CHapter 207
[Boss, it appears Vocalist headed out to Pris Star’s abandonedb. Should we interce
What was Palmer doing poking around the ruins of Pris Star?
Noe quickly shot back a message: [Let him bel
If Palmer’s got a hunch, he’ll dig up the dirt one way or another, even if she tried to stop him. As far
as the was concerned, everything that needed to be torched in thatb had been turned to ash,
leaving no trace behind.
Noe wasn’t worried about Palmer finding anything incriminating
Phecda, eyes glued to the satellite images, whistled in admiration. “Vocalist truly aligned with Boss;
his methods are just as ruthless. The deep web’s gonna be our yground soon enough
The Obelisk Organization was theirs, the Abyssal Organization belonged to their boss’s fiancé, and
both were virtually the same thing.
Ivan chimed in with a touch of awe in his voice, “Who’d have thought we’d see the day when we’d
be living the dream, all thanks to Boss?”
At the dinner table, Sexton was lost in memories of yore.
Marcel was getting irked by the nostalgia. “Doesn’t Palmer have two brothers? He’s the youngest,
right Where are the others?”
“Yeah, Palmer’s brothers both got hitched and had kids. Just my luck Palmer’s still flying solo.
What’s an old man to do? The kids have their own lives, and I can’t be clingy, can I?”
The Pocks and the Schnabels couldn’t be more different. Marcel only had Tristan, and the family
tree wasn’t aplicated one. The Pock n had been a hot mess since the days they made
their fortune, with non–stop infighting until Palmer took the reins. It was only then that things started
to calm down. Even now, though, there were sharks circling in the water, waiting to snatch a piece
of the Pock Group.
Sexton shook his head. “That whole fiasco back then hit the boys hard, especially Palmer. He
disappeared abroad for years, came back covered in scars, but he promised he’d keep the Pock
name going strong”
The old man’s face was a map of hard years, yet his smile was a mix of pride and sorrow. I’m
getting on in years. This family’s a shadow of what it once was. Palmer’s brothers are caught up in
their jobs. At my age, you can’t be hounding your kids, right? I should’ve listened to Garrick.
Should’ve stayed clear of the Pock waters. At least we’d still be together as a family”
Marcel snorted. “Garrick was all talk. The guy was clueless. Wasn’t he the one hellbent on starting
that Pris Star venture?”
Noe’s brow twitched ever so slightly. She looked at Marcel. ‘Grandpa, this Pris Star you’re
talking about, is it the one out on the frontier?”
Marcel waved it off, though his eyes held a flicker of regret. “Doesn’t matter now. Heard it’s gone to
dust. I regret not blowing thatb to smithereens back in the day”
“Yeah, right. Like you’d have the guts to touch Pris Star. Theirb’s still standing on the frontier.
Try blowing it up and see if Xavier doesn’t chop you to bits before you even get close.”
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The materials used for the Pris Starb made it nearly indestructible.
tha speed toets was how the two old men seemed familiar with Pris Star’s history. They were
sayog Carick was the founder of Pris Star?
Merd gumbled. I never liked Garrick’s ways. Taking good kids and turning them intob rats. That’s
Berton shook his head. “Enough with the nonsense. It’s all water under the bridge. You know
Garrick was med, right? He was the type to use himself as a guinea pig to chase some twisted
dream. Anyway…”
Sexton didn’t finish his thought, he just shook his head with aplex look and turned to the
younger generation. “If you ever run into someone from Pris Star, steer clear. Most of those folks
are a few sandwiches short of a pionic!
Noe pressed her fingers to her temples discreetly.
Would it shock her family to know she had spent time at Pris Star?
She bit her lip liftly and spoke softly, “Grandpa, I’m starting college next month. Our principal’s also
named Garrick, Just a coincidence?
“Starting college? Ther’s wonderful! I take you there myself! Wait a minute, what did you say the
principal’s name was? Garrick Marcel’s face lit up at the mention of college, but at hearing the name
Garrick, his demeanor shifted dramatically. He quickly pulled Sexton into the study.
Toe, just wait! I need to check something
Clearly, the name Garrick struck a chord with both Marcel and Sexton.
ra, watching their hasty retreat, was puzzled. “What’s up with Grandpa? Is this Garrick guy a big
deal? Hey, doesn’t Ulrich have a surgery today? Why isn’t he home for dinner?”
Sienna smiled softly. “He said he was busy and told us not to wait. That boy’s practically living at
the hospital! Noe, you’re heading off to college soon. Don’t feel any pressure, darling. You’re the
youngest of the family, and I have no expectations.”
She cupped her face, her eyes brimming with love as she gazed at Noe. “When we raised your
siblings, it was all very hands–off. Who knew they’d turn out so bright? At first, I thought your father
and I just hit the gic jackpot when your brother aced his first test!*
Tristan nodded vigorously at his wife’s side. “Absolutely, who knew the younger ones would be so
sharp too? It must be the fabulous genes from your mom and me! Noe, honey, don’t worry about
a thing. As long as you guys are happy, that’s all that matters to us. We’re behind you no matter
what.
The Schnabels were secretly concerned that the ster achievements of the elder siblings might
overshadow Noe, piling on the pressure. They’d seen too many headlines about kids buckling
under the weight of academic stress, spiraling into depression, or worse. The very thought sent
shivers down their spines
To the Schnabels, it didn’t matter if their children were just average, their darling Noe was already
more than they could have ever asked for! They always handled Noe with extra care, as if to
compensate for any hardships she might have faced in the past.
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Noe nodded. “I understand.”
Then Sienna chimed in, “ra mentioned bringing that Gruber kid over to stay for a few days.
Where is
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she? I’ve already got the quest room all set up. That poor child, what she must’ve gone through
growing up in the Gruber family. if her mom were still around, she’d be heartbroken to see it?
The Grubers had always been a topic of gossip in high society for their questionable decisions. Just
the fact that Yates Gruber and Walden Gruber, born out of wedlock, could im a spot in the family
tree. while Arthur Gruber managed their affairs, said plenty about their character, orck thereof.
Growing up in that kind of environment couldn’t have been easy!
Sienna’s thoughts inadvertently drifted to Noe’s own past, and her heart ached in empathy
Noe knew that Sienna’s concern for her friends stemmed from her love for her. Sienna’s affection
spilled over, extending a protective wing over those close to Noe.
“Til give her a callter,” Noe promised.
“Great! Make sure shees, okay? I would love to have another daughter around the house!
Meanwhile, in the corner, the nanny watched the Schnabels‘ joyous family scene and quietly
slipped away to make a call to Yvonne.
she? I’ve already got the guest room all set up. That poor child, what she must’ve gone through
growing up in the Gruber family. If her mom were still around, she’d be heartbroken to see it!”
The Grubers had always been a topic of gossip in high society for their questionable decisions. Just
the fact that Yates Gruber and Walden Gruber, born out of wedlock, could im a spot in the family
tree, while Arthur Gruber managed their affairs, said plenty about their character, orck thereof.
Growing up in that kind of environment couldn’t have been easy!
Sienna’s thoughts inadvertently drifted to Noe’s own past, and her heart ached in empathy.
Noe knew that Sienna’s concern for her friends stemmed from her love for her. Sienna’s affection
spilled over, extending a protective wing over those close to Noe,
“I’ll give her a callter,” Noe promised.
“Great! Make sure shees, okay? I would love to have another daughter around the house!”
Meanwhile, in the corner, the nanny watched the Schnabels‘ joyous family scene and quietly
slipped away
to make a call to Yvonne.