In that heated moment, Yafe stormed over furiously. He raised his hand and slapped Celena across his face. "Leave now! You're not welcome here!"Liam's declaration had the crowd, eagerly watching the spectacle, pause in surprise. Then, as he claimed to be Celena's husband, their gazes turned curious and speculative.Liam!He was the one behind the Stone family's disgrace. He was the one who had shamed Celena at their wedding, causing the Stone family to be a laughingstock and their shot at becoming a top-tier family.However, what the public did not see was the clandestine deal between the Stone and Walker families, a deal that reaped far greater rewards than any promotion could offer.Yafe's slap sent Celena reeling back, a vivid handprint blooming on her cheek, a trickle of blood at her lips. She looked up at him, her eyes filled with sorrow, and whispered, "Dad..."Yafe's face looked stern as he glared at Liam, ignoring Celena completely. "Don't call me Dad. I have only two ch

Qemal kept taunting, "You broke my arm, and all I'm asking is for you to lose one of yours! Better do it before I change my mind, and fast! Or else, it'll be more than an arm you'll be losing!"Liam snapped his head up, his face stormy as he locked eyes with Qemal. The murderous intent was plain to see, and it felt like the air itself grew heavier with his fury."Don't try to take advantage of me!" Liam's voice was icy as he glared, his eyes practically shooting daggers.That single look sent Qemal stumbling back in fear! It was downright chilling.Locking eyes with Liam was like staring down the grim reaper himself, and Qemal thought he was a goner. Could Liam really be a nobody? How could someone dismissed as a nobody have such a fearsome look and such an intense presence?Yafe realized that Liam was no ordinary man. It would be foolish to make a move without knowing what Liam was capable of. Liam, who had been missing for seven years, had come back transformed, his former timid

Fear gripped her. She dreaded that tonight's event might turn into a repeat of the ordeal from seven years ago, with the same vicious gossip and judgment. She was scared that Liam might once again make her the Stone family's scapegoat.Those thoughts alone sent her heart into a frenzy.Just then, a comforting, strong hand gently enveloped her frigid, trembling one.Celena's head snapped up, looking at Liam. Liam's striking features and his bright, steadfast gaze were brimming with affection as he looked at her. "Celena, don't be scared. I'm right here," Liam whispered.It shattered the walls around Celena's heart. The chaos within was suddenly wrapped in a comforting warmth, and tears streamed down her cheeks as her small hand clung to Liam's with all her might.That's right, he was with her. She was not facing the world alone anymore, and a newfound strength blossomed in Celena's heart.At that moment, a piercing female voice cut through the hall, making the atmosphere even more

Cheryl lost it, never imagining Liam would have the guts to strike her in front of an audience. She furiously stamped her foot and yelled, "Wasyl, look what he did! I've been hit. Look at what he did to my face!"Wasyl snapped into action, rushing over with rage written all over his face. He pointed at Liam and bellowed, "You had the nerve to hit my girlfriend? Who do you think you are? I can make one call, and you'll be run out of Drunham City! Apologize to her now, or else, none of you will get out of here alive!"With that, Wasyl turned to Celena and Jovie, his sneer turning into a lewd smile. "Celena sure looks nice, even tastier than before..."Boom!In the next instant, Liam kicked Wasyl with contempt, sending him sprawling at his feet. His eyes blazed with a killer's intent, like a grim reaper straight from hell. He sternly said, "Anyone who talks to me better show some respect!"Celena and Jovie were Liam's treasures, and badmouthing them was a surefire way to seal their f

The Stone family and their guests were initially taken aback by Liam's answer. However, it soon turned to sneers as they eagerly anticipated the spectacle that was sure to follow.He was a man, a penniless ex-soldier, brazenly making promises. They were all curious to see how he would pull that off. His bold claim had set the stage, but could he deliver?The Walker family's lucrative deals were not low-hanging fruit. In Drunham City, every major family business had their eyes on the prize, yet none had sealed the deal. What chance did a down-and-out nobody from a disgraced family have?If Liam succeeded, it would be a slap in the face to the high and mighty who had failed.Reginald watched Liam's confident response with a sneer. "Remember, you said it yourself! Celena mentioned you've just come back from service. Anyone who returns at your age probably couldn't cut it. So what makes you think you can land a deal that's had all of Drunham's elite families at each other's throats?" h