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.

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

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 got

the Mintons and the Pearl Hotel

my conscience wouldn't let me engage in those activities. But this world can be harsh-being different makes you an outcast, even if you're right. That was when my

dispute twenty years ago?" Sophie