The Ultimate God-King

8

Conor frowned slightly at Olivia’s reaction.

“Why are you so nervous?” he asked quietly.

Olivia looked at him helplessly.

“Conor, this isn’t a joke,” she whispered urgently. “Titan Group’s boss is Henry Parker.”

The moment she said the name, several people nearby shivered.

She immediately lowered her voice nervously.

“That man used to be the underground king of River City…”

“No one dares offend him,” she muttered fearfully.

Then she looked seriously at Conor.

“Even powerful families avoid him,” she said. “You can’t just say things like that casually.”

But instead of fear… Conor looked thoughtful.

“Henry Parker…” he murmured softly.

The name sounded strangely familiar.

Olivia instantly rolled her eyes internally.

Here we go again…

Was he seriously pretending to know someone like Henry Parker?

But then Conor suddenly remembered something from years ago.

Back when he had gathered with the Twelve Gods under his command…

There had been a middle-aged driver who always respectfully poured wine for everyone.

If he remembered correctly—

That driver’s name seemed to be Henry Parker.

Conor blinked slightly.

“No way…” he muttered.

Meanwhile….

Carl was sweating under everyone’s hopeful stares.

Dozens of eyes were fixed on him now.

Ronan even looked at him like he was the family’s savior.

Carl secretly cursed inwardly.

But with things already at this point, he could only continue acting confident.

He cleared his throat and slowly straightened his suit.

“Actually…” he began calmly, “there may still be a solution.”

Everyone immediately leaned closer.

Carl lowered his voice mysteriously.

“You all know DragonTech has been making major moves recently.”

The room instantly became excited.

DragonTech!

That was one of the top technology companies in the country.

Its influence was enormous.

Carl continued proudly, “What most people don’t know is that DragonTech is preparing a huge cooperation summit tomorrow.”

“This project is far bigger than the previous five-million-dollar investment.”

“If the Nelson family can reconnect with DragonTech and attend the summit…” Carl paused dramatically, “…then even Titan Group would think twice before acting recklessly.”

The entire room burst into hope instantly.

Ronan’s eyes lit up.

“Really?!”

Carl nodded confidently.

“My father has connections with DragonTech executives,” he lied smoothly.

“I’ll contact them immediately.”

At once, the Nelson family looked at Carl with admiration again.

“Wonderful!”

“As expected of Carl!”

“The Nelson family is saved!”

Carl lifted his chin proudly while accepting everyone’s praise.

Only Conor stood quietly nearby, looking at him with a faintly amused expression.

The Nelson family kept being grateful to Carl.

“Thank you so much, Carl!”

“You truly saved the family!”

“We knew we could rely on you!”

Carl smiled modestly on the surface, but inside he finally relaxed.

Good.

At least everyone’s attention had shifted away from him.

Ronan personally walked him to the mansion entrance with a warm smile.

“Carl,” he said gratefully, “the Nelson family will remember this favor.”

Carl nodded proudly before leaving.

Not a single person noticed the strange look in his eyes as he got into his car and quickly drove away.

After Carl left, Ronan’s expression immediately turned cold again.

His sharp gaze landed on Olivia.

“From now on, you are not allowed to leave this house,” he ordered harshly.

Olivia froze.

Ronan continued angrily, “If Titan Group comes looking for you and finds you missing, the entire Nelson family will suffer because of you!”

His eyes then shifted toward Conor with even greater disgust.

“But this useless man must leave immediately.”

Olivia’s face changed slightly.

Before she could speak, Conor simply shrugged calmly.

“Fine,” he said casually.

Then he looked at Olivia and smiled faintly.

“Don’t worry. I’ll come take you away soon.”

Olivia instantly became embarrassed and angry.

“At a time like this, you’re still joking?” she snapped quietly.

Did he really think this was some game?

Titan Group was hunting them!

Meanwhile, little Lily tightly hugged both of them fearfully.

Her small eyes were red from crying.

“I don’t want Daddy to leave…” she sobbed softly.

Ronan’s patience finally snapped.

“Get out NOW!” he roared at Conor.

Lily immediately burst into louder tears.

“No!” she cried desperately. “Daddy can’t go!”

The heartbreaking sound made Olivia’s chest ache.

Conor gently patted Lily’s head before calmly looking at Ronan.

“What would it take for me to stay?” he asked evenly.

Ronan sneered coldly.

“You?”

His eyes were full of mockery.

“Unless you can get an invitation to tomorrow’s DragonTech summit.”

The room instantly became quiet.

Everyone knew how impossible that was.

Even wealthy families begged for invitations and still failed.

But Conor simply nodded casually.

“Why not?”

Ronan laughed loudly in anger.

Even Emma looked speechless.

Olivia rubbed her forehead helplessly.

Conor already pulled out his phone calmly.

The call connected quickly.

“Nick,” Conor said simply, “get me an invitation to tomorrow’s DragonTech summit.”

“Also prepare one for the Nelson family.”

After saying that, he hung up casually.

The entire hall became silent for two seconds.

Then Ronan burst into mocking laughter.

“Hahaha!”

“What an act!”

Emma also shook her head mockingly.

“Does he really think DragonTech invitations are street flyers?”

Olivia quickly tugged Conor’s sleeve anxiously.

“Stop already,” she whispered helplessly. “Grandpa won’t change his mind.”

But right then…

Ring! Ring!

Her phone suddenly rang.

Olivia froze slightly after seeing the unfamiliar number.

She answered cautiously.

“Hello?”

A professional female voice immediately came through the phone.

“Miss Olivia Nelson?”

“Yes…”

“Hello. I’m Sarah Hernandez, the liaison manager from DragonTech Group.”

Olivia’s eyes widened instantly.

The entire room became quiet.

“We would like to formally invite you to attend tomorrow’s DragonTech Cooperation Summit.”

“What?”

Olivia’s mind went blank.

The woman continued politely, “Your electronic invitation has already been sent to your email and phone.”