Revenge is best served cold

Chapter 1555

Sophie listened intently as Caelum delved into the stories of his past.

Caelum began, "When I was younger, I was all about taking risks and throwing caution to the wind. It's funny, that impulsive attitude is what helped me establish myself overseas. Over twenty years ago, a business failure led me into the orbit of The Silent Shadows. They took me under their wing, and with their help, I climbed back up, even stronger than before. I got lost in the pursuit of power and status. It was only later that I learned my business woes were orchestrated by The Silent Shadows to lure me in."

"Caelum, you mentioned you were a core member of The Silent Shadows back then. What about now? Are you still involved?" Sophie asked.

head, replying, "After Sandy's mother passed away, I wanted nothing more than to break free from The Silent Shadows. I realized they weren't the key to success but a trap for entrepreneurs. As a core member, my role was mostly to provide certain conveniences because of the agreement I had with them. They pulled me out of a mess and helped the Pollard family dominate overseas. In return, I

eyes clouded with memories of those dark days. "The first time I attended one of those dinners, I was taken aback. The Pollard family was quite influential overseas, and I thought I'd seen it all. But those dinners, filled with desire and darkness, really

about similar to the ones the Mintons and

this lifetime. A man's word should mean something, and my conscience wouldn't let me engage in those activities. But this world can be harsh-being

that dispute twenty years ago?" Sophie