Some lapdogs were genuinely loyal, while others simply put on a show. Yet, the one constant was that regardless of true loyalty or feigned, their ultimate goal remained the same.Sylvia paid no mind to Mark.The Pentra family didn't have to follow Mark's orders, so why bother acknowledging him?"That necklace of yours, Sylvia, is truly exquisite," remarked Mark.Mark had a good eye—you could call him a womanizer, but you couldn't deny his taste."This necklace has been missing for so long. I never imagined it would turn up here with you, Ms. Williams. It's a perfect match," he added, a hint of surprise in his voice.He was taken aback. He knew the origin of this necklace, and logically, it shouldn't be in Sylvia's possession.Brushing aside his scattered thoughts, Mark continued, "Ms. Williams, my cat has learned to do backflips. Are you sure you don't want to come and see?"Sylvia finally spoke to him. "Don't you find yourself quite boring?"Mark was momentarily stunned, then

After confirming that Mark was dead, Martha got up and left.-At that moment, Sylvia approached Eric's side, her gaze briefly shifting to Bryce. "Is deception a common trait in the Pentra family, Mr. Pentra? Your son claimed Father Rosalyn was in the lounge, yet there was no sign of him. Was it a ploy to lure me there?"He probably didn't anticipate my martial prowess."Bryce's smile froze on his face. Just a moment ago, he was puzzled by Sylvia's sudden appearance. After all, he had seen Mark lead Sylvia to the lounge—it should have been a successful endeavor. The surrounding onlookers smirked knowingly at Bryce. They knew Mark and Bryce too well. The father and son sharing the same woman was hardly a surprise. It seemed like Mark had set his sights on Sylvia but had failed to win her over.Bryce forced a smile. "Ms. Williams, Father Rosalyn did indeed visit our Pentra family and was here tonight. However, he dislikes such gatherings and prefers not to make his presence known

John, the distributors, and others were in awe of the Innova Group's prowess. They had endured years of exploitation by the Pentra family, unable to challenge them due to lack of strength.However, everything changed with the Innova Group's arrival.Their first encounter with the Innova Group was memorable. Mark had led a group of people and confronted them, only to end up beaten and humiliated. Later, when the Pentra family sought revenge, the Innova Group dealt with them.Now, things had escalated even further. At the soiree, they actually managed to kill Mark!This was something they had long wished for but lacked the power to execute. However, neither Eric nor Sylvia had anticipated Mark's death.Yet, he ended up dead in the lounge, with Sylvia being the prime suspect. The couple knew that, no matter how they explained it, Mark's death would be pinned on Sylvia.-"I didn't kill him," Sylvia reiterated once they were back at the hotel.Eric held Sylvia close. "I believe you

"Bryce, are you kidding me?" Larry couldn't comprehend, but soon he did. He knew Martha was a lunatic, her temperament changing drastically after Mark's birth. But the fact that Martha killed Mark was still hard for him to accept."It's all because of the Innova Group!" Bryce slammed the table fiercely. "If the Innova Group hadn't come to Westlake City, Martha wouldn't have had the opportunity! It's all their fault!"When it came to shifting blame, Bryce was definitely adept. Given the past few decades of Martha and Mark, Mark's death was a foregone conclusion. No matter how hard Mark fought, he couldn't match Martha.Bryce said, "Larry, this Innova Group is not simple. One of their co-founders is a young man in his 30s. Eric actually managed to push me back with a single punch!"Look around the globe, how many such experts are there?"Whenever Bryce recalled the punch from last night, he felt a lingering fear!If someone his age pushed him back with a punch, he would be slight

Without the influence of the Pentras for the moment, the Innova Group began to expand its business in Westlake City.The distributors were eager to cooperate with the Innova Group. Although Sylvia hadn't killed Mark, the distributors perceived her involvement as conclusive.With Mark dead and the Pentras not daring to make a move, it proved they were no match for the Innova Group.The distributors were now making money and were glad they picked the right side. At least the Innova Group operated according to the market, not squeezing the distributors.The most immediate benefit was that the money returned to their own companies, no longer lining the Pentras' pockets.-John, Ross, and others personally went to the hotel to thank Sylvia and Eric.John sincerely said, "Ms. Williams, Mr. Johnson, we can't thank you enough! In the future, the drugs of the Innova Group in our stores will definitely be displayed prominently. In a few days, we'll also establish channels with hospitals.