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He called out obediently.

Elizabeth offered no warmth, responding with a cold “Hmm” before scurrying away to her room like avoiding a rat.

Adrian noted her disdain, discomfort twisting inside him though he forced himself not to show it.

Seeing his injuries healed, Noelle inquired, “Did you need something?”

“Mom, when exactly will Dad give me the startup funds he promised?”

Adrian pressed.

He refused to keep living under someone else’s roof.

The Thompson residence had never been his home!

At the mention of money, Noelle’s expression shifted subtly as she sipped her tea.

“Son, listen to me. Be content as the second young master. Don’t chase pipe dreams–you’re simply not cut out for business.

The message couldn’t be clearer: no money would come.

Adrian instantly understood–Raymond and his mother had been deceiving him all along.

But now, he was powerless and no match for Raymond, and even his daughter Elizabeth could look down on him.


After all, his own sister Maureen didn’t dare treat him this way.

Thinking of Maureen, Adrian thought of Geoffrey and instantly had an idea: since Raymond was unwilling to give him money, he could go ask his brother–in–law for money!

As CEO of Corporate Headquarters, Geoffrey certainly wasn’t short on money.

Adrian thought this and acted immediately, driving straight to Corporate Headquarters‘ building.

He’d worried Geoffrey might refuse to see him, but after phoning the front desk and the CEO’s Office secretary, Geoffrey actually invited him upstairs.

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the man seated in the CEO’s Office wasn’t his brother–in–law

“Brother–in–law.”

Alex, who radiated relined

at him. “What


I need financial backing to revive the

built from a small factory by Adrian’s grandfather. Mr. Ramirez had once been Karaville’s wealthiest man, a legendary figure across

declined steadily. When passed

refused to

create a

gathered intel: ever

always despised him, refusing

showed up at the door

my sister. If you fund me, I’ll convince

Adrian added.

multiple

courage now came from Geoffrey defending

you only help a woman when


slender fingers, listening silently before

to talk to me,

eyes lit up. “Okay!

from the office without

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moment he left, Lisa frowned. “Alex,

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useless sack–nothing like Joshua Ramirez’s bloodline.

He just wanted to

him the

never

Geoffrey weren’t


Alex never answered Lisa.

Small Town.

out all the

domestic, but she had no agent back

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