Chapter 733

For now, the group stuck with Simon, at least on the surface, giving the McLaren family the respect it demanded. But everyone knew that once they entered the secret realm, loyalty would quickly evaporate. If opportunities arose, they wouldn't hesitate to betray him and chase their own fortunes. Simon was well aware of this reality, but it didn't bother him. All he needed was their cooperation to get into the secret realm. Once inside, his plan was already halfway accomplished. Betrayals didn't faze him—he had his own strategies in place to deal with any scenario. "Who's still not here? Can't believe we're wasting our time waiting around like this!" someone muttered, frustration evident in their voice. The group had been waiting since early morning, and impatience was starting to spread. Time was precious to these heirs of powerful families, and the thought of it being wasted didn't sit well with them. Simon quickly scanned the area, noting that Jenny and Genevie were nowhere to be