pte

tching

ife-unless you're determined to throw it away by making an enemy of me. But you should know better than to pick the losi

ns survival, I'll comply. You win. But mark my words-this is temporary. If the Conley family ret

l the cards, and I'm not leaving any room for comebacks. Don't say I didn't warn you: choose your side wisely. Now that you've agree

ne. I know what to do next. But Charlotte, don

as I do? She'd stab you in the back first, and Dakota Charles would be right behind her. I'm the only one who can protect you no

covers your true colors, do you think Young Master

the asset Young Master Conley actually needs? Tell me, Dad-when that day comes, who will the Lus choose? A useful ally like me, or a

e collapse before him, leavi

hitened, he ground out, "I hope you won'

"President Dakota! How could you reveal your

why I did it-becau

. "I... don't

me away. For three years, I pleaded for just one meeting-he refused. A man that cold and calculating would never submit willingly." She examined her man

inty in her voice le

lief. "President Dakota, I thought you'd suddenly grown a h

. "That died along with the Charlotte from three years ago

es

Conley

momentarily confused, but realizat

n helping us behind the

"And he was quite upfront about t

face paled

have a sleepwalking condition, we've dodged this bullet. But from now on, we need to be extra careful in everything we

if Young Master Conley is as sharp and calculating as the

ep, her brow furrowing

l be cautious,"

ured nod. "I know whe

ailing remained seated

orough investigation. No one-absolutely no o

ck home before Margr

Margret Vivian. "What on earth is going on? I was only gone for a few days, and the

replied pitifully, "But my husba

t, how is Young

and exhausted, so he fainted from overexertion. He's bee

argret Vivian

he shouting for?" Conley Crac

doesn't know how

ore asking, "Did you c

carried layers of implication

awkwardness. Had they already rea

and nodded. "Mhm!

*incredibl

red me! Thank goodness you're okay-what would I have done if something happened to you? Promise

this instant!" Margre

ng around while I f

rgret lingered with obvious reluctance. "Young Master Conley,

tly barred from the Conley household? Is

I

is Charlotte

itched by that si

quires about your health at tomorrow's birthday banquet, it's Charlotte who'll suff

lotte. Tomorrow wil

naked again?" Conley

s man have to make ever

naked? Anyway, I'm starving. I'll make you so

iately went somewher

king. You've already e

m a super-stro

et Sonia here?" he sudd

g the

knock

me

omfortably. "Young Master Conley, Aun

ou called Dr. Margret!"

y Crack arched an eyebrow, his

h of

ome for many years and w

waited for

Dr. Margret," she answered

ps curled into a faint smil

, muttered something und

led in relief-her susp

onley Crack led

hing w

next

ley Res

did i

initely won't show up

ismissively, and the oth

ay celebration kicke

the venue, there was still no si

side him and snapped, "Enough with the excuses. Tear thi

and drags the Conley family name through the mud. Now, this blatant disrespect-wha

ou can't even show patience for an ill man, no wonder your business ventures keep faili

h in business n

rything's 'difficult.' Talent speaks for itself, cousin. And yet, you managed to lose the 'Hua'an' project. Frankly,

owed. "You lost a major

, but I assure you I'll resolve them s

ew leadership in the Conley family. You're no match for Conley C

eputation beyond repair. And from what I hear, she's been stirring up trouble. The Dakota family approached me, demanding justice. Thi

a Charles entered, s

expression

to drive Dakota Catherine out of the Conley househol

spell disaster for Conley Crack, himsel

this melodrama here? Truly impeccable timing, cou

d with sarcasm." Cultural substitutions are avoided where specificity matters (e.g., "Hua'an" as a proper noun), while idioms like "drag through the mud" and "talent sp

d dropped to her knees with a thud. "Grandfather, I didn't want to disturb you,

, then don't," Conley

t how this was

rles wasn't about to back down. "Grandfa

shell

Sage's face dar

ly, then turned around and hurt our family. She's completely lost her mind. If she's allowed to keep causing trouble, it'll only bring shame to everyone. Please, Gran

u have

ecret meetings. Grandfather, I wouldn't dare make such accusations without evidence

ray the Conley family? Do they think w

o. For three years, he's been nothing but a wreck-willing to marry a fool, no less. How is

s health is s

s dragged the Conley family's reputation through the mud and cost us the 'Hua'an' project. Are you s

is innocent," Conley Pa

ometimes a little shock therapy is exactly what he needs to snap out of it. Maybe then, the old Conley Crack we all knew would return. I genuinely believe this could work. Conley Pan, your en

Conley family began mur

sin," came Conley Crack's voice, punctuated by a cough. Leaning

ly arriving now?" Conley

longevity charm my husband personally went to the temple to pray for. Because he insisted on doing it

ong all his grandsons, Conley Crack had always been his f

erly," Conley Sage said, h

ith Scotfield Mark. I witn

in the car?" Conley Crack cut off Dakota Charles mid-

t before nodding confidently. "Husband, I

otte walked up t

and Scotfi