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The massive explosion rocked the entire Summit One villa district, startling every resident awake.
Everyone rushed out of their homes to see where the massive explosion had come from.
They discovered the explosion had come from Building One.
The residents, all powerful and influential people in Shoneport, realized the situation was serious and did not immediately call the police.
Instead, they contacted their own networks, eager to get insider information before the authorities did.
As for the life and property of the residents of Building One, they stayed out of it.
Whoever managed to bypass the patrols, slip past the tight security, and set off a blast like this clearly wasn’t ordinary,
All they could do was watch over their families and warn them to stay away from Building One until the situation was clear.
This was to avoid being caught in the crossfire and attracting unnecessary trouble.
It wasn’t that they were cold–hearted and standing by idly. The person in Building One probably didn’t want them to interfere.
Because of the impact and severe consequences of the explosion, no one dared to wander near Building One.
As a result, by the time the bodyguards inspected the explosion site, confirmed it was safe, and called for help, Len had missed the best opportunity for treatment.
He was paralyzed, and his condition was incurable. Even Tristan would be powerless to help.
The commotion at Summit One spread throughout elite social circles within just two hours.
Although no one yet knew who was behind the explosion, some people were already terrified by their own suspicions.
When Joshua received a call from Marvin, Marvin’s anxious voice came over the line before he could even speak. “Josh, something’s happened…”
When Joshua heard the full story from Marvin, he was completely shaken.
Joshua asked, “Marvin, do you suspect Ashton and Briar were behind the explosion targeting Len?”
Marvin replied helplessly, “Besides those two, who else in all of Shoneport would be so bold?”
Joshua sounded even more helpless. “Marvin, you’ll need evidence for that. Otherwise, Griffin will surely come after you.”
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They both knew how fiercely protective Griffin was of his own.
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Griffin might not even believe solid evidence against Ashton, let alone their baseless speculation.
Marvin sighed, his voice tinged with complaint. “I’m only discussing this with you. I would never dare to say anything bad about Ashton in front of him.”
Joshua recalled what happened earlier that day.
He asked, “Hey, do you think the explosion at Len’s could be related to the second branch of the Wade family, revealing today that Ashton isn’t a real member of the family?”
Marvin quickly chimed in, “That’s exactly what I was worried about, which is why I called you. If that’s true, then it’s not just Len who’s in trouble. I’m afraid the Wade family is as well.”
The two men sighed to each other over the phone, but their lamenting was pointless. The situation had already escalated far beyond their predictions.
They knew full well they were probably already on Ashton’s blacklist. No amount of talking would change what was coming.
Finally, the more rational Joshua suggested, “Let’s first try to contact Len to see what the situation is, and then we can decide what to do.”
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In the middle of the night, Griffin also received the news. After hearing Magnus’s report, he sat silently in his study until dawn.
When Magnus returned to urge him to rest, Griffin sighed. “I’m afraid the Wade family will be ruined by that group of useless people.”
Magnus comforted Griffin, “Sir, you don’t have to be so pessimistic. Mr. Ashton Wade is exceptionally capable. Even without the Wade family’s businesses, he is still the most powerful one in the family.”
Griffin’s steps grew even more unsteady. “But you know perfectly well that Ashton is not a true member of the Wade family!”
The actual members of the Wade family failed to manage their vast businesses and influence. Instead, it all grew larger and stronger in the hands of an outsider like Ashton.
“In your heart, have you ever really thought of Mr. Ashton Wade as an outsider?” Magnus chuckled.
“You’re the only one who understands,” Griffin said irritably.
By making Ashton the head of the Wade family, Griffin showed that he never saw him as an outsider.
In Griffin’s mind, it didn’t matter who Ashton’s parents were. Once he took the Wade surname, he became a member of the Wade family.
Most importantly, the Wade family’s continued success depended on Ashton.
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Among the other branches of the family, those who weren’t disinterested, like Jalen or Frank, spent their time scheming against one another, fighting for scraps.
Griffin could not entrust such a large family and its assets into their hands.
Still smiling, Magnus helped Griffin into his room and helped him get into bed.
He then reassured Griffin, “Just rest easy. Mr. Ashton Wade and Mrs. Briar Wade are handling everything now.”
Griffin sighed silently and closed his eyes.
They returned to the villa safely.
Frank jumped out of the car, spinning around excitedly. “Wow! That was so thrilling! I still can’t believe it.”
Brandon and Ian were speechless.
Ian grabbed the spinning Frank. “Stop spinning! Tell us about the mission tonight. How did it go? Was it a success?”
Seeing how excited Frank was, the mission must have gone smoothly.
Frank grabbed Ian’s hand. “Of course, it was a success! You guys should’ve seen it. The moment the explosion went off, Ashton and Briar ran out of the blaze…”
The scene Frank described made Brandon’s heart pound. He pressed, “And then?”
Frank exclaimed, “It was epic! Absolutely badass!”
Brandon and Ian went speechless. This kid was way too hyped to be coherent.
They had him dragged off to calm down, then went to where Ashton and Briar were leaning casually against the car, looking as relaxed as if they’d just gone for a walk.
Ian couldn’t help but urge, “Briar, hurry up and tell us. How did it go?”
Briar looked to Ashton, who nodded. “Go on and tell them. They’ll hear about it through the grapevine by tomorrow morning anyway.”
“It went smoothly.” Briar began, briefly recounting their entire operation from that night. As they listened, Brandon and lan were left completely stunned and in awe.
Brandon shook his head. “I’ve seen some elaborate schemes, but never one this elaborate and reckless.”
Ian clicked his tongue in amazement. “Yeah, installing surveillance in his own bedroom? Isn’t that just serving himself up on a
up on a platter?”
He added, “He probably never imagined that one day, people as audacious as Mr. Wade and Briar would show up in his bedroom to assassinate him, right?
