2026-06-26 11:54:28Late at night, Aaron stood outside the Southridge Hotel, staring at the phone screen. The number he'd been calling remained unanswered, the monotonous dial tone cutting off again and again. His brow furrowed deeper with each failed attempt.
"I've been waiting long enough," he muttered, his voice low and cold. "She's not coming. Same as before. Nothing's changed."He slid the phone into his pocket, jaw tightening. "If you don't care enough to save your own daughter, I won't beg."
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Lord Holmes, of all people!A single word from him could send every major family and corporation in Haven into a frenzy.Yet somehow, he was sitting there while his future mother-in-law tore into him without the slightest restraint.If Maren Holt hadn't promised Aaron Holmes that she would keep his identity a secret, she would have revealed the truth long ago. Some of the things Camille said were becoming downright unbearable, even for her.The dinner was a celebration for Camille Vale, Roland Vale, and Serena alone. Aaron was practically invisible, barely more than an extra at his own table, while Maren kept her head down and ate in silence, quietly fuming on his behalf.After dinner, Camille and Roland left.Maren pulled Aaron out into the villa's courtyard, her expression thoroughly disgruntled."Aaron, my God, my Lord Holmes, I'm honestly starting to wonder if the person I saw at the Bancroft family estate that day was even you. Compared to tod
Chapter 218
"Oh, and don't worry about the money. I'll get it back for you."With that final statement, Aaron Holmes left the residential district, leaving the two of them staring at each other in bewilderment.Rosalie Chambers quickly let out a cold snort. Nine hundred million in funds? How could a man who lived off women possibly come up with that kind of money? He was just trying to save face, nothing more."What an arrogant fool," she muttered.Mr. Chambers frowned, watching Aaron's retreating figure with a thoughtful expression. After a moment, he shook his head. Perhaps he was overthinking things. Aaron's background was clear enough already. He was just a worthless man with no real capabilities.As for what he'd just said, it was probably nothing more than an attempt to lose with some dignity intact."Forget it. No matter what, he did save my life. We've repaid that debt now, and that's enough. Let's hope he doesn't come looking for the Chambers family again
Chapter 217
Could it be some other junior member of the Vale family?Felix Vale dismissed the thought almost immediately. It didn't matter who it was. The crisis facing the Vale family had been completely resolved, and more importantly, the Chambers family had explicitly stated they wouldn't demand any repayment from the Vale family.The two families were even.Felix Vale wouldn't dare refuse such an arrangement. What could be better than settling accounts like this? The money was in hand, and there was no obligation to return it. It was the perfect resolution.After leaving the Vale residence, Rosalie Chambers drove directly to Vale Group. The atmosphere at the company remained lively and bustling, largely because most employees had no idea what had transpired. If they knew the truth about how close the company had come to disaster, they probably wouldn't be so relaxed. Ignorance, in this case, was bliss.Rosalie Chambers passed through the reception desk and made her
Chapter 216
Rosalie Chambers clenched her small fists tighter, her frustration mounting with every passing second. If he hadn't started that company, one person could never spend all that money in an entire lifetime. Yet somehow, Aaron Holmes, an ordinary man with no background to speak of, wasn't satisfied with any of it."The more I think about it, the angrier I get!" she burst out. Right now, she wanted nothing more than to track down Aaron Holmes and beat him senseless with her own two hands.Mr. Chambers spoke in a low, measured tone. "Enough. Getting angry won't solve anything. What matters now is finding a way to eliminate the trouble Aaron poses. If we wait until he comes knocking on our door, it won't be nearly as easy to handle."His words struck a chord. Rosalie's eyes suddenly lit up as a memory surfaced."Oh, Grandfather! Something major happened last night with the Vale family and Vale Group. The Vale family secretly transferred funds out of Vale Group's accoun
Chapter 215
Felix Vale looked like he'd aged ten years overnight. If someone, anyone, was willing to help the Vale family, he would pay any price they asked."Felix, right now we should be grateful those vultures aren't circling to pick our bones clean. Who's going to stick their neck out for the Vale family?" Brandon Vale let out a long sigh, his voice heavy with resignation."So we're supposed to just sit here and wait for the end?" Felix Vale snarled, his frustration boiling over.Serena Vale and Camille Vale stood off to the side, silent. There was nothing left to say."No need to wait for anything. Give it a little time and I'll have this sorted out."Aaron Holmes walked through the door, his tone calm and unhurried."Aaron!"Serena's eyes lit up instantly, as if she'd spotted a lifeline in a stormy sea. Relief flooded her features, softening the tension that had gripped her face moments before.Camille Vale, however, pursed her lips dismissively. "O
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"Felix Vale, Brandon Vale, your Vale Holdings accounts are completely empty. Where exactly did you transfer the money? I suggest you come clean now."The director of the Consumer Protection Office fixed them with a hard stare, his voice low and severe."No money?"Felix Vale and Brandon Vale both stared in disbelief, their eyes widening in shock. The statement didn't make sense. It couldn't be real."That's impossible," Felix protested."Vale Holdings still has a hundred and twenty million in the account. How could there be nothing?"The Consumer Protection Office director studied their genuinely shocked expressions, and his own confusion deepened. Something didn't add up here. These men looked truly blindsided."What's really going on here?" he muttered. "Didn't they take the investment from Vale Group? That was over seven hundred million. How can every last cent be gone?"One of the Consumer Protection Office's technical staff kept his eyes
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