"Thank you for inviting me to dinner, Daddy." Agnes surveyed the surroundings, looking down to hide her flushed cheeks. She had never had dinner at Sky Heaven before. Althon made this dinner very special. "This place is amazing.""I'm glad you like the place, Agnes." Althon sat on a chair, signaling the waiters to bring the dishes. Six waiters entered the rooftop, setting the dishes and drinks on the table. Althon had reserved this place for dinner with Agnes. Alan and several guards stood guard on each side of the balcony. Other guards spread around the building, the city center, and the entrance to Emerald Place. Althon and Agnes enjoyed dinner in silence. Althon had never dined in a luxurious place with a beautiful woman before. He had only talked about fantasizing about taking Alicia when he was still dating her. He was lucky that he was able to see through Alicia's deceit. Althon had to admit that Agnes was stunning tonight. She looked perfect from head to toe."Daddy, is
“Alicia.” Alvin started to get scared when he saw the guards entering the rooftop. “We should get out of this restaurant right now. The guards are entering the rooftop, and I'm afraid they're looking for me.”“What do you mean, Alvin?” Alicia was still scanning the surroundings, looking for Althon. “We can't leave until we find Althon.”“Come on, Alicia. We've already seen Agnes with Mr. Sean, not with Althon. You must have heard wrong about Althon's invitation to Agnes.” Alvin looked down as several guards passed him by. “Althon can't be in this restaurant.”“I couldn't have heard wrong, Alvin. I saw and heard Althon and Agnes meeting and talking. I even recorded their meeting. I'm sure Althon was in this place.”“Althon is just a poor man, Alicia. He can't possibly have the money to enter Emerald Place. I'm sure he must be with those punks somewhere. We need to leave this restaurant as soon as possible. If we don't, I'll be in very big trouble.”Alicia snorted in annoyance, clenchin
Alvin and Alicia came out of Sky Heaven. They saw Agnes talking to Sean Ruild on the terrace. The car drove very fast, leaving Sky Heaven. Alvin felt very tense even though he was starting to move away from the center of Emerald Place. Meanwhile, Alicia looked very upset. She pouted, turning her head to the road. “Alicia, I apologize to you. I promise to take you to a great place once my family problems are over,” Alvin said.Alicia let out a long breath. “I'm sorry that I forced you into unconsciousness, Alvin.”Alicia stroked Alvin's shoulder. “You're such a wonderful man. You're willing to sacrifice for me. I have to admit that I was wrong. Althon didn't take Agnes to dinner at Sky Heaven.”The car left the city center, speeding along the bridge. Althon returned to dinner with Agnes on the rooftop. “Did I keep you waiting long, Agnes?”“No, Daddy.” Agnes was happy to be with Althon again. “Mr. Sean and I talked about many things, especially about the Paradise Store.”“Daddy.” A
Anthony waited for Althon's arrival in the main room. He was very worried after hearing that Alex, Alexa, and Albert were visiting Sky Heaven. “Althon, are you okay?” Anthony stood up instantly when he saw Althon enter the house with Alan and the guards. “I'm fine, Grandpa. I enjoyed this dinner.” Althon sat down on the sofa. “What's wrong, Grandpa? You look scared.”“Althon.” Anthony took a deep breath. “I was so worried when I found out Alex, Alex, and Albert were visiting Sky Heaven. I was afraid they would see you.”“You didn't have to worry, Grandpa. I hurried away when I found out they were visiting.”Anthony breathed a sigh of relief. “That's a relief. Your whereabouts must still be a closely guarded secret from the Leander family, Althon.”Althon rested in his room, staring at the ceiling. He felt guilty for making Anthony worry. “I need to study and train harder.”Althon opened Ansen, watching the hologram screen. “Alex, Alexa, and Albert are Arnold's children. They are ach
“Don't disappoint your family a second time, Noah, Alvin.” James patted Alvin and Noah on the shoulder. “We're all counting on you.”Alvin and Noah nodded, entered the car, and waved goodbye to James and all the Julian family members who were escorting them away. Alvin and Noah looked very tense. This was their chance to make things right for their family and correct their mistakes. “We can't afford to make even the slightest mistake, Alvin. We must focus on our task to meet Mr. Sean. We must comply with all the conditions he puts on us,” Noah said. “I understand.” Alvin clenched his fists tightly, watching his ringing cell phone. “Alicia called me.”Noah turned off Alvin's cell phone. “You have to remember Dad's message, Alvin. You don't have any relationship with Alicia anymore. If you have any more contact with her, Dad will kick you out and won't consider you his son anymore.”Noah let out a long breath, scrutinizing his appearance. “I destroyed our family because of a small m
Alvin couldn't hold back his emotions anymore. “You ....”Noah instantly covered Alvin's mouth, clenching his fists tightly. He cursed Althon with swearing in his heart. "Althon, you've soaked my shirt and Alvin's. You were careless in your work. I hope you don't make repeated mistakes that hurt someone."Noah pulled Alvin toward the elevator. "Calm down, Alvin. It's just a small problem. We can change our clothes. We still have some time before we meet with Mr. Sean. I'm sure Mr. Sean sent Althon to test us. If we act badly, we'll be kicked out of this place right away."Alvin observed his drenched appearance. His face was very red, and he was breathing heavily. “You're right, Noah.”Alvin and Noah hurried to change in the restroom. They went through the long hallway, looking for Althon. “Althon's not in this hallway.” Noah looked around. "The floor is neat and clean. He... worked very quickly."The workers suddenly walked out of the room, walking towards Alvin and Noah.“What happe
“Mr. Sean.”Alvin and Noah were very tense when they heard James' voice. Sean had contacted their father. Sean explained, “Alvin and Noah agreed to my terms. I will lift the Julian family's punishment based on Alvin and Noah's performance. If they work very well for two months, I will lift the punishment of entering Emerald Place. If they work harder and better in the following months, I will lift the Julian family's punishment completely.""Thank you, Mr. Sean. I appreciate your kindness. I'm sure Alvin and Noah will do their job very well."Sean hung up the phone. "Your father and family have high hopes for you. Your performance will determine the future of you and your families. You must make the most of this opportunity."Alvin and Noah leaned over, staring blankly. They saw darkness for six months of their lives. “Thank you, sir.”"You will start work tomorrow. My subordinates will send you the details of your assignments later. Get out of my office now and prepare yourselves as
Althon returned home after Arnold left. He felt very annoyed even though he only heard and saw his uncle from afar. “Grandpa, are you okay?” Althon asked as he approached, sitting next to Anthony.Anthony let out a long breath. "I'm fine, Althon. Arnold seems to have visited without telling me first. We should be more careful."“I understand, Grandpa.” Althon suddenly became pensive. He felt his chest tighten as he recalled his parents' story from Anthony. "I will avenge all your crimes. I will never forgive you.""Arnold asked me to visit his house and my other sons. In addition, he asked me to move the family gathering forward. He wants the family meeting to be held in two months."“Why did he do that, Grandpa?”"Arnold wants me to hand over the Leander family heir status to him immediately. He was very ambitious to become the family heir. He even went so far as to plot the murder of you and your parents, Althon."Anthony suddenly burst into tears, touching his suddenly tight chest