Watching Silas’s furious look, Crystal Joyce’s eyes flashed, then she threw herself into his arms, crying like a pear blossom in rain. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

"Silas, I really don’t know what to do anymore! I originally thought that even if Master Damian had Serena by his side, there would still be a place for me in the Quinn Family, but now not only has Master Damian grown tired of me, even Grandma Quinn and the others are becoming colder toward me!"

Crystal Joyce suddenly threw herself into his arms. At first, Silas was shocked, but he quickly realized and became so flustered that his face flushed.

Miss Crystal actually took the initiative to hug him!

"My family is all gone. I’ve always considered Grandma Quinn and the others as my family, but now..." Crystal Joyce paused for a moment, crying even harder, "If I had known it would be like this, I wouldn’t have accepted treatment abroad back then. Dying of illness would have been more peaceful!"

"Miss Crystal, how can you say such things? Miss Crystal, you will definitely be healthy and live a long life!"

Watching Crystal Joyce cry as she did, Silas felt increasingly pained for her, and naturally, his hatred for Serena Everett deepened.

It’s all because of that woman, Serena Everett, that Miss Crystal is so sad!

Crystal Joyce’s clean, deer-like eyes were filled with tears, which made her look particularly pitiful.

"But... but staying alive in the Quinn Family only makes me unwelcome. It’s better to live less..."

"Miss Crystal, don’t say such things!"

Silas hurriedly interrupted her, not allowing her to speak such things, and made sure to reassure her.

"Miss Crystal, you must be healthy and happy, leave these matters to me!"

The last time he carefully orchestrated a plan to make Serena drown in the river, but unexpectedly, those two fools failed and almost exposed the plan.

If he hadn’t acted preemptively, the matter would have been exposed by now!

Thinking of this, Silas’s gaze grew even darker, the intent to kill grew stronger.

This time, he would act personally and get rid of Serena Everett for Miss Crystal!

Watching Silas’s appearance, Crystal Joyce’s objective was achieved, and her mouth curled into a smug smile without anyone noticing.

Silas is definitely a stupid yet useful knife! She was just waiting for him to get rid of that bitch Serena Everett for her!

In this way, she could complete the task assigned by the organization and get Damian Quinn; truly a perfect plan!

...

"Something’s wrong, something’s wrong, Vice Alliance Hierarch!"

The Hidden Guard walked into the hall anxiously to report to Lucas Laine.

"The goods we brought over from Imperia have been detained! And although our people have identified themselves, the other party still refuses to return them!"

It’s known that The Netherworld Syndicate holds significant influence globally, and hardly anyone dares offend them! It’s the first time their identity has been revealed, and the goods have still been detained!

Upon hearing this, Lucas Laine sneered a few times, muttering under his breath, "Damian Quinn’s actions are fast enough..."

Hidden Guard: "Vice Alliance Hierarch, what did you say?"

Lucas Laine collected his thoughts, reverted to his habitual coolness, and spoke with deep meaning, "Ignore it; if they wish to detain, let them detain."

"Vice Alliance Hierarch, what did you say?!"

The Hidden Guard could hardly believe his ears, staring in disbelief, speaking urgently.

"Vice Alliance Hierarch, this shipment is priceless, it cost a fortune... If the Alliance Hierarch finds out, he’d be furious!"

After all, their Alliance Hierarch loves money the most!

"I naturally have a way."

Lucas Laine’s lips curled into a cool smile and then he took out his phone, dialing Serena Everett’s number.

It’s time for Damian Quinn to be despised by Serena!

At the same time, Serena Everett was quietly listening to Old Mrs. Quinn recounting Damian Quinn’s childhood stories. Upon seeing Lucas Laine’s call, her expression inadvertently became tense.

Then, she softly spoke to Old Mrs. Quinn.

"Grandma, I’ll step out to take a call."

"Alright, alright!" Old Mrs. Quinn patted her hand affectionately, "Serena, darling, go ahead with your matters and come back to keep Grandma company when you’re done!"

Serena stood up, walked to the balcony, and answered the call.

"Lucas, what do you need?"

Hearing the girl’s voice caused the coldness on Lucas Laine’s face to dissipate, and his demeanor softened involuntarily.

"Serena, I’ve just received news that our batch of goods has been detained. If they can’t be returned in time, it will cause significant losses to us!"

Hearing this, Serena’s brows immediately furrowed, "Why is this batch of goods coming from Imperia?"

"Sorry Serena, it was my oversight."

Upon hearing Lucas Laine’s apologetic tone over the phone, Serena’s anger dissipated, and she spoke calmly.

"No problem, I’ll take care of it."

There will only be one person in Imperia capable of detaining The Netherworld Syndicate’s goods!

Serena pressed her red lips tightly, a bit angry.

She knew that certain fox-like man had a small heart, so she specifically explained to him that she and Lucas were merely friends. To prevent him from becoming jealous, she deliberately kept her distance.

But she didn’t expect him to secretly act against The Netherworld Syndicate behind her back!

If this matter reached her mentor’s ears, before meeting him, his impression of her would be soured!

Serena was in a bad mood, her delicate porcelain-like face was naturally cold. She stopped a passing servant and inquired.

"Where’s Damian Quinn?"

The servant, intimidated by Serena’s aura, spoke with a stutter, "Master Damian... Master Damian is in the study..."

"Got it, thank you."

After thanking, Serena turned and strode with her long, straight legs toward the study.

The servant watched her departing figure, recalled Serena’s expression, and couldn’t help but shiver.

She felt like Master Damian was going to be in trouble!

Inside the study.

"Damian, did you really detain The Netherworld Syndicate’s goods?"

Upon receiving the news, Seth Sterling rushed over and couldn’t help but click his tongue.

"Who doesn’t know the mysterious Alliance Hierarch of The Netherworld Syndicate loves money, almost loves it to death! This batch of goods is worth billions, and Damian, you’ve detained it. The Alliance Hierarch is surely going to be desperate for you!"

Upon hearing this, Damian Quinn scoffed indifferently, clearly not treating this seriously at all.

However, loving money to death did remind him a bit of his little girl!

"Damian, I really can’t understand what good comes from angering the Alliance Hierarch, that madman from The Netherworld Syndicate!"

Serena had just reached the study’s door when she heard this sentence—"madman"?

Alright, soon enough she’d sew Seth Sterling’s big mouth shut!

Serena was about to push the door open when a deep, magnetic male voice sounded, accompanied by a few notes of disdain.

"The Alliance Hierarch of The Netherworld Syndicate is indeed a madman, but others fearing him doesn’t mean I fear him."

Serena’s tongue gently pressed against her molars, a bit of mischief tinted her exquisite brows.

Alright, now he’s daring to insult her!

If she didn’t tidy him up today, that fox-like man would definitely think too highly of himself!