Edward did not know how to respond to James' question. The System had only provided information about Charles' hidden illness, and nothing more, but now James was asking such a question.After a moment of hesitation, Edward shook his head and tried to maintain a mysterious demeanor. "I revealed this information because we're friends. Plus, too much knowledge can be dangerous."James and Lily exchanged looks, and they seemed to silently agree that Edward had impressive connections. James took a deep breath and said, "Well, I promised to introduce you to my father anyway, and I've already mentioned your name to him. Follow me to the meeting room."Edward nodded and turned to Brenda, "You wait here."James instructed Lily, "Accompany Miss Brenda."Edward appeared gloomy as he walked towards the meeting room. He had always been able to keep his emotions in check, and violence was never on his mind. The only explanation he could think of for his sudden change was the Domination System.As

Edward was surprised by Charles' sudden outburst and felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea of someone kneeling before him. He quickly interjected, "Mr. Hurley, there's no need for that. I don't want to make a big deal out of this."However, Charles was insistent. "No, no, no. It's the least we can do. Hugh needs to learn some respect and humility."Hugh was mortified. He had never been asked to kneel before anyone in his life, and the thought of doing so in front of Edward was unbearable. But, he also knew that his father's condition was serious, and if Edward had a solution, they needed to hear it.With a heavy heart, Hugh reluctantly kneeled down and apologized. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ed--- I mean, Boss. I was out of line. Please forgive me."Edward smiled slightly and waved his hand, signaling for Hugh to stand up. "It's alright. I'm not one to hold grudges. I understand that you were just trying to protect your father."Charles cleared his throat and said, "Now, about the conditions you

Tonight was a night of celebration and glamor as the luxurious Arial Hotel welcomed York's elite for Adele Hurley's 20th birthday party. The grand ballroom was decked out in magnificent decorations, sparkling with vibrant colors. At the entrance, the elegant James greeted each guest as they arrived, ensuring they were welcomed with the utmost courtesy and respect.The majority of the guests were the heads of the prominent families and their heirs, and Adele was the center of attention for the young heirs. Despite her youth, Adele's natural beauty shone through, especially when she adorned herself with makeup and a stunning dress. Her graceful demeanor caught the attention of many young men in the room.The heads of families attended the party with the purpose of getting closer to Charles and to unite their families through marriage. Adele, who will graduate next year, has yet to find a fiancé, and tonight's event presented the perfect opportunity to kickstart their plans.As the night

Edward could feel the eyes of the other guests on him, but he stood his ground. He was not going to let Emily's taunts and insults get to him."I apologize if my words have offended anyone," Edward said, addressing the crowd. "But I fail to see why I should address Miss Hurley with such formality when we are all here to celebrate her birthday and enjoy ourselves."The crowd was taken aback by Edward's boldness, and some even began to murmur their approval."He's got a point," one guest said. "We're all here to have fun. Why should we be so uptight about titles and formalities?"Emily, however, was not impressed. "You're just trying to deflect attention away from your own pathetic existence, Edward. You're nothing but a gold digger, and everyone here can see that."Edward clenched his fists, feeling his anger starting to boil over. But before he could say anything, Brenda spoke up, "Miss, I think it's best if you leave us alone now. You're not adding anything positive to this celebrati

Brenda nodded and placed her hand on Edward's elbow. She did not mean to flirt, but Edward's glance seemed to ask her to do so.As they made their way over to Charles Hurley, Brenda could not help but feel a little flustered from Edward's teasing. She had to remind herself that Edward was just joking around and that it was no use getting flustered over it.But suddenly, several people entered. They were led by a man in his 60s. Everyone was curious when they saw these strangers.When Charles caught sight of them, he narrowed his eyes, and a few others did the same. Being from the older generation, they were acquainted with the group. The leader of the other group was none other than John Lowell, the rarely-seen head of York City's Poseidon Club branch, whose presence is feared by all the big families in the city.John brought his bodyguards to the main table, and saw that the main seat were empty."Is this the place reserved for me? Thank you!" John said, while sitting on the main sea