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As soon as they got home, Richard was noticeably deflated–his authority had been stripped down a few notches. Everyone else seemed to be in high spirits… except him.

Richard was furious. So furious, in fact, he skipped dinner.

Banning him from spending time with Yvonne?

They might as well have ripped out his soul.

Actually, no–death would’ve been easier. At least that would’ve been quick.

Storming out of the living room with remarkable agility for a man his age, he looked every bit like someone about to start a

war.

Yvonne thought he’d left in a fit of sadness. Her gaze followed him with guilt, eyes wide and glassy until his figure disappeared from view.

In reality, Richard marched straight home and called his assistant.

By 7 p.m., he’d pulled the entire legal department out of their homes, out of their dinners, out of their lives. Richard didn’t keep just any legal team–his was known nationwide for being one of the most aggressive and elite. And for good reason. When Richard was still active in business, he was relentless, calculating, and utterly ruthless. He’d built this department knowing full well he needed people fierce enough to clean up whatever messes he made. He’d calmed down somewhat after retiring two years ago. The entire industry had collectively exhaled.

So when the lawyers received a sudden after–hours summons from Richard himself, their old instincts kicked in. Some even felt a nostalgic thrill–was the boss about to make another power move?

Speculation buzzed in their private group chats, but no one had a clue what was going on.

Still, they knew one thing for sure: when Richard planned to go to war, legal was always his first call. Gave them time to sharpen their knives.

The men and women gathered that evening were no rookies. Even the youngest was past thirty, hardened by years of high- stakes battles.

conference room, gazing out over the city lights like a pack of wolves waiting for the signal to

every corporate drama’s villain squad–cold, poised, deadly. A glass of wine

big is going to

vibe was intense.

composed, but the signs were there–his

everyone,” he said calmly, setting up his laptop. Once they were settled, he pulled up a file. “I’ve just sent over the case materials. Please review them first. Richard is… exceptionally angry about this.”

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picked up the call, I swear I felt the heat of his rage coming through the phone. Not figuratively–literally. I think he

just

the file. “Grizzlyworld

Maybe it was a new

photo was of a young girl–round checks, sparkling eyes, sweet smile. The kind of child you’d expect to see in a fairy

Those without… felt just a little jealous.

were images of snack packaging–brightly colored, with that same

had used the child’s likeness without

asked the key question: “Jovanni,

been waiting for this.

said, “is

ah passed through the

held up a finger. “And not just any granddaughter.

older granddaughter, Laura, interned at one of the branch offices, her parents had

man nearly cried, and left orders: no special treatment. If she was interning, she’d get the real

and

didn’t care much

was, assembling an army because someone dared use

was exploited, Richard’s parenting capabilities were called into question. As a result, he’s temporarily been banned from seeing her. Which,

even experienced litigators glance

This… was new.

over hostile takeovers, patent disputes, billion–dollar deals—but never

all looked back at the image

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