"Bad luck!"

"Miss Thorneycroft, what is the meaning of this? It's your own father's birthday, and here you are dressed in mourning attire, what kind of farce is this?"

"Have you gone mad?"

Everyone frowned in disapproval.

They watched with cold eyes.

The birthday of Fabian Percival!

And yet, someone brought a coffin!

And Elwood Thorneycroft—

The only daughter of Fabian Percival, dressed in hemp and mourning attire!

Showed up at the birthday feast!

What's more bizarre is,

just ten minutes ago.

Fabian Percival himself stated that Elwood Thorneycroft was seriously ill in bed and could no longer see guests.

Even the tone of his voice—

conveyed a hint of sorrow, as if Elwood Thorneycroft would not be long for this world.

But now, it seemed.

Elwood Thorneycroft appeared light and fit, her complexion very rosy.

She didn't look sick at all.

Could it be...

This underlying implication made all those present fall into deep thought.

They were all shrewd characters, their eyes began scanning ceaselessly.

"Elwood! Have you lost your mind?"

One of Fabian Percival's employees stood up, looking at Elwood Thorneycroft with a furrowed brow: "Today is Boss Thorneycroft's birthday, and you come dressed like this, are you signaling a funeral?"

He had once participated in the plot to assassinate Elwood Thorneycroft and was very clear on Fabian Percival's stance!

Expendable!

Elwood Thorneycroft had already become expendable!

And from his personal point of view,

If Elwood Thorneycroft did not die, he would surely face retribution!

In both sentiment and reason, today he had to stand up and reprimand!

Seeing someone accusing her, and that person being from Fabian Percival's side.

The rest of them understood without saying a word!

This—

virtually represented the will of Fabian Percival.

Seriously ill?

It was more likely an excuse to suppress Elwood Thorneycroft!

"Elwood! You are disloyal and unfilial, you've truly dishonored Mr. Thorneycroft's reputation!"

"Although you are an adopted daughter, Mr. Thorneycroft treated you as his own! Now that he is celebrating his birthday, what do you mean by dressing like this!"

"Ungrateful wretch! You've truly disappointed us!"

As one person began, others joined in with criticism and condemnation.

When the first person stood up to accuse, and Fabian Percival remained expressionless.

It was destined to result in the present circumstances!

When the wall falls, everyone pushes!

A beaten drum gets hammered by thousands!

Before Ivan Reed took Elwood Thorneycroft away, everyone had to respectfully call her 'Miss.'

Back then, her status was second only to Fabian Percival.

She was the unequivocal second-in-command within the Five-lakes Clubhouse!

But now—

They say out of sight, out of mind.

Elwood Thorneycroft was still standing here alive, and just because of Fabian Percival's change of attitude,

she was being attacked by the crowd!

Watching the people in front of her accusing one after another, Elwood Thorneycroft's face flashed a cold smile.

As expected.

This is the nature of people!

"It's father's birthday celebration, I dare not fail to attend!"

Elwood Thorneycroft walked up to Fabian Percival and bowed.

"Since you've attended, why are you dressed in such a ghostly outfit!"

Since it was with Fabian Percival's silent consent, Elwood Thorneycroft's downfall was only a matter of time.

And given the earlier talk of a serious illness, it seemed Elwood Thorneycroft might not live much longer.

You must know.

The leader of the original plot to kill Elwood Thorneycroft was none other than Fabian Percival himself!

Although everyone kept their lips sealed.

But.

In this world, is there truly a wall that doesn't let any wind through?

The old and cunning Fabian Percival would never allow such a ticking time bomb to exist by his side.

"Elwood, change your clothes! Don't upset Mr. Thorneycroft."

Ibrahim Ridge of Gonzalez City spoke up.

He was one of Fabian Percival's closest confidants.

His every word and deed represented the will of Fabian Percival.

Now that Ibrahim Ridge had made his stance clear, everyone understood instantly.

"What did you just say?"

Elwood Thorneycroft walked up to Ibrahim Ridge, smiling and asked, "Just now, were you blaming me?"

"Humph!"

When Ibrahim Ridge had seen Elwood Thorneycroft before, he had to nod and bow.

However—

That was in the past!

Now.

He looked at the person who used to swagger in front of him and snorted coldly: "Elwood, I told you to change into another outfit!"

After speaking, he glanced around at the others, pointing to the table in front of him: "Today is Mr. Thorneycroft's birthday feast, by wearing this, are you intending to..."

Slap!

Before Ibrahim Ridge could finish his sentence,

Elwood Thorneycroft slapped him across the face!

With great force!

It sent Ibrahim Ridge staggering and tumbling to the ground.

Does this seem like the behavior of someone severely ill?

Fabian Percival's eyes narrowed like those of an eagle, and his fingers trembled slightly.

Could it be—

Elwood Thorneycroft hadn't been poisoned?

Yet he had clearly seen his foster daughter drink that cup of tea!

The next day, she had even shown symptoms of a headache!

He had no time to ponder as Ibrahim Ridge, furious, picked himself up from the ground!

"Elwood Thorneycroft! You dare hit me?"

His mouth quivered, and veins popped out all over him!

This was Fabian Percival's birthday celebration!

Every dignitary was here!

Where did this leave Ibrahim Ridge's face?

With Fabian Percival's close confidants meeting abrupt ends, he had nearly reached a core position.

Now publicly humiliated, he was on the verge of striking back!

"Ibrahim Ridge! I am Mr. Thorneycroft's daughter, and you are nothing but Mr. Thorneycroft's dog!" Elwood Thorneycroft pointed at Ibrahim Ridge's face, and unapologetically said, "I hit you, is there a problem?"

"You..."

Ibrahim Ridge's face turned wildly!

He wanted to retort!

But at the moment.

Elwood Thorneycroft was still Fabian Percival's daughter.

And he.

Was just an employee.

If he really laid hands on Elwood Thorneycroft, it would undoubtedly be seen as rebellion!

That was a grave taboo in their world!

"What's the matter?" Elwood Thorneycroft asked with a cold smile, "If you're a dog, then you should be aware of your place as a dog!"

"No!" Ibrahim Ridge sneered, licking his lips, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth from the slap, "Miss Thorneycroft is right in her discipline."

Yet in his heart, he was thinking about how to take revenge on Elwood Thorneycroft after the banquet ended!

Since Fabian Percival had already decided to forsake this daughter, if she could be gifted to him...

It had to be said.

Elwood Thorneycroft had a sexy figure and was a beauty in the making...

A wicked glint flashed in Ibrahim Ridge's eyes.

This—

Naturally, didn't escape Elwood Thorneycroft's notice.

"Is this the attitude for an apology?"

Elwood Thorneycroft's face became stern as she looked toward Fabian Percival, "Father, without rules, there's no square or circle! The company rules you established back then, I wonder if they still count!"

As these words fell, the entire place was in an uproar!

She was determined to take this to the extreme!

"Of course!"

Fabian Percival, though reluctant to admit it, could only nod in agreement in front of the Five-river Province tycoons.

"Elwood Thorneycroft! Don't push it too far!"

Ibrahim Ridge's face instantly turned pale!

Company rules!

Those were the company rules!

"Am I pushing it too far?"

Elwood Thorneycroft sneered, looking at the ashen-faced Ibrahim Ridge before her, "When you pointed at my nose and scolded me earlier, did you ever consider this saying?"

"You..."

Ibrahim Ridge's breathing became rapid, and his legs trembled.

"According to company rules, for Ibrahim Ridge's insubordination towards myself, how should he be dealt with?"

Elwood Thorneycroft turned towards the elder responsible for enforcement.

"This..."

The elder furrowed his brows, at a loss about what to do.

"If today's matter isn't pursued, others will surely say that my father doesn't maintain strict control! My father's reputation cannot be tarnished by the likes of these petty people!"

Elwood Thorneycroft spoke again.

Hiss—

The expressions of those present changed.

She was intent on.

A fight to the death!

"Speak!"

Fabian Percival closed his eyes and spoke indifferently, "Without rules, there's no square or circle. I, Fabian Percival, am clear on rewards and punishments and will never be biased."

"Yes!"

The elder took a deep breath, stood up, and looked at Ibrahim Ridge, "For daring to accuse the Miss, according to company rules, his fingers must be cut off! Bring people here!"

Thump!

Ibrahim Ridge's legs went soft, and he collapsed to the ground.

PS: I have to go to work tomorrow, it took me two hours to write this one chapter.

When I'm free at work during the day, I'll sneak in some writing.

Also, based on everyone's suggestions,

What I write during the day, I'll post as soon as I finish.

What I write at night, I'll post around midnight all at once.

Therefore, by the next day, we should be more or less synchronized.

Starting from the third of March, I'll be releasing seven chapters every day.

If I can't manage that...

Pfft!

How could I possibly fail!

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