William, while remaining firm, began to see obstacles to reaching the agreement he wanted. Charlotte tries to signal William to be more flexible, but the opposition between William and Adam becomes more difficult to overcome.The meeting continues with tensions rising and the hoped-for agreement becoming more elusive, and the scene in the room increasingly reflects the tension that fills the air. The light coming in through the windows seems to accentuate the lines of tension on the faces of the meeting participants. The sound of footsteps and hushed whispers created an increasingly tense atmosphere.Not a single spark of laughter or smile slipped between the interactions of the two warring parties. Every word was carefully considered, and every glance was filled with suspicion and a desire to win.In the center of the meeting room, the sturdy table looked like a battlefield where arguments clashed and disputes raged. Documents were scattered across the table, silent witnesses to the
In his heart, Adam tried to ponder the failure. His inner turmoil was like an uncontrollable wave, tearing down the edifice of confidence he had built over the years. Anger and disappointment surged through him.Every step he took seemed to stop, as if the ground beneath his feet had collapsed. Adam was devastated to admit that the fraud he and his men had perpetrated had been exposed. This was not only a loss of business, but also a loss of self-respect and reputation that would be difficult to recover from.In his inner turmoil, Adam finally realized that picking a fight with William was the wrong thing to do. Although his pride felt trampled, his rational mind could still function normally. He was fully aware that if he continued to make trouble with William, then all that was left for him was destruction.***Studying the contents of the latest agreement with the Royal Litusia Hospital apparently took a while. The sun, still high, had now set and was replaced by the rising moon, w
A few days after the problem with the Royal Litusia Hospital was resolved, William and Charlotte called Michael to bring in Liliana's sister. Liliana, already aware of the mistakes she had made, constantly avoided and distanced herself from William and Charlotte so as not to be judged. Liliana even told her parents to learn to live independently by renting an apartment, just to avoid being judged."Michael, it's time for you to do your part," William said when he met Michael in his office with Charlotte."I doubt, I can convince my mother to do what you whispered in the car," Michael said."It will indeed be difficult for you to persuade your mother directly. Therefore, I will ask you to persuade Liliana first. If both of her children ask, your mother will have no reason to refuse," William said."This is the best way forward for our family, Michael. We must unite." Charlotte said.Michael sighed, "I know. I'll do something to get Liliana to sit with us."William and Charlotte smiled
"How about we take care of your problem? We also promise not to tell Mom and Dad. But this is not a free offer. You have to do something for us. Will you accept our offer, Liliana?" said William with a confident look on his face.At this point, William changed into Ethan Kingslayer in Liliana's mind. He was no different from the devil who trapped his prey. The hope that had grown in her heart was now shattered once again. William's offer was probably the best option she could have at the moment, but she had her doubts. Liliana seemed to be trapped in her own fears as the shadow of Ethan appeared in William.As her mind raced, Liliana's eyes scanned the room. She was like a person lost in the woods, her eyes searching every direction for clues. Michael, aware of his sister's behavior, realized that Liliana was caught in an overwhelming panic. Gently, Michael held Liliana's hand to calm her.Liliana's panic disappeared instantly. Then she turned her head to Michael. Her brother nodded,
During the day, after a tense night of trying to convince Liliana. William suddenly received a call from Daniel. His men, whom he had ordered to infiltrate the Kingslayer family residence."What is it Daniel? How dare you call me," William said."It's urgent, sir, I think I need to deliver this immediately," Daniel said."Ethan Kingslayer and Iriana Kingslayer are moving to the city of Litusia the day after tomorrow. Not only that, they are ready with a myriad of plans to obtain the wealth you are hiding," Daniel said.For a moment, William was surprised that his uncle and his wife were moving so quickly. But no matter what, he had to be prepared for conditions that could change drastically in a short time."So they're really after my father's wealth. That's good information, Daniel. I have confirmed the purpose of those two rotten people. All I have to do is arrange a time to fight them," William said."You better be careful, sir, because they have hired an assassin as well." Daniel
Emma was surprised to hear Liliana's confession. Her eyes looked sharply at her children, searching for the truth in every expression on their faces. "What's all this about? William wants me to go with him? Betray Ethan?"Michael replied firmly, "Mom, we know this is a difficult and confusing time. But Ethan and Iriana are not good people. They will continue to use you as a tool. People like them are never to be trusted. And here, William not only wants to stand up to his uncle, he wants to save us all from the destruction they will cause.Liliana added, "William has big plans to destroy his uncle's evil and he needs us. He needs your support, Mom."Emma's feelings were mixed. She wanted to feel free, but her fear of Ethan made her hesitate. "What should I do?" she thought, trying to control her emotional turmoil.The inner turmoil was overwhelming. On the one hand, Emma wanted to live a quiet life with her family without having to fear the terror that could come at any time. Emma rea
"I pushed this talk of William's wealth aside so that you wouldn't be distracted by your decision, ma'am. If I had brought it up sooner, we would have just been arguing about the truth of the treasure and would have been stuck in confusion," Liliana said.With a very genuine smile, Liliana continued, "It's a relief that you were able to think clearly and make the right decision, ma'am. I honestly don't know what I would have said if you had chosen to side with Ethan and Iriana.Michael breathed a sigh of relief, "Now all we need to do is talk to William and discuss our next move."Liliana called immediately to inform him that she and Michael had successfully convinced her mother. William quickly responded to the message and invited the whole family to a meeting at his home. William also shared the news with Charlotte and Arthur as head of the family.That evening, the Lysander family gathered in their living room. William sat at the head of the table and led the family meeting with a
The day had finally arrived for Ethan and Iriana Kingslayer to move into the city of Litusia. The Lysander family, who had been preparing since the day before, was disappointed to see no movement from them. The day passed with a strange calm, like a sunny day before a violent storm.One afternoon, a letter arrived at the Lysander family's residence. And as before, it was received by the guard. William, who was on the porch at the time, was hurriedly approached by the caretaker and handed the letter, which was neatly wrapped in a brown envelope.The contents of the letter were nothing less than an official invitation to attend a charity auction. The event itself was created to help children who were victims of the war raging in a distant land. From what was written, the invitation mentioned that the event was not only about the auction, but also a party and a fundraising event.Everything seemed normal until the end of the letter, when William was a little surprised. There was Ethan Ki