2026-10-04 07:00:00SCOTT barged into Isla’s confinement room wearing full personal protective equipment and a face mask.
Isla had been put into quarantine as soon as her father found out about the ‘remembrance’ she brought back home from the Spring Hunt.
“Dad!” Isla had expected that her father would confront her at any time.
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Chapter 35: Beg
MAXbusied himself trying to find a clue inside the late chairman’s office, but unfortunately, he couldn’t get anything useful.Everything he found were just paperwork related to the Griffin’s business empire.He was in the midst of checking a certain file when Blaze came in.“Apologies, Boss. But Miss Woods is forcing herself to see you without a prior appointment.” Blaze hesitated for a moment. “Should I drag her out?”“No, let her in. This has to stop once and for all. Georgina is stubborn. As much as possible, I don’t want to resort to violence.” Max put back the folder on the filing cabinet.Blaze nodded. “Understood.”Max returned to his swive
Chapter 34: The Chairman
THE following day after the Griffin Holdings’centennial celebration, Maxfelt extra lively whenhe stepped through the main entrance. He was with Blaze, and behind him were the ten uniformed bodyguards.“My uncles and other cousins are determined to ignore me, huh,” Max said in a low voice, because none of the Griffin’s except from Amanda had send their congratulatory message after being formally announced as the chairman.“Should I schedule for an emergency board meeting?” Blaze asked.“No, don’t bother. I’ll wait for the grand reunion. I’ll surely meet everyone there.”He decided to drop by around afternoon time just to check on everyone. Max had a new haircut, from his usual shoulde
Chapter 33: Adoptive Father
ADARA came straight to the Cussler Mansion, riding her sports bike. It was almost dawn when she reached the house located on a beachfront in the outskirts of Ember City.The security personnel in the mansion knew her, so the gigantic iron gate with the family crest automatically opened to let her in.Adara found Rob Cussler having his morning coffee at his favorite gazebo near the garden.“I hope you have some good news, Dara.” Rob casually sipped his coffee.Rob Cussler was in his early sixties and was still robust for his age, though white hair was already prominent. He still appeared intimidating.Adara put her red full-face helmet on the wooden table and sat on the vacant chair in front of Rob.“I told you he&rsquo
Chapter 32: Clumsy
MAX returned to the mansion past two in the morning. He was exhausted meeting lot of people, he hated it. But since he already publicly declared himself as the new chairman, perhaps he’d try his best to get used to it.As soon as he turned on the lights inside his room, Adara welcomed him.The woman was comfortably lying on his bed as she playfully rotated her favorite hunting knife.“You’re back, at last!” Adara smiled.Max gave her an eyeroll.“Do you think you're impressive? What brought you here at this ungodly hour?” Max removed his coat.“I just checked how tight the security of your new house is. And because I came here unscathed, do you think you are safe here? Among the squad, I'm considered the weakest, and yet here I am.”“What do you want?”Adara turned on her right side and sheathed her blade. “Why don't you make me the head of your security, so I don't need to conceal my presence when meeting you?”“Forget about it. I have Blaze.”“Oh? I don't think he's that capable. Doe
Chapter 31: The Heir
BEFORE Amanda finished her speech, she took the liberty of announcing the new Chairman of the Griffin Conglomerate. Her elegant face looked proud as she glanced at the table where Max sat.“And now, ladies and gentlemen, let's welcome our new Chairman of the Griffin Conglomerate, Maximus Griffin!”The entire auditorium erupted in applause and cheers once Amanda finally introduced who he was.Max stood with confidence as he gracefully walked onto the stage and stood beside Amanda, who gave him the microphone.“Thank you, Cousin…” Max started to deliver his heartwarming piece, which he had prepared earlier.Meanwhile, at the table where the Engineering Department sat, Blaze was clapping so loudly.
Chapter 30: Announcement
“AREN’Twe too obvious?” Max chuckled as soon as he settled beside Amanda.“Come on, get used to this. You can’t be hiding in the shadows forever.” She gestured to the waiter with her hand to pour wine into his glass, which the young man quickly obeyed.It was not long before Isla arrived along with her brother, Sean.“Sorry, I’m late,” Isla greeted Amanda.Sean offered his hand to Max. “It’s nice to see you again, brother. I’ve heard what happened at the marksmanship competition. Until now, Sinclair is still sulking.”“Thanks, not a big deal.” Max and Sean exchanged a firm handshake.“And Lest
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