"I have big news!" Brad cried. He'd always paid attention to the finance news. While skimming through the day's headlines, he came across a live news broadcast and learned about Vivian acquiring Tension Incorporated. He couldn't help crying out in shock.The other members of the Childe family crowded around to see what was happening. The news anchor said, "According to a report from one of our journalists, a Ms. Vivian Lorimer from Northfort has come out on top in Tension Incorporated's bid at Sparrowheart today."She acquired Tension Incorporated with 200 million dollars and is now its new president. According to sources, Phisteele Corporation has invested five billion dollars in Tension Incorporated following Ms. Lorimer's appointment as its president."The news anchor continued, "This has made Tension Incorporated's market value shoot up rapidly. It seems the company's going to be the biggest black horse in the business world! And shortly before this, Ms. Lorimer transferred V Co

The Childe family looked ecstatic at Warren's words. With Prudence County's Childe family making a stand, neither Vivian nor those creditors would continue bothering them.After all, Prudence County's Childe family was the wealthiest family in the county. Even the Seele family ranked below them.Warren was quick to act. He instructed his subordinates to head to Tension Incorporated to get Vivian.They headed to Tension Incorporated and demanded, "Tell Vivian Lorimer to get down here."The receptionist was terrified but still said politely, "I'm sorry, sirs, but do you have an appointment?""An appointment?" one of the men sneered. "Cut the fucking crap. Tell Vivian Lorimer to come here, or I'll trash this place!"The other men rubbed their palms together, seemingly raring to go. They looked like they would literally trash the building. The receptionist quickly called Vivian when she saw this.Soon, Vivian came downstairs. When she saw the menacing men, she asked in displeasure,

It was finally the day of the commander-in-chief's inauguration party. Though Marcus was only taking up a temporary position in Northfort's government, he wouldn't be an official member of the government, nor would he interfere in Northfort's political matters.Still, he was one of Merania's most important figures, and he had the battle scars to go with it. He'd led Merania's Four Monstrous Generals into battle against over 40 of Merania's neighboring countries. He'd even taken Marie Isla out.He was the only man who'd been conferred the title of "commander-in-chief" in Merania's history. That was why the Northfort government took this party very seriously.Though it was only being held in Northfort, the viceroy, governor, and military commander were all in attendance. Aside from Jonathan, the three other Monstrous Generals were also present. It was a grand affair.It was early in the morning, but things at the Patterson household were already busy. There were three Rolls-Royce Pha

At this moment, Elijah commanded, "Attention!"Merania's Four Monstrous Generals stood straight and saluted in unison. They looked serious. The viceroy and governor, on the other hand, looked nervous. After all, this was the commander-in-chief's first public appearance since arriving in Northfort.As the crowd watched with bated breath, Marcus, who was decked out in his military garb, strode out of the corridor. His tall, muscular frame was reminiscent of a god's.Even if Cherry and Octavius were seated close to the front, they could only see Marcus' side profile from where they were seated. And so, they didn't recognize him at first. They only felt he was somewhat familiar."Ms. Patterson, do you find the commander-in-chief familiar?" Octavius leaned forward to ask Cherry."Now that you mention it, I do …" Cherry's heart sank. She had a clearer view of Marcus' face from where she was seated. Why did she think the commander-in-chief looked a lot like Marcus?"No, that can't be."

Octavius felt like he'd been on a roller-coaster ride. Earlier, to make the Coleman family pay attention to him and make him the heir of the branch family in Prudence County, Octavius had chosen to pick on Marcus. In the past, he and Marcus had been on relatively good terms.Yet what had he done? He'd tried to frame and murder Marcus. He'd gone to unbelievable lengths. Octavius couldn't help smiling bitterly at the thought of the things he'd done.What did being the heir of the Coleman family mean to Marcus when he was already the commander-in-chief? In fact, what did the Coleman family matter? None of these things meant anything to Marcus.Octavius fell to his knees, looking desolate. He sighed and said, "If I'd known you were the commander-in-chief, I wouldn't have gone to such lengths to pick on you. Even the Coleman family wouldn't expect this."They think you're still fighting to become the heir. Little do they know that with your identity, the Coleman family means nothing."