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What in the world was happening?
Dillon hiring someone to kill Stirling, Luna nearly causing Malvina to miscarry?
Memories of what happened at the diner shed through her mind. Pearl, cunning as a fox, instantly realized Luna was behind this mess and trying to wash her hands of it!
That darn girl!
Was she trying to drag the entire Patel family into the abyss?
Pearl immediately stood up, "Mr. Schnabel, I had no idea thatdy was Malvinast time, my apologies..."
Ulrich rolled his eyes.
"So, not knowing she was my wife makes it okay for you guys to attack a pregnant woman, huh? I think my wife made it abundantly clear she''s pregnant. I have all the recordings and surveince. You''re in for awsuit!"
"Great, the Schnabel family has some acewyers too, ready to give the Patel family a run for their money!"
And who''s the Schnabel family''s best in legal battles? Jasper, of course!
Who in their right mind would want to face Jasper in court?
The guy doesn''t just win cases; he makes the opposition go bankrupt with ease. Plenty of people steer clear of any legal matters linked to Jasper. Pearl fumed, "Mr. Schnabel, there''s a saying about sparing others when you can. Does the Schnabel family really think they can reign supreme in Imperial City?"
Beckett smirked and patted Noe''s shoulder.
"With my brother-inw''s family in the mix, we should be good!"
Who doesn''t know about the Pock family and the Schnabel family''s engagement party?
Palmer making a grand gesture by gifting his fiancée Franse a manor, along with original shares of the Pock Group!
It''s no secret that at the Pock Group''s shareholder meetings, there''s going to be a new face around.
Pearl threatened, "If this goes to court, can the Schnabel family''s affairs withstand scrutiny? There''s plenty of room forpromise, Mr. Schnabel, don''t you understand? I''ll make sure these reckless kids of mine pay the price, so let''s not hold grudges."
Beckett replied, "Ma''am, you''re not in a position to negotiate with me."
Pearl''s facade crumbled!
"This is the Patel family''s home!"
Noe chuckled, "Are you so embarrassed you want to keep us here forever?"
Such words weren''t meant for open discussions, but Pearl indeed harbored such intentions.
If the Schnabel family continued their relentless pursuit, she wouldn''t hesitate to resort to drastic measures.
"It all depends on Mr. Schnabel''s cooperation now."
Beckett couldn''t help butugh!
"Oh, the Patel family, how interesting! Truly fascinating!"
Outside, a buzz filled the air.
A dozen helicopters surrounded the Patel family''s manor!
The butler rushed in, "Madam, Mr. Pock is here to pick up Ms. Schnabel..."
Did picking someone up need such a grand disy?
Clearly, this was a well-prepared show of force by the Schnabel family to intimidate them!
The butler added anxiously, "Madam, Mr. Pock is waiting in the hall!"
The hall was still hosting a banquet, attended by the Patel family''s elite guests. A public spectacle would only embarrass the Patel family.
"Since Mr. Pock is so attached to Ms. Schnabel, let''s all head out then."
Noe smiled innocently, "I thought you nned to deal with us here, what a pity."
"Ms. Schnabel, you''re exaggerating. The Schnabel and Patel families are friends, after all!"
Pearl stressed the word ''friends'', almost crushing her dentures.
Noe offered to wheel Pearl out, "Let me help you, ma''am."
"Thank you."
As Beckett and Ulrich led the way, Pearl whispered to Noe, audible only to them.
"Ms. Schnabel, this was intentional."
"If you''re trying to test me, there''s no need. Your granddaughter isn''t worth my trouble."
Noe''s light tone felt like punching cotton to Pearl!
"At such a young age, so ruthless. I bet your grandfather would be shocked."
"No need to worry, my grandfather doesn''t wear sses."
Marcel, with a military background, had excellent vision and only wore reading sses asionally.
Pearl was at a loss for words, "There''s a saying about leaving room for future encounters. Don''t you understand, Ms. Schnabel?"
"Where to meet? In front of the Grim Reaper?"
Pearl had had enough of talking to Noe!
It was clear the Schnabel family adored Noe, and Palmer Pock was here for her too. If she would just soften her stance, the Patel
family might find a way our
But why was this girl so unreasonable?
Pearl had already lowered her guard, yet Noe remained unyielding!
It was infuriating!
Noe leisurely said, "Madam, encouraging your granddaughter to rush into having children with Beckett, such educational methods are frankly uneptable."
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because Mr. Pock dotes on you now, it''s going to be sunshine and rainbows forever," Pearl said, her tone dripping with a mix of condescension and feigned concern. "Men like Mr. Pock, they''re never satisfied with just one. You''d be better off having a few kids, keep your cards close. Who cares who the mother is, right?"
"It''s quite an achievement for us, the Patels, to have several daughters..." Pearl continued, puffing herself up like some old sage imparting wisdom.
But it was all just a y for her own twisted sense of morality!
It was as if she was outright suggesting Noe should introduce some of the Patel daughters to Palmer.
Pride had her chin lifted high, but then her wheelchair hit something, almost tossing her onto the ground!
Noe kept a straight face, "Oops, sorry about that."
Before Pearl could react, the wheelchair started malfunctioning, sparking with electricity!
Pearl shrieked, twitching in her seat as it shocked her.
Noe dusted off her hands, not bothering with Pearl, and caught up with her two brothers ahead.
Beckett nced back at the convulsing Pearl, "Did she upset you?"
In his mind, it was clear as day that the old bat must''ve said something offensive. Otherwise, why would their sweet, innocent sister be upset?
"She wanted to offer up some Patel girls to Palmer for... you know, making babies. Told me I''d enjoy ying mom," Noe shared.
"That wretch!"
A few shocks seemed too mild a punishment!
By the time Noe and her brothers had moved on, the butler dared to approach and rescue Pearl, still drooling and babbling nonsense...
"I... I will never see eye to eye with them!" Pearl dered.
The butler sighed, "Let it go, ma''am. Even if we wanted to make peace, the Schnabels wouldn''t let us."
Was this supposed to be the Patels'' time to threaten? Despite appearances, this was Schnabel territory now!
Only their matriarch was still in denial, thinking the Patels still held their old power...
But the butler knew better than to voice these thoughts, choosing instead to silently wheel Pearl towards the grand hall.
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Inside the hall.
What was once a bustling party fell silent, all eyes drawn to the man seated in the center.
Palmer, in his sleek ck and gold suit, had an air of frosty nobility. The cold aura he exuded sent shivers down everyone''s spine as he idly twirled
his ring.
Had the Patels offended the Pocks?
Palmer had taken a seat right in the middle of the hall, facing the Patels'' staircase, wordless and imposing.
His presence alone was enough to put a damper on the festive mood, everyone watching, waiting for what woulde next.
Then, Beckett and Ulrich appeared at the top of the staircase, guiding Noe by the hands.
The moment Palmer saw Noe, a rare smile broke through his icy facade.
Letting go of her brothers, Noe ran towards Palmer, who caught her securely in his arms.
"What brings you here?" she asked.
"Didn''t I tell you? We''re in sync, you
and I. Whenever you need me, I''ll be there," Palmer said, a hint of pride in his voice knowing Noe hade to stir things up at the Patels''.
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"Since it''s a showdown, we might as well make it grand. Does this setup meet your approval, Noe?"
Noe couldn''t help butugh, "As long as you''re here, I''m more than satisfied."