Lewis sighed heavily and voiced his frustration, "I've always envied people like you, born with a silver spoon in your mouth. You're rich, powerful, and seemingly have the world at your feet from the moment you're born."But what about us commoners? We struggle for a lifetime, even for generations, and still can't reach the heights you effortlessly attain! It's so damn unfair! That's why I decided to sell those gene sequences for money! I want to challenge this unfairness! I want to rebel against it!"Eric raised an eyebrow, understanding that Lewis needed to vent his frustrations. However, to him, this venting resembled the complaints of a radical youth. Blaming society simply because one couldn't earn enough money?Considering someone as successful as Lewis, earning a six-figure income, harboring such thoughts, Eric couldn't help but wonder about those earning mere thousands. Did they frequently complain about society's unfairness and blame others for their mistakes?"Do you beli

The corporate headquarters exuded grandeur and magnificence, presenting an impressive sight.Clad in a suit, tie, and leather shoes, Eric appeared fitting for such an occasion. Grace's secretary awaited him at the main entrance.Following a brief exchange between Eric and Grace the previous night, she was aware of his visit today. The secretary couldn't help but cast a few more glances at Eric."Madam Montgomery is still in a meeting," she explained. "All members of the Association are here today, and she's presiding over it. She mentioned that when you arrive, she'll join you in the office after the meeting. Of course, if you wish to attend the meeting, you're welcome to do so."She was curious about who Eric really was. As Grace's secretary, she should also be attending the meeting with Grace. However, Grace had instructed her to wait for Eric.Eric nodded and said, "Take me to the meeting room then. I'll wait outside."This piqued the secretary's curiosity even more. She led E

Initially, Grace was completely unaware of the Oberdeens. To her, they were merely a relatively obscure family. A few years back, the Oberdeens lacked significant renown, especially to someone like Grace. It wasn't until she encountered Queenie during her visit to Salt City that she learned about them.Grace affirmed, "I've recently been keeping tabs on them. I had someone conduct an investigation, and it appears that their influence is on the verge of elevating them to second-tier wealthy family status. However, they are still categorized as third-tier upon assessment."Curious, she asked, "Why this sudden interest in the Oberdeens?"Grace hadn't deeply explored the Oberdeens' background. Initially, she speculated that it might be related to Queenie's marriage into the Williams family, seeking support from the alliance. However, she dismissed this notion, considering that such a trivial matter could easily be resolved with a brief phone call from Eric. There seemed to be no necessi

Trevor did not know what was going on with his sister's mind. Was she not supposed to have lost interest in Eric?-Grace convened the Association members early in the morning for a meeting at Montgomery Corp. The primary objective was to commence the review process for the Oberdeens' application to join the Association. Apart from those from the original ten major families, any subsequent applications had to undergo this review process.Families whose strength did not meet the criteria or couldn't bring benefits to the other families in the Association were not permitted to join. Ultimately, the Association's foremost goal was progress, with wealth accumulation serving as its most tangible manifestation.This naturally encompassed the accumulation of technology and techniques, all of which ultimately needed to be translated into wealth.Before the meeting, the Association had already informed the Oberdeens, who were elated. Many families in King City had aspired to join the Assoc

"Mr. Oberdeen, there's no need for that right now. Time is tight, and the task is demanding. Have you prepared all the documents as instructed in the notification?" Drew responded.Francis nodded promptly. The Oberdeens had been awaiting this moment for too long, and they would not slack off.The review work began immediately. Since Eric did not understand these matters, he refrained from intervening.Francis and his son stood to the side, personally offering coffee and water. While handing coffee to Eric, Ivan furrowed his brow slightly and asked, "Mr. Lopez, have we met somewhere before?"He had a deep impression of Eric. After all, he had never encountered anyone as powerful as Eric before, and he was undoubtedly someone not to be trifled with. Now, upon taking a second glance at Derek in front of him, he felt that he resembled Eric.Eric chuckled. "This is my first visit here. I'm certain you've mistaken me for someone else."Ivan nodded. He was certain that Eric wouldn't be