Chapter 274

The storm that had besieged the Stewart Group finally dissipated, leaving the once-glorious White and the Perry families teetering on the edge of ruin.

In Zerovia, the wheels of justice turned swiftly. Within mere days, Tyler was whisked away by authorities,his fate sealed as they probed his misdeeds.

Soon after, a thunderous proclamation echoed through Elepdon; Tyler had been stripped of his power, cast out for twisting his authority to stifle fair competition.

The news sent shockwaves rippling across the city igniting whispers and gasps in every corner.

The Perry family's collapse spread like wildfire, their empire crumbling under the weight of disgrace.

As the Perry family's closest ally, the White family found themselves stripped of their strongest pillar.Their once-dominant market share became a tantalizing prize, ripe for the taking by ravenous competitors.

Miguel, desperate to salvage his family's legacy,dashed between Elepdon's towering enterprises, his pride swallowed as he begged for aid.

But his pleas fell on deaf ears, met only with icy rejections.

"Mr. White, kindly see yourself out."

"Our small company can offer no assistance."

"You've crossed the Stewart, the Brooks, and the Benton families... we dare not tangle with such titans."

Shunned like a pariah, Miguel stood alone amidst the city's bustling streets, a broken man in a sea of indifference.

How had it come to this? How had the tides turned so drastically?

Miguel's mind reeled, as he grappled with the enigma of Nolan's influence and the mystery of Eleanor's true power.

Regret surged through him like a bitter tide,threatening to drown his spirit.

He staggered home, only to be greeted not by the familiar embrace of his estate but by a stark white seal plastered across the gates.

An enforcement vehicle loomed ominously before him, and stern-faced officials approached, thrusting a document into his trembling hands.

"Mr. White," one officer began, voice devoid of warmth, "by court order, all assets of the White Group, including your properties and vehicles, are hereby frozen and under investigation."

The world seemed to crumble beneath Miguel's feet,his vision blurring as he swayed, on the brink of collapse. Not far away, Trudy stood frozen, her gaze fixed blankly on the seal.

Her once radiant face now held only bewilderment.

Her mind refused to accept it.

How could this be?

Wasn't her grandfather the unchallenged titan of Elepdon?

Who would dare challenge them?

This had to be a nightmare.

If she hadn't targeted Eleanor, if she hadn't chased Nolan's affection with such fervor, if she hadn't spurred Tyler to crush the Stewart Group,would their world still be intact?

The White family's glory would remain untarnished-and she would still live as the pampered girl.

But regrets were futile now.

Miguel's bloodshot gaze locked onto Trudy, fury blazing within him.

It was her fault!

All of it!

He lunged forward, his hand slicing through the air,delivering a stinging slap.

"You reckless fool!" he roared. "All for a man, you've dragged our family into ruin! A century of legacy,shattered-because of you!"

The flicker of remorse in Trudy's heart twisted into venomous hatred.

Why should she bear the blame?

The true culprit was Eleanor, the architect of their downfall.

She would not let this go.

She vowed to remember this debt, determined that one day Eleanor would repay it a thousandfold.