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As newcomers, the Pettersons needed a lot of money, which they couldn't afford. Making matters worse, the Williams and Sonnexes were already forming alliances and strengthening their positions. This made it even harder for the Pettersons to enter the scene.Sylvia cautioned, "We need to be careful. Lucas isn't trustworthy." She knew Lucas well—he was deceitful and relentless in pursuing his goals.-At Sonnex Corp.Irvin showed little concern. "I'm familiar with the Pettersons. They're the top family in Dortmund, known for a history of violence. It's logical for them to approach Tiger.""But don't worry, Eric," Irvin reassured. "They won't be much of a threat here in Salt City."Eric nodded, not because Irvin was arrogant but because the Sonnexes had a strong history in Salt City. On the other hand, the Pettersons were unlikely to pose a significant threat.Still, the Williams and Sonnexes agreed on one thing: while the Pettersons might not be a major danger, caution was essenti
Chapter 258
At the Williams residence.Two well-dressed men stood at the entrance, appearing imposing and possibly serving as bodyguards. Their defined cheekbones and rough hands hinted at their expertise in martial arts.Eric and Sylvia exchanged confused glances. They knew they had never hired bodyguards of this caliber before, which raised questions about the visitor's identity and purpose.Shortly after, Sylvia's brothers returned home, all curious about the distinguished guest who warranted such vigilant protection. The presence of these bodyguards hinted that this visitor was not an ordinary person.Upon entering the living room, they discovered a woman engaged in conversation with Henry. She exuded elegance and grace, her appearance comparable to Sylvia's.Eric and the group were baffled. They didn't recognize this woman and had never seen her before."Ah, here they are." Henry chuckled and pointed to his children. "These are my kids, all around your age."He introduced them one by o
Chapter 259
Montgomery Corp. had a vast business reach, extending even into unexplored sectors like energy.If Montgomery Corp. got involved in Salt City's business, Williams Corp. would likely have little left to do.Seraphine visited to inform the Williams family that Montgomery Corp. planned to open a branch in Salt City but wouldn't engage in local business activities.This puzzled Henry. Why establish a branch with no business purpose? Was it just to assert their presence? Yet, the Montgomerys had no need for such an assertion.Seraphine turned to Sylvia, asking, "Ms. Williams, do you mind us setting up a branch in Salt City?"Sylvia smiled faintly. "It's the Montgomerys' right to do so.""Very well." Seraphine nodded, rising. "I must visit the Sonnexes now. I won't bother you further."As Seraphine left with the Williams family's escort, Henry pondered. "This is puzzling. Why create an empty shell company?"He remained baffled. Seraphine's visit had been solely to inform them about t
Chapter 260
"I..." Eric felt a bit uneasy under Sylvia's scrutiny. "I really don't know her! I've never met her before."Today marked Eric's first encounter with Seraphine, and he had no previous knowledge of her existence. Her intense stare left him utterly bewildered. Did she genuinely like him? It didn't add up."You really don't know her?" Sylvia asked, her gaze fixed on Eric. "If you're a complete stranger to her, why would she lock her eyes on you for a solid ten seconds?"You see, she belongs to the Montgomerys, and they're known for being very selective. Without any connections, what's her interest in you?"Sylvia's jealousy and insecurity were evident. The Montgomery name carried significant weight, and though Seraphine might not have been as stunning as Sylvia, her family's influence made her a formidable contender.Sylvia feared Eric might succumb to Seraphine's charms. After all, few could resist such a woman."I honestly have no idea!" Eric responded, caught off guard by Serap
Chapter 261
Puzzled, Eric shook his head. "I don't know either..." -Eric and Sylvia headed to the nail salon early in the morning after breakfast.Andy joined them quite early, possibly because it was the weekend. He assisted Elly in opening the shop and diligently cleaned the area."Elly, is there anything else I can do?" Andy asked, setting the broom aside.Elly rolled her eyes and replied, "You can take a break."She was a bit frustrated as Andy seemed unshakeable. She had even asked him what he liked about her so she could adjust herself accordingly. However, Andy had boldly declared that he'd still like her no matter how she changed."Hello, Eric and Sylvia!" Andy greeted them with a smile.Eric's lips twitched slightly—he was still adjusting to this relationship.Just then, Sylvia's phone rang. Seeing an unknown number, she answered and questioned, "Who is this?"Upon hearing the response, Sylvia frowned. She then said, "He's with me at Elly's nail salon. Come over."After endin
Chapter 262
"I apologize, Ms. Williams," Seraphine said. "My intentions toward Eric aren't what you think. To be honest, I'm more interested in Sylvester than him."Sylvia frowned, finding Seraphine's behavior strange. She was fixated on Eric one moment, yet she seemed more drawn to Sylvester the next.Ignoring Sylvia's reaction, Seraphine asked, "Eric, were you born and raised in Salt Province?"Sylvia felt uneasy about Seraphine raising such a question.Without hesitation, Eric handed over his ID card and stated, "It's all there. You can see for yourself."Seraphine briefly examined the ID card, snapped a photo with her phone, and returned it to Eric."Why are you doing this?" Eric asked, clearly displeased.Seraphine shrugged. "I'm just curious about you." "Wait a minute!" Eric stepped forward, but Seraphine's bodyguards quickly blocked his path.His eyes gleamed as he considered testing the bodyguards' abilities.However, Sylvia grabbed his arm and shook her head, signaling him not
Chapter 263
Sylvia grew suspicious when she saw Seraphine staring at Eric at the Williams' mansion yesterday. After pondering for a while, she concluded that Seraphine intended to come to Salt City to find Eric. To be precise, it was Seraphine's aunt who sought Eric!With this in mind, Sylvia turned to Eric and said, "Eric, I have a daring guess.""What is it?" Eric asked, puzzled."Seraphine might have been staring at you because you resemble someone she knows. More precisely, she thinks there's a connection between you and someone she has met before." Sylvia suggested, "The most likely scenario is that person could be your biological father."Elly dropped the razor she was holding, shocked by Sylvia's speculation. Despite their father's years of searching, no one had ever come looking for Eric.Eric frowned. He had no emotional attachment to his biological parents and had never thought about them. As such, he was somewhat reluctant when Sylvia suddenly brought them up."Why mention this? I
Chapter 264
Seraphine had never witnessed Grace losing her cool before. Despite her elegant name, Grace lacked gracefulness—she had a reputation for being merciless.Grace had ruthlessly claimed the CEO position at Montgomery Corp. by eliminating various members of the Montgomery family. Just the mention of Grace sent shivers through those connected to the Montgomerys.Thus, it felt rather strange to observe her maternal instincts emerging. Although it was unconfirmed whether Eric was truly her son, Grace strongly believed he was the child she had lost 29 years ago. Perhaps it was instinctive due to their shared bloodline. Besides, their eyes bore a striking resemblance."My boy..." Tears welled up in her eyes.Sylvia watched in silence.Could Eric really be Grace's child? It wasn't entirely implausible. Otherwise, why would Grace warmly embrace Eric?It was her first time in Salt City, so how could she have known Eric was her son?Eric took a step back. Although he didn't strongly reject G