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Chapter 131
"Oh my!" Karen shouted, "What happened? Why is there a power outage?! Where's everybody? Craig? Can you check what happened?"Craigh turned on his phone's flashlight, providing a bit of light. After that, he quickly contacted the property management.Half an hour later, the property manager arrived. He inspected for a while and realized the power outage was due to unpaid electricity bills."You can pay the bill online yourself. It's after working hours now, and I don't know how to do that stuff," the property manager said before leaving.Craig found himself in a tough situation. Dealing with these matters was new to him, and he didn't know where to pay the electricity bill. He couldn't figure out how to do it despite trying for a while.Feeling unsure, he dialed Elly's number.-Elly was enjoying her dinner. When she saw Craig's call, she answered.Craig's voice came through. "Elly, could you help with paying the electricity bill? We're having a power outage."Elly chuckled up
Chapter 132
Craig's mind went blank.He had been under the impression the executives were welcoming him as the new executive. Instead, they were firing him! It took a while for him to understand why.Apparently, his secret had been revealed.One of the executives walked up and handed an envelope to Craig. "You want to know the reason? Take a look for yourself!"Craig's face turned ashen. He knew what was in the envelope. His strength seemed to drain from his body in an instant, and he almost collapsed on the floor.At that moment, two people in uniforms came over and greeted the executives. They then led Craig away. Before they took him, he noticed some executives approaching Eric.That was the last he saw and heard before they guided him into a police car. He didn't know what happened next.Jocelyn was surprised when the company executives warmly greeted Eric and called him "president." Only those who had achieved a certain level were given the title "president" by the higher-ups at Sonnex
Chapter 133
Eric let out a sigh. He felt that Sylvia's training was getting harsher. Just a few days ago, she made him run with weights. And now, she was asking him to stretch his legs 1,000 times daily? He was sure he'd end up dead."How many can you do?" Eric asked."Me?" Sylvia grinned mischievously. "I haven't practiced this stuff. This exercise would make my legs thick."Eric was at a loss for words.He quickly entered training mode. Using the Basic Breath Regulation Method, practicing became easier. Still, by the time he stretched his legs a thousand times, he felt weak."When you can do 2,000 in one go, start punches," Sylvia said.Eric agreed, eyeing the nearby sandbag. Throughout this training, he also kept studying the breathing technique. He felt energized, but he was not sure if it was from the training or the technique's benefits.Sylvia understood that Eric's foundation would strengthen if he could manage 2,000 leg stretches continuously. It might even surpass hers. With more
Chapter 134
"Big Sis!" Eric exclaimed.Until now, he still did not know her name. She arrived with a few of her friends, carrying flower baskets. "How could you not inform me that your sister's store is opening? Well, I've brought along some of my friends to show support for your sister."Eric smiled bitterly and quickly expressed gratitude on behalf of his sister. Some businesses were built on friendships, and he warmly welcomed Big Sis' arrival. Meanwhile, he also admired Big Sis' energy. She somehow knew about his sister's store opening.Eric had been lucky. All his friends were enthusiastic and loyal people.After some time, Misty arrived as well. Unlike Sylvia's low-key entrance, Misty drove up in a flashy sports car. A flower basket sat on the back seat.Misty wasn't eager to come, as she still didn't want to acknowledge Eric as her uncle. However, due to Irvin and Keith's busy schedules, she had to come on their behalf.After placing the flower basket, she cast an odd glance at Sy
Chapter 135
It had only been a few days since their divorce, and she had thought Craig might spend a few years in prison. But now, the punishment he faced seemed worse than prison."Elly!" Craig flicked the cigarette, grinding it with his foot.He gnashed his teeth and said, "People say being married even for a day means a lifetime of commitment! Doesn't the past mean anything to you? Our kids still call me Dad! You want me like this?!"Setbacks had knocked him down, but he thought about Elly eventually.Elly didn't know how Craig had found her, but his sorry state wouldn't move her.She retorted, "Me wanting you like this? Who caused all these problems? If you'd taken care of our family instead of fooling around, I might've waited even if you were in prison. And now you want my help? Never! Leave now, or I'll call the cops!"Craig was certain Elly and Eric had plotted this. They were the only ones who had warned him beforehand.The more he thought about it, the more resentful he became.
Chapter 136
While Eric was preparing to pick up Sylvia from work, he received a call from Sergeant Wilson. A significant breakthrough had occurred in the case: the group that had attacked him near the parking lot that evening had surrendered themselves!-Upon seeing Eric at the police station, their faces quickly turned pale.They had been leading fearful lives recently, venturing out only at night, their hearts pounding with anxiety. They were haunted by the possibility they might have killed Eric.Unable to endure the constant fear and faced with grim lives and no financial support from David, they decided to surrender.Glancing at them, Eric nodded. "It's them." Eric had not expected they would choose to confess after hiding for so long.Sergeant Wilson nodded and then led Eric to his office. Sergeant Wilson let out a relieved sigh as the case was finally solved. He had been feeling a lot of pressure recently, as the Williams and Sonnexes, the two richest families in Salt City, were
Chapter 137
David froze and immediately thought of Eric. Panic surged within him, and he stammered, "I... I'm a legitimate businessman. How could I be involved in an aggravated assault case? I'm innocent!"The two police officers ignored him. As they pulled out handcuffs, David's bravado crumbled.-At Williams Corp.Eric parked his car and called Sylvia. To his surprise, Sylvia was having a meal and asked him to come to Sylvester's office to find her.Eric frowned, feeling a pang of disappointment. Upon arriving at Sylvester's office, Eric noticed Sylvia seated alongside Sylvester. Two glasses of red wine rested on the table before them.A sudden wave of jealousy washed over Eric. After all, Sylvester was more attractive and wealthier than him.However, what he did not know was that Sylvester was Sylvia's older brother."You've come." Sylvia waved at Eric. "Come over and join us. I've ordered one for you."Eric sat down at the table with his head lowered. He looked at the meal before h
Chapter 138
Looking at the vacant house, Eric felt sadness. Sylvia's thoughts were a mystery to him. She had been good to him recently. She helped him when he got hurt, went with him to his hometown, and supported him with his sister's issues. He couldn't understand Sylvia's feelings for him.The more he pondered, the more uneasy he became.He faced the sandbag and hit it hard, imagining it was David and Sylvester. But this just made him more upset. He called Sylvia, but she didn't answer.-Sylvia reached the Williams manor by 10:00 p.m.Sylvester had also just come back from work.Sylvia's family looked at her with curiosity. Since she announced her marriage in the family chat, this was her first time returning home."What's the matter, Vee? Why did you come home today? Where's your husband?" Brook asked.All of them knew that Sylvia and Eric's relationship had been deepening recently, and they were happy for them. However, something seemed off today."I'm tired, so I came back to rest,