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“Of course.”

The elders nodded in agreement

Families like the Sanchez, the Browns, the Hills, and the Millers, towering financial empires, had patriarchs with unparalleled wisdom and experience. Their ability to evaluate potential. successors was unmatched. Anyone who caught their eye was undoubtedly a promising candidate for inheriting a financial dynasty.

While the Hill family previously groomed Nathan, their recent promotion of Caleb hinted at ambiguity in the Hill Group’s line of succession.

Seeing Caleb basking in the spotlight, chatting animatedly with the family heads, Nathan felt the stirrings of crisis. His face darkened and remained that way.

As if things weren’t bad enough, a mocking voice broke through his thoughts.

“Feeling sidelined, Mr.Hill?”

Nathan turned to see his good friend Guillermo Sanchez approaching with two glasses of drinks. Handing him one, Guillermo remarked, “Nathan, don’t blame me for pointing out

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the obvious, but your move to replace your wife for your ‘white. moonlight‘ was downright foolish And now, here you are, personally paving the way for your rival to take over your territory. Look at how much the other family heads favor him.”

Nathan retorted, “You’re one to talk. Haven’t I heard your younger brother is back at home?”

Guillermo scoffed. “He’s just a snot–nosed kid, not worth worrying about.”

“A snot–nosed kid? But he has the dual protection of Grandfather Sanchez and Grandfather Brown. If he manages to grow up unscathed, Guillermo, your status will be in jeopardy.”

Guillermo’s gaze darkened as he clenched his glass. “My grandfather and Mr. Brown are relics. Once they step down, their influence will follow.”

Nathan shook his head. “Wisdom comes with age.”

heard is that the waves behind always push the ones ahead. Right now, it’s my father steering the ship. He and my mother

rippled through the banquet*

that?

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young master is he? I’ve

must be a celebrity hired

a star has this

tailored black suit. His towering figure–like a steadfast mountain–and his

Sanchez and Grandfather Brown shared looks of

why so late?” Grandfather Sanchez chided

kindness as he took Theodore’s hand and said with feigned reproach, “You rascal! I was worried sick about you this whole year, thinking you were suffering. I couldn’t eat or sleep properly. But look at you–healthier and taller than before! Seems you had a good year after

added with pride, “Impressive, true to my Lucian Brown’s

Sanchez quipped,

not, he’s still my grandson!”

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of those around them. However, Theodore’s

Shouldn’t Theodore’s rivalry lie with Guillermo? Why was he staring at

Brown, please forgive

a faint yet deliberate smile.

a message Nathan least wanted to

and expressions shifted as whispers

wife is missing?”

explains her absence from

Mr.Hill is suddenly grooming his second son- what a

felt as if he’d plunged into an icy abyss. He stared at the young man before him, whose innocent

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forced a smile. “Not sure

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