“Impossible!”


    Startled by what he heard, Stanley quickly regained hisposure and asked skeptically,” Dad, are


    you sure? Could it be a coincidence?”


    George smiled. “I never thought about it before this. While jogging just now, I figured those. injured men


    had also offended Severin in the past. I’m sure this isn’t a coincidence! Just leave Severin alone!”


    Stanley nodded hesitantly. “Sure, Dad. Guess I’ll have to put up with him. I’m still mad, but I can’t do


    anything!”


    George chuckled. “Hehe, we’ll be fine. Our family’s growing in power, and soon we’ll be rolling in


    riches. We’ll be better off than how we used to be! Besides, your grandma hasn’t officially announced


    Diane will inherit our estate. We still have a chance!”


    There was a moment of pause before George continued.


    “Just listen to me. Instead of messing around with Severin, you shouldy low and join me on fishing


    trips. If things go well and our estate grows, your grandma might leave some properties for us. It’s still


    better than what we used to have. Get it?”


    Stanley’s face glowed as heprehended. “I got it, Dad. I won’t fall for Severin’s insults. anymore. I’m


    going tough in his face too!”


    George nodded. “That’s the spirit. Justugh it off. He’ll leave you alone eventually!”


    The two men ended their conversation and took their baths.


    Meanwhile, Zachariah Bard frowned in frustration as he listened to the report from ude Emeraldo.


    “What should we do, Mister Zachariah? That scoundrel Larry Dune didn’t honor his promise to pay his


    taxes, and he even attacked the Chavezes and took over their estate. He’s picking a fight with you!”


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    After his close brush with death the previous day, Zachariah had enough. He decided to give up his


    fight for power, as he figured he had amassed enough wealth to retire and live happily for the rest of his


    life. Although Draco Hall’s rise in power was the least of his concerns, he was still worried about Larry


    Dune’s growing ambition. Most importantly, he feared Draco Hall would do something terrible to his


    family. However, he also knew he would suffer terrible. losses if he were to retaliate against Draco Hall.


    He didn’t want that to happen.


    “Mister Zachariah! Mister Zachariah!”


    Suddenly, a middle-aged man hastily ran into the main hall.


    “What’s going on?” Zachariah impatiently asked as he tried to hide his anxiety.


    The man panted as he delivered his report. “Our scouts… they just phoned us! They said after Draco


    Hall took over the Chavezes’ estate, they are handing it to the Shanahans!”


    “What?! Why is Draco Hall giving their estate to the Shanahans? What’s going on?” Zachariah Bard


    grew even more confused.