Jayson stormed out of the ward in anger, slamming the door shut behind him. As he left, a gleeful expression appeared on Wade's family members' faces. They exchanged looks of satisfaction and erupted into a joyous celebration.Benny, however, wore a gloomy expression as he watched the scene unfold. He couldn't help but voice his doubt. "Grandpa, are you sure he truly belongs with us? He seems so easily deceived. We, on the other hand, are different."Old Wade's face turned cold, and he sneered dismissively. "How can that bastard, born of that woman, be considered one of us? He's merely a tool for us to exploit the wealth of the Wilson family.""Benny, listen to your grandfather. While it may be shameful to publicly acknowledge such trash as a part of our family, there are undeniable benefits to keeping him around," Grey interjected, addressing his first son with a stern tone. He couldn't afford to lose a lucrative source of income like Jayson anytime soon.Benny nodded solemnly and re
As Jayson drove back to the Wilson family mansion, his stomach growled, reminding him that he hadn't eaten since he woke up at noon. Spotting a restaurant along the road, he pulled over and decided to grab a meal in the public section, not wanting to go through the hassle of booking a private dining area.Entering the restaurant, Jayson patiently waited to be served. Just then, two brothers entered, accompanied by a group of bodyguards. One of the brothers noticed Jayson and his expression turned sour."Gilbert, what's wrong?" his older brother asked cautiously, noticing his reaction."Big brother, that's the guy. He's the one who attacked me and insulted our family. He even had the audacity to mock us, comparing our entire family to a fart in Jade City," Gilbert exaggerated, recounting the things Jayson had supposedly said.As expected, his older brother, young master Jake's, face turned cold. No one wouldn't be angry if someone disrespected his family, especially a well-known trash
The bodyguards exchanged wary glances before turning their attention to Jayson. Gilbert's voice boomed with anger. "What are you waiting for? Take him down!" He couldn't stand Jayson's smug and powerful demeanour.Summoning their courage, the two bodyguards rushed forward, only to be effortlessly thrown aside by Jayson's kicks and punches.Onlookers, who had been drawn to the brawl, were taken aback. A woman expressed her astonishment, "Is this some kind of movie? It looks so realistic! I have to see it!"A man, equally shocked, muttered, "I think so. Those guys must have been paid a fortune. Look at their injuries; they're no joke. The investors must have shelled out a hefty sum for all this damage."Jayson's strength defied all reason, and the spectacle unfolding before them seemed more like a scripted scene than reality. They found it easier to believe it was all an act rather than an actual occurrence.After overpowering the three bodyguards, Jayson's confidence soared. He fixed a
Jayson fell silent, his mind consumed with the Old Taoist Fairy's words. He didn't want to confront the guardians and risk getting hurt, so he decided to take a more restrained approach. "I will choose to be the bigger person and spare them for now. Since you've pleaded on their behalf, I won't go over there and cause trouble. After all, they are protecting my wife's grandmother," Jayson declared, attempting to sound righteous, although deep down he knew he lacked the strength to take on the guardians.The Old Taoist Fairy regarded Jayson with disdain, disappointed by his lack of courage. "You're a pathetic disappointment, Brat. I had hoped you would have the guts to go and confirm what I told you."Letting out a sigh, the Old Taoist fairy continued, "If I had known you would back down so easily, I wouldn't have revealed the truth to you. But now I'm curious, How did you come into possession of a spiritual stone?"Confused, Jayson stared at the Old Taoist Fairy, his expression one of
20 million dollars?Jayson suppressed a chuckle. His relatives were notorious for their insatiable appetites when it came to money. They had concocted a scheme to pretend to be patients in a hospital, hoping to strike it rich. But Jayson had other plans; he wanted to drain their bank accounts by making them pay exorbitant hospital bills instead of making them millionaires."Uncle Grey, I'll discuss the urgency of the situation with Elena. I'll hang up now," Jayson said, ending the call abruptly.A few minutes later, a maid entered the room and informed Jayson, "Jayson, Mrs. Wilson wishes to see you in the living room.""Alright, let's go," Jayson replied, assuming it had something to do with Daniel.As Jayson entered the living room, he was surprised to find only Mrs. Wilson and her children present.Once the maid had brought Jayson, Mrs. Wilson dismissed her, saying, "You may leave now."The maid bowed and quickly exited the room."Please have a seat, Jayson. We need to discuss an im
As they watched in astonishment, Mrs. Wilson and her children couldn't believe their eyes. Jayson had transformed into a formidable force, displaying unprecedented power. The question echoed in their minds: When had he become so commanding and fierce?The bodyguard took a step back, allowing the shock of the footage to sink in. Even after the playback had ended, Mrs. Wilson and her children remained in a daze, struggling to grasp the reality before them. Elena, in particular, blinked repeatedly, questioning the authenticity of what she had witnessed."Mr. Jake, are you absolutely certain this hasn't been manipulated? It just seems too unbelievable," Mrs. Wilson voiced her disbelief, her face etched with incredulity."Mrs. Wilson, I assure you that the CCTV footage is genuine. If you wish, we can conduct tests to validate its authenticity," Mr. Jake responded calmly. He had anticipated Mrs. Wilson's doubt and was prepared to address her concerns.His gaze shifted around, eventually set
Jayson reclined on the bed, pulling the duvet over himself, and closed his eyes. Elena watched him in silence, her thoughts swirling. Eventually, she let out a sigh and quietly left the room. Making her way to her mother's bedroom, she found Mrs. Wilson pacing anxiously."Any luck? Did he agree?" Mrs. Wilson asked eagerly as soon as Elena entered the room.Elena shook her head with a sense of resignation before replying, "Mom, Jayson had no intention of conceding to our demands. I doubt he'll even show up for the baby shower tomorrow."Mrs. Wilson's face fell, her disappointment evident. After a moment of contemplation, a glimmer of hope crossed her eyes. "His grandfather, Jayson, always listens to that old man. Whatever he says, Jayson will follow."Elena's eyes briefly brightened, but then a shadow of doubt crossed her face. "Mom, you humiliated them and drove them away from the company this morning. Are you sure they'll agree to our demands?""Of course they will; those relatives o
Jayson found himself taken aback as Old Wade pulled him over to a chair and motioned for him to sit down. It was clear that his grandfather and relatives were unusually energetic, and he couldn't help but wonder how much money Mrs. Wilson had given them to elicit such a response.Without missing a beat, Old Wade barked at his grandchildren, "What are you all waiting for? Why aren't you properly welcoming the hero of our family?"Jayson's lips twitched at the unexpected title. He realized that money truly had a way of working wonders."Jayson, welcome home," Old Wade's grandchildren chorused one after another.Grey stepped forward, his voice dripping with flattery. "Jayson, all the food is for you. Shall I serve the dish? Do you need any assistance?"Jayson sat there in a daze, not one to turn down a good meal. He began to serve himself, savouring each bite until he was pleasantly stuffed. When he finally finished eating, Old Wade cautiously inquired, "Would you like more? Should I ask
Old Anderson, the patriarch of the Saint family, was the first to step forward, accompanied by his son, both renowned pillars of Jade City's pugilistic world. They were joined by nearly a hundred cultivators from various families, forming a formidable ring around Jayson.Despite the presence of the Wilson family guardians, Jayson found satisfaction in knowing that none of the aristocratic families' businesses had been spared. "Trashy Jay, there's nowhere for you to run. Surrender to us and spare yourself a slow and painful death," Julius taunted with a smirk. This day had been long awaited since Jayson had thwarted his chance to ascend the immortal world and had taken Ella from him, Jayson became his heart demon and the person he wanted to kill in the world the most."I'll remember you; your death will come first," Jayson replied, his smile unwavering. Julius was taken aback as he gazed at Jayson, who remained remarkably composed despite the fact that all the influential figures of J
Standing at the top of the office building, Jayson sneered, "Is it time for the other families?" before vanishing from sight.Throughout that fateful night, the entirety of the Wilson family's business empire went up in flames, with warehouses and factories alike reduced to ashes.The news of this catastrophic event dominated headlines, seizing the front pages of newspapers and flooding the airwaves, as live updates of the widespread devastation were broadcast on television.Observing the news coverage, Mrs. Wilson felt no sympathy for her estranged relatives. They had long ago cast her and her family aside when they divided the family's wealth among themselves."Mom, this is terrible; all our family's businesses are gone," Elena remarked, her face drained of colour.Seething with anger, Mrs. Wilson retorted, "What do you mean 'our family business'? The Wilson family's enterprises have nothing to do with us after they divided the family assets and refused to share even a fraction with
Jayson observed with anticipation as the lawyer revealed the outcome of the DNA test. "Based on the evidence presented, it is clear that Gabby Willow is not the biological father of Peter."A slight twitch at the corner of Jayson's lips betrayed his lack of surprise at the revelation. He had suspected that Elena might manipulate the DNA test, knowing all too well the lengths to which she would go to deny Gabby Willow any claim to fatherhood."Nonsense! I refuse to believe it! Peter is my son, and this DNA result is a sham! I won't accept it!" Gabby Willow's voice thundered through the courtroom, his rage palpable."Silence!" the judge commanded as Gabby Willow struggled to contain his fury, wanting to lunge forward but held back by others in the room. The judge proceeded to deliver the final verdict.As the court proceedings came to a close, a look of shock and disbelief washed over Gabby Willow's face. It felt as if he were trapped in a nightmare from which he desperately wished to a
Old Wade stood to the side as Gilbert tried to contact other family members and grandchildren. Unfortunately, they were all magically unreachable or had their phones turned off."Old man, it seems I've wasted enough time on you two; I should be getting rid of you now," the gang boss said, pointing his gun at Old Wade and edging his finger toward the trigger."I'll give you 1% of my shares in the company," Old Wade suddenly offered.The gang boss's expression soured as he scoffed, "1%? Do you think I'm a fool?""3%," Old Wade blurted out in a flustered manner, his fear of death evident."Not bad, old man; you're good at handling a crisis," the gang boss remarked before standing up and leaving the father and son locked in the room.Looking at his father, Gilbert said unhappily, "Dad, you shouldn't have given him 3% of the company shares. Now we're left with only 15%, and our monthly dividends will decrease by 3%."Old Wade let out a disdainful huff and snorted. "Why should I continue to
Facing the menacing presence of a notorious killer, the father and son stood frozen, unable to muster the courage to lie. With a tense expression, Old Wade locked eyes with Gilbert before reluctantly admitting, "We intended to purchase the property, but the asking price is simply too steep. Our purpose in coming here was to negotiate a more reasonable sum."The gang boss regarded the duo with a smirk before scoffing, "The Wade family holds an 18% stake in one of the largest group globally, not to mention the wealthiest company in the country. Even for a shareholder with such substantial holdings, fifty million dollars shouldn't pose a significant obstacle, right?"Old Wade's eyes widened in disbelief, while Gilbert's complexion grew noticeably ashen. Old Wade responded with a hint of dissatisfaction, "We were under the impression that you were prepared to offer the property to us for thirty million dollars. Why the sudden increase to fifty million?"The gang boss lounged back in his c
As Gilbert drove them to the meeting location provided by the buyer, Old Wade couldn't contain his frustration. "Who does he think he is, making such an unreasonable demand? When we get there, I'll give him a piece of my mind. What a thief," he grumbled."Dad, please try to stay calm. We don't know who we're dealing with here," Gilbert urged, worried that his father might escalate the situation. They had an ongoing court case with the Wilson family that required a cash settlement, and their company's monthly dividends wouldn't be enough to cover additional troubles."Why are you so afraid? Sometimes I wonder if I'm even your father. When I was your age, I wasn't afraid of trouble; trouble was afraid of me," Old Wade scolded Gilbert relentlessly.Gilbert remained silent and declined to offer any further comments. Instead, he focused all his attention on driving while his father continued to criticize him as they made their way. Upon arrival, Gilbert hastily parked the car in a nearby s
After Jayson left the court, he headed over to Wade's side to check on their progress. When he caught up with the father-and-son duo, they had already been to more than twenty housing agents in the city, all of whom had refused to entertain their request for a house.Old Wade was seething with anger, clenching his teeth in frustration. "All we asked for was refunds for damaged houses, and they've all ganged up against us. Do they think the Wades are easily pushed around?"Gilbert focused on driving, letting out a rueful sigh before turning to his father and asking, "Dad, what should we do now?"Old Wade gritted his teeth and replied, "I don't believe that none of them will sell us a house. We'll keep searching tomorrow. Stop by a place to eat; I'm famished."Gilbert pulled over at an eatery, and they grabbed a quick bite. Once they were finished, they drove to the nearest hotel and booked rooms for the night.The following day, they rose early, had breakfast, and set out to find a hou
After fleeing, Old Wade hailed a taxi and returned to where Gilbert awaited him. Old Wade's expression darkened upon seeing his son. He hadn't anticipated Gilbert's disloyalty in fleeing at the first sign of danger."Gilbert!" Old Wade bellowed, drawing the attention of the lunchtime crowd in the eatery. Gilbert hung his head low as Old Wade stormed over to his table, pointing an accusatory finger."I regret the day you were born. How could you abandon me in a time of need?" Old Wade scolded.Gilbert lifted his gaze. "Dad, I tried to warn you, but you wouldn't listen," he replied.Old Wade made no effort to lower his voice; his outburst disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the eatery, causing discomfort to the diners. A security guard approached them, saying, "Excuse me, sir, please lower your voice. You're disturbing our patrons with the noise."Old Wade turned to the security guard and bellowed, "Do you have any idea who I am? I'm Wade, a shareholder in the Wade group. How dare a me
Old Wade's eyes snapped open, and he immediately berated Gilbert, "Why didn't you catch me before I fell? I've broken my waist."Beads of sweat formed on Gilbert's brow as he scrambled to apologize, "I am deeply sorry, Father. I promise never to fail to catch you again. I won't make such a mistake in the future."Old Wade fixed Gilbert with a steely glare and retorted angrily, "What do you mean, 'next time'? Do you think I enjoy fainting? Don't let this happen again. Find new agent. We can't afford to spend the night out in the open."Gilbert wiped the sweat from his forehead and promised, "Dad, I will contact a new agent."Old Wade huffed in frustration and fell silent. After Gilbert arranged for another agent, they purchased a new house. However, just as they were about to move in, the house collapsed."What's happening?" Old Wade's eyes widened in shock as disbelief etched across his face.If it had happened once, it could have been a mistake, but twice couldn't be attributed to a