Gerard's assistant had intended to report the latest developments earlier but held off when he saw Gerard was busy.

Now, hearing the question, he immediately relayed everything in detail.

The assistant couldn't help but remark on the recent developments, particularly the emergence of a mysterious figure known as Mr. Z, who had begun interfering in that family's affairs.

Mr. Z was a name that had first surfaced a decade ago, though his identity had always been shrouded in secrecy.

No one knew his exact role within the family, and many had speculated that the current leader had eliminated him long ago.

This assumption was fueled by the series of events that followed Mr. Z's disappearance.

However, Mr. Z had resurfaced recently, wielding methods that were decisive and uncompromising.

His actions went beyond mere suppression—they appeared to be aimed at dismantling the family entirely. From the looks of it, his intention wasn't just to weaken the family but to uproot it entirely.

After listening to the assistant's report, Gerard was already clear about the situation.

As for this mysterious "Mr. Z, " he had his suspicions. Though the idea seemed a bit far-fetched, the sheer number of coincidences was hard to ignore. Even if it didn't seem entirely plausible, it couldn't be dismissed outright.

While Gerard made the phone call, he didn't avoid Lilah's presence for even a moment.

Lilah, in turn, absorbed every word of the assistant's report.

Her first thought was that something must have happened with Min Chenzhou's family, and his apparent departure might have been a move to protect him by bringing him back home.

She felt a small wave of relief wash over her—at least this wasn't due to some unfortunate misunderstanding.

But almost immediately, worry crept in.

Families abroad often operated under unpredictable dynamics, especially one like his.

The idea of her daughter's future being entangled with such a dangerous lineage left her uneasy.

However, Gerard's next decision managed to ease her concerns.

Gerard instructed his assistant, "Since he's in a hurry to get things under control, send someone to assist him. Let him know we're expecting him back as soon as he's resolved everything."

With that, Gerard ended the call, his eyes reflecting a rare admiration for this "Mr. Z."

Sensing Lilah's lingering worry, Gerard placed his large hand gently against her cheek.

"There's no need to worry so much. Chenzhou's got some skill. With him protecting Tangtang, she'll be just fine."

Lilah nodded slightly. If that was the case, then her daughter could finally find some peace.

The next morning, Lilah went to check on her daughter in her room.