"Mom, your son doesn't have the ability to open a bank. If I really opened a bank, would I still be running around like this every day?" Justin rolled his eyes, then let out a chuckle.Seeing his reaction, his parents finally sighed in relief. They didn't care what he did, as long as he wasn't involved in managing a bank. The world was full of bad people, and if Justin really opened a bank, who knew how many would target him? He'd already experienced one life-altering incident, and they couldn't bear the thought of it happening again. He was in his twenties now—if something went wrong again, his life could be completely ruined.Relatives and so-called friends were the kind of people who, when they saw you struggling, wouldn't lend a hand but, the moment you succeeded, would either flatter you endlessly or talk behind your back. As long as Justin wasn't doing well, they'd feel satisfied.Jacob and Olivia weren't people who cared for vanity or status. All they wan

"You're back! Come on in!" Margaret greeted them warmly, her voice brimming with enthusiasm.Justin and Laura exchanged a quick glance, unease flickering in their eyes. A bad feeling crept into their hearts as if something significant was about to happen.They sat down obediently but kept silent, their nerves on edge. It didn't make sense for both families to call them back so urgently unless it was something serious. Laura, in particular, felt a knot tightening in her stomach. Her mother's words from the day before echoed relentlessly in her mind. She couldn't shake the fear—not just of what her mother might say, but also of what might happen if she didn't.Across the room, Olivia's gaze lingered on her son's expressionless face. She wanted to say something, but before she could, Margaret stepped in. "Justin, Laura," Margaret began, her smile wide and brimming with excitement. "Today, I have an announcement to make!"Justin's eyes flicked to Margaret's rad

"Grandpa! Grandpa..." Audrey screamed as she ran toward her grandfather, her heart pounding in terror. He was coughing up blood, his face pale and strained.No matter how desperately she called out to him, there was no response. Turning toward the door, she shouted, "Call an ambulance, quick!"Soon, Cillian was rushed to the ICU. His condition was critical, and the doctors worked tirelessly to save him.***By evening, Justin stood by the window of his office, watching as the company staff gradually left for the day. The city lights sparkled in the distance, and the hurried faces of pedestrians blurred together below. His emotions felt stretched thin, like shadows flickering beside a dying candle. He poured himself a glass of red wine, hoping to ease the frustration that had been building inside him.He had always opposed the wedding scheduled for next month. Laura had been like a little sister to him since they were children, and now she was suddenly suppos

When Audrey heard that the person who had poisoned her grandfather was Kane, her beautiful eyes widened in disbelief. Her mind reeled. 'Kane? How could it be him? My grandfather has always treated him so well. After Kane's mother passed away and his father became irresponsible and ended up in jail, my grandfather took Kane in, treated him like his own grandson, nurtured him, and even arranged a stable job for him at the bank. And yet, Kane has done this?'Audrey's body trembled slightly as she struggled to process the betrayal. Her fists clenched tightly at her sides, her nails digging into her palms.Cillian, sensing the tension, looked at the two of them and spoke in a pleading voice. "Please, don't let Audrey know about this. She's straightforward by nature, and I'm afraid..."Justin nodded slightly, his expression calm. "Alright. How do you plan to handle this matter?""If he sincerely repents, I can let bygones be bygones," Cillian said, his voice heavy with

"Mr. Nolan, Mr. Nolan..." Jake called out anxiously, his voice trembling with urgency."Don't worry about me," Cillian rasped, his voice weak as he waved a frail hand. "Quickly call Mr. Miller... and Alexander..." He coughed violently, his face as pale as paper, his body appearing on the verge of collapse.Jake nodded fervently and hurried to make the calls.Justin was already lying in bed when his phone rang. Hearing that Kane had taken Audrey, he immediately sat up, his jaw tightening as anger flashed in his eyes. "I didn't expect that bastard to move so fast," he muttered to himself. "Looks like he couldn't wait any longer."Without wasting another second, he threw on his clothes and slipped out of the house quietly, careful not to alert his parents.On Bramblewood Road, an abandoned warehouse that had been dark and forgotten for years was brightly lit tonight.Inside, Audrey was tied to a wooden post, her hands bound tightly, rendering her unable to