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Thom looked at Madam Yosie with a calm gaze, though there was a hint of exhaustion in his eyes. “I know you will never believe anything I say, Mother-in-law.”“But if you want clearer proof, perhaps a DNA test. I will give it to you after we get home. All the official documents are there,” Thom continued.Madam Yosie quickly shook her head, her hand waving as if rejecting poison. “No need! Not necessary!” she said firmly, her voice rising slightly.Deep down, Madam Yosie knew that if Thom was offering proof, then it must be true.But she refused to lose just like that. “Oh, no wonder,” Madam Yosie continued in a cynical tone, her eyes narrowing at Thom. “No wonder you could buy that big house, go to fancy restaurant, and buy a new car. So it’s all money from your biological father’s inheritance— the Lanster family.”“Ohhhh, Thom… how spoiled you are! You didn’t work hard to get that wealth. You just inherited it. Living comfortably, huh? Just show up and instantly become rich without
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Hearing Thom’s calm yet cutting words, Frank’s face flushed instantly. Anger surged in his chest like a fire suddenly doused with gasoline. He had come here with a plan—to intimidate Thom, make Thom look small in front of everyone, and prove that even though the Lanster family assets were still seized by Thom, he could still show up at an event as lavish as this.Frank had really hoped Thom would be surprised, maybe stutter, or at least show a hint of discomfort. But Thom? He didn’t even blink. Instead, he casually said he was glad Frank survived—as if that meant Thom didn’t have to bother returning anything. Those words felt like a hard slap to Frank.Frank clenched his fists at his sides.Madam Yosie, who had been smiling sweetly at Frank, immediately intervened. Her eyes narrowed at Thom. “Why are you the one entitled to seized the Lanster family assets, Thom? Did you ask for them? You were never part of that family!”Thom turned to Madam Yosie, his expression still flat. “Mother-i
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Seeing that, Jasmine spontaneously half-stood and held Thom’s head that had just been struck by Madam Yosie with a fork. She gently rubbed the spot that had been hit, her eyes full of concern. “Are you okay?” she asked Thom softly, her voice almost trembling.Thom turned to her, giving a faint smile. “Yeah, I am okay,” he replied calmly, as if the blow had been nothing more than a passing breeze.Rachel, who was sitting beside Thom, watched the gesture with narrowed eyes. Her heart instantly burned. Jasmine was acting as if she cared the most. Rachel felt as though a thorn had pierced her chest. Why did it have to be Jasmine who immediately protected her husband?Jasmine sat back down, but her face was still tense. She looked at Madam Yosie with a gaze that was no longer polite. “That was not right, Mother,” she said firmly. “Why did you have to hit him? No matter what, Thom is the father of your grandchild. And you hit him in front of Shenina.”Shenina, the little girl sitting on Ra
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Mr. Donald was startled to see Rachel’s stiff expression and Madam Yosie suddenly freezing. He looked at Thom with raised eyebrows, then let out a small, quiet laugh. “Oh, how very humble, Mr. Thom. You didn’t even tell your own family about this change in ownership? Remarkable.”Thom shook his head gently, his smile remaining calm. “My wife has known for a long time that I was the top investor in Lanster. It’s just that… all this time she’s been in denial,” he replied flatly, without any blaming tone, but sharp enough to sting.Mr. Donald immediately understood. His eyes flicked briefly toward Rachel, who was looking down, then toward Madam Yosie whose face had turned red from embarrassment and anger. Madam Yosie’s earlier jab had been far too excessive; the tense atmosphere at this table was clearly not just casual conversation. Thom’s relationship with his wife and especially with his in-laws—appeared fractured. Mr. Donald cleared his throat softly, deciding not to get involved in
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Everyone immediately turned to look back, precisely toward the source of the voice behind Madam Yosie. A man around 45 years old stood there in a neat black suit, maroon red tie, and the calm smile typical of a high-ranking official. His face was familiar—the face that often appeared on television, in newspapers, and on the evening news.It was Mr. Donald, the Deputy Governor of the city.Mr. Edmund’s eyes instantly lit up. Without thinking twice, he stood straight, bowed deeply as if paying respect to a king.“Mr. Donald! Good evening, Sir! This… this is a tremendous honor for us!” His voice trembled with excitement.All this time, Mr. Edmund could only admire Mr. Donald from the television screen or newspaper headlines. Now the man stood right in front of him, real, just a few steps away.Mr. Edmund kept greeting him nonstop. “I’ve been a huge admirer of yours for a long time, Sir! Your policies on city infrastructure are extraordinary! May I… may I take a photo with you for a momen
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Rachel swallowed repeatedly after hearing the answer from the security guard. She was surprised that they could enter the VIP lounge.Ahead of them, Thom walked casually while holding Shenina’s hand, Jasmine beside him with a thin smile full of confidence. Shenina occasionally glanced back and gave a small wave toward Rachel, but Rachel could only force a stiff smile.What Rachel was thinking was--How could everything change so quickly? Thom could now buy a Rolls-Royce Phantom in cash. He could take Jasmine to the Kuiwo restaurant. And now this—entering the King of War’s birthday party without an invitation at all. The guard who had bowed respectfully to him earlier, as if Thom were the most important guest tonight. Then he was immediately directed to the VIP Lounge, a room that even major CEOs had to queue and plead to enter. That was not an ordinary privilege. It was a privilege that only those at the top of the pyramid of power possessed.Rachel felt a large hole in her chest. Ther
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