After Terry placed the teacups on the table, Itijah slowly opened his mouth to speak. "Your mother's gone," he told Austin. "Even so, she's still a part of the Emerson family.""She's not," said Austin curtly. A vein pulsed on his temple, and he felt anger rising within him. "My mom goes by the name Dahlia Campbell." Itijah laughed heartily. "But the blood that flowed in her veins makes her a part of the Emerson family." "So what?" Austin spat. The smile on Itijah's face vanished without a trace, replaced by sorrow and sadness. "I should've told you about this during the funeral," he explained. "But your father was emotionally unstable at that time. I had to keep it a secret from you until this day." He looked up and stared into Austin's eyes. "Dahlia was born in the Emerson family. Although she's gone, she's still a part of our family. I was wrong for treating her so badly back then."He continued, "She's no longer alive, but I've wronged her and want to atone for my s

The fury in Itijah's voice showed just how much he looked down on Terry and his brothers. "Thanks to Austin's strength of character and his abilities, he was favored by the former head of our family," Itijah said. "Even if he doesn't see himself as a part of our family, with his power and support from the Campbell family, he could ensure that our family remains the richest in the capital." He continued, "With him on our side, no one in the capital regardless of their wealth and status, would have the courage to mess with our family. He's the only person who can protect us and shield us from harm!" Itijah raised his voice when he spoke. He was practically yelling when he said the last sentence. Due to how emotional he got, his body started trembling again. At this point, even his face had turned beet red. All of a sudden, he spat blood. The crimson liquid that spurted from his mouth splattered onto the ground and also on Terry's face. Terry's heart leaped into his throat, an

Vincent's comment did not cheer up Austin at all.On the contrary, Austin's face became much gloomier than before. He seemed to have cleared up the doubts in his mind as he muttered, "I see. I knew that the Emersons never had good intentions to begin with.""What do you mean?" asked Vincent."Mr. Emerson Senior and his son, Mr. Terry, are already in the city, and I just met both of them. Mr. Emerson Senior even said that he'd like me to bring my mother's grave to join the Emerson family's cemetery as compensation for all 20 years of her wrongful treatment by the family."Austin shrugged his shoulders and continued, "Just who the hell do they think they are? They really think that moving her grave next to theirs is enough to repay their debts after 20 whole years of mistreatment?"Vincent's eyes widened in shock as he realized the implications. "The fuck? How is that even compensation? They're clearly just trying to fool themselves into thinking they've done the right thing so th

For the past 3 years, It was all Cecily had been waiting for. It was all she had ever wanted.To hold Austin's hand, be by his side, and grow old together.Austin pulled Cecily around to head back to the house. "Let's go home."As they arrived at the door, they were met with Aldus running out of the house in a hurry. "Sir, bad news," said Aldus."What's wrong?" asked Austin."Security just informed us that there's a luxury car blocking Heavensgate Residence's entrance and was asking for you by name. They've made it clear that they will not move until you show up."Austin grinned and replied, "What's up with Jacob's security team… Have they really become so easily intimidated by just anyone?"He still remembered how the security team stopped Harvey from barging through Heavensgate Residence with his Audi A4 by ramming his car head-on with their own.On the other hand, Austin realized that the current guest must be leagues above Harvey if the security guards were hesitant to dr

Terry's mind was in a frenzy as he laid eyes upon Itijah. His expression became distorted with all sorts of emotions in an instant.A tragic shout would echo across the entire hotel room. "Dad!"Itijah had already slipped off the couch, his eyes wide open.A sharp dagger was stuck in his heart. Blood spurted out along the hilt of the dagger like a fountain.The entire floor and everything around Itijah was painted deep red.The bloody scene almost caused Terry to faint over.His remaining rationale pushed him to stand up immediately.Terry's furious face turned toward the hotel room as he scanned every corner of the room.He was certain that he was woken up by a foreign sound, and given the short amount of time, he reckoned that the murderer was still in the room.Suddenly, Terry shouted, "Stand right there!"He noticed a silhouette passing through the half-open hotel room door.Terry left the room and chased after the killer. He did not feel even the slightest hint of fear