"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
"Wilfred! What are you doing? Didn't you say—"Xavier was in disbelief. His manor was ambushed by those who worked for his son. 'What is he doing?'"What? Do you mean when I said I wouldn't hurt your precious granddaughter? Look at what she did. This bitch is supposed to step down, obey, and enjoy the rest of her life, but she just had to oppose me. Tell me. Didn't she ask for it?"Wilfred rubbed his bald forehead. He tilted his head to glare at Kendra. He asked mockingly, "Why does the old man like you so much? He agreed to everything just to protect you. You're too stupid to appreciate his good intentions. You pissed me off!"Now, both of you can go to hell together."Her mind went blank.'What does it mean? Did Grandpa promise Uncle Wilfred something to protect me?'What is going on in the Lockwood family? Why am I unaware of it?'"Wilfred, the Lockwood family belongs to you at this point. I don't have many days left anyway. Let Kendra go, and I will write a will to hand ove
"Mister Levin, you don't suspect me, right? I might have been able to hurt Uncle Wilfred and Gavin, but I won't hurt my grandpa no matter what." That was the first time Kendra lost respect for the man. 'How can he suspect me?'Ashton smiled without saying anything.Kendra turned to look at Yenn—she looked innocent."Miss, I grew up with you—""Mister Levin, it's not Yenn either. She's like a sister to me.""Say something, Mister Levin. This relates to the Lockwood family's life and death, so please guide us," Xavier said in a weak voice."Calm down, Mister Lockwood. Get a set of silver needles for me. I need to help you with a detoxifying treatment," he said calmly.He observed the subtle changes in the facial expressions of everyone nearby, and he had a rough theory in his mind.He had no idea who the culprit was, so he was provocative on purpose. He wanted the culprit to show themselves. The culprit had fallen into his trap."Roxanne, get the silver needles I keep in the stu
Roxy tried to contain her feelings. Ashton addressed her without fear. She looked confused.Kendra and Xavier also looked confused."Mister Levin, are you mistaken? Roxy has been working here for more than 20 years. Also, she… she…" Xavier sighed like it was difficult to talk about that.Roxy smiled faintly and said, "Mister Levin, I don't find it strange that you would suspect me. After all, you seem to prefer my younger and beautiful sister, Roxanne."But everything requires evidence. Such a grave crime would lead to an execution. Can you simply convict an innocent person based on your words alone?""Of course not."There was something special in his smile. Roxy felt afraid for no reason."First of all, as I mentioned earlier, Mister Lockwood can't die from the worm alone. Three triggers are needed for an undetected death. Each of these three triggers is harmless on its own, perhaps something ordinary. However, when these three ingredients are combined, they create a unique fr
Ashton revealed his sleeve. It was wet."Because I didn't drink it."Healing others may be easy, but healing oneself is challenging. It would be troublesome if I were poisoned. While working with the acupuncture needles, I secretly poured the tea onto my sleeve."Roxy sat on the floor."Roxy, tell me, why did you do it?"Xavier was tired.Kendra felt awful, but she could not comfort her grandfather.He was not that heartbroken when Wilfred died. Their relationship was over when Wilfred threatened him. It was not the same when Roxy betrayed him. He had real feelings for Roxy, and he treated her like his own daughter."Why?"Roxy stopped pretending. She was on the floor, and her hair was a mess."How dare you ask me why? When have you ever considered us?"My son is excellent, so how could you not see him as the heir? How is my son worse than this bitch?" yelled Roxy.Everyone was stunned.'Son?'"What are you talking about, Roxy?" Xavier stared at her with a horrified look.
"Mister Levin, help me. I'm begging you!"Yenn's shoulders were exposed. She reached out to touch Ashton."Stop it, Yenn! Mister Levin is mine! Don't steal my man!"Kendra lost her composure. Her hair was down, and her black dress was elsewhere."You're the one who needs to stop, Kendra. How can I listen to you now?"Yenn still had a trace of sanity, but her black office outfit was nowhere to be seen."Wait, hold on, I think I may have a detox solution."His mind was working rapidly.Ashton thought the poison was familiar when the evil woman unleashed it. It felt like he had seen it before. He recalled when he was a child, and some guy used Androstenone on his cousin. It was a whole mess back then. The Levin family was also enraged.Not a lot of people could handle the wrath of the Levin family. That guy vanished into the bottom of the sea, along with those who helped him.The Levin family hired an old expert to save his cousin. Ashton recalled the housemaids carrying ice cub
Jaden did not look good when he heard thatThat was his precious liquor. 'What does he mean by fake? Is he trying to anger me?'"Which bastard said that? I'll tear him apart."Ashton waved it off and said, "Don't worry about it. Get something that looks nice with great value. I can't look too stingy, right?"Jaden flinched and said, "Can you stop doing that, Mister Ashton? I helped you when you got married, when you went to house visits, and when you went to important events. My collection is almost gone. Have some mercy on me, Mister Ashton.""Yeah, right. All those people who wanted intel from you gave you a lot of precious gifts. Your vault is probably stacked with treasure." Ashton looked displeased.Jaden sighed and headed toward his vault.He thought, 'Mister Ashton divorced Alora, so I should send someone to retrieve my antiques. I didn't want to give them away in the first place. They are not worthy of such gifts.'Jaden retrieved a box that looked ancient."This is an
The tension was high in the hall. A luxury car was parked in front of the mansion.Two ladies and a guy exited the car.Alora removed her oversized sunglasses. She was still in shock. She mumbled, "This is unbelievable. I can't believe Yanne's father is the famous Anthony Scott. I thought his father was an irresponsible scumbag who abandoned his wife and daughter.""Alora, you know Anthony Scott's daughter?" Tyson asked, surprised.Alora nodded. She had mixed feelings about it. "Yeah, I know her through Ashton. He mentioned it before we were married. He stayed in South Edren because Aunt Theresa and Yanne Scott saved his life, so he wants to repay the favor.""That loser wants to repay a favor?" Tyson burst out laughing. He looked down on Ashton."How shameless of him. Am I right? Ashton Levin supported them with money from the company," Chloe said."Only a loser like him would use your money to repay favors, Alora. Now that Anthony Scott is back, they have become rich. Ashton L