"You broke our family. I will kill you!"Howard appeared out of nowhere, grabbed a dazed Ashton, and punched him in the face.Howard thought the punch would break his hand, but Ashton was unresponsive.Florence's words were all Ashton could think about.Alora was dead?How could it be?She was such a proud woman. No matter her path, she would never give up on herself."Can you elaborate?" Ashton sighed softly.All their grudges vanished instantly. Ashton felt empty.He once adored her. He would still be with her if not for all the bad things that happened.The regret must have been too much for Alora to bear.Florence did not care about the sorrow on Ashton's face. She kept shouting and roaring, venting her grievances.Ashton did nothing. He let her vent her rage.After a while, Florence calmed down and reached out toward Ashton. "Give me the money!"Ashton was taken aback. What money?"Don't try to lie to me. I know you met Alora in Dentyoung Town. Chloe said that you w
"Doctor Taylor, right?" Of course, Ashton knew him. He had only been back from the South for about a week, and his memory was not that bad."No, I'm ashamed to call myself a doctor in front of you. Just call me Uncle Taylor," Randall said, embarrassed.Compared to Ashton, his medical skills were simply no match."Mister Levin, this is the first surprise I have prepared for you. Even though Uncle Taylor is no match for you in terms of medical skills, no one in the entire South Edren and Central South regions is better than him in terms of popularity in the medical profession. Furthermore, he is also one of the most trusted doctors for researchers in recent years. As long as it is a drug endorsed by Uncle Taylor, it will be sold out as soon as it hits the market."Originally, Uncle Taylor was going to endorse Aerin's company, but after hearing your name, he immediately terminated the contract with Acton Pharmaceuticals and came here instead."Ashton's eyes lit up when he heard that.
"What did you say to me?" Lydia's face darkened, and she almost threw a temper tantrum. "Do you know who I am?""How is it any of my business?" Ashton sized her up—designer bag and custom-made dress. "You dress like a human, but you are worse than a dog. At least dogs bark better than you do. If you can't respect others and think talking shit is an okay behavior, I think you should use your money and buy yourself some manners. Stop embarrassing your husband everywhere you go.""You! I dare you to repeat what you said again!" Lydia's face paled. Since she married Eadwig, she had never been treated with disrespect. People around her just licked her boots. She had never suffered such humiliation."I've never heard of such an odd request. However, I don't mind scolding you again if that's what you want."Listen up. You dress human, but you look like a bitch, but even a bitch has a better bark than you do. Your mouth is full of shit, and it makes people sick. If you don't know how to co
Edgar patted his wife's shoulder. He knew his wife's character, but he had to defend her in public."Miss Lockwood, what do you think of what my wife said?" Eadwig asked with a cold expression on his face."What else can I think? Your wife came looking for trouble and was rude to us. Mister Levin defended me and refuted some of the things she's said. If it weren't for you, Mister Cheston, I would not bother to be polite to her.Eadwig frowned.He had met Kendra several times, and she had always treated him with respect. Otherwise, he would not agree to her inviting him to Edren County to see a doctor. He thought she would admit her mistake when she saw him; he did not expect Kendra to act so stubbornly. Was she not scared that he would stop working with her?Wherever Eadwig went, he represented wealth, and no one could refuse the temptation of the god of fortune.Kendra might have just sucked it up if it were not for Ashton. Dignity was nothing compared to her mother's business.
Four years ago, Lydia had attended an unusual party where she mingled with several men. Nothing else needed to be said—the implication was clear. Everyone looked at her with disbelief and disgust.They thought she sure knew how to have fun. Poor Eadwig—cuckolded in the most audacious way imaginable.Eadwig's face darkened, clearly furious at his wife's outrageous behavior."Honey, it's not my fault, they seduced me! Someone intentionally set me up. You have to believe me!" Lydia pleaded."Are you saying Waylon also seduced you?" Eadwig asked, his voice dripping with irony."Yes, he did. He tempted me! I had no choice. It's not my fault!" Lydia started to talk nonsense, mostly out of fear. She knew the terrible consequences she had to face if the truth came to light. Most importantly, if Eadwig left her, she would be ruined. Over the years, Eadwig resolved so many of her conflicts; without him, she would face endless retaliation."Ma'am, you're falsely accusing me," Waylon said. "
Eadwig looked crestfallen. Not only had he been cuckolded, but he had also been a father for several years. The two women in his life had no real connection to him.Ashton, not particularly good at offering comfort, said, "Mister Cheston, you should consider yourself lucky. Your illness has protected you from contracting HIV. So it's not all bad." Eadwig's face turned even greener.He was the wealthiest man in South Oriental, with a wife who had betrayed him and a daughter who was not his. He would have lost his mind if he were an ordinary man."Doctor Levin, you don't have to console me. Miss Lockwood, let's discuss the partnership you proposed later tonight. I have some family matters to attend to for now."Eadwig left with the weight of a shattered reality hanging over him. He was the wealthiest man in South Oriental, so the deception was humiliating.Eadwig boarded his private jet back to Seanic headquarters while Ashton and Kendra headed to Holden Company to finalize their pl
Only he and Alora had the keys to the house. The lock had been opened with a key, showing no signs of forced entry. Upon entering, Ashton's steps halted once more. On the balcony, a silhouette struck him like a bolt of lightning.Alora?Was she not dead?Her side profile was as charming as a painting—dressed in a light green down jacket, loose hair framing her shoulders, and green jade earrings.Ashton could not possibly mistake her for someone else. It was Alora!Florence and Howard had deceived him. The audacity of those two, even swindling his bank card from him.However, considering they were once married, that would be his final aid to her. The money would be more than enough for her to rebuild her company and foster its growth again.With that thought, Ashton sighed quietly. He turned to leave without planning to confront her."Ashton."Alora turned her head."Aren't you going to come in and sit?" Lips slightly pursed, Ashton walked back into the room."You thought I w
"Cousin, you're truly remarkable! With this endorsement, your standing in South Edren will be cemented! You've already achieved so much in just a few years," Shylah Carter said. She was Alora's cousin and a student in college. She was visiting them for her winter break. Her excitement was palpable. "Your worth must've skyrocketed to tenfold, right?""Only tenfold? Shylah, you're underestimating Acton Chamber of Commerce. The drug they're releasing will take the country by storm. We are the exclusive agent in South Edren, and Miss Blau, the Acton Chamber of Commerce's president, handpicked us to be her collaborator! Our worth must be up a hundredfold!" Howard boasted."Mom, has Jaxson arrived yet?" Howard subtly signaled Florence."Oh, he should be here soon. Let me call him," Florence said, quickly catching on.At that moment, Howard approached Alora. "Sis, we owe our family's resurgence to Jaxson's 70 million-dollar contribution. Make sure to thank him when he arrives."Alora nod