Chapter 2028



Christopher gracefully sat down again. His tone carried a blend of arrogance and veiled threat.

Mr. Lyles stood there trembling, hesitant and unsure. Sensing his indecision, Taylor stepped forward and handed him a lighter.

"Mr. Lyles, you're a smart man. You should understand that when a new king ascends to the throne, there will be new ministers. However, Mr. Iverson is a generous and kind-hearted person. He values your work and hopes you will continue to serve as the Iverson Group's legal advisor. Once Mr. Iverson officially takes charge, we will also take care of your family in recognition of your loyalty. Surely, this mutually beneficial outcome is something you'd want to see, right?"

Caught in a web of conflicting emotions, Mr. Lyles was terrified. However, it was clear that Christopher's patience was wearing thin.

A few minutes later, Mr. Lyles lit the lighter and set the will ablaze with trembling hands.

...

With the final obstacle removed, Christopher announced an emergency board meeting and scheduled it for the very next day.

He could not even wait until Lance's funeral arrangements were complete.

As he exited the lounge, Taylor and Mr. Lyles followed closely behind him.

paused. His previously dark eyes now gleamed with a

the corridor, the Thompsons

Wyatt walked with a grave expression. Asher, Axel, Arnold, and

murmured, staring at the

Christopher's gaze. However, her

looked at her made her skin crawl. It was as if

teeth, his voice low with barely suppressed anger. “I really want to

you want to eat something that'll rot your insides?" Arnold squinted his fox-like

the epitome of grace and suffering, sent a shiver down Arnold's

you cold?" Asher asked in a deep

"No..."

Arnold's shoulders. Then he gently grasped Arnold's hand, holding it tightly without a care for who might

clutched his jacket close, his long, pale fingers intertwined

well since they had become a couple, his care had been so meticulous recently that it occasionally

Christopher quickly stepped forward to stand before

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