From the phone's speaker, Mrs. Wilson's voice could be heard, "Old Wade, you will only receive the balance tonight if everything goes smoothly."Old Wade felt the urge to complain, but Bridget abruptly ended the call. The beeping sound only added to Old Wade's unhappiness, casting a gloomy shadow over his face."Grandpa, what did she say? Are we getting the balance now?" Grey cautiously inquired."Not yet. That stingy woman insists on giving us the balance only after the baby shower ceremony tonight," Old Wade replied angrily, clearly displeased with the arrangement."We can wait, Grandpa. After all, we already have 15 million dollars. It's worth waiting a few more hours for the additional 5 million," Grey suggested, trying to find a silver lining.Old Wade nodded. Despite his frustration, the entire Wade family embraced a sense of joy as they made their way back to the mansion, engaging in lively discussions about how to invest the money into their factory.******As Jayson drove bac
Jayson would have been extremely naive if he had blindly accepted anything Elena said, considering how she had thoroughly deceived him in his past life. He turned around, casting a cold, disdainful glance at Elena, and spoke with a sneer, "Elena, do you honestly believe I'm foolish enough to accept your nonsensical words? Do you think I'm that gullible? I know exactly who the real father of your unborn child is."Elena's eyes widened, and her mouth hung open in shock at Jayson's revelation. She was unable to recover from her astonishment for several seconds. Shaking his head, Jayson made his way into the bathroom. After taking a shower to wash away the sweat from his earlier encounter with the thugs, he emerged to find that Elena had already left.Approaching his closet, Jayson noticed the suit she had purchased for him. He decided to change into it, admiring his reflection in the mirror. "This looks great," he sincerely commended himself. However, a sudden thought crossed his mind,
When Jayson laid eyes on Hay Wilson, a subtle twitch appeared at the corners of his lips. The sudden release of Hay Wilson by the York family caught him off guard. It was a testament to the remarkable skills of the matriarch of the Wilson family in handling delicate inter-family affairs.The Wilson Matriarch, true to her reputation, had gone above and beyond to salvage the situation, demonstrating her loyalty to the core family. Jayson couldn't help but admire her."How does it feel, Jay, seeing me here?" Hay Wilson exclaimed, stretching his arms wide with a broad smile on his face.Jayson shook his head, his expression unfazed. He had anticipated this turn of events all along. A slight twitch formed at the corners of Hay Wilson's lips."Since you've resigned from your position as a janitor at the York family mall, make sure your next job isn't even lower on the totem pole," Jayson replied, a smile lingering on his lips.Jayson reminded Hay Wilson of the humiliation he had endured at
"Grandpa, my wife is still getting ready; she'll be joining us soon," Jayson responded. Old Wade appeared slightly disappointed, but he didn't voice his discontent.Just then, Mrs. Wilson entered the room. As the matriarch of the Wilson family made her appearance, Jayson couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.The moment Old Wade's eyes fell upon the Wilson family matriarch, they lit up with joy. He eagerly approached her and said with adoration, "Madame Wilson, what a delightful surprise! I've been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to meet you in person. I've heard so much about you. Now I can depart this world content."The Wilson matriarch's face wrinkled with confusion as she gazed at Old Wade. She couldn't recognize him at all. Turning to Elena's mother, she inquired, "Bridget, who might this elderly gentleman be?"Old Wade blushed with embarrassment; he hadn't anticipated that the Wilson family matriarch wouldn't recognize him at all."He is Old Wade, Jayson's grandfather," Bri
His hopes of impressing the matriarch of the Wilson family were quickly dashed, leaving him feeling disheartened."Old Wade, you don't seem very happy. Are you disappointed?" Mrs. Wilson asked, her smile revealing her knowledge of Old Wade's insatiable greed.With a nod, Old Wade admitted, "Mrs. Wilson, it appears that the matriarch of your family doesn't take us, the Wades, seriously. Is this how you treat your in-laws?"Mrs. Wilson's expression darkened, and she scolded Old Wade without hesitation. "Old Wade, you have an immense appetite. The Wilson matriarch is not someone that a humble family like the Wades can hope to associate with. I suggest you abandon any thoughts you may have in that regard."Though unhappy about being scolded by someone younger, Old Wade suppressed his dissatisfaction and forced a cracked smile. "Mrs. Wilson, you are correct. What about the money? Has it been prepared?""The funds are already prepared. Have you spoken to Jayson?" Mrs. Wilson inquired.Old W
Elena's anxiety consumed her, driving her to desperately reach for the microphone in Jayson's hand. Her pleas tumbled out nervously, "Jayson, you can't do this."Her tear-filled eyes pleaded with him, but Jayson swiftly pulled the microphone out of her reach. He turned to face Elena, his response cutting and cold, "Yes, Elena, I can. Don't you want everyone to recognize what an incredible wife you are? Are you ashamed of your actions?"Elena's complexion drained of colour as tears streamed down her face. The pain in her heart was palpable.Unfazed by her anguish, Jayson shifted his attention to the assembled guests. His expression remained stern as he uttered the words, "I am not the father of Elena's unborn child."The guests erupted in disbelief, and Old Wade, his white goatee trembling with anger, thundered, "Nonsense!" Overcome with fury, he lunged forward.Reacting swiftly, Old Wade snatched a nearby microphone and raised his voice, commanding attention. "Everyone, disregard the
The Wilson matriarch wore an impassive expression as she responded calmly, "Do not harm his face; we need it for the live stream.""I won't target his face," Hay Wilson eagerly agreed, stepping forward. He stared at Jayson with a cold gaze.With his hands clasped behind his back, he approached Jayson with an arrogant demeanour and spoke condescendingly, "Bow before me and apologize; I shall only strike you twice."The corners of Jayson's lips twitched. Had Hay Wilson lost his sanity after joining the Eagle Sect? Jayson couldn't help but wonder.Seconds passed, yet Jayson didn't flinch. He stood there, regarding Hay Wilson as if he were a fool.Hay Wilson seethed with anger at Jayson's indifference and roared furiously, "Since you refuse to heed my words, I shall thrash you!"Hay Wilson clenched his fist and launched a punch. His strike carried a gust of wind, but Jayson swiftly evaded it.Wilson's eyes widened in astonishment. Despite lacking any cultivation achievements, he had dilig
Jayson wasn't too surprised because his former self wasn't accepted into the Wade family the moment the Wilson kicked him out; the Wades turned their backs on him immediately.The words from Old Wade left the Wilson family members in a state of shock. Mrs. Wilson's anger surged through her, causing her to tremble as she confronted him. "You despicable old man, do you even realize what you're saying? How dare you claim that Jayson isn't your grandson?"Old Wade stood his ground, his voice filled with resignation. "I speak the truth; Jayson is not a part of the Wade family," he insisted, letting out a rueful sigh.Mrs. Wilson's fury intensified, and she roared with anger, "Are you trying to deceive me? Are you hoping that I won't harm Jayson by threatening your life? You have gravely underestimated me. Bring him out of that cell immediately!"The guard promptly opened the cell door and escorted Old Wade out. As Old Wade emerged from the cell, fear gripped his entire body, causing him to
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