Dave glanced at Rupert, who sat comfortably beside Lucas. He realized Rupert must have told his grandfather everything, leading to this intense questioning.

“Grandpa, if you already know, why ask me again?” Dave stared directly at Lucas.

Lucas, realizing Dave saw through him, became angry. He stood up and slammed his cane against the floor, and his voice turned cold and filled with fury.

“Humph! How dare you use everything I’ve taught you against your uncles? The audacity!”

Rupert had been closely following events abroad with the help of his spies, who kept him well-informed. He knew that Herbert and Kent had gone bankrupt suddenly, but he couldn’t get in...