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Chapter 64
The day of the business reception finally arrived.The event was being held at the Grand Imperial Hotel, one of the most prestigious venues in Belton. Several influential businesspeople had confirmed their attendance, including executives from major corporations, investment firms, and wealthy family-owned enterprises.For Mac Crawford, the reception presented an opportunity he could not afford to waste.He arrived early, dressed in an expensive black suit. His assistant followed closely behind him, carrying a folder containing information about several companies he hoped to approach.As soon as Mac entered the reception hall, several guests greeted him."Mr. Crawford, it's good to see you.""Your father must be proud of your achievements.""We should arrange a meeting soon. I have an investment opportunity I would like to discuss with the Crawford family."Mac responded confidently, shaking hands and exchanging pleasantries.This was the environment in which he felt most comfortable.
Chapter 63
Mac Crawford had never liked mysteries he could not solve.Throughout his life, whenever he encountered an obstacle, he had used his family's influence, money, and connections to overcome it. People rarely refused his requests, and those who did usually reconsidered after discovering his identity.But Greg Barnsley was proving to be different.The more Mac investigated him, the more questions emerged.By the following morning, Mac had decided to take a different approach.Instead of relying entirely on his investigators, he would approach someone who might know the truth.Amelia.As Director of Corporate Operations at Aurelious Group, she was one of the few people who could potentially explain Greg's unusual relationship with the company.Mac contacted her office and requested a meeting.To his surprise, she agreed.However, the appointment was scheduled for the afternoon, and he was instructed to arrive alone.Mac found the condition strange but accepted it.At two o'clock, he arrive
Chapter 62
Mac Crawford spent the entire night going through every piece of information his team had gathered about Greg Barnsley.The more he searched, the less sense everything made.Greg appeared ordinary on the surface.His marriage to Alina was public.His association with the Gatwick family was public.His position at Gatwick Investments was also public.But everything before that seemed strangely empty.There were no meaningful business records.No major employment history.No obvious source of wealth.No family company.No investment portfolio that could explain his sudden influence.Yet Aurelious Group treated him differently.That was what bothered Mac the most.He picked up the folder again."How can someone with almost no trace have this much influence?"His assistant stood across the room."We still haven't found his financial records.""Have you checked the banks?""Yes.""And?""Nothing useful."Mac frowned."Nothing?""His public financial profile doesn't match the scale of the t
Chapter 61
Mac Crawford did not leave the hotel immediately.He remained in the private lounge for almost an hour after the Gatwick family had gone.His assistant stood before him with a tablet in his hands."You said Greg Barnsley's background was concealed?""Yes, sir."Mac leaned back."Show me."The assistant opened several documents."According to the public records, Greg Barnsley has an ordinary family background. His business history is also very limited."Mac frowned."That doesn't make sense.""Exactly.""Why?""Because of Aurelious Group."Mac's eyes narrowed."What about it?""The Gatwick family's partnership with Aurelious Group was not supposed to happen under normal circumstances."Mac stared at him."Explain.""The agreement was unusually large for a company of Gatwick Investments' size. More importantly, when the Gatwick family attempted to replace Greg with Deg, Aurelious Group immediately terminated the partnership."Mac slowly sat forward."That part I know.""There is more."
Chapter 60
Adrian's entire body went rigid.Thiago caught him before his knees gave way."Adrian!"The boy didn't answer.His eyes remained open, but they were no longer focused on the people standing before him.He was staring at something only he could see.Selene rushed toward them."What's happening to him?"The stranger who looked exactly like Thiago watched silently.Thiago glared at him."You know what's happening.""I know what happened to every version of him.""Then tell me how to stop it."The stranger shook his head."You can't stop consciousness from becoming conscious."Thiago's expression hardened."Watch me."He grabbed Adrian's shoulders."Look at me."Adrian's eyes slowly moved toward him."Dad.""I'm here.""I can hear them.""Who?""Everyone."His voice trembled."Every Adrian."Thiago's heart tightened.Adrian pressed both hands against his head."They're all talking.""What are they saying?"Adrian swallowed."They're afraid."The stranger nodded."Of course they are."Thia
Chapter 59
The news that Mac Crawford had arrived in Belton spread quickly through the Gatwick family.Joyce was still holding her phone when Claire asked, "Why did the Crawford family come this early?""They said they wanted to settle some wedding arrangements before the ceremony," Joyce replied.Claire nodded."That makes sense."Then she looked at Alina."Alina, you should come with us when we go to meet them."Alina immediately shook her head."No, Mom."Claire frowned."Why?""I don't think I need to be there."Joyce smiled knowingly."She's avoiding Mac.""I'm not avoiding anyone," Alina replied."Then come with us."Alina looked at Greg.Greg said nothing.He knew exactly what was happening.Mac Crawford had not come to Belton merely because of Joyce's wedding.He had already asked about Alina.That was enough to make Greg cautious.But he did not want to create unnecessary tension in front of the family.Instead, he calmly said, "If Alina wants to go, she can go."Claire looked pleased.
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