Chapter 342


    Chapter 342


    With a grand announcement and heartfelt confession, Herman solidified Anastasia’s position as the


    CEO of Elysian Technologies. No one could challenge her.


    Julie could only grind her teeth in frustration, regretting why Anastasia didn’t meet her end on Cloud


    Mountain. Unable to bear the sight any longer, she left the banquet hall for some fresh air. A man


    followed her out. It was Joseph, the man who had once vowed to help Julie.


    “Already throwing in the towel?” Joseph wore a mischievous grin, giving an air of sinister cunning.


    Julie responded sharply, “Didn’t you say you were going to help me? Now Herman has announced


    Anastasia’s status.”


    “The higher one stands, the harder they fall.” Joseph responded cryptically, “The real drama is yet to


    come.”


    Puzzled, Julie asked, “What do you mean?”


    “You’re smart. You’ve been able to manipte Grannie Anita. If you keep stirring the pot, the Salstrom


    family will never have peace. Herman will be overloaded and divorce Anastasia.” Joseph pulled out a


    document from his pocket, ‘Take a look. This is my gift to you.”


    Curious, Julie opened it and was shocked by the information. “How did you find this out? Anastasia


    was pregnant before marriage?” Julie was overjoyed. If Grannie Anita found out, could Anastasia still


    have an easy life in the Salstrom family?


    Joseph casually brushed off non-existent dust from his sleeve, “Doesn’t matter how I found it: It helps


    you and that’s what counts. How you use it, that’s up to you.”


    Julie looked at him fiercely, “Anastasia thinks she can just marry into wealth and enjoy avish


    lifestyle? It won’t be that easy.”


    Joseph sneered and walked away. Joseph hated every member of the Salstrom family. He was


    Feiman’s illegitimate son, forced to live in the shadows. While Herman could bask in the spotlight, he


    was destined to be forever shrouded in darkness. He wouldn’t settle for it.


    Why couldn’t he, a Salstrom by blood, rightfully be a part of the Salstrom family?


    Joseph walked into the hotel lobby and nced at the live broadcast of the banquet. Looking at


    Herman and Anastasia’s loving image, his resentment


    grew.


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    “Herman, I wonder how you’ll choose between your power and your beauty.” Joseph murmured. With a


    sinister smile on his face, Joseph continued walking outside, only to bump into amotion at the


    entrance. Someone was trying to get into the anniversary celebration without an invitation and was


    stopped by the security.


    “You can’te in without an invitation.” The security guard said.


    “You see the woman on the broadcast, Mrs. Salstrom? That’s my daughter, and we’re together.” Tavon


    said.


    The man being stopped was Tavon. He hade all the way from Willowbrook, but without an


    invitation, he couldn’t get in. Watching the live broadcast of the banquet and seeing Herman


    introducing Anastasia, Tavon was thrilled. That was his daughter!


    The security guard remained unmoved, “No invitation, no entry. How do we know you’re not a fraud?


    You say you’re Mrs. Salstrom’s biological father, so we should believe you? If something happens, we


    can’t take the me.”


    “I’m not lying, this is my card. Take a look.” Tavon said, feeling somewhat insulted. He was a well-


    known figure, yet a security guard was blocking his way.


    Let him in.” Joseph intervened, showing his wristband, “If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility.”


    Everyone attending the banquet wore a wristband with personal information. As soon as the security


    guard saw the wristband, he knew who he was dealing with. Tonight’s guests were all business


    magnates and industry elites. So, the guard let them pass.


    Tavon quickly thanked Joseph, “Thank you, I forgot my invitation.” Tavon didn’t actually have an


    invitation, but he needed to save his pride.


    Joseph asked, “Are you Anastasia’s father? I remember Mrs. Salstrom only has a mother.” Joseph had


    researched Anastasia and knew she was raised in a single-parent household.


    “I am indeed Anastasia’s father, but I’m usually busy and away. Outsiders wouldn’t know.” Tavon


    replied somewhat anxiously, “The banquet has started. I’ll go in now. Thanks again.”


    “No problem.” Joseph responded without further questions. Regardless if this was her real or fake


    father, the more the merrier, right?