Chapter 667

Under Lionel’s command, and his crew from S–Star Group, who had been casually standing around with hands in their pockets, suddenly whipped out batons like magic tricks.

“You dare?

Warner stammered, his voice pitchy with terror. “Don’t you know our Bright Group’s standing in Skyrim? We’re second only to the Ashbourne family here! Do you have a death wish?”

“Haha! The Ashbourne family is the wealthiest, even toddlers know that name, but I’ve never heard of the “Bright family,”

Lionel chuckled, rolling his neck to loosen up, an unconcerned scorn spreading across his face. “But now, having seen it, it turns out you’re just a bunch of perpetual runners–up. Besides, outside of Skyrim, you wouldn’t even make the leader board, haha!”

With the boss laughing, the rest of the gang erupted in a chorus of jeers, with Arnold joining in, practically doubled over with laughter.

Even Bennett couldn’t help but curl his lips slightly.

“You, you, you!” Warner sputtered, at a loss for words.

Zachary shot his useless eldest son a fierce glare. This clown was dragging the whole family name through the mud with his buffoonery!

“There’s still time for you to turn back, and that would save your face,” Arnold suggested, trying to defuse the situation. “Things could get ugly real fast. Given your age, and it’d be foolish if you ended up bedridden for weeks over a scuffle.”

“Everybody, attack!”

Zachary, unable to contain his fury any longer–intolerant of the Ashbourne family treating his dignity as a doormat–bellowed, “Today, we’re taking Chasel back with us, no matter what!”

“Damn! I’ve never seen anything with a thicker skull, but here we are! Boys, let’s show them what we’ve got!”

With Lionel’s roar, the S–Star Group surged forward!

The melee erupted, with black–suited bodyguards and the rough–and–tumble brothers of S–Star clashing in the parking lot, transforming it into a scene straight out of a street brawl.

Though the Brights were shielded by their guards, they were still jostled about in the chaos, their suits and hair a disheveled mess.

Warner fared even worse; trying to play the dutiful son defending his father, he was kicked, slapped, and struck several times with batons, wailing in agony as his suit was worn and his dignity shattered.

Arnold, thoroughly enjoying the spectacle, was caught off guard when one of the Bright group’s bodyguard lunged at him with a raised fist

Before he could react, a cry of pain rang out!

In a flash, Bennett, swift as lightning, stepped in front of Arnold and snapped the bodyguard’s arm before stomping him underfoot with effortless grace.

“Colonel, your reputation is well–deserved!”

Arnold exclaimed, clapping until his hands were red. “In this field, only Thaddeus could match you!”

“Unfaithful Thaddeus, he’s that skilled?” Bennett’s eyes narrowed.

Arnold coughed awkwardly, that nickname “Unfaithful Thaddeus” had been his own creation and now it felt rather awkward to hear it. Well. Don’t forget, he’s a military man too.”

disdain for malice, was expected to once again clash with Thaddeus; but instead, he fell silent for a moment before murmuring, “It seems

“Arnold Bennett!”

his sister’s voice, the brothers

Evadne, along with Chasel, hurried toward them.

of the S–Star men were instantly captivated by Evadne’s stuhning beauty, forgetting all about the

darkened, as he pulled his lady close protectively, like a

was a

some respect!” Lionel, knowing full well not to mess with

roared, his eyes bloodshot

his family was being

his father, who always maintained a dignified presence, had to come to provoke and brawl

enough!” Lionel yawned

everyone down, leaving

how could you do such a

nearly tarnished the Bright family’s reputation completely!” Warner, covering his

“Heh, a scandal?”

just loving who I love, and it’s the best decision I’ve ever made in

I love” resonated deeply with Evadne and

scatter them; instead, the love between Cassius and Chasel grew

love, undeniable and

come home with me now!” Zachary’s gaze was threatening as he tightened

with an infuriating smile. “Do you really think I’m that foolish, Dad? Go back for what, to be beaten to death?”

Do you hear

brink of an emotional implosion. “If you don’t come with me today, then you’re no longer a part of the Bright family! The family’s assets, shares, everything

was secretly thrilled by this excitement.

family members were often rivals as much as they were kin. A brotherly bond as the Ashbournes‘, thick as blood, was indeed a

to the Bright group’s legacy. Everything–from Grandpa’s inheritance to Dad’s influence–would be his for the taking. The punches he took suddenly didn’t hurt as much.

flat, Zachary piled on more pressure. “And don’t even think about practicing medicine in this country. With one word from the Bright group, which hospital

sky is the limit for the birds to fly, and the boasting couldn’t be any bigger,” Evadne scoffed with a sharp glint in her eye. “Are you still drunk on cheap wine? You really think you’re the emperor who can cover the sky with one hand? Not to mention, once

the nonsense some people spot. What were they thinking about?”

couldn’t find words to retort. At this moment, Chasel spoke up with resolute clarity. “Threats of betrayal and abandonment don’t faze me, Do you really think these trappings of fame and fortune can? I’ve never had any desire to inherit anything from the

wretch! Disgrace!”

his own son defy him in public, Zachary, always accustomed to pride and authority

a beautiful

“Suri?!”

slap echoed through the room as Suri’s

the slap left Zachary’s face burning

me? I’m your brother!”

Do I have one?”

“Aren’t I just like Chasel, already cast out by you all from the Bright family? Moreover,

Adopted son!

were both

was clearly a family secret that they, as the younger generation, knew nothing

reveal the family’s most

used York’s preference for sons over daughters to lift yourself up, to gain some power within the Bright group. Otherwise, how dare you, with your so–called brother status,

speechless and unable to

was adopted.

the child desperately adopted by York, who yearned for a descendant yet remained childless for many years, to make the dwindling Bright group look

five years after bringing Zachary into the Bright family, Mrs. Bright miraculously became pregnant and gave birth to the

she was a girl.

favored her immensely, doting on her greatly. For a long time, this beautiful daughter even managed to overturn the old master’s

the dashing and handsome

back then, the Bright group today might very well have.

he treated Emeric, you abused the family discipline to satisfy your vendetta. You’re unworthy of

From now on, we’ll see each other in the marketplace. Let me tell you, as long as the K Group exists, the Bright group won’t

Chasel immediately responded, his

it. He was the epitome

Thaddeus shared a knowing look and sighed in

fear was the Bright family using blood ties to bind Chasel, to oppress

support, and

schemes were foiled, and they also suffered beatings.

they were served a

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