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Octavius was an industrial leader whose contributions to the economy were important enough that even heads of state treated him with respect.No one would allow Sydney to call him a senile old man.Sydney broke down completely. She covered her face and cried, "All of you are bullying me... I gave birth to a son for your family, and this is how you treat me? You are all ganging up on me!"She was sobbing loudly, but Sylvester simply mocked her coldly. "The Lane family could have as many heirs as it wanted, and it would choose someone worthy. That unfit boy of yours will not become a tool for you to seize wealth without effort. Even if someone like you gained wealth, you would quickly waste it. You have no right to insult an elder here. If I hear anything from you again, what comes for you next won't be something as mild as a slap."The veins popped out on the butler's aged hand, and his expression remained severe.Sydney's lips trembled with pain. She no longer dared to cause ano

Samantha knew Octavius was someone who valued his word and his reputation, so she deliberately used this opportunity. Once Octavius agreed, the matter would be set in stone.Samantha continued after reiterating what she wanted. "After the divorce, I won't publicize it because I don't want Lane Group's share price to become unstable. I won't interfere if Channing and Sydney marry, and I also won't hold on to any resentment."Octavius looked at Samantha with sorrow. He had approved her marriage to Channing because she was someone meek and capable of helping him. She wasn't calculating, and neither was she someone who would squander wealth. She was also not one who chased after pleasure. In fact, she possessed many qualities found in excellent business leaders.Octavius had also investigated how Channing restored the share price. Despite everything Channing had done to her, Samantha didn't destroy him when she easily could have watched him lose his position. She still helped him,

The market still viewed Channing as essential, so Octavius couldn't discard him yet. He was still useful as his piece on the board.For the future of Lane Group, Octavius decided to protect Channing while ensuring nothing similar could happen again. From a business perspective, preserving the marriage was a must because a divorce could cause the share price to collapse.Octavius had lowered his pride and nearly begged Samantha to give Channing another chance.Samantha nodded. "Thank you. However, if Channing not only refuses to change during this month but repeatedly crosses boundaries, how will you decide for me?"Her question concealed a trap, and she deliberately asked it before everyone. Although her tone remained respectful, she was adamant about it.The question made Octavius twitch, and he began considering it. Octavius knew Channing might not love Samantha, but he loved authority and wealth, and had already gotten used to his current identity and status. He wouldn't be f

Samantha picked up Channing's call. Sounds of intimacy came through. As an adult who had been married for years, she understood what was happening immediately.Sydney was deliberately using Channing's phone to make her listen live. She wanted Samantha to hear everything.Samantha understood Channing was involved. Although she already knew the two shared an intimate relationship, hearing it directly was far more humiliating than merely assuming it. Even though she no longer loved him, she still couldn't take it.Samantha knew Sydney only wanted to hurt her.The call was deliberate.If Samantha was to suffer, then she would give Sydney exactly what she wanted. Yet, tears fell down her face without stopping.-Two hours earlier…Channing had just left the operating room, white bandages covering his back and waist. The longest wound required nineteen stitches, so his injuries were quite serious. A CT scan showed no deeper damage, which suggested Sylvester had still restrained h

Channing opened his eyes, and the pain from his reopened wound made him sit up abruptly. He discovered Sydney lying unclothed across his own bare body. His head felt heavy, and his back throbbed.He hurried out of the hotel and called an ambulance, returning to the hospital for treatment.The doctors closed the wound again.During the procedure, Channing understood what Sydney had done and regretted allowing her to deceive and manipulate him again.This time, she had crossed his deepest boundary and done something he despised most.Anger appeared on his face. He had only wanted to prevent her from harming herself and planned to ensure she boarded a flight overseas, but he never expected her to deceive him again.He messaged his bank manager, canceled every card Sydney possessed, and tried to recover the money he had transferred. However, the bank reported that not a single centre remained in Sydney's account.After the wound was treated, he asked the nurse who had visited last n