As the guests filled the hall, the air was filled conversations and whispers about who Lord Cloud could be.How he had managed to keep his identity a secret for so long, and what the future might hold for the partners fortunate enough to be chosen by Lord Cloud.The press, stationed at the back of the hall and along the side aisles, were ready to broadcast the event live.The Wilson family was also seated in the Silver Section. Usually, in a gathering like this, they would be seated in the Gold Section, but since Nathan left their family and Victoria, Claire's mother, was arrested after Nathan accused her of trying to take over the family, they had been reduced to almost nothing.Their only hope now was becoming the primary partners of the Cloud Corporation. Thanks to Liam, they now had an opportunity to become the primary partners of Lord Cloud.Especially now that Liam and Claire are engaged, their family will certainly rise from the ashes.Liam casually walked into the hall, and

Nathan let the silence hang in the air for a moment longer, as he took in the shock on their faces. Then, with a smirk, he spoke. "Is this what you were looking for?" he asked, his voice dripping with sarcasm as he waved the invitation card in front of their faces. "The invitation you were so sure I didn’t have?"Ivan’s voice was hoarse as he tried to regain his composure. "This… this has to be a forgery," he sputtered, though even he didn’t believe his own words. "There’s no way Lord Cloud would invite someone like you. It’s impossible!"Nathan chuckled, his laughter low and mocking. "Forged? Really, Ivan? Is that the best you can come up with?""I guess it’s easier for you to believe that than to accept the truth."Claire, her face pale with rage, tried to snatch the invitation out of Nathan’s hand, but he pulled it back just in time, tucking it safely into his pocket. "Not so fast, Claire," he said, his voice laced with amusement. "You do not deserve to touch this.""None of yo

Ivan continued, "You may have wormed your way into this event, but don’t think for a second that we’ll kneel at your feet.""We’re the Wilsons. We may have lost a lot these past few days, but we still have our pride and dignity.”Nathan remained calm, his gaze unwavering as he met Ivan’s glare. “Your pride and dignity?” he repeated, a hint of sarcasm in his tone. “One of your family members is rotting in prison, and you have lost almost everything, and you still dare to speak of pride and dignity?"Grandfather Wilson, his face twisted in anger, stepped forward, his voice a low growl. “Don't you dare insult us, Nathan!""We took you in, Nathan. We gave you a place in our family, and this is how you repay us?""By demanding we kneel before you?""You’ve truly lost your mind if you think we’ll ever stoop so low.”Nathan’s expression hardened, his patience wearing thin. “Look at the family I once helped to rise from ashes, a bunch of ungrateful people.""Very soon, your family will be le

Henry’s lips twisted into a bitter smile. “You should be. Our family is already making plans with Lord Cloud. In fact, we already have Liam, who works closely with him, and very soon we will rise to the top. And then, where will you be?""Beside this nobody, in the gutter where he belongs?”Before Vanessa could respond, Nathan stepped forward, his voice calm but carrying an unmistakable edge. “You’ve said enough, Henry."Vanessa doesn’t need your threats or your control. She’s stronger and bigger than you and your family combined. "And I can assure you, your family will never rise to the top because Lord Cloud would not want anything to do with your family."Henry’s eyes narrowed as he turned to face Nathan fully for the first time. “And who do you think you are to decide that? "Some powerful man in disguise?""You’re crossing a line, Nathan. You don’t know who you’re dealing with.”Nathan’s gaze didn’t waver. “It does'nt matter, do you think you can always bully and intimidste peop

As the echo of Isabella Reynes' sharp command lingered in the room, silence fell once again.The air was heavy with tension from the ongoing drama. The once confident expressions on the faces of the Smith and Wilson families had vanished, replaced by fear and disbelief.Nathan, now revealed as Lord Cloud, stood in quiet composure, his presence commanding absolute respect.Alexander Thorne stepped forward, his eyes filled with a mixture of disdain and disappointment as he gazed upon the two families. "You fools," he said, his voice reverberating through the hall, "Do you realize the gravity of your offense? You dared to slander and humiliate the Almighty Lord Cloud?"President Rajesh added, his voice cold and unrelenting, "We will not tolerate disrespect toward Lord Cloud. Your ignorance will cost you your life!"Claire, trembling with regret, tried to speak, her voice weak and quivering. "We... we didn’t know. We thought—""Don't you dare speak!" Isabella Reynes cut her off again, thi