Chapter 111

Bainbridge froze in place as if he’d been struck by lightning, his brain short–circuiting.

Howard handed the invitation to Gwendolyn at his side. “Read it out loud.”

Gwendolyn stepped forward to take the invitation, her lips pursed, her face as cold as ice.

Her eyes fell on the microphone in Bainbridge’s hand, and she took it for herself with a ferocious snatch.

“Hello?” She tested the microphone, her soft voice filling the entire hall, yet no one was in the mood to smile.

Gwendolyn gazed at the invitation, where Bainbridge had penned his flattery and started

to read.

“To the esteemed founder of Summit Corp, you are cordially invited to attend my grandfather’s 70th birthday bash.”

“Shut up! Don’t read anymore!” Bainbridge’s face turned ashen.

He lunged to grab the microphone but was kicked away by Cliff.

Gwendolyn’s voice remained calm and clear. “I have long admired you and eagerly await your esteemed presence. I hope for a delightful and insightful exchange at the event.”

She lifted her eyes to Bainbridge, whose face looked twisted in anger, and enunciated each word of the final line. “Your admirer, Bainbridge.”

was sharp, ensuring everyone

water into a frying pan, causing a sizzle

while others were catching

in his chest, almost mad with disbelief. “Impossible! It can’t be happening! Where

refused to

dead? Get them out of

straightened his tie and made his way to Howard with a flattering

of Summit Corp and my boss. Mr. Bainbridge, haven’t you always

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room buzzed with

was the founder of Summit

variously shocked, incredulous,

and fearful. Only Valor was ecstatic, slapping his thigh

as if struck by a mallet in a daze.

were similarly bewildered, their faces pale.

all written off as a nobody, be the big boss

a metallic taste filling his mouth as if he could taste

Just brilliant!” Leaning on his cane, Warren

wanted to leave the Chadwick family?” he gasped for

want the Chadwick family

taught me from a young age, ‘return good for evil, and what should be done for good? Do I

done?”

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