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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.”

the ones ahead. Right now, it’s

spoke, commotion rippled through

that? So

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master is he?

celebrity hired to enliven

a star has this kind of

suit. His towering figure–like a steadfast mountain–and his calm, refined

Sanchez and Grandfather Brown shared looks of approval before stepping forward to greet him.

so late?” Grandfather Sanchez chided with a smile, his

thinking you were

true to my Lucian

quipped, “Grandson–in–law, perhaps.”

he’s

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those around

was puzzled. Shouldn’t Theodore’s rivalry lie with Guillermo? Why was

Grandfather Brown, please

directly to Nathan, extending a hand with a faint yet deliberate smile. “Mr. Hill, I’ve long

soon as their hands clasped, Theodore’s voice lowered to deliver a message Nathan least wanted to hear. “I heard your wife is missing. If you need assistance, I’d be happy to

and expressions shifted as whispers broke out.

wife is missing?”

explains her absence from such

grooming his second son- what a cunning

icy abyss. He stared at the young man

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sure where you heard such baseless

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