Austin understood Vincent well.He knew that Vincent was still a reasonable man beneath his cynical appearance.Both Austin and Vincent had visited the Redmonts for revenge, while Iris was simply there to attend the birthday banquet.Iris could not help but feel a little guilty for leaving after she had just barely arrived to show her gratitude.But Vincent was not so stupid as to involve her in his path of vengeance against the Redmonts just because of what happened today.Bringing Iris away had essentially brought her onto their side.What awaited Iris if she were to return to the Redmonts would be unthinkable.Vincent would not have done any of this if he did not have any secrets he had to hide from her.Austin did not try to ask Vincent about the details either, as it wasn't a topic that could be brought up with Iris around.The Rolls-Royce drove through the city and into suburbs, and eventually into a village situated next to a river within a mountainous region.Kyle con
Austin rubbed his nose and replied, "What happened after? I mean, I'm talking about what you're hiding from Iris."Vincent smiled bitterly as he tilted his head backward to finish his beer. "You have no idea just how cold-blooded the Redmonts are… They're a bunch of scumbags and hypocrites. They would do anything to keep up their appearance and reputation."He gritted his teeth with anger as he turned around, revealing his reddened eyes. "Iris' husband did not leave her because he couldn't handle the pressure… Iris had a successful business, and the two of them lived a peaceful and happy life. The only time they ever visited the Redmont residence was either for the new year's or for some of the seniors' birthdays. How many times do you think they've visited just for all of that?"Vincent frowned as he fell deep into thought.After a while, his eyes gleamed as he realized what Vincent was trying to tell him.Vincent angrily continued, "Those Redmont bastards… They felt embarrassed
The Redmont Residence would be covered with dark clouds for two days in a row.Everyone inside the house of the richest family in Basin City was still extremely frightened.It almost seemed as if a storm was coming.Every single one of the Redmonts could hear the increasingly violent shouts coming from within Morgan's room.They knew better than anyone else that the birthday banquet had gone terribly wrong.Inside the dark and gloomy room, veins could be seen popping around Morgan's bloodshot eyes. "Why can't we get in contact with Dorothy? Why?"Amadeus was kneeling on the floor. He was so frightened that he felt as if he was about to fall unconscious. "Please calm down, Dad. We need to remain calm, especially during such a crucial time!""Calm down? You're telling me to calm down?" Morgan picked up an antique pot and smashed it onto the ground. "Why don't you tell me what we can do instead of calming down?"Amadeus was so terrified that he could no longer reply.Austin had t
Amadeus was horrified upon realizing that Morgan was already preparing for the worst. "Dad… Do we really have to?"Morgan raised his eyebrows and glared at Amadeus. "Are you questioning me? Where did you get the gall to question my orders? Both Vincent and Iris would have immediately heeded my orders."It was apparent that he saw Amadeus as lesser than Vincent and Iris.Amadeus' expression sank as he felt humiliated by the comparison.After a while, Morgan explained, "We're not facing off against Austin, but Walter. We need to be fully prepared so that we don't panic and mess up during a crucial time.""I understand," replied Amadeus as he nodded and left.Morgan was left alone inside the gloomy room.The room was weirdly chilly and eerily quiet.After a while, Morgan let out a sigh and muttered to himself. "I can only hope that it does not happen…"As Bryson and the rest of his grandchildren left the Redmont Residence, all Morgan and the remaining Redmont family members could
Austin was confused as he stared at Skylar.He wondered if he was staring at a man or a woman.Skylar had a thin figure, dewy skin, and even a childish yet handsome face.A neat suit paired with side bangs gave Skylar a very neutral look as well.Perhaps even due to the angle, Austin could not tell whether or not Skylar had an Adam's apple.But he also felt that it would be rude to ask for Skylar's gender.The next moment, a magnetic voice came out of Skylar's mouth. "You've been staring at me, Mr. Campbell."Austin felt rather relieved after realizing that Skylar was unmistakably a man.He was rather speechless while he reckoned that Skylar's alluring appearance and voice must've made him quite the ladies' man.Austin laughed and asked, "Anything I can help you with, Mr. Skylar Reed?""I'd like for us to work together," replied Skylar as he stared straight at Austin. "The Reed family is willing to help you defeat the Redmonts. But in exchange, we'd like to take over the spot
The skies above the Redmont Residence were covered with dark and gloomy clouds as the deadline drew closer.All of the Redmonts started to panic over the incoming deadline.Constant shouting had been coming from Morgan's room since early in the morning.Even the children who did not know much could feel that something big was about to happen.Morgan as the head of the Redmonts was the backbone of the entire family. And now, the backbone himself was trembling with fear.The other seniors within the family were even more depressed and anxious than Morgan himself.What happened during the birthday banquet still lingered in everyone's minds like an unending nightmare.They all knew that Austin was out for their blood, and Morgan's reaction to it all had left everyone desperate.Inside the gloomy and dark room, Morgan was visibly exhausted as he had barely slept for the past three days.He had never gone through such an embarrassing birthday week in his entire life.Morgan had alr
Morgan seemed as if he had just been struck by lightning.The call was hung up from the other end, leaving only the cold and unforgiving beeps ringing in his ear.Morgan never put down the phone. He just stood there.Amadeus realized that something wasn't right. "Dad?"The next moment, Morgan's body trembled as the phone dropped onto the floor.His bloodshot eyes were now filled with tears.His face was pale white as he pursed his lips and slowly lowered himself onto the floor.Morgan started to cry.The scene in front of Amadeus only terrified him even further. "Say something, Dad! What happened? Don't scare me like this!"Morgan had always been a stubborn yet steady father figure ever since he started remembering things. Amadeus had never once witnessed his father having such a childlike side.News about the dignified Morgan crying like a baby being widespread would definitely shock the entire Basin City.Morgan glared at Amadeus through teary eyes and shouted, "Get out! G
The rest of the siblings spoke up as well. "Dad, you're not really…"They had ample reason to be panicking right now.Back during the birthday banquet, Austin had once mentioned Morgan paying with his own life to ask for Dahlia's forgiveness.They realized that their father had no reason to look for his favorite blade if they were supposed to fight back against Austin."Go and get it!" shouted Morgan."No, Amadeus! We can't possibly stoop so low!""That's right! Worst case scenario would just be a fight to the death! We can't let Dad do this!""You don't have to do this, Dad. Austin may be Walter's son, but we're still the richest family in Basin City! Why are we so afraid of them, anyway?"The Redmonts had never felt so powerless even when they first started building up their empire.Their reputation and ego as the elite could never allow themselves to stoop so low as to beg for forgiveness.Begging for forgiveness was supposed to be something others asked for from the Redmo