Addicted To The Genius Lady With A Thousand Faces

Chapter 948:

The moment Balthasar finished speaking, all eyes locked onto him. The room grew still as even Paul, far across the screen, straightened in his seat. His gaze sharpened; he was ready to catch every word his father would utter.

Balthasar tugged at his graying beard, a chuckle rumbling from deep in his chest.

“I’ve decided,” he said with a grin.

“From now on, I’m staying out of the family business. From here on out, it’s tea, flowers, and peace. I’ll let you worry about the rest.”

The room froze. Everyone, without exception, blinked in shock.

This was the same Balthasar who thrived on challenge, whose ambition had always burned fiercely. His lifelong goal was to elevate the Nash family to new heights of influence. And after Brian’s disappearance, his frustration had been a storm, and he even lashed out at Caylee and the Sanchez family.

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all go. In fact, they thought he’d carry

the very battles that had defined him.

you decide this all of a sudden? You’re the eldest in the Nash family. How are we supposed to handle family

tone unhurried, as if recounting a

I could step back, Brian vanished, and the family’s burden landed on my shoulders. I couldn’t just stand by—I had to manage everything, working and worrying for all of you. Later, I hoped Rex would take over, thinking I could finally rest once he proved himself. But Rex… well, he was nothing but a disappointment, never giving me the peace of mind I needed. So, I kept going. Then he was removed, and you stepped in as head. You’re far better than Rex, but still, not quite what I envisioned, so my retirement stayed on

leaned back slightly, a hint of

have nothing left to worry

when it

as Marissa in the family, I can finally relax and

gentle, but there was a

involved. I’m still too young to handle

chuckled, his laughter rich with