?Chapter 184:


    During the meeting, several managers were scolded so harshly that they began to sweat heavily. At the height of summer, the coolness of air conditioning was unnecessary as a mere nce at Wesley’s eye was enough to chill the air, as if winter had touched their bones.


    Not only were the employees of the Spencer Group on edge, but the Reed family, residing far away in Foiclens, found themselves in severe distress as well. One by one, business partners were withdrawing their agreements, and despite Benjamin’s earnest attempts to convince them to remain, his efforts were in vain. Worse, materials at the construction site were depleted.


    The project, which had only recently been resumed, was on the verge of being shut down again.


    The project had been halted earlier due to ack of funding. Now, despite having funds, they were unable to secure the necessary raw materials.


    After the earlier halt, the workers had lost faith in the Reed family’s assurances. When the project was suspended yet again, immediate problems erupted. During the disputes, a worker was injured and subsequently sued the Reed family.


    Benjamin was overwhelmed, his head throbbing with stress, and pleaded with Sylvia to seek help from Darren, hoping that the powerful Griffiths family could step in.


    Yet, the Griffiths family themselves were caught in their own crises, unable to address the issues tormenting the Reed family.


    Inside the Griffiths family vi, Aldin faced the pleading members of the Reed family with an unweing gaze. “Benjamin, it’s not that I’m unwilling to help. But as you’re aware, I’m limited by my own problems.”


    Benjamin offered a strained smile and a nod. “Aldin, you’re being too humble. Those baseless rumors—no one takes them seriously. Your family is the wealthiest in Foiclens. Who would even think of challenging that? Soon, Sylvia and Darren will be engaged, and our families will unite. Please, help us out this time.”


    When Aldin realized that Benjamin wasn’t picking up on the hint and kept pressing, his expression turned grim.


    Aldin sat at the center, with Benjamin and Cecily on his right and Darren’s parents on his left. Sylvia and Darren were seated directly across from him.


    Unaware of the rising tension, Cecily interjected, “Yes, Aldin, we’re about to be inws. You can’t just ignore this situation—”


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    “Enough!” Jaelyn cut in sharply. “Inws? Sylvia and Darren aren’t even engaged yet, and you’re already trying to take advantage of our Griffiths family. Think about your daughter’s qualities, for crying out loud! Do you think she is really suited for my son?”


    Jaelyn had always looked down on Cecily, seeing her as a woman who pretended to be sophisticated butcked true refinement, believing Cecily wasn’t worthy of bing her inw.


    Jaelyn had never thought much of Elena, and Sylvia was even more unimpressive.


    “Outrageous! Is your daughter so eager to wed that she musttch onto my son in desperation?” Jaelyn’s harsh words made Cecily feel utterly embarrassed.


    Sylvia despised Jaelyn intensely, yet she kept her feelings hidden. She sped Darren’s hand tightly, her eyes brimming with tears. Upon seeing this, Darren finally said, “Mom, please, stop this.”


    Jaelyn was still furious. “The Reedse here asking for financial help and expect us to say nothing? Aldin has already made it clear he won’t offer any assistance, yet they stay, refusing to leave. And Sylvia, just sitting there quietly—she’s no different from her parents, expecting us to save her family. We don’t need such a woman in our Griffiths family…”


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