Nellie asked. “What do you mean? Don’t make such a fuss or you’ll wake your grandpa and get yourself into trouble.”


    Zeke, seeing Nellie’s response, realized she still didn’t know what had happened.


    He


    anxiously pulled his phone from his pocket and handed it to Nellie.


    His voice was filled with despair when he said, “Mom, check the news online now. It’s everywhere. The Smith family is finished this time.”


    Nellie


    pushed down the anxiety in her heart, unlocked Zeke’s plone, and read the content.


    Just seeing the headline, Nellie understood why Zeke had said those words.


    She was aware of some of the news being reported.


    She wondered, Dad has hidden those documents so well all these years! How did they get exposed at such a crucial time?


    Just then. Dennis wobbled down the stairs, using his cane for support.


    He noticed Nellie’s pale face and Zeke’s worried look and frowned. What’s happening? Why are you two just standing there?” asked Dennis.


    Nellie was shaking all over, raising her head stiffly, trembling


    She muttered, “Dad, we’re doomed.”


    Dennis’ expression turned gloomy instantly,


    He scolded, “What are you talking about? Are you out of your mind?”


    Zeke couldn’t stay calm any longer and grabbed the phone from Nellie.


    He cautiously said, “Grandpa,st night at midnight, someone revealed that the Smith family has been involved in tax evasion, selling substandard products, and bribing officials. All the documents and photos are now avable online, and people are expressing their anger towards us on the inte”


    Dennis’ eyes widened when he heard this, and he suddenly felt fint


    Dennis was acutely conscious of his past actions. Unable to support himself any longer, he lost his bnce and, in the next instant, tumbled from the second story.


    Nellie and Zeke were frozen in shock, but neither of them immediately rushed to help Dennis.


    Nellie was jolted back to reality when bright red blood began to flow from Dennis’ head. She fumbled for her phone to dial 911, but before she could make the call, Zeke intervened..


    Nellie stared in a daze at Zeke.


    Zeke held back his excitement.


    When Dennis was lying there, Zeke didn’t feel worried at all. Instead, he felt a bit thrilled.


    The Smith family was ruined. With Dennis losing his power, Zeke saw an opportunity to seize the family’s wealth and make


    his escape


    Nellie asked, “Zeke, what are you doing? Give me the phone. Your grandpa is bleeding! We’ll be toote if we don’t hurry to


    call an ambnce


    However, Zeke smirked wickedly.


    Nellie felt a chill run down her spine at the thought of something, and she suddenly looked up.


    She muttered. “You… Zeke. You wouldn’t…”


    Zeke nodded without a moment’s hesitation.


    Zeke red fiercely at Dennis, who was lying on the ground. Turning to Nellie, he said, “Morn, consider this. The Smith family has been mired in numerous scandals, and our reputation is beyond repair. Grandpa should take responsibility for his actions. We should quickly gather any valuables we have at home and leave the country. Money can give us a fresh start anywhere. You know thebination to Grandpa’s safe, don’t you? Now is not the time for secrecy. Let’s take everything and leave. Once we’re abroad, you can continue living as you wish. There’s nothing left for us in Seacrity. If you can’t see that. I’m afraid I can’t save you either.”


    Nellie was torn between conflicting thoughts.


    She felt Zeke was right, but meanwhile, she couldn’t help but feel sorry for Dennis.


    Zeke noticed Nellie’s hesitation, sneered, and added, “Mom, do you really want to live a life with absolutely nothing?”


    Nellie, having made up her mind, shouted, “No! I don’t want to live like that. Zeke, you’re right. Let’s pack up and leave now. I know the code, and we’ll leave your grandpa to his fate.”


    Nellie and Zeke began packing their stuff, not sparing a nce at Dennis, who was passed out on the floor.


    Just as Nellie and Zeke were about to get into the car, Nellie suddenly remembered Winona.


    She hesitated for a moment before asking, “Zeke, what about Winona? Should we just leave her behind?”


    Zeke was silent for a moment before replying, “Mom, since she’s engaged to Victor, she’s part of the Carter family now, so you don’t need to worry about her.”


    Nellie thought Zeke’s words made sense, so they both left with determination.


    In the physics ssroom at Apex Urban University, Bonnie inquired, “Yve, I noticed yourputer was on all night. Did you stay up the entire time? Would you like to go back to the dorm and get some rest?”


    Yvette rested her chin on her hand and gently twirled the pen. She looked down and said with a smile, “Nah. Have to visit someone tonight.”


    Bonnie asked, “Yve, did you hear what the Smith family had done? It’s outrageous! They’re absolutely inhuman.”


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    She raised her bright eyes slightly and, with a nonchnt expression, spoke in a low voice, “Yeah


    Yvette looked up at the sky, which was a brilliant blue dotted with soft white clouds, and the sunlight was pouring down-it was a perfect day.


    If the heavens refused to ept the devils, she would take them in


    When Dennis woke up, he found himself in a ward, guarded by two police officers.


    Earlier, when the police arrived with evidence, they found tennis unconscious on the floor and brought him to the hospital


    It took Dennis a while to recall what happened, his eyes filled with a venomous look


    He never anticipated that his beloved daughter and Zeke would abandon him to face the challenges alone. Just before Dennis lost consciousness, he distinctly heard Zeke’s words with his own cars


    Despite being astute throughout his life, Dennis failed to realize that he had raised ungrateful children.


    When the two police officers saw that Dennis was awake, they showed him the arrest warrant.


    “Mr. Smith,” one of the officers announced, “you are under arrest as per thew. Considering your health condition and after consulting with your doctor, we have determined that you will be fit for questioning in two days. Until then, you are under constant surveince. Please remain in this ward. Any attempt to leave the room will result in consequences you will have to


    face.


    Dennis’ expression was sullen, and he remained silent.


    Without wasting time speaking to Dennis, the officers departed.


    After the police departed, Dennis copsed, looking at least a decade older. He was acutely aware that the Smith family’s fate was sealed.


    Dennis had been a dominant force in the business world throughout his entire career. He never anticipated that everything could vanish overnight, rendering all his hard work futile.


    If Dennis ever found out who leaked the information, he wouldn’t let them go.


    He wondered who the mastermind was and suddenly thought of the Chambers family, but deep down, he felt it was unlikely.


    Dennis pondered, Zachary definitely couldn’t have uncovered these secrets. Besides, if it were him, it would havee our long ago.


    Dennis racked his brain but couldn’t figure out who had destroyed the Smith family.


    At exactly 11:00 p.m., a figure swiftly entered Dennis’s ward, causing the surveince cameras on that floor of the hospital to suddenly go nk.


    In the darkness, a pair of slender and tender hands gently lifted Dennis from the bed. At that moment, Dennis was so deeply unconscious that he didn’t feel anything