Chapter 259

When Edison was driven out of Levix City, he had to pay a hefty price. He had lost one of his legs, which was an outcome orchestrated by Rose. Now, James and his family faced a similar fate. After ending her call, Rose returned to the table and beckoned a waiter to bring over some champagne. Steven and Rose enjoyed a romantic dinner. Meanwhile, James left the hotel in despair, feeling incredibly frustrated. At the hospital, Kevin asked, "Dad, what happened? Is the celebration over already?" James stormed into the ward, flipping tables and smashing cups in a fit of rage, leaving Kevin bewildered and clueless about what had transpired. Still feeling unsatisfied, James walked over and slapped Kevin several times. "You ungrateful brat! You've ruined me, you worthless piece of trash!" James raged. "Dad, why are you hitting me? What did I do wrong?" Kevin protested, his arms limp and his face on fire. He felt utterly wronged as his eyes welled up with tears from the stinging slaps. "