After nearly three hours of driving, Victor arrived at a seemingly isolated location, guided by Moke to park the car. As the trio stepped out of the vehicle, Moke extended a welcome, declaring, "Welcome to the Warden Clan."Perplexed, Victor arched an eyebrow and inquired, "Warden Clan? Is that the name of the village?"Affirmatively, Moke nodded in response to Victor's question.Victor voiced his confusion, "But where's the village? I only see bushes."Moke grinned, encouraging him, "Take another look."Upon a second glance, Victor's perspective shifted, revealing a bustling village with people engaged in various activities. It appeared unremarkably ordinary, lacking any distinctiveness.Victor frowned as he said, "I have two questions. Firstly, why was I unable to see the village earlier? Secondly, it appears rather ordinary and plain, unlike my expectations."Moke grinned and explained, "To address your first question, the village's concealment was a clever illusion orchestrated b
Two days later, within the confines of Diana's residence in MidRidge, a tempest of emotions unfolded. Gina, Diana's mother, vented her frustrations and discontent towards Victor with a barrage of curses and insults. "That useless husband of yours, incapable of getting anything right! My friends have sons in law who are prosperous, with lavish cars and esteemed professions. Yet, fate cursed me with such a worthless son in law, and now, when he should be present, he flees. Diana, you must divorce him. I won't tolerate that impoverished failure in this household."Diana, grappling with her own frustrations, retorted, "Mom, that's enough. Victor is making an effort. Besides, didn't he recently assist you in securing fifty thousand dollars? You squandered it all in one go."Gina, seething with anger, responded, "So what! Other sons-in-law shower their mothers-in-law with far more and lavish them with expensive gifts. You are divorcing him, and that's final, unless you want me to take dras
At that moment, a resounding voice echoed from the Gardner family's servant proclaiming, "Solomon Titus of the esteemed Titus family has graced us with his presence."Upon hearing this announcement, the entire Gardner family exhibited varying degrees of surprise, with the notable exception of Grandpa Gardner, who appeared to be anticipating Solomon's arrival.Diana's countenance shifted into a blend of astonishment and frustration, her features betraying a mix of shock and ire. A bad feeling swiftly overcame her. Had she been aware of Solomon's impending visit, she might have chosen to defy her grandfather's directive and abstain from attending. Despite her deep appreciation for familial bonds, there were moments when her family's actions left her feeling exasperated and weary.The Titus family in MidRidge, was considered a second rate family, while the Gardner family, was perceived as a third rate family, so there was no way they could possibly match up to the Titus family's wealth
Julius whispered, his unease evident, "What brings Martin Davis to this gathering?" Despite Davis's wealth, he didn't hold sway over MidRidge's elite families, who maintained a delicate balance of power by collaborating against potential rivals.Although Martin Davis ranked as the wealthiest individual in MidRidge, he didn't wield more influence than the established first ranked families. It was more accurate to say he stood on equal footing with them, and these influential families often united to safeguard their privileged positions, thwarting any attempts by outsiders to ascend their ranks.The top families in MidRidge were not allies but rather they fought against themselves several times. They only united together in several cases.Martin's standing in MidRidge was upheld by the support of the Parker family and his astute business acumen, which contributed significantly to maintaining his favorable position within the intricate social hierarchy of the town.Martin swiftly entere
The seven elders of the Warden Clan seemed to have been closely observing Victor, waiting for the precise moment he adorned the attire they had provided. As soon as he completed the dressing ritual, they promptly emerged to greet him.Victor, with a light-hearted chuckle, quipped, "Can I at least catch my breath? Or are you all determined to suffocate me right here?"The atmosphere was filled with joy as everyone wore a cheerful expression, except for the second elder, whose countenance remained cold and unyielding. Victor, attempting to lighten the mood, commented, "Second elder, shouldn't you embrace the festivity? It's not every day we get to celebrate like this. I assume celebrations are not a frequent occurrence in this community." Despite Victor's attempt to engage her in conversation, his words fell silent as soon as the second elder cast a frosty gaze in his direction.The Seventh elder chuckled heartily, "Pay no heed to her stern demeanor; beneath that serious façade, she's
With efficiency marking their departure, Victor, Michael, and Ella wasted no time bidding farewell to the Warden Clan and commencing their drive back to the bustling city. The noticeable absence of Moke from their company hinted at his engagement in other pressing matters.Once the trio ventured beyond the confines of the village, Victor decided it was time to reawaken his phone. The device had been deliberately switched off during their stay to maintain a respectful silence, ensuring that he wasn't disturbed during his stay at the Warden Clan.Putting his phone back on, he glimpsed through the countless calls and messages that was sent by Zion, Martin, Boss Kent and Diana.He paid less attention to the others, and clicked on his wife's message, it read, “Just a checkup message. My head is filled with thoughts of you, I miss you terribly, I hope you're fine where you are. I love you so much darling."Victor, intrigued by his wife's newfound boldness, contemplated calling her back bu
In the span of a mere five days, time seemed to slip away effortlessly, leading to the much-anticipated culmination – the noteworthy day that marked not only the union of Diana and Solomon in matrimony but also held sentimental significance for Victor as it commemorated his anniversary with Diana.As Victor roused from his slumber, a contented smile played upon his lips, accompanied by a leisurely yawn. "Ah, what a delightful day to stir up some mischief," he mused, relishing the prospect of the events about to unfold.***Meanwhile in the Gardner family, each family member exuded a polished appearance, impeccably dressed and ready to make their way to the WestRidge Hotel.For Diana, attending the event was not a matter of choice; rather, it was a response to ominous threats that extended beyond her own life, encompassing the well-being of her daughter and mother. Despite Victor having recently assumed a supportive role, his unexplained absence in the past few days left Diana feeling
Solomon's countenance lit up with joy as he envisioned finally capturing Diana, who had eluded him for so long. His thoughts harbored a disdainful undertone, deeming her a "pretentious bitch" to himself, with intentions of discarding her after exploiting her.Accompanied by his father, Mr. Titus, Solomon confidently strolled toward the entrance, only to be intercepted by Grandpa Gardner and the other members of the Gardner family.Engaging in a courteous exchange, Grandpa Gardner greeted Mr. Titus who reciprocated by a nod. Solomon, wearing a confident smile, greeted Grandpa Gardner and hinted at the impending familial connection, saying, "Good morning, Grandpa Gardner. I will soon become your grandson in law."Curiosity tinged his voice as he asked about Diana's whereabouts. Frandpa Gardner, wearing a sour expression, revealed, "She has entered, but the security guards refused us entry."Solomon's expression shifted to a frown, his frustration evident. "How dare they? Let's go the