The moment the cooperation between the Skylark Company and the Resshia family was finalized, the people rejoiced.

    In the first place, this cooperation meant Hana still tried to do her best to complete this cooperation.

    It might look like she was trying to fulfill Clovis'' request even though she was almost harmed in this country, which was slightly different from the image she originally planned but still aligned to her original image.

    In addition, the Resshia family''s reputation soared. They didn''t have a lot of scandals, and their family had a good reputation in the public eye. Your journey continues with My Virtual Library Empire

    With this agreement, the people thought of them as a hero for retaining Hana in this country.

    Jeremy also helped, making sure that people knew he was already here and would watch over the entire project.

    His reputation was bigger than Hana. When people knew about his involvement, they didn''t hesitate to switch sides.

    Now that the Heshton family had been greatly weakened, everyone knew that Jeremy could easily crush them if necessary, even though he wasn''t originally from this country.

    "Sir. Miss. This is the report."

    "Hmm?" Hana grabbed the report. "The Heshton family has lost a lot of money. Their reputation is in shambles. It appears they''re doing their best to retain everything they have, but it''s useless. More and more scandals appear.

    "Those people are showing them because they know it''s the right time to strike. Not only them, but even the normal people are also exposing them.

    "To think that they''re this dirty." Hana frowned. "Still, with this, we don''t have to lift a hand anymore, right, Grandfather?"

    Jeremy nodded. "Yeah. Even if we don''t do anything, they won''t be able to stop the Heshton family from collapsing.

    "Still, don''t underestimate them. If you push them into the corner, they might fight back without thinking about the consequences.

    "Yes."

    ...

    Meanwhile, Clovis had returned to the city, gathering all the people as they watched the situation unfold.

    "The Heshton family is really in trouble." Aileen gasped. "To think Hana can do all that... Is this really worth it?"

    Clovis smiled wryly, thinking, ''This woman... must be trying to extort me once we return. She even smeared her own reputation to strike them. She is probably thinking how to demand compensation right now.''

    Erwin asked, "By the way, have you heard anything from your master? Don''t you think it''s a good idea to act like you''ve been wronged and sever your relationship?

    "Once it''s revealed that you''re joining us, your teacher will be wary when making a move against us or our families. After all, Hana can still attack, and Christina''s family is quite influential as well."

    "I don''t know. I haven''t heard anything yet." Aileen turned to Clovis. "I will follow the arrangement of the captain."

    "Heh? You''re already considering yourself one of us before this is over?" Clovis chuckled.

    "Hehehe. Can''t I?"

    "Suit yourself. For now—!" Clovis abruptly stopped when he saw his Skyphone ringing. "It''s Hana... For now, wait. By the way, you should check on Gillian. Don''t let him do anything."

    Clovis waved his hand, implying that he needed to talk to Hana for a moment.

    ...

    Gillian, on the other hand, was shivering in fear. He was staring at all the news about his family. No one could imagine that his family would suffer such a disaster when he was away. And if he took a look at his Skyphone, he would see numerous messages blaming him for his encounter with the young master of the hidden family, as though the culprit behind Hana''s movement was him.