Alexander was at a loss for words. Thirty years had faded the once intense emotions. Grace and Julius were no longer the young couple in their 20s. Back then, they loved each other, and nothing else mattered.

The present-day Grace clearly no longer had any interest in Julius, and Eric couldn't care less.

After dinner, Eric went to Matteo's place to treat his injuries.

While the silver needle was still in place, Matteo chuckled and remarked, "You really are the Hernandezes' bane. Their influence in the underworld has vanished, and I heard they lost a significant sum in the first underground match tonight."

When the Hernandezes had sway in the underworld, they could manipulate match outcomes. However, times had changed.

Eric was not well-versed in the underworld's matters in King City or Salt City. He had no response when he heard that the Hernandezes were facing setbacks and losses, puzzling Matteo.

Logically, he should be delighted to hear such news, but Eric remained indifferent