Chapter 782:

“Let’s just say my man here has a case of Parkinson’s, which explains the shaky hand,” he said, his tone a blend of playful mockery and a veiled warning. “And if I’m not mistaken,” he continued, his voice sharpening. “Your family is deeply involved in Parkinson’s medication, aren’t they? Funny thing, though — after taking it, some people wind up just like my man.”

The woman’s face stiffened as she finally understood what Verruckt implied. Her anger flared as she snapped, “That’s absurd! Our family has always acted with the utmost integrity!”

Verruckt’s lips curved into a slow, evil smile. “Oh, do you really think so? Let me tell you something. Word has it your miracle drug tends to drive people a little mad. Now, imagine if that tidbit found its way to the front page. Wouldn’t that make for some fascinating headlines? Shall I help make it happen?”

“You—!” The words choked in her throat.

he wasn’t lying. What unsettled her more than his accusations was how he’d learned such

pampered rich girl — accustomed to wielding privilege but unprepared to spar over serious stakes. Her confidence wavered, and with it, her voice,

threat. “Are you willing to turn me — and the entire Immortality Group

colder, his gaze as cutting as frost. “And what if I

a quiet laugh, tinged with cruel amusement. “Fiona, you made a mistake the moment you decided to cross

as a firm warning to everyone in the hall, signaling that anyone daring to oppose Allison would also be challenging him. His presence and authority were undeniable, casting a long shadow over Fiona’s attempts to regain

thin. Her voice, laced with frustration, cut through the tense atmosphere as she bared her teeth. “As the host of this banquet, I demand that the members of the Stuart family leave my event immediately! You can choose to watch her

room, the atmosphere thick with tension. Nervous glances darted

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