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Lea <b>took </b>a few more steps and saw Christian and the <b>others</b>. They were all present. The only ones missing were Luke and his group waiting downstairs due to space constraints. Upon seeing her covered in blood, their faces were filled with worry.
“It’s not mine,” she said before they could ask. “It’s Alfred’s Everything’s fine now.” Everyone sighed in relief, their eyes reddening.
Christian stepped forward and embraced her, silently choking <b>back </b>tears. They didn’t know what had happened, but it was <b>clear </b>that she <b>had </b>endured a terrible struggle.
Lea <b>leaned </b>into Christian’s embrace, feeling a pang of emotion, but <b>quickly </b>pushed it down. “Let’s go,” she said. The group then left.
Lorenzo, apanied by a few trusted aides, was waiting nearby to receive Liliana. He exchanged a distant nce with <b>Lea </b><b>and </b>then turned to Colin, saying, “You” Têxt ? N?velDrama.Org.
*1 understand, Take Miss Alvarez back, Colin replied.
Lorenzo <b>said</b>, “Your recent performance has been excellent. We’re considering a promotion and raise for you.”
Colin looked at Willow, who was not far away and remained silent. He thought, “This is just too much!
After themotion, the banquet was abruptly concluded. When Lea took ke hostage, Rowley <b>had </b>to oversee the event, ensuring everyone was escorted out personally. Despite the <b>dramatic </b>upheaval, the departure was managed smoothly and efficiently.
As everyone departed, they received updates that the hostage situation had been resolved <b>and </b>ke was safe. Even those who had left early were informed through various <b>means</b>.
It turned out to be a family dispute driven by the younger generation’s emotional issues, and it did not tamish the Andrews family’s reputation. On the contrary, Liliana’s appearance highlighted the Andrews Group’s international strength, showcasing a level of influence that no other family could match. The Andrews Group was <b>undeniably </b>the foremost family in Iverton and throughout Codren.
In the Bentley, Abigail nced back at the brightly lit hotel entrance, feeling irritated by the calm atmosphere. It infuriated her that Lea could act so recklessly for Alfred.
There <b>was </b><b>a </b>moment when she was <b>deeply </b>shaken and moved. Now, all she could think about was why Lea didn’t slit ke’s throat and end her own life in the process.
She asked in frustration, “Mom, with what Lea did to Mr. Andrews, do you think the Andrews family will just let it go? Won’t they report thednapping <b>and </b>have her thrown in jail!” She <b>was </b>eager <b>to see </b>Lea face consequences.
In the car, it was just the both of them. The driver, Remy Tanner, was a loyal agent cultivated by the Tanner family and would never disclose secrets, Following the incident at Conrad Hospital and the situation involving Calvin, Leika reced <b>all </b>her close aides, including the driver.
The bodyguards and assistants rarely traveled with them, staying <b>in </b><b>a </b>Tollow–<b>up </b>security vehicle for protection. It allowed for private and secure conversations inside the car.
Leika firmly stated, “No, it won’t happen. Mr. Andrews is an authoritarian who will not tolerate any challenge to his authority, let <b>alone </b><b>threats </b>to his life. Besides, Lea was already a thorn in his side that he wanted to remove. Moreover, this incident also involves Lady Liliana Manning”
Her ability to elevate the Tanner and Erickson families to their current status in Iverton’s social circle was due not only to her exceptional qualities but also to her skillful management and deep understanding of the top figures in Iverton.
Abigail felt <b>a </b>sense of relief but remained far from joyful. <b>Liliana’s </b>influence <b>over </b>Lea overshadowed her andplicated her ns to pursue Alfred
Leika nced at Abigail with a thoughtful expression. “Milion could be a good option <b>as </b>well” Given theplexities surrounding Lea’s rtionship with Alfred and <b>Liliana’s </b>involvement, she was starting to feel urgency about securing <b>a </b>suitable match for Abigail. After all, <b>only </b><b>a </b>few eligible bachelors were among the top families, and each one taken meant fewer opportunities.
Abigail’s mind <b>suddenly </b><b>shed </b><b>with </b>the <b>image </b>of Milton’s deep affection for Lea<b>. </b>She felt <b>a </b><b>pang </b>in her heart, her breath catching momentarily. “But Mom, he can’t inherit the Andrews family,” she said, her face inadvertently showing a hint of regret
“Not necessarily.” Leika replied, her eyes shing with sharpness. “Family session is about the survival and prosperity of the entire <b>family</b>; <b>it </b><b>isn’t </b>just about personal preference. If Mr. Andrews hadn’t seen potential in Milton, he wouldn’t have allowed him to reach his current position.”
<b>gail </b>felr enlightened and deeply shocked. After a long while, her mood finally began to settle. “Mom, what <b>do </b>you think about Lea and her Riverview Hospital
<b>Last </b>time<b>, </b>the knew the strategy involving Phillip <b>and </b>Conrad Hospital. If she <b>had </b>seized that opportunity to take over the hospital and manage herself, she might have reced Lea in her current role and be the youngest and most dazzling entrepreneur in Iverton. It would have aligned with the kind of person Milion admired.
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Leika’s eyes darkened. “Mrs. Mayer and Jeremiah want that hospital Theodora, her daughter, and Jeremiah’s appearance represented a new force in Iverton. They had capital backing from Maspeyria, making them a target for many prominent families and wealthy business people in the city. Leika had investigated them
Abigail frowned, feeling unsettled. She thought, Arlene’s presence was overwhelming, she stole the spotlight at the banquet. If they take the hospital as well, it will be <b>as </b>if they are taking something that rightfully belongs to me?
“Mom, will Phillip’s <b>hospital </b>be at risk?” Abigail asked, Leika fell into deep thought; Abigail <b>added</b>, “And then there’s Arlene; she seems terrified by Lea, almost like she’s gone mad.”
“Set up a meeting with Arler. Gather more information by probing her, Leika said.
“Alright” Abigail’s spirits immediately lifted. She often organized events and gatherings, <b>not </b>out of a love for socializing but to control the <b>wealthy </b>elite andy the groundwork for her future.
As the Erickson family’s car drove off into the distance. Theodora and her daughter finally got into their van, which smoothly pulled away from the hotel entrance. Sensing that her daughter was still trembling, Theodora tried to reassure her. “Don’t worry,” she said. “Even if that bitch recognizes us, what can she do now? She’spletely fallen out with Mr. Andrews and can barely protect herself.”
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