Lauren was so angry she was speechless. The man who couldn’t even pay his phone bill was boasting about organizing a grand wedding in Lightharbor? Without a word, she angrily handed her phone to Anderson. He took the mobile, went to a corner, and dialed a number listed by the system.
This was the number of Fernando Lewis, his grandfather, and also one of the top three most powerful people in the country. Not to mention a small city like Lightharbor, even the whole country could be easily influenced with just a flick of his hand.
Meanwhile, at the Lewis residence in Rose Quay city.
A man in his seventies was leisurely reviewing a list, appearing both relaxed and dignified. This man was Fernando Lewis, the head of the Lewis family, and a significant influencer in Ivory Essence.
Suddenly, his phone rang. He was quite surprised, as no one had called this mobile number in recent years. He only kept it in the hope that his daughter, who had been missing for over twenty-five years, might call him one day.
He answered immediately: "Who?"
"I am the son of Chelsea Lewis." Anderson's voice came through the phone.
Mr. Lewis was extremely excited. He stood up abruptly: "Chelsea’s son?"
"To meet your grandson, come to room 702, Regal Radiance building, Lightharbor city." Anderson said succinctly.
"Right! I’ll be there immediately!" Mr. Lewis, though still skeptical, was so excited that he momentarily forgot to consider whether it was safe to go somewhere unplanned.
…
After Anderson ended the call, he deleted the call history and handed the phone back to Lauren, asking her to go home first. Since the death of the patriarch of the Harris family, Lauren's status in the household had steadily declined. She was constantly ridiculed and mocked by her family members. Therefore, she had bought a house outside to live with Anderson.
After Lauren drove away in her Audi, Anderson rode his small electric bike to the Regal Radiance building nearby and waited for Mr. Lewis. About half an hour later, a vintage Jeep that had ceased production appeared beneath the Regal Radiance.
This caused a stir; they recognized the vehicle as a Jeep Willys MB, a symbol of a significant figure in this country. It was the only one in Ivory Essence, belonging to the owner of the Velvet Night conglomerate, Mr. Lewis. Mr. Lewis was known as the overlord of three realms: Business, Politics, and the Underworld; a name people dared only listen to but not speak of.
But why did he appear in Lightharbor today? Was a storm brewing?
Stepping out of the car were two imposing bodyguards in black suits, followed by a man in his seventies, equally tall and imposing. Despite his age, his authoritative demeanor was unmatched - Mr. Lewis, one of the three most powerful people in Ivory Essence. He approached the reception, where his bodyguard handed over a business card, enough to make the receptionist pale and unable to look directly.
The bodyguard said: "My boss needs to see the person in room 702."
"Yes, yes, please follow me."
The receptionist led the way, with one bodyguard in front and another behind Mr. Lewis, protecting him. Standing in front of room 702, Mr. Lewis was visibly nervous. The young man claiming to be the son of Chelsea Lewis, his daughter – was this nephew genuine? If this young man dared to deceive him, Mr. Lewis would tear him apart, not just him but his entire family.
The door opened, and Mr. Lewis was astonished to see a young man sitting at a table near the glass wall, offering a beautiful night view. But what shocked Mr. Lewis even more was the young man's resemblance to his daughter – strikingly similar. If the young man weren't male, Mr. Lewis would have thought he was seeing his daughter.
"You are...?"
But Anderson said nothing, merely glancing at the bodyguard behind Mr. Lewis, who understood and stepped back, allowing Mr. Lewis to sit opposite Anderson. Then Anderson took out a small zip bag containing a few strands of hair.
He said: "You can use this for a DNA test. This is my hair."
"No need, I know you are Chelsea's son, and my grandson." Mr. Lewis refused the zip bag with hair, casually pouring a cup of tea. Although his heart was tumultuous, he dared not reach out to embrace his grandson, fearing he might flee.
Living for nearly seventy years, the inability to find his daughter was his greatest powerlessness. That year, his daughter suddenly became pregnant, and when she refused to reveal the father's identity, he locked her up, planning to bring a doctor to terminate the pregnancy. But then she fled, disappearing for twenty-five years, adding to his torment. He vowed to become stronger, to control others to help him find her, but all was in vain.
But now, at his age, close to the end, he suddenly found hope. Not his daughter, but his grandson was enough to satisfy him. He asked: "Where is your mother?"
"Since I was born, she hasn't been by my side."
"Is she... dead?"
"I don't know, I also want to find her. But before that, I need your help with a few things, if that's possible?"
"Tell me, I can help you with anything. If I can't do it, no one can."
Anderson didn't want to talk much with Mr. Lewis. He directly stated his conditions: "First, I want you to help me acquire the entire Pinnacle Dynamics Corporation. Tomorrow I will be the chairman of Pinnacle Dynamics, but no one must know that I am the chairman."
Mr. Lewis was stunned and couldn't believe his ears: "Is that... all?"
He didn't even know what Pinnacle Dynamics was, perhaps to someone as high as him, it was just a trivial matter.
Mr. Lewis said: "Do you want to become the chairman of Velvet Night Group instead? It's just a small company. Why bother with it?”
Anderson remained silent, not even a DNA test was done, and Mr. Lewis was already throwing inheritance at him. Wasn't he afraid of a forgery?
"No need, I want to take things slowly. If I suddenly stand too high, it won't win people's hearts." Anderson said. "Alright, tomorrow, you will surely become the chairman of that corporation." Mr. Lewis said. For people like Mr. Lewis, with global achievements, even if his grandson wanted the entire city of Lightharbor, it wouldn't be a problem. But surprisingly, he only wanted a small corporation! "Second, on the 14th of this month, prepare a grand wedding for me in Lightharbor." Anderson began stating his second condition. “Who are you marrying?” "Three years ago, when I got married, it's a pity I didn’t have a wedding then. The 14th this month is my anniversary with Lauren Harris. I want her to be truly happy that day, so I will organize a wedding for her." Anderson said. "Can I attend then?" Mr. Lewis asked, appearing smaller and more humble than ever. It was evident that even a boss like him could seem so diminished in front of his grandson, clearly showing his deep love fo
The next morning, a sensational piece of news spread through Lightharbor City. Pinnacle Dynamics, the largest corporation in Lightharbor, had been acquired by a mysterious owner for a staggering price of 100 billion USD! Pinnacle Dynamics underwent a change of ownership, with the original chairman stepping down and handing over the company to a young talent. This news set off a buzz throughout Lightharbor, with all the major families speculating about the identity of this business giant. When Anderson woke up, he received a message from his grandfather saying that everything had been arranged smoothly and asking him to take over Pinnacle Dynamics. The night before, after buying a new phone, he had sent a message to Mr. Lewis about this new number, so it was not surprising to receive a text from him. But the fact that a seventy-year-old man texted instead of calling showed a certain distance, unfamiliarity with this grandson who had fallen from the sky. Anderson didn't rush to take
The President's office of Pinnacle Dynamics Corporation is situated on the top floor, and Anderson took the direct elevator to the topmost level. Upon the elevator doors opening, Anderson immediately saw a woman of elegant demeanor, porcelain skin, a tall and slender figure standing beautifully outside the elevator, waiting. This woman was Hannah Allen, the CEO of Pinnacle Dynamics. Fernando Lewis had previously informed Hannah Allen, the CEO, that the new President wished to keep his identity secret and didn't want it widely known, so top personnel should not be present. Only Hannah was waiting on the top floor for the new President's arrival, having waited for quite some time. When Anderson emerged from the elevator, she was momentarily stunned. She had never imagined that the new President of Pinnacle Dynamics would be the notoriously useless son-in-law of the Harris family! She had made numerous guesses about this mysterious new mogul, but Anderson? He was someone with no good re
What Everett valued wasn't the salary of the Director of Project Development, but the influence and status of this position! Never underestimate the power of this managerial role, as its potential could bring limitless benefits to his family. Whenever Pinnacle Dynamics had any new projects, he could prioritize his own family. It's fair to say that being ranked at the top among the major families of Lightharbor was closely related to his position. At last night's party, the people from the Harris family were right. Any family could soar high if they had even a small connection with Pinnacle Dynamics Corporation. How many families had to bow before Pinnacle Dynamics, the emperor of Lightharbor's business district? Now, with Everett removed from his position and Pinnacle Dynamics suspending cooperation with the Lopez family, how could he not be devastated? And the reason for his dismissal was just because he had signed a contract with the Harris family, and his grandson had insulted
"Uncle, no matter what, we're still part of a great family. The Lopez family has its own company; we don't have to work here. Let's return and work for our own company." Conrad consoled. "Hmph, what do you know? Can our family's company compare with Pinnacle Dynamics? Do you know how much I've contributed to the Lopez family from this position?" "Now look, I've lost this position because of you two, disrupting the Lopez family's contracts as well. Do you realize how severe the losses are?" Everett's anger was unabated, with no outlet for his frustration, he continued to berate Conrad. Conrad's face was bruised. He understood that his uncle's loss of position was his fault, and the consequences were indeed severe. "Uncle, it's all that terrible Anderson's fault, he cursed you into being fired. I never thought it would actually happen." Conrad tried to shift the blame to Anderson. "Get out! All of you, leave! I don't want to see the likes of you again!" Everett shouted, clearly not
At that moment, a man's voice suddenly came from inside the house: "Lauren, I've heard about your troubles. You have no feelings for him. It was all because of your grandfather's coercion. But he's gone now, and we can change that on the 14th. I will give you a grand wedding on that day, after all, you will divorce him, why not marry me?" Anderson was certain this man was Cameron Miller, intending to propose to Lauren. Unexpectedly, Avery had even brought Cameron to their doorstep! "I've admired you for a long time. I truly love you. I don't mind that you've been married. Marry me!" Miller continued. Worried that Cameron would grow tired of her daughter, Avery quickly explained: "Although my Lauren married a useless guy, they slept separately. Lauren has never let him touch her. She's still a virgin." "Mom, what are you talking about?" Lauren said, embarrassed. "I'm not saying anything wrong, it's the truth. Otherwise, why haven't you been pregnant in these three years? I've known
Anderson suddenly felt a chill. He realized that using force to reveal Cameron's weak nature was pointless, and he let go of his hand. However, Avery and Cameron thought Anderson was afraid of the Miller family and had to let go. "Anderson, if you have any conscience left, don't delay Lauren's marriage any longer, divorce her quickly so everyone can be happy!" Avery said. "There are only 6 days left until the 14th. Can’t you wait these 6 days? On that day, I will make Lauren the most beautiful bride at the grandest wedding, you will be satisfied. After that, if you still want us to divorce, I will have no further objections." Anderson said. "Why do you keep wanting to embarrass us? With your abilities, you can’t do that, know your place!" Avery retorted. "I don’t want to talk more about the wedding. You will see for yourself then." Anderson said, looking disheartened. Avery didn’t have time to worry about Anderson, she was more concerned about Cameron: "Young Master Miller, are yo
Lauren finally breathed a sigh of relief and then knocked on Anderson's door. She rarely entered her husband's room. She and Anderson were only married in name, and they didn't enter each other's rooms without permission. Anderson, hearing the knock, opened the door. "You saw it, it was my mother who brought Cameron here. It has nothing to do with me." Lauren felt the recent incident was disrespectful to Anderson and tried to explain. "I understand, you don’t need to explain that!" Anderson did not expect Lauren to proactively explain this to him. "The news about the wedding you're planning for me has spread too widely. You're making it hard for yourself, walking into a dead end. If you can't do it, even if I don't want to divorce you, my mother and everyone from the Harris family will force us to divorce. You’re running out of time." Lauren said angrily. "Lauren, you have to trust me. On the 14th, I will bring you a big surprise." Anderson seemed very serious. "Today, when the ne