2026-10-05 22:01:13It was while they were eating when Asher started, "The meeting didn't go well?"
There was a wrinkle between Noelle's brows. "How did you know?""We've been together for two years. How could I not know you? Every time you run into trouble in the company, you'll be unhappy when you get home. The acquisition of Yonder Steel is definitely a good thing for the Steward Corporation, but it'll also affect other people's plans. It's normal to run into trouble."Asher was not making a wi
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Inside the Schmidt residence in the Capital City, Xavier Schmidt sat before a chessboard, manipulating the black and red pieces on it, with both sides suffering heavy losses."You wanted to see me, Grandpa?"Rose Schmidt walked in to witness Xavier playing by all his lonesome and decided to take a look at what was happening on the board. Both sides were losing pieces and yet it was hard to tell the difference."You've been back in the Capital City for a few days now, yes?" Xavier picked up the final red piece but seemed to be at a loss as to where it should go. He hesitated before setting the piece back onto its original spot."It's been a week."Rose had not gone anywhere for the entirety of the week and had shut herself indoors to reflect.She had been smug about the situation in Rollinsford and had not taken Asher Crawford into account. The result of her negligence had her returning defeated. Her confidence had taken quite a blow.Someone whom s
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Jaxx pointed toward the main entrance of the hall and hollered, "You have one minute to get out of my sight!"Asher could tell that Jaxx had not given up on his pursuit of Phoebe. He still remained infatuated even after two years."Give me a reason," Asher said with great indifference."Who's the kid? He seems quite strong.""I hear Master Miller is the most powerful one amongst the practitioners. This guy is actually picking a fight with him. He clearly has quite the exaggerated opinion of his own abilities.""But he's quite the looker. He's exactly my type. Haha."None of the trainees here knew Asher. They were a tad stunned to see Asher and Jaxx going toe to toe."Reason?" Jaxx narrowed his eyes. "You having a woman back in Rollinsford is more than enough reason!"Asher could not help but splutter in a mocking laugh before he said with great interest, "Even if my women were scattered across the globe, what does that have to do with you? I'm
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That was when Layla got to her feet and approached Solomon's table. "Grandpa, Uncle, let's make a toast."Solomon chuckled. "Can you even drink, Layla?""I can't, but it's Aunt's birthday today. I have to make an exception," Layla said with a charming smile.Layla did this for no other reason than to ease the awkward tension in the air.Asher had drunk quite a bit by the time the meal was over. The temperature dropped as night fell. He went to the residence's backyard to enjoy the cool evening breeze."Are you still thinking about the Webbs?"Layla's alluring voice rang out from behind him.Asher turned back to give her a glance before he shook his head and walked toward a pavilion."If it isn't the Webbs, it must be Huxley." Layla was in a pair of slim denims that made her legs look particularly slender.Asher lit a cigarette. "I heard from Amber that he's been doing well for himself for the past two years?"Layla nodded and sat bes
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It did not take long before Asher saw Kenneth ambling in with his wife and daughter in tow. Kenneth greeted Solomon with a smile. "It's been a while, Mr. Crawford. How have you been?"Solomon chuckled. "Everything has been going well thanks to Mr. Webb's blessings.""Long time no see, Grandpa. You seem to be getting younger." Phoebe was quick to greet Solomon before turning toward Marguerite. "It's your birthday today, so I prepared a gift that I hope you'd like."Phoebe brought out a gift box as she spoke. Anyone could tell just from the box that whatever it was, was worth quite a sum. Several younger Crawfords were curious to know what sort of priceless gift Phoebe would offer to Marguerite. What lay inside the box when it was opened was a sandalwood hairpin.Black sandalwood inlaid with jade. Its ingenuity made it seem as if it was crafted in heaven.Everyone present could see that the hairpin was definitely worth a lot of money.Marguerite frowned.
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Layla nearly collapsed from anger. Did this man even see her as a cousin? He was feigning innocence after taking advantage of her. How disgusting! She hated him!"What are you muttering about, Layla? Who's being shameless?"A pleasant voice rang out and Asher turned to the source of the sound. A beautiful woman cladded magnificently and yet retained her graceful bearing. Asher was quick to greet her with a smile, "Aunt."The woman was Layla's mother, Luke Crawford's sister, Sophia Crawford."You're just in time, Mom. Asher has been bullying me. He doesn't see me as his elder sister." Layla gave her mother an aggrieved look when she noticed Sophia approaching.Sophia rolled her eyes and tutted, "Nonsense. Weren't you always the one bullying Ash growing up? You may be the elder sister but Ash is so much more responsible than you are.""You don't believe me, Mom?" Layla asked.Asher was quick to grin. "You saw right through us, Aunt. But I'm not bothe
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At that moment, Layla, who had remained silent throughout the exchange earlier, decided to pitch in her two cents. "The main reason is because Savannah is quite close with Rose, who's considered special among her peers in the circle. After all, the phrase 'Male: Sebastian, Female: Rose' isn't just a saying in this city. Now that Savannah has Rose backing her up, it's natural for her to act so arrogantly."Griffin replied nonchalantly, "Rose is nothing more than an ordinary woman to me. Boss made her taste defeat in Rollinsford, didn't he? All in all, Boss is the only person who can impress me the most. Hehe!"Layla continued, "The reason why Rose lost in Rollinsford is due to her bad timing. It has nothing to do with her capabilities.""Is that so?" Layla replied with a deadpan look. "I'm just talking about the facts. I can't bring myself to sugarcoat the truth for you."Griffin wanted to rebuke, but Asher just waved him away with a smile. "Fatty, let's just drin
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