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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.”

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

commotion rippled through the banquet* hall.

who’s that? So handsome!”

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master is he?

hired to enliven the atmosphere.“.

way a star has this kind of

a tailored black suit. His towering figure–like a steadfast

looks of

Grandfather Sanchez chided with a

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

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

Sanchez quipped,

he’s still my grandson!”

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like brothers, much to the amusement of those around them. However, Theodore’s sharp gaze landed on Nathan, standing not far away.

lie with Guillermo? Why was he

himself politely. “Grandfather, Grandfather Brown, please forgive me for a

Nathan, extending a hand with a faint yet deliberate smile.

to deliver a message Nathan least wanted to hear. “I heard your wife is missing. If you need

expressions shifted as

wife is

her absence from such

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

he’d plunged into an icy abyss. He stared at the young man before him, whose innocent smile belied the chaos he had just

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forced a smile. “Not sure where you heard such baseless rumors,

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