Wilden let out a low chucde and a dark glint flickered in his deep ser eyes.
Just standing there, le sent chilli dowo everyone’s spine.
“I wonder what Gerald would think if he saw you like this.
“Swan, you’re nothing more than a rabid dag be raised with his own hands. Too bad he’s too much of a fool to understand that the first thing a dog does when it grows strong enough is bare the hand that feeds it
“Shut up!“Sean’s face contorted in rage, his eyes glinting with venom. “I am a member of the Schumer Jamily! Why does Grandpa Lave you ever me? Why does everything belong to you?”
Wilden’s voice was low, carrying an air of absolute dominance. “You? A member of the Schame family? You’re not even worthy”
Sean’s expression turned sinister. “Shoot him
Furious, bean spun around and barked, “I told you to shoot!
Wilden snapped his fingers
In an instant, the pitch–back pan barrels all turned toward Sean.
Sean fiore. His eyes widened in shock, disbelief waliten all over his face
His voice cracked as he routed, “You daje betray me!
Wilden dauted off his shoulder, his expression unbathered “When will you finally learn? Him? Dog’s play these little games if you don’t ha your oven grave.”
He took the silenced pistol handed to him and loaded it calmly.
A soft chud echoed in the garage.
have the power to go against me.
You’re just digging
Their was the sauntut
und of bullets sinking into fl
Kean instantly clutched his knee and enllapsed, a pained hostescaping his lips.
“This is just a small warning Wilden looked down at him from above, his gaze ice–cold. If you want to keep playing
bstruck his knee, andatter extensive treatment, his left leg was ultimately saved, But…
Gerald brought in the best medical team in Capitaliststrear Sean. The bulle
Though he wouldn’t be permanently disabled, his ability to walk would never be the same
Pauline cling to his bedside, sobbing uncontrollably. “What did Seany do to deserve this kind of punishment?
He always treated Wilden like a brother. How could Wilden beso heartless to do this to his mm sibling? The doctor
Beething with
Gerald slammed his fist onto the table.
or said if the buller had gone just a little deeper, his leg would’ve been
Ha had alwady taken Seam’s shares. Wasn’t that enough? Why did he have to go for his life too? How did raise such a disgrace of a son?”
There’s no point in talking about it now.” Pauline wiped her tears and looked at him. “You have in cripple Wilden’s leg in return. Only then can we make things right for Seany.”
Gerald’s expression flickered.
Angus had handed most of the Schumer Group’s power to Wilden.
What could Gerald possibly do?
Pauline tout a bitter scott. “Dad only ever favors Wilden. He doesn’t care if Seany lives of des
Gerald sighed heavily. “Of course, I care about Seany. I’ve raised him as my own. He may not be my biological son, but he’s as good as one. I won’t let him lose to that bastard Wilden.
“Tomorrow, I’ll have my lawyer draft the papers. I’ll transfer the remaining the percent of my shares to Seany”
At this, bec face lit up “Really?”
“Of course.” He reassured her. I trust in Seany’s abilities. With those shares in his hands, I can rest easy
The moon cast a silver glow over Capitalis, the city skyline velled in a faint haze. Neon lights flickered, illuminating the endless stream of pedestrians and traffic. The city pulsed with prosperity.
Although the weather had been warming recently, the night air was still chilly Oliva had dressed warmly for her meeting with Lucas at a fordue restaurant near her neighborhood.
When he saw her, be dropped to his knees in an exaggerated pleator forgiveness.
“Liv. I’m sorry! Please forgive me.”
As he spoke, he presented a bouquet of roses and a handbag from Chanel
“To show my deepest sincity, I got you this latest design bag straight from the boutique. Oprit and see if you like it! There’s even a handwritten apology letter inside. If you’re still mad you can hit me or do whatever it takes to make you feel better.”
He pointed at a nearby fruit shop. “There’s a place selling jackfruits right therekmeel on them when you get home it you want.”
Dinia watched his exaggerated antics, knowing he was just trying to make her laugh.
The last traces of her anger faded
But she remained firm in her stance. “Lucas, I will never feel ashamed because of my feet. And I will never undergo surgery. If that’s a problem for you, let’s break up”
It was the first time she had ever brought up breaking up.
Lucas panicked “No, Liv No one loves you more than I do. I was wrong last time—I didn’t consider your feelings. I swear, I’ll never bring it up again!!”
He raised his hand as id making an oath
Sewing his sincerity, Olivia finally solned
Then, she remembered the other reason for their meeting
The gemstone necklace you gave me—it’s too expensive. I can’t accept
Thave someone return it to you com
Lucas blinked in confusion. “What gemstone necklace? I never pave you anything like that.”
She stiffened, het brown furrowing
If it wasn’t from Lucas, their was only other possibility–Wilder: After finishing their fondue, Lucas personally walled Olivia home.
