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Chapter 10: Sweet Bait at the End of the Hook
The constant clicking of journalists' cameras immediately greeted the arrival of Evan Vanguard and Seraphina Monroe as they stepped into the main auditorium of the Vanguard Group building. Dozens of microphones from various financial and high-society gossip media outlets across Manhattan had already been neatly arranged on the long podium beneath the company's massive logo. In the back row among the photographers, Keith Monroe stood clutching a folder containing Daniel's old documents, a victorious smile beginning to spread across his face.Evan waved gracefully at the media with the poise of a conglomerate's sole heir before pulling out a chair for Seraphina in a highly protective gesture for the cameras."Good morning, members of the media," Evan began, lightly tapping the microphone in front of him to ensure his voice carried clearly throughout the room. "Thank you for attending this emergency press conference. Today, Vanguard Group and the Monroe family will expose one of the larg
Chapter 9: The Twenty-Four-Hour Countdown
The morning sunlight of New York streamed through the gaps in the curtains of the Monroe family's temporary rental apartment on the outskirts of Manhattan. The place was far from decent compared to the magnificent mansion they usually lived in. The damp air and cramped living room caused Seraphina Monroe to wake up with a throbbing headache. The dizziness from last night's alcohol had not completely faded, but the anxiety gripping her chest was far more unbearable."Keith! Where are you?!" Seraphina shouted, her voice hoarse and rough as she stepped out of her bedroom in a wrinkled nightgown.From the direction of the small kitchen, Keith Monroe appeared with an equally disheveled expression. The dark circles beneath his eyes made it obvious that he had not slept all night."I'm here, Sis. I'm organizing Daniel's old documents," Keith replied, his voice trembling as he struggled to suppress his emotions. He pointed at the stack of folders on the undersized dining table. "His medical r
Chapter 8
Inside the soundproof main VIP room of The Grand Luminary, the tense atmosphere that had just peaked in the outer hall suddenly melted away. The room was incredibly luxurious, featuring a massive glass wall that directly showcased the glittering lights of Manhattan from the height of the fiftieth floor.Cheryl Cole Ashford poured warm Earl Grey tea into the porcelain cup in front of Daniel. Her movements were graceful, yet her sapphire eyes could not hide her deep curiosity toward the man before her.“Mr. Daniel, your actions out there earlier were completely beyond my expectations,” Cheryl opened, folding her hands on the table. “Physical strength like that... you don't look at all like a man who spent his time in a café.”Daniel sipped his tea calmly. His faint smile reappeared. “Miss Cheryl, in this world, what is visible on the surface is often just a small ripple. It is the calm water that hides the most deadly current.”Cheryl chuckled softly, acknowledging the truth of those wo
Chapter 7
Daniel and Cheryl’s steps toward the VIP room suddenly halted right at the threshold of the golden stained-glass doors. A rhythmic and loud sound of clapping echoed from the lobby, breaking the attention of New York’s elite who had just witnessed Seraphina’s downfall.“Splendid! What a neatly arranged charade, Daniel Leonard!”A man in an ivory-white tuxedo strode in arrogantly. His hair was slicked back neatly, and the Richard Mille watch on his left wrist was intentionally flaunted under the glow of the crystal chandeliers. Evan Vanguard. Behind him, four burly men in pitch-black suits—the personal bodyguards of the Vanguard clan—followed with intimidating strides.Seeing Evan’s arrival, Seraphina, who was still sitting on the floor, seemed to see a ray of light in the midst of darkness. “Evan... Help me, Evan! Daniel... this damn man claims to be the shareholder of Ashford!” she wailed in a hoarse voice.Evan glanced at Seraphina briefly with a cold look—he despised weak women in p
Chapter 6
The Grand Luminary, a five-star restaurant perched atop a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper, was filled with New York’s elite that evening. Massive crystal chandeliers reflected luxurious light across the dance floor and round tables laden with premium dishes and wines worth thousands of dollars.Tonight was a crucial night for Cheryl Cole Ashford. The supreme female CEO of Ashford Global was hosting a strategic dinner banquet to announce the company’s internal restructuring as well as the signing of a new major logistics partnership.In a corner of the grand hall, Seraphina Monroe and her younger brother sat with tense and slightly haggard expressions. After their primary contract had been unilaterally canceled by Ashford Global’s mysterious shareholder that morning, tonight’s banquet was the Monroe clan’s only remaining lifeline. They had managed to slip in after desperately seeking emergency assistance through Evan Vanguard’s family connections.“Seraphina, make sure you act pleasantly
Chapter 5
Ten o’clock in the morning. The Manhattan Civil Registry Office had been crowded for over an hour. In a corner of the exclusive VIP waiting lounge, Seraphina Monroe sat with her long legs crossed. From time to time, her slender fingers tapped lightly against the surface of her Hermès handbag while her eyes anxiously glanced at her diamond-studded Rolex watch.Seraphina looked slightly worn out. The shadow of Ashford Global’s unilateral contract cancellation the previous night had completely ruined her sleep. However, after discussing it with Evan and her mother, Seraphina convinced herself that Daniel could not possibly be that ruthless or that capable. “There must have been a system error, or Daniel simply took advantage of a stock market opportunity by pure coincidence,” she reassured herself inwardly.Beside her, Evan Vanguard leaned against a marble wall, casually spinning the keys to his Rolls-Royce with a sour expression.“Damn it, that poor pig actually made us wait for an hour
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