Since he had sought an audience with Glades Horne at the Valence Group, his company's business began to suffer. Within just a few days, he was nearly driven insane. He knew that Glades's retribution had finally descended upon him.

Because he was Orlando Evans's uncle!

He had also, both openly and secretly, supported Orlando in pestering Glades.

Looking around at the luxury of his own villa, sweeping his gaze over the rich breakfast spread on the table, and seeing the oblivious faces of his wife and children, a bitter taste couldn't help but rise in Alvin Evans's heart.

Othiel Evans glanced at his father, and after wiping his mouth with a napkin, he replied, "Since you didn't let Sister step through our doorstep, I haven't seen her. What's wrong? Are Uncle and Aunt okay?"

"How could they not be in trouble? The amount involved is so large; they'll probably spend the rest of their lives behind bars." Speaking of his brother and sister-in-law, Alvin still wore a face full of emotion. He had thought they were truly incorruptible and had often boasted to his clients about them. He hadn't expected that, in the end, they couldn't resist the lure of money. Now the prosecutor's office is investigating them, and many corrupt officials are being implicated through his brother and sister-in-law.

"Just asking casually. If you see her, give her some money and tell her to hide far away, or to find her biological parents. It's good as long as she's alive," Alvin said with a sigh.

Othiel casually agreed.

"Dad, how's our company doing?" Othiel suddenly asked about their family business.

Alvin didn't speak, his face just showed sadness.

Seeing his father like this, Othiel guessed that Glades had made his move. Instantly, a surge of hatred welled up in his heart. He wished he could tear Glades to pieces, but he lacked the power to do so. However... he could take revenge on Glades in another way.

"Dad, don't worry, hang in there. I'll find a way to save our family's company." The company was their future and their source of income; he would absolutely go to any lengths to save their family's company.

"All you know is to eat, drink, fool around, and chase girls. What plans could you possibly have? Just don't cause more trouble for your mother," his mother couldn't help but interject.

Othiel glanced at his mother. Unlike his usual displeasure, he said earnestly, "Anyway, your son does have a plan, but it will take some time." Adele Horne's heart was already in turmoil because of him, but she hadn't accepted his pursuit yet, let alone loved him to the point of being willing to live or die for him. The time wasn't ripe. However, if push came to shove, he would have no choice but to adopt a do-or-die approach and force himself on Adele. If the Horne Family resolved it privately, he could marry Adele. As long as he married Adele, Glades Horne, for the sake of his sister's happiness, would surely ease up and let the Evans Family off. But if the Horne Family refused to settle the matter privately, he would have at least ruined Adele, making her wish for death.

"I'm heading out," Othiel said, then stood up, left the dining room, and walked outside.

He wanted to ask Orlando when Adele would be at her weakest. Women are easiest to deal with when they are most vulnerable.

Also, he wanted to be intimate with Orlando for a while.

When Orlando became passionate, he found himself unable to let go, unable to stop.

He knew that Orlando was not a real lady. She usually just pretended to be one; by nature, she was the very image of a wanton woman.

She was an unmarried woman, and her first time had been taken by him forcefully. Yet, her bedroom skills were full of variety, easily making men fall at her feet. If someday the Evans Family was really brought down by Glades Horne, he could still take Orlando to work in the dark pubs, earning some escort fees. With Orlando's looks and bedroom skills, she would definitely satisfy the clients.

「Soon, Othiel arrived at his own apartment.」

This apartment was one he had bought in secret. Despite his young age, he was very savvy about keeping a backup plan for himself. He bought the apartment without his parents' knowledge, keeping it a secret from the outside world. In addition, he had saved a substantial amount of money in the bank, ensuring that he wouldn't starve even in desperate straits.

Orlando was already up and had eaten breakfast.

She was sitting on the sofa watching TV. Upon seeing Othiel come in, a flash of hatred quickly flitted across her seductive eyes. She then tossed the remote aside, stood up, and swayed her hips as she approached him, calling out coquettishly, "Alland Ramos, why have you only come now? I've missed you to death."

Seeing her, Othiel smiled lasciviously, embraced her waist, and walked towards the bedroom, laughing, "Really? Then show me with your actions how much you've missed me."

Orlando deliberately asked, "Alland Ramos, how's it going with you chasing Adele?"

Othiel replied, half-reclining on the bed as he lit a cigarette and puffed on it, "There has been a bit of progress, but making her love me to the point of life and death seems to be tough in the short term.

"That devil Glades has already targeted our family's company. Seeing my dad's worried face, I don't know how long we can last. I'm truly afraid that I'll wake up tomorrow to my dad declaring bankruptcy."

Accustomed to a lavish lifestyle and suddenly falling into Hell—nobody could bear such a change.

Othiel had grown up spoiled, with a tendency to splurge money. He was extremely fearful of that kind of day arriving.

"Then you should hurry and get her into bed. You're quite good at seducing girls, aren't you?"

"I'd like to. I'm dying to find out what that chili pepper tastes like," he chuckled.

"I can help you, but you need to let me go out first. I'll go find Adele and lure her here, and the rest is up to you," Orlando said sinisterly, suggesting Othiel force himself on Adele.

But Othiel shook his head. He had forced himself on Orlando, but he didn't want to do that with Adele.

Because Adele and Orlando had different statuses, he wanted Adele to be with him willingly. After all, women often harbor special feelings for the man who takes their virginity. He still planned to marry Adele as a way to save the Evans Family.

Adele definitely wasn't ready to have a relationship with him yet.