"What if it's me? What are you going to do with me?"Ashton did not need to call because Kendra was already there."Oh, Miss Lockwood, aren't you dealing with business matters upstairs? Why are you here?" Alan's expression changed, but he quickly regained his composure and greeted her with a smile."You're here too. Why can't I be here as well?""You know that's not what I meant.""Then what do you mean?" Kendra glared at him."It's messy here. And it's not suitable for you to appear here. The rest of us can't afford the consequences if something goes wrong." Alan smiled."Thank you very much, Alan, for your concern. But I am very curious about what happened here. It's so noisy you can hear it from a mile away." Kendra glanced at Ashton silently."Well, Miss Lockwood—""Who the hell are you? Did I ask you?"Denver stood up and was about to complain, but Kendra stopped him."Hmm? Alan, I am waiting for your explanation."Alan smiled. "It's not a big deal, but a reckless thie
"Miss Lockwood, if you do this, you will reduce the company's morale!" Alan realized the gravity of the situation then.No matter what happened in the past, Kendra had always respected him as a senior and would even overlook some of his mistakes. However, Kendra was unusually domineering that day."I have repeatedly indulged you and allowed you to do whatever you wanted. That would diminish the company morale more.""Grandpa gave me full control of the Royal Sealift Group. Starting today, I will fix the workplace. Anyone who does not help the company and uses your qualifications to get a high salary will be my first wrong to right."Many maggots like Denver remained, but they could do nothing without a leader."Miss Lockwood, I have many followers in the group, and I hope you won't regret it.""Don't worry, I will let you and your men go. There is no shortage of staff in the Royal Sealift Group." Kendra looked calm."And you guys." Kendra glanced at everyone on the scene. "Anyon
"Miss Kendra, Mister Levin! Oh, please continue."The secretary ran into the room. She blushed when she saw what was happening in the room."Yes, what's the matter? Why are you in a panic?" Kendra hid her shyness, adjusted her clothes, and glared at the secretary."The warehouse management caught a thief and turned him over to the police. The other party admitted to being instigated by the Alora Group after questioning. Miss Lockwood, do you want to sue the Alora Group?""Forget it.""What? Forget it?""Well, forget it." Kendra glanced at Ashton. "This matter is over. Let's strengthen the security measures in the warehouse.""Okay, I see.""What's the thief's name?" Ashton asked."Livia? Yes, it's Livia Carter. She's a dance teacher. She said she was Alan's goddaughter. She came to help Alan pack his things and then took the opportunity to sneak into the warehouse and steal a whole box of the La Verdure Pill, but she was caught on the spot. There was no loss." The secretary re
Ashton grasped Howard's wrist and slapped him in one swift movement. The force instantly knocked out three of his teeth. One side of his face was swollen."If this happens again, you'll be confined to bed permanently."Ashton turned around and left.Howard and Florence sat on the ground, holding their heads and crying. Fortunately, they were at the hospital entrance, so the staff immediately took them inside.On the third floor, the surgical ward.Alora limped into the ward; she was startled when she saw them."What happened to both of you? How did you end up like this?"Alora frowned. There was not a single healthy individual in the Latham family; everyone was injured or limping.Florence was lying in bed, crying in pain—her head, hands, and feet wrapped in bandages."Sis, you almost lost your mom." Howard covered his cheek as he spoke with a lisp due to the missing teeth."What happened? Who did you cross paths with?" Alora was anxious and angry."Sis, do Mom and I look li
"Oh, my leg, it hurts! It hurts so much! It's unbearable!" Suddenly, Florence slumped to the ground, her hands clutching her leg, wailing. However, her attempt at acting was notably unconvincing."Are you sure you have fractures all over your body, internal bleeding, cerebral hemorrhage, and a concussion?" Alora stared at her intently.Florence's expression shifted. "You insolent girl, what are you implying? Are you saying you don't trust your own mother?""I do trust you, yes, I truly do," Alora gritted her teeth. "So, can you show me your medical record and the diagnostic report?"Florence's eyes narrowed, and she chuckled sardonically, "Why do you need those reports? I didn't ask for them as I thought they were too bothersome.""Didn't you ask the doctor, or do they simply not exist?" Alora asked sternly."I did not request them, that's all. If you don't believe me, ask the doctor." Florence behaved like a defiant child."Fine, come with me right now to retake all the tests."
The position of chief pharmacist and shareholder of La Verdure Pill are titles shimmering with immense prestige, unattainable for the layman.Alora was most confused by Ashton's sudden move into pharmaceutical research despite her pride in knowing him well. Weirder was why the Lockwood family included him in La Verdure Pill's shareholders.At that point, Alora remembered an incident. Her company was developing a beauty and health product at the time, during its nascent stages. Choosing the right ingredients was stressful, but Ashton's casual suggestion solved her problem."Why don't you replace the scarlet runner bean with thunbergia?"She even argued with him over his suggestion, chastising him for engaging in uninformed pharmaceutical research. She was surprised to find that replacing the scarlet runner bean with thunbergia rectified the issues of irritation and unwanted scent in the product, improving it.Naturally, she never mentioned it again or thanked him, assuming his word
Ashton gazed at the man with interest. "Who taught you to do business this way?""Hmm?" The middle-aged man smiled."Young man, there's no rush to refuse me. I've learned about you through my son. You're a young man with no power, influence, or background."Indeed, La Verdure Pill may generate greater value in the future. However, I hope you understand that those values have nothing to do with you. You lack the capability to manage such vast wealth. In other words, if an ordinary person has this prescription and La Verdure Pill's patent remains with you, it will only bring you many disasters."However, it would be different if it were handed over to my family. We have the ability to manage a vast pharmaceutical empire."Wouldn't living your life squandering 700,000 dollars be nice?"The middle-aged man stroked his chin. "Let me make another concession. I allow you to draw 0.1 percent of the profit from the future sales of La Verdure Pill. So, you won't have to worry about finishi
The air was tense and charged, only broken by the shuffling feet of several men as they forced Ashton to the recruit training grounds, a sinister site. A man quickly grabbed ropes from a tool shed, and another brought a basin filled with chili water. Their movements were deft and well-practiced, suggesting it was a familiar task.Ashton's expression froze, and he exuded a subtle, icy aura when the group got serious.After Ashton was taken, Jacie quickly informed Doctor Taylor, Miss Lockwood, and the Scott family—anyone she could reach."These people dare to act so boldly in South Edren?" Anthony was dumbfounded upon receiving the news.Leonard laughed. "I wonder if we are rescuing Mister Levin or those ignorant fools." Mister Levin could kill with a mere flick of his finger. How many people in South Edren could stand against him?"I heard it's the people from the frontier war zone. We should inform the Lockwood family; it's better if the general from the Lockwood family steps forw