Zane hesitated to speak.'Is Ash a problematic person? Alora is young and reckless. She may have shortcomings in her conduct, but she won't fabricate accusations against others.'"Alright, that's enough. We rarely get together for a meal, so stop making a fuss. This is too loud."Alora's grandmother walked out of the kitchen with a spatula. Her hair was gray."Grandma, how many times have I told you to let the housemaid handle the cooking? You should stop working." Alora quickly went to support her grandmother.Tyson followed suit to please her grandmother."I've kept busy my whole life, so I'm used to it. Besides, you're all here today. What's wrong with preparing a meal? Look at you, making a fuss out of nothing." Her grandmother gently poked Alora on the nose.Alora thought it was sweet.'My grandma is still the best. My grandpa knows nothing, yet he wants to interfere with my marriage. He's too unreasonable.'"You must be Tyson, right? You're as handsome as I expected.""
Alora wanted to throw the remaining bottles of wine.Zane instantly stopped her."You have no manners! You need to know your place!"Alora was angry after being scolded. She was already upset, so she looked at Ashton with hatred. She did not feel grateful to be rescued anymore."This is the wine that Ash gave to me. Why are you fussing about that? Bring me some liquor if you care about me. You keep bringing red wine. I just cast them aside. Whoever wants to drink red wine can take them," Zane said."Grandpa, we're just worried about your health. Red wine is healthy for you, and liquor is not." Alora frowned."Mister Latham is at an age where his happiness is as important as his health. I was careless. I'll bring some vintage Mystics when I visit next time." Tyson chuckled. He did not seem to mind."Mystics must be expensive, right? I heard rich people collect that aged liquor," Chloe said.Tyson said casually, "I have money. At least I won't be like a certain someone and use so
"You heard?""So, you didn't buy the wine yourself?" Florence asked."Someone gave them to me," he answered honestly."Someone gave them to you? Who would give that to you? Ashton Levin, stop trying to fool us. We know what you're like. What connections do you think you have? Why would anyone give you something so nice?"Florence spoke in a condescending tone."You stole the wine, right?""Florence! Don't accuse Ash without any evidence." Gilbert frowned."Why do I need evidence? When was I ever wrong about him? Do you remember those antiques at home? Do you want me to speak about that incident in front of everyone?"Gilbert hurriedly shut up."What antiques?" Alora looked at her parents in confusion.'Why haven't I heard of this before?'"It's nothing. We suspect that he stole the antiques your dad bought. Alora, you don't know that Ashton Levin is great at sneaking and stealing. He fooled you with his harmless appearance. He likes to steal things and trick women. He's just
"Hello.""And, goodbye."The elevator lost control and fell several dozen stories.There was no chance of survival for anyone inside.Ashton punched an escape from the elevator's top as it fell. He removed his jacket with an almost unfathomable speed and twisted it into a thick rope. He jumped out of the elevator and hung on the cable.The loud boom from the elevator silenced the building.Meanwhile, a well-suited guy in the top floor office smiled slyly at a young lady in a black dress."Kendra, I told you it won't end well for those who oppose me."Did you hear that? I asked Ashton Levin to come and put him in an elevator. Then, I simply created an accident.""What did you do to him?" Kendra stared at him in terror."What did I do to him? From the 28th floor to the bottom—boom! How do you think he's doing?"The man smiled like a demon.Kendra shook her head; she was in denial. 'Ashton Levin is an astounding man. How can he be dead?'"I own the Lockwood family. I told you
Ashton replied with the same words."Mister Levin, no!"Kendra yelled.She was not trying to protect Gavin; she hated Gavin more than anyone.Gavin was his cousin. He was cruel and merciless, but he had a lot of support in the family. Most of the older family members felt he was the true heir instead of the indecisive Kendra Lockwood.Gavin was reckless because of their support. He orchestrated a lot of assassinations, including their relatives.Kendra was likely waiting for him to die.However, she hated to admit that Gavin was an important part of the family. He could not die. That would unleash hell in the Royal Sealift Group. Lots of people would suffer."Kendra, you dare to kill me? Your parents' bodies will float on the South Edren River tomorrow if you dare to harm me. My grandfather won't spare you. He will bury you with me!"Kendra pursed her lips. She had no reply to his statement."Mister Levin, please let him go. This is all my fault, and I will make it up to you.
Wilfred clenched his jaw. He discreetly took out his phone to call his son. However, his son did not pick up. He felt his heart sink to his stomach. He had a bad feeling."Alright, enough. Stop causing drama at my manor."Xavier Lockwood sat tall at the center seat of the table. He let out a soft grunt, and the commotion in the hall instantly subsided, leaving only the sound of steady breathing."Kendra, who is this young man?" Xavier looked at Ashton with curiosity.Kendra hugged his arm before he could react. She smiled and introduced him to her grandfather. "Grandpa, this is Ashton Levin. He's my boyfriend.""Your boyfriend?" Xavier smiled teasingly."Kendra, do you know who you are? You're the eldest daughter of the Royal Sealift Group. You shouldn't fool around when you're choosing a boyfriend."Kendra smiled and said, "Of course not, Grandpa. Ash is an excellent man. He can fight, he's well educated, and he's knowledgeable in healthcare. He's a versatile young man, and he'
Kendra immediately stepped in front of Ashton with her arms out."Grandpa, why do you insist that I get married? You said I'm the eldest of the Royal Sealift Group. I'm the representative and the heir of the Lockwood family. I can choose my man as I please if he's willing to work for the Royal Sealift Group. You raised me that way."You told me I'm supposed to work for the Lockwood family for life, and I'll always be in the frontlines, but now you're trying to marry me off. Do you have another heir in mind, Grandpa?"Xavier went silent."Kendra! Watch it!" Wilfred glared at her angrily.Kendra took a deep breath."Uncle Wilfred, your son is scheming on the family business, and he wants to be the heir. You're secretly helping him. You deliberately sabotaged my projects this year to undermine my standing within the family while continuously forming alliances for your son. I suppose 60 percent of the family members are on your side, aren't they?""Nonsense!" Wilfred exclaimed."Is
"It doesn't matter. What can you do to Gavin anyway?" Wilfred smiled half-heartedly.He did not believe that his son was in trouble. He might have been captured by Kendra and had his freedom restricted. She would have to release him if her grandfather gave the command.Kendra poured herself a glass of wine. She never drank alcohol, but she decided to have a sip."Kendra, I want you to get along with your cousin. I don't want you two to burn bridges," said Xavier.Kendra placed her glass on the table and smiled. "So, you knew he was plotting against me, and you knew everything he did, but you're not interfering?"If this is what you mean by getting along, forgive me because I can't do it."Also, you can tell me if you want Gavin to be the family heir. I can step down from my current position."Wilfred was excited when he heard that. He glanced at Xavier.He hesitated and sighed. "Is it too late to ask you for that?""I'm sorry. I should've been a better grandfather."Gavin is