After a few hours had passed, the gatherings of the elite finally neared its end.The important personalities bade one another farewell, some drowning in business discussion, while others simply talked about the current trends in the world.Austin and Katerina had extricated themselves from the spotlight, leaving everything for Rebecca to handle.Although Katerina hosted the gathering, everyone still gave her face. Although some still tried their luck to rope in the new, ambitious young man, beaming with valour.Inside a private office, Austin and Katerina sat opposite each other. The subtle golden glow from the chandeliers, basking their faces in a beautiful allure.''So, when can I see my father?'' Austin asked, his eyes filled with a myriad of emotions.Upon hearing his question, Katerina Blake mustered a smile, letting out a soft sigh.''Very soon.''''He's in a business meeting abroad, and it may take a while before his arrival. However, I'm sure he wouldn't take that long,'' she

Austin kept moving backwards, until his back touched the wall, halting his advancement.He dared not turn back, and at that moment, he wished the wall would vanish and allow him to continue with his struggle.''My, my… can't move further than that, eh?'' The man let out a sinister chuckle, sending chills down Austin's back.''I… we can settle this amicably.'' Austin stammered, his eyes twitching with every fleeting moment.It didn't take a genius to figure out how ugly his situation was at the moment. He stood no chance against this man, not even in his most unruly fantasies.Forget about the mystery that cloaked the assailant. He also had a gun and knife with him.Assuming he could wrestle his way considering only the knife, then what about the gun?''Damnation.'' Austin gritted his teeth.The fact that he couldn't tell what brought this man here in the first place made the situation even more spontaneous.He couldn't help but wonder if Marcus and Lana could be behind this whole set-

Feeling his heart tightening, Christopher entered the room with light footsteps. There at the extreme, Rebecca entered his view, her eyes looking in a particular direction.She had yet to realize their presence, already lost in deep thoughts. On moving closer to her, Christopher tapped her shoulder, making her flinch.Turning, she quickly rose to her feet, seeing who was before her.Her eyes looked puffy. Both dried and wet tears stain plastered her face, a testament to hours of sobbing.''Please punish my negligence.'' She fell to her knees, her face kissing the floor.Christopher paused, feeling a barrage of multiple emotions. His flat look twisted a bit as his emotions threatened to explode. However, after gnashing his teeth momentarily, he ignored Rebecca and walked forward.Right before him lay the unconscious Austin, clad in a white robe. His breathing was shallow, and his face looked pale.A bandage was used to wrap his chest. However, despite the skilled medical intervention,

Austin gaped in shock, wondering if he heard right.''Father did you just say that you know who's behind this?'' he asked in a bewildered tone.''Absolutely.'' Christopher chuckled, his eyes revealing a sinister glint.''To think they would be brazen enough to lay their dirty fingers on the sole heir of the Blake family, my only son,'' Christopher smirked, twirling the liquor cup in his hand.''Father, who's behind this whole scheme? Why are they after my life?'' Austin bombarded his father with questions.Phew.Christopher sighed, looking into Austin's eyes with a solemn gaze.''That emblem with the tattoo you just described is the hallmark insignia of the Harl's Group bodyguards.''''The Harl's Group bodyguards?'' Austin narrowed his eyes. ''Who are they, and-''''The Harl's Group is one of the few wannabe giant organizations.''''They operate in the shadows, engaging in all forms of shady business, they don't mind taking any dirty means, so far they can accomplish their goals.'' Ch

Three days had already passed since James came to hand over the documents to Austin. And during these past days, everything had happened at a steady pace and mostly uneventful.Austin had intended to go back to his private residence. However, his father didn't buy the idea one bit.He insisted on Austin staying with him in the family mansion. That way, he would be able to react, should anything happen, in addition to how safe this place was compared to Austin's building.Moreover, it would be better if they kept the news of Austin being alive under the roof. No one knew what their opponents were brewing in the shadows, and seeing the supposed dead heir out in the open again would draw unnecessary attention that Austin's father was avoiding… at least for now.Although Austin had nothing pressing to do during his stay here, he hadn't stayed idle either. He had been diligent with his routines— cultivation particularly.Austin was far from a retard, even if his father made it seem as thou