"Dang!" The door slammed shut with aresounding thud, leaving the one who closed it in tears.

Spencer's body trembled slightly. He wanted to say something but held it back.

Lawrence couldn't hold back any longer. "Lena, Marilyn isn't completely at fault in this matter. Moreover, I believe what Marilyn said makes sense. An arranged marriage won't solve anything. We're well aware of the Zabel family's true nature and their unappealing behavior. If we go through with this arranged marriage, it will only drag us further into the abyss."

"Then tell me, what else can be done?" Lena'sface darkened. "We invested 20 million dollars in Kendrick's project, and now it is completely down the drain. Are we just supposed to accept that? Besides, Zabel Group will never let go of Zabinski Group. If we don't side with the Zabel family, we'll be labeled as Zabinski Group's faction. How can we survive in the future? Your older brother wishes for our downfall. Our only hope now is to wait for Zabel Group to eradicate Zabinski Group and to benefit from it."

It was 8:30 p. m. The sky was already dark.

When Robert arrived home, he could feel the tension in his body slowly dissipating. From the events of last night until now, he had been on edge. However, at this moment, he felt utterly exhausted, devoid of the strength to keep his eyes open. Without further ado, he let himself fall onto the bed, surrendering to a deep and restful sleep.

Robert drifted into a remarkably peaceful sleep. But the most important was the delicate bond he shared with Marilyn. It brought him a profound and inexplicable sense of sweetness.

The following morning, Robert was abruptly awakened by the persistent sound of his phone notifications. He opened his bleary eyes and began reading through the messages one by one, slowly awakening from his slumber.

The text message read: [The accounts of Khandud Mall have been thoroughly examined, and everything is in order.]

[Yahaira had a lunch appointment with Lionel.Also, there is news that Zabel Group is interested in acquiring a mall in Bay City. However, the documents regarding the mall have not been finalized yet.]

[Yahaira's people have been in contact withMario...]

A stream of messages flooded into Robert's phone. Despite Yrinas being a relatively small city, there was a densely interconnected network of relationships.

Robert rubbed his head, realizing that the leisurely time had come to an end. It was time to br ace himself for a challenging battle.

Robert understood that there was no need to rush when it came to the matter concerning Khandud Mall.

After all, that was Henry's territory, deeply entrenched and not easily dismantled. The crucial aspect now was about Yahaira.

This time, Yahaira directly invited Lionel to discuss matters regarding Bay City Mall with her.

In the current state of Yrinas, Darkmo unt City had been thoroughly developed. The following development trend would be in Bay City.

There was a high possibility that it would emerge as another prominent landmark in Yrinas, presenting a lucrative opportunity. Without the intervention of Zabel Group, it would have to be done by Zabinski Group.

Given the established strength of Zabinski Group and the successful precedent of Khandud Mall, it was clear that they had the capability to make a significant impact in this situation.

Robert got up and walked into the bathroom. As he went through his morning routine of washing, he finalized his schedule for the day.

Robert arrived promptly at the Majestic Hotel at 11:30 a. m. He knew that Yahaira would be meeting Lionel here today, so he purposely waited here in advance.

In a sedan heading toward the Majestic Hotel, Lionel sat in the back seat, exuding an air of composure and discipline. Even in the confined space of the sedan, he maintained a poised and upright posture.

"Lionel, don't be so restrained. Take it easy." Theman sitting next to Lionel was in his fifties, with a few strands of white hair. "I came here this time because I was homesick. It's good to take a break. You've been by my side for so long. Come on, relax."