"This is outrageous!" Sylvia exclaimed, her voice seething with anger. "What are they trying to do? Do they want the Innova Group to suppress this matter?"From Benedict's words, it was evident that the Whitlocks were likely involved in this matter. Unable to locate Miller, they turned to Eric. Given the Innova Group's interests at stake, the Whitlocks anticipated Eric's compliance. However, they were in for a surprise—Eric was the mastermind behind the investigation.Moreover, the Innova Group would never profit from such illicit gains.-Benedict returned to the Whitlock residence and briefed Dominic Whitlock on his negotiation with Eric."What?! He refuses?!" Dominic frowned. "What the hell is wrong with them? Are they idiots? How are they going to make money if the project is delayed for a few more years?""Sir, based on my observation, he's not simple," Benedict explained. "He's always with the man who arrested Houston. Besides, he's the one who attacked George at the constr

Dominic fervently wished for the fire to obliterate every piece of evidence. The city's premier hotel had been engulfed in flames, ensuring it would be front-page news. Dominic had already acquired some preliminary information."How many casualties on the 18th floor? How many managed to escape?"The Whitlocks had obtained the hotel's data. Otherwise, they wouldn't have specifically targeted the 18th floor.Benedict reported, "14 guests were on the 18th floor, and none survived.""Perfect!" Dominic exclaimed with delight. "So, everyone on the 18th floor is gone! No evidence against my family remains. Let's see who dares to investigate my family in the future!"He exhibited no concern for the fate of those on the 19th and 20th floors as if their lives had no connections to him or the Whitlocks.Benedict spoke. "Among those who apprehended Houston, some lingered on the 18th floor. There's a chance they perished in the fire. If so, we're essentially responsible for the deaths of hi

Sylvia anticipated Dominic's response. "Mr. Whitlock, avoiding responsibility isn't the best course of action. My findings reveal that Whitlocks Construction is under the direct control of the Whitlock Group, as the group owns all the shares."Given the legal issues surrounding Whitlocks Construction, with its assets frozen and seized, if the Innova Group's losses exceed what Whitlocks Construction can cover, we'll have to look to the Whitlock Group and your family for additional compensation.""Are you trying to intimidate me, Ms. Williams?" Dominic asked with a frown.Sylvia smiled faintly. "Mr. Whitlock, this is not intimidation. The real intimidation was the fire on the 18th floor of Sunridge Hotel last night. Fortunately, due to certain reasons, we were not at the hotel. Otherwise, Mr. Johnson and I would be among the people burned to death."Sylvia was furious, still shuddering at the thought of the people burned to death. If not for eliminating Miller and preventing unfavora

On a hospital bed lay a severely injured man—one of the trio responsible for setting fire to the hotel. Contrary to appearances, they weren't mentally ill; the Whitlocks had fabricated their records to avoid investigation.Ultimately, the Whitlocks decided to eliminate them and dispatched someone to the mental hospital to end their lives.After a daring escape, the Combat Department eventually located the injured individual.Upon regaining consciousness, he divulged the entire truth. The mastermind behind the arson plot was Benedict.-Armed with the evidence, Miller paid Dominic another visit, accompanied by six grandmasters.Dominic noted the tension but still greeted him with a smile. "Mr. Smithson, what brings you here again?"Miller calmly took a seat and fixed his gaze on Dominic. "Mr. Whitlock, is there anything else you'd like to confess now?"Dominic was momentarily taken aback. This time, Miller's tone signaled a shift from their previous encounter. It appeared to Dom

The workers eagerly awaited their long-overdue wages, which had been pending for over half a year.Representatives from the bank and the Combat Department gathered at Whitlocks Construction, and tears of joy flowed as the workers learned they would be paid in full today."Jake Mason, the Whitlock Group owes you a total of 30,000 dollars. Considering the losses to your family due to delayed wages, we estimate an additional 5,000 dollars. In total, you will receive 35,000 dollars."Upon hearing they could receive more money, the workers were elated."Ethan Carpenter, the total amount of your overdue wages is 30,000 dollars. Including your personal losses of around 3,000 dollars, you'll be paid a total of 33,000 dollars."Unfortunately, Royce Green met with an accident on the way to Salt City. According to standard compensation, his family is entitled to 50,000 dollars. Adding the overdue wages, the total they'll receive today is 80,000 dollars."Similar announcements were made for