The following morning, inside a meeting room at the prestigious White's Group, John, a promising young talent, sat across from Arthur, accompanied by his Personal Assistant. While they were not initially qualified to meet Arthur, an exception was made upon their request.With an air of composed confidence, Arthur gazed at John and calmly inquired, "You requested to have a word with me?"John, exuding an arrogant demeanor, responded without hesitation, "Indeed. When I made the arrangements, I specifically requested that you personally pick us up with a convoy of luxurious cars. Yet, you only sent one car with your servants to collect me. I must say, I find that to be quite a disgrace."Arthur was taken aback by John's audacious remark. He couldn't believe that someone who paled in comparison to the influential Blackwell family when it came to power and reputation would have the audacity to insult him. Nonetheless, Arthur prided himself on maintaining composure even in the face of such
"John posted a tweet on his social media about being bullied and treated badly by the White's Group. He even said that you, the CEO, insulted him personally, so his fans got angry and are attacking us," The secretary informed Arthur, concern evident in her voice.Arthur leaned back in his chair, a wry smile playing on his lips. "Ah, the power of the masses. It's fascinating, I must admit. But does he really think this is enough to topple my White's Group? Offending me may mean nothing. I could simply deal with him individually, but the White's Group is not fully under my control," he mused, his tone tinged with a mixture of amusement and contemplation.As the secretary was about to take her leave, the door to Arthur's office swung open, revealing Alexander accompanied by Isabel. The security guards, though unaware of Alexander's identity, they knew he had a close association with Arthur and thus allowed him to enter without questions.Arthur quickly rose from his seat, a respectful sm
After concluding his meeting with Arthur, Alexander made his way to a school for children, accompanied by his bodyguard, Isabel.Curiosity brimming within her, Isabel couldn't help but inquire, "Young master, why have we come to a school?"Alexander beamed with a mischievous smile, eager to share his plan. "Remember when I mentioned finding a capable subordinate? Well, that's precisely why we're here."Isabel's eyes widened with confusion. "Wait, is the new subordinate a child?"Chuckling softly, Alexander affectionately patted her head. "Haha, no, my dear. I wouldn't take a child under my wing. They still need the care and nurturing of their mothers."Seeing her perplexed expression, Alexander decided to clarify further. "Let me explain. We're here to catch a thief.""A thief?" Isabel questioned, her curiosity now increased.Before she could delve further into her inquiries, Alexander's commanding voice broke the silence. "Follow him," he commanded, setting off on the pursuit himself
Three days had passed since the incident of John the rising star, and now the scene shifted to the esteemed Forbes Family. Renowned as one of the most influential families in Fairview, their prominent status in the community was a direct result of their abundant wealth and extensive sphere of influence. Ranking fourth among the city's most powerful families, the Forbes family held a position of considerable authority. However, lately, they had begun to perceive a decline in their once-unchallenged power, prompting them to take drastic measures.Thus, the closed-door event was conceived—an exclusive gathering meticulously designed for the elite of Fairview's business landscape, which included individuals like Arthur. The underlying motive behind this highly restricted affair became increasingly apparent: the Forbes family sought to exert control over the attendees, aiming to either assimilate their businesses into their own vast empire or manipulate them as obedient pawns within their
"Pa! Pa!! Pa!!!" The resounding claps reverberated throughout the room as Xavier, Damien, and a group of men dressed in black made their grand entrance into the banquet hall. The men in black swiftly encircled Alexander and his companions, creating an intimidating wall around them.Yet, despite the commotion and the encroaching presence of Xavier and his cohorts, Arthur remained unfazed. Influenced by Alexander and Isabel, he paid no mind to the unfolding events, continuing to enjoy the feast and revelry as if they were the sole occupants of the room.Xavier seethed with anger. Addressing Alexander's nonchalant demeanor, he remarked, "You all seem quite brave, acting so confident. But I highly doubt you understand the true meaning of death."Finally lifting his head, Alexander locked eyes with Xavier, his gaze brimming with mischief. He flashed a playful smile and responded, "Ah, the meaning of death, you say? Well, Xavier, the downfall of the Forbes family is precisely what death sig
Xavier quickly took a seat next to Alexander, who generously poured him a drink. Despite Xavier's lack of desire to indulge, he found himself with no choice but to accept. Approximately twenty minutes later, Xavier's father, a middle-aged man, entered the room and was taken aback by the sight of the unconscious men in black scattered on the ground. Isabel had incapacitated them to prevent their groans of pain from causing any disturbance.As Xavier's father approached, his eyes fell upon Xavier, who was in the midst of drinking with Alexander. He addressed his son, curiosity and concern evident in his voice, "Xavier, what's happening here?"However, Xavier remained silent, unwilling to speak in the presence of Alexander.Alexander interjected, trying to alleviate the confusion, "Oh, Mr. Forbes, please join us."Although Xavier's father was perplexed, he managed to maintain his composure. He approached them and took a seat as Alexander poured him a drink as well. He glanced at Arthur a
Alexander strolled leisurely, immersing himself in the beauty of the surroundings. Suddenly, a piercing scream shattered the tranquility, followed by the distinct sound of a slap resonating through the air. "Pa!"Startled, Alexander turned his attention to the commotion. A woman's angry voice pierced through the tension, berating him, "Don't you watch where you are going?". It was then that he realized he had inadvertently collided with a young woman, lost in his own thoughts. Before he could apologize, she impulsively slapped him."Emily?" Alexander called out, his voice laced with surprise. Out of all the people he expected to encounter, his ex-wife Emily was the last on his list.In response to his utterance, a young, handsome man with impeccable style approached, placing a comforting hand on Emily's shoulder. "What's wrong, baby?"Emily's surprise quickly transformed into a mixture of disgust and disdain upon seeing Alexander. "Oh, he's nothing more than a kept man and a loser wh
Xavier immediately lowered his head in a respectful bow towards Alexander, expressing his remorse, "I beg your forgiveness, Alexander. My brother's actions were thoughtless and disrespectful."Vincent and Emily stood there in shock, unable to comprehend Xavier's submissive behavior towards Alexander. Vincent questioned his brother, bewildered, "Brother, why are you treating this lowly individual as if he were of noble stature?"Before Vincent could finish his sentence, Xavier swiftly delivered a slap to his face, commanding him sternly, "Apologize to him immediately.""You," Before Vincent could complete his words, another slap followed.However, he realized that something was amiss and reluctantly obeyed his brother's instructions, choosing to comply for the time being, unaware of the details surrounding the situation.Though he was a playboy who didn't take the family business serious, he knew that the family had made serious losses in the business attack against the White's Group r