Selene remained silent for a moment before she calmly inquired. "You are Mr. Smith's stepsister?""...Mn," Maddie answered with her head down."I don't hold anything against you. Your mother and my manager were the ones at fault. So I forgive you.""...Thank you," Maddie muttered with tears welling up in her eyes.She'd wondered how she'd be able to live with herself and now, with Edith's forgiveness, it no longer felt so hard.Edith spread out her arms and gestured for Maddie to embrace her which she did.As the women enjoyed each other's company, Richard soon returned with good news that the doctor had agreed to discharge Edith.With the formalities sorted out, Richard took Edith and Maddie before leaving the hospital.They first went to a restaurant to sate their hunger at which point Edith informed Richard of her desire to complete the transaction to become the face of Orion Corp.Richard called Maria to prepare the necessary documents to facilitate the process before Richard took

Richard, in a bid to ensure that everyone learned of the Listers' terrible acts, asked the security guards to project the footage for all to see.On the projectors, the video revealed Rita putting the dress in Maddie's bag before going ahead to frame her for theft.Instantly, the public's opinion was swayed as they glared hatefully at Rita and her mother.Wishing to save face, Karol remarked. "Alright, that's fine. Since Madison's name has been cleared, I guess there's no need to prolong the matter. How about we part ways here?"Richard snorted. "Do you take me for a joke?... Since you and your daughter are at fault, I believe you know what to do next.""You expect me to kneel and apologize?... Damn it, you bastard, don't overstep your boundaries." Karol icily replied.Maddie tried to tell Richard that it was okay, worried that the situation might spiral out of control but Richard wasn't about to let this slide."Will you not apologize?" Richard probed.Karol snorted. "Do you know who

Richard nodded as he got to his feet. "Alright then. I'll take care of the unearthing process as well as the valuation and subsequent sales. As agreed on, you'd take 40% and I'll take 60%.""No, Mr. Smith. If possible, I'd like for you to hold on to the money, perhaps open a bank account to which we can have access.""Oh?... Why?" Richard couldn't help but inquire.Lauren hesitated before she explained. "First City Bank is a dangerous institution, Mr. Smith. They might end up doing something bad even though the land is no longer in their hands to take." "Are they really that despicable?" Richard had always thought the Martinez family were the height of despicable but it seemed other organizations were waiting to prove him wrong.Lauren nodded. "First City Bank has ruined many lives, Mr. Smith. I won't lie and say that I'm not scared because I am." Richard furrowed his brows before ultimately nodding in agreement."As you wish. But don't worry, First City Bank won't dare to do anythi

"What is going on here?" Commissioner Gordon inquired calmly as he walked, accompanied by quite a few special ops.Everyone gave way to him for fear of getting in his way, allowing him to quickly reach Richard's position."Commissioner Gordon," Richard called out cheerfully. "Glad to see you here.""Likewise, my friend. Now tell me, what's going on here?"Raymond at this point couldn't help but get worried considering Richard looked to be on good terms with the Commissioner.Richard sighed as he replied. "I was teaching that man over there a lesson but unfortunately his bodyguards decided to stand in my way.""Is that so?... That won't do at all." Commissioner Gordon remarked as he gestured for his men to move.Immediately, Raymond's bodyguards had themselves surrounded causing them to immediately back away from Richard."Much better," Richard muttered before glaring at Raymond who immediately backed away in fright."You…you better stay right there. Do anything to me and you'd surely

Taking the opportunity as everyone was mocking Richard, Matthew remarked. "You see the fool that dares to think he is worthy of your hand, Melinda?... He doesn't even know the difference between a mere piece of gold and a spirit stone. Just kick that fool out already.""You…" Melinda trembled but she knew that something was wrong.The stone in Richard's hand looked like gold and he must have known this, so why had he brought it out?She couldn't understand what was happening even as Richard insisted."Please, just appraise it. It's not what you think." He seemed sure of himself which further annoyed Murphy."Do you think I don't know what I'm saying?... I am a world-renowned appraiser and you think I won't be able to recognize gold from a mile away?... Please respect yourself and get out of here. I don't understand what Vincent sees in you." Murphy berated.However, Richard stood his ground. "I still ask that you appraise it.""You…""Damn it, stop embarrassing this family already."