Ysabella's eyes sparkled at the sight of warm, freshly-fried donuts."I just made this batch," said the stand owner as he gave Ysabella a paper bag. Then, he turned at the corner and left.The cab driver shouted to draw the stand owner's attention, "Mister, we haven't paid yet!"The stand owner was nowhere to be seen, so the driver withdrew his head back into the car. "What a weirdo."On this empty street—a ghetto street, no less—the donut stand stood out like a sore thumb. Yet no one dared to approach the stand.Tyrone snatched the paper bag from Ysabella's hand. He asked the driver to continue driving as he reached into the paper bag to grab the donut. As he anticipated, there was a small note inside the bag.He passed Ysabella the donut on a piece of tissue paper. While she was busy munching on the delicacy, he read the note. It was a string of numbers for a local phone number.Who was this person? Why were they trying to help him?Tyrone's previous theory didn't make sens

"Elijah, what do you want from me? My flight is about to depart," said Tyrone as he looked at his watch.There was nervousness underneath Tyrone's superficial calmness. He was on Elijah's turf. If Elijah willed it, the airport would be shut down in an instant. But of course, Elijah would need to justify his action. He couldn't abuse his family's connections like this."Oh, Tyrone. Where are your manners? How could you come to Stillmond without visiting me? What will our brothers and sisters think of me? "They'll say that I neglected you. You won't put me in such a difficult situation, will you?"The conversation might sound friendly and polite. But Tyrone and Elijah knew very well that it was a game of wits."Come on, Elijah. You're here to see me off. If they ever accuse you of bullying me, I'll defend you. Anyway, I have to go now. I'll visit you another day, okay?" Tyrone then turned to leave.The air was tingling. Tyrone could feel powerful air pressure coming from behind.

On the freeway linking Cleyton and Taupaz, Sky High was escorting Ysabella home. Her injury and the grueling escape had taken a toll on her body, so she fell asleep right away. But she was having nightmares. Someone attacked her head. Someone was looking at her across the hospital's window. Tyrone was forced to stay in Stillmond Airport …"Tyrone!" Ysabella woke up with a scream after barely an hour of sleep. Dawn broke over the city. Seeing familiar faces around her, Ysabella felt safe. At the same time, she was sad because Tyrone was missing. She could recall what had happened at Stillmond Airport vividly. Someone had stopped Tyrone from leaving. Fearing that she might not be able to see Tyrone again, Ysabella had insisted on staying, even though she would have been a burden instead of a help."Just go.""No, I won't. I am not leaving you again." She had clung onto Tyrone's arm, but he had pushed her away."Stop it. I wouldn't be here if it hadn't been for you. Take the

The slapping only ceased after Wallace passed out from the ordeal.Elijah got up from his seat with his wine glass in hand and gave a toast, "Sorry for the small hiccup. Please accept my apology."Then, he chugged his glass."Please, Mr. Hendrick, you're too courteous.""That's what you get for speaking out of turn.""Let's continue drinking."Wallace's blight didn't affect the festive mood. In fact, Elijah was cheered for his generosity. The small hiccup only made everyone more interested in Tyrone's identity. But since Elijah didn't bother introducing him to them, no one dared to bring it up.Meanwhile, Tyrone was feeling completely at home. He liked the wine at Imperion Hotel, so he had a few glasses.Elijah, noticing that Tyrone was drowning his sorrow away, came to Tyrone and said, "Tyrone, I'm happy for our reunion. But binge drinking isn't the way to celebrate this occasion. "I'll gather all our other siblings in a few days. You can drink to your heart's content then

Elijah's lips curled into a wide grin. He relished the sight of his prey struggling vainly against its impending doom."Tyrone, among the siblings, I will emerge victorious. I don't even need to invoke the power of the family brooch. However, I don't mind testing it out."All Elijah had to do was break the brooch, and it would immediately take effect. Karl felt hopeless. If he had known that Elijah possessed the family brooch, he would have done everything he could to stop Tyrone from coming to Stillmond. The glimmer of hope Karl had held on to dimmed. Elijah cackled loudly, celebrating his victory.Suddenly, the door to the banquet hall flung open. "Elijah, what is the grand occasion?"Karl looked up and saw a dreadful sight. It was Serena. Elijah was strong enough to eliminate Tyrone. Now, Serena was here too, to make matters worse. Serena's face was vaguely familiar to Tyrone. When he had been younger, Elijah and Serena had already been old enough to establish their own