Claire had barely finished speaking when Greg stepped forward, cutting cleanly through the rising tension. “I’m interested.” He said it simply. Laughter erupted—loud, sharp, and completely unrestrained. Deg leaned forward slightly, shaking his head in disbelief. “You’re interested?” he repeated, laughing under his breath. “Did you even hear what was just said?” Laura let out a short, cutting laugh. “This is embarrassing. Honestly, you should leave while you still have a shred of dignity left.” Melissa scoffed openly. “This isn’t a game, young man. That company doesn’t even acknowledge people at your level. You wouldn’t even get past the gate.” Claire folded her arms, her voice dripping with contempt. “You’re clearly desperate. Trying to impress us with empty confidence? It’s not working. Pride without foundation is just foolishness! Know your limits.” The insults came from all sides, but Greg didn’t react. He simply stood there, hands in his pockets, calm—unmoved, alm

Joyce stared at Greg for another moment before letting out a short, disbelieving laugh. “Know him?” she repeated. “Of course I know him.” Her eyes swept across the room before she added mockingly, “This is Greg. Eva Stephen’s ex-fiancé.” Several brows furrowed immediately. “Eva?” Claire asked. Joyce nodded dramatically. “My friend Eva Stephen.” Joyce and Eva had been close friends since college days, so Joyce knew everything about Eva and Greg’s breakup, even though none of her family members did, since they had only known Eva from a distance. The room instantly became attentive. Joyce smirked before continuing, “She abandoned him right at the altar on their wedding day.” Gasps spread across the room immediately. “What?!” “At the altar?” Claire slowly turned toward Greg with widened eyes, as though the information alone had reduced him even further in her mind. Joyce folded her arms confidently and added bluntly. “She left him for a better life... Honestly, everyone arou

The moment Sean announced the rewards attached to securing collaboration with Aurelios Group, the entire living room erupted into whispers again. Being placed in charge of the Stephen Group was not a small privilege. It meant authority and power. Influence over the entire family business. And beyond that, Sean had also promised “special family privileges,” which everyone understood meant access to greater inheritance influence and higher standing within the family hierarchy. Several relatives immediately began exchanging nervous looks. Some became thoughtful, though feeling a quiet sense of helplessness. None of them felt they truly had what it would take to secure a collaboration with a company like Aurelios Group. But while the room buzzed with tension, Ben’s eyes gleamed sharply. This was even better than he imagined. Slowly and subtly, he nudged Eva beside him with his elbow. Eva looked at him and Ben gave her a meaningful look to speak up. At first, Eva hesitated

Ben Royston and Eva stepped confidently into the reception hall of Aurelios Group.The atmosphere inside the building was as imposing as ever—gleaming marble floors, soft golden lighting, and quiet efficiency that made every movement feel important. Staff members moved with precision, and the reception desk alone looked more like a command center than a waiting area.Ben adjusted his suit as he walked in, carrying himself with exaggerated confidence.Beside him, Eva smiled proudly.“This is it,” she whispered. “Once this goes through, the Stephen family will finally recognize my worth.”Ben nodded with a confident smirk. “Don’t worry. I’ve already made the necessary contacts.”Across the reception area, Fred Nelson was already seated in a private waiting lounge, quietly waiting for the results, after submitting the required documents. He too had come prepared—on behalf of Gatwick Investment—to secure collaboration with Aurelios Group.Meanwhile, Greg had just entered his private offi

Ben paused for a fraction of a second. At Eva’s words, a faint smile crossed his face, carefully controlled so none of what he was actually feeling showed through.“It was great,” he said simply.Eva blinked. “Wow! That's good news."Ben nodded once, slowly, as if confirming something already settled.“Yes,” he continued smoothly. “Everything went well. I’ll tell you more when I’m back…”A ripple of relief passed across Eva’s expression.“Back… where are you going?” she asked, stepping closer.Ben raised a hand slightly, as though to calm her curiosity.“I need to leave for Virgo Holdings immediately,” he added, smoothly shifting the topic. “There’s an urgent matter that requires my attention.”His tone was firm and final.Eva hesitated, but only for a moment.The urgency in his voice convinced her. If he was being called back so quickly, then whatever had happened at Aurelios Group must already be in their favor.She exhaled softly, a satisfied smile forming.“I understand,” she said