"I''ll strike, and she''ll be caught. I''ve got to give her that chance," I said coldly.


    Johnson spoke resentfully, "She''s just a damn opportunist. Human rtionships are really fickle."


    Hearing Johnson''s words, I knew that there was unrest within Ardora. "Is thepany already unstable?"


    Johnson snorted, "Chlo, it''s not just unstable. Those who once came to Ardora with great confidence are now all acting high and mighty, eagerly stepping on Matthew. None of them are doing real work. They''re all following Liora, helping her plot against Matthew."


    When Johnson said this, his tone was filled with anger. It was evident that he was also deeply pained by Ardora''s situation.


    Remaining nonchnt, I told Johnson, "Gather the details and slowly settle the scores with them. No rush."


    A satisfied smile appeared on As''s face as I spoke, and he gently squeezed my hand.


    Johnson continued, "Now that woman is unting her power everywhere, recruiting people, and raising money. She has taken stock of Matthew''s projects, forcing him to relinquish control. He''spletely powerless now. Liora has already manipted those losers beneath him.


    "It seems there were problems within Ardora long ago," I said.


    "And it''s all thanks to Mnie''s ignorance and arrogance. She offended everyone below her, and now they''re all eager to step on Matthew. Liora is persuading those who jointly invested to withdraw their investments."Text content ? N?velDrama.Org.


    They were experiencing both internal and external troubles.


    "Now, there''s no one speaking up for Matthew. They''re all afraid of beingte to curry favor with Liora. Matthew has dug himself into a big hole this time, and thepany might not be salvageable. He''s essentially shooting himself in the foot. All the ounts are frozen now."


    "Don''t make a move yet. Just keep an eye on their movements. Remind Matthew to watch out; prevent her from dragging Matthew down. As for Liora... let her prance around," I instructed Johnson. "Got it, Chlo! I''ll hang up now."


    As looked at me with a contented smile and said warmly, "Looks like my little girl has matured! She can handle things on her own!"


    I gave him a sidelong nce, chuckled, and said, "What little girl? My daughter is the little girl here."


    Then, I jokingly reminded him, "Don''t forget you''re younger than me. You''re my little brother, okay?"


    "Ask anyone outside who''s seen us together. No one will say you''re older than me. I''m only a few months


    So don''t be so arrogantet


    Otherwise, why would Aunt Haley ask me to take care of you?" As Said


    confidently.


    I red at him incredulously. "Even one minute younger is still younger!"


    He nodded casually, indulgently saying, "Okay, okay. From now on, I''m sticking with you."


    Hearing him say this, I couldn''t help but burst intoughter. "What do you mean, sticking with? That sounds so bad."


    He reached out and pulled me into his arms. "As a united front, as husband and wife, we''ll be invincible.!


    Then, he said to me with great


    solemnity, "We must prevent Liora from getting desperate. Don''t forget to cut off her retreat. As for the Sunny family... let them in! Melvern came with ambitions, so let him be Liora''s problem now."


    Surprised by As''s words, I asked, "Do you know Melvern?"


    "Yes." As only responded with a faint acknowledgment.


    It was night when we returned. The courtyard''sndscape lights were already on. Ava and Jenny were nowhere to be seen in the yard. They were probably waiting for us to have dinner. We got out of the car. As reached out, holding my hand, leading me inside.


    At this moment, I took a deep breath. My feelings wereplex, and I didn''t know how to face my parents.


    I felt like anyone would find it hard to


    ept everything suddenly


    changing one day. The people


    around you are no longer the family


    you knew. The transition was too sudden, with no mental preparation. There had to be some anxiety.


    Sensing my tension, As tightened his grip and softly whispered, "I''m here. Don''t think too much. Rx."


    I nodded earnestly, saying, "Okay."


    As we walked inside together, As''s face showed a contented smile, and he gently squeezed my hand. Once again, I was impressed by the depth of his love and the warmth he provided.