Group with my own two hands. As a member of this family, what is a small sacrifice for the greater good?"Luke then turned to Kate, his expression that of a superior lecturing a subordinate."Look at yourself. As a descendant of the Worthingtons, whatever you do, do not disgrace our name. If you do, I will strike both you and your useless father from the family tree."Hearing that her father might be disowned, Kate felt a sharp pang of grief. Her father

The Worthington family truly possessed significant influence. In less than two hours, the news that they had officially disowned Kate and Duncan, declaring they had no further connection to them, spread everywhere.But they didn't stop there. Following that announcement was a smear campaign claiming Kate had sold her body to secure her position within the Sunny Group. By mid-morning, Sunny Group’s stock price plummeted drastically, resulting in immeasurable financial losses."Damn it. What does the Worthington family think they're doing? Do they think they're the ones holding the knife?"Lucius Harney was furious. The Worthingtons were acting with such misplaced confidence. If they only knew that the money Sunny lost was a mere drop in the bucket compared to its actual assets, would they regret their actions?"Contact the boss," Lucius Harney ordered his top assistant."No need. I’m here."Before the assistant could step out, Mic

Following the direction of Duncan’s hand, the people sitting nearby could clearly see the slogan on the sign: "Where Endless Joy is Found." Duncan let out a smirk, his eyes flashing with a provocative glint as he stared at the waiter."Friend, I suggest you don't look for trouble here."The waiter glared at Duncan and issued another warning. Everyone in City Neon knew that X.O Bar belonged to Sage, and even Cody showed him some respect. He wondered if this clueless brat had any idea what he was doing."I simply want a soda. Is that so difficult?"Duncan didn't back down, speaking as if he truly only wanted a drink and meant nothing else."Sir, we don't carry the kind of soda you're looking for.""Oh, is that so? And here I thought coming in here would make me feel better."Matching him word for word, Duncan had no intention of letting it go. The waiter’s patience had reached its limit, but seeing the crowd of customers sti

Sage looked at the site where X.O Bar once stood and saw nothing but a leveled, empty plot of land. He was consumed by an overwhelming sense of dread.Even the city officials or the most notorious gang bosses couldn't have executed something so clean and swift. He realized that someone capable of this level of efficiency was likely an opponent he could not face head-on."Boss... he... he..."A subordinate, looking absolutely pathetic and battered, was helped into the room, unable to finish his sentence."Who? What happened? Who did this?"Sage became even more furious as he looked at the state of his man.He had spent years crawling through the underworld and had never been humiliated like this. However, since the opponent clearly had real power, he needed to know exactly who he was dealing with before he could retaliate."Speak up."Sage ordered, gesturing for another henchman to give the man a sip of water."Boss, Arch

Cody’s eyes flashed with a hint of disdain as he listened to Sage. Sage was a cunning man who had survived the streets for years; he hadn't climbed this high by being easy to rattle."Sage, since when did you become so faint-hearted? He’s just an arrogant brat. So what if he has some skill? What can he possibly do to you?""And if he does come for me? Don't think you'll escape unscathed. If I go down, you’re next in line, Boss."Sage’s irritable tone silenced the subordinates in the room; none of them dared to look up.Cody knew all too well that while they fought over territory on the surface, the fall of someone as powerful as Sage would signal a crisis for everyone else in the underworld."I’ll contact Elias. He’ll have a way to help you," Cody said after a moment of thought."Elias? Do you think he’ll actually help?" Sage asked skeptically."He certainly will. A man with that kind of capab