CHAPTER 579: CHAPTER 567

Clara ran upstairs swiftly, all while joking around with him. "Say, Liam, you went on a little pity party trip and left for almost a whole year. But look at you; you still haven’t moved on from her. Your little trip was such a waste; your heart, destined to stay with Joan all along..."

"Nonsense, I’ve moved on long ago.’

"Sure... and yet you still get nervous hearing her name."

Suddenly, Clara remembered something and quickly became serious." Though you did come back just in time. Stellar Group is in shambles, they’re being targeted, and Moran group is leading this attack. Besides, Joan and that Ace guy aren’t even talking to each other, either. It’s your time to win her back."

Liam frowns as well. "That’s exactly why I came back. Boss has two kids and a business to run. She can’t juggle all of that all the time."

"Right? I had to step up and help too. But I was too inexperienced and offended some

people, I almost ended up in jail after being framed too!" Clara exclaimed. She was reminded of her time handling business for Joanna during these past six months. It was truly a bitter memory.

’Tsk, I’m really not cut out to be a lady boss. I’m more suited to be laying around wasting air!’

"It’s good to have you back. Stellar Group is saved! Let’s fight back and make sure they eat their own sh*t!"

"You’re unbelievable." Liam couldn’t help but find his sister amusing.

However, it only made his heart more determined to stay by Joanna and assist her as much as he could.

The next day, Geronimo and his wife were so excited to learn that their precious son had finally returned that they burst into tears of joy.

"Oh, I didn’t know you still knew your way back home, you punk! Don’t you know how much we longed for you to return to us?"

"Exactly! I thought you would never come back! I missed you so much!" Madame Blackwell embraced Liam, wailing as if he had just died in her arms.

"Hey, is this what people call separation anxiety? I just went on a trip, I even called you guys from time to time! You don’t have to act like this!"

"What do you mean by that? You were all alone out there in this dangerous world! Don’t you know your mother would worry about you, you naughty boy!" Madame Blackwell slapped Liam’s back repeatedly, expressing both love and annoyance toward her son.

Clara was leaning against the stair railing on the second floor, gloating at her brother’s demise. He didn’t even have to do anything to get beaten up like this.

"Alright, alright. It’s good to see you back." Geronimo let out a long sigh." Now that you’re here, I’ll be retiring as well. I’ll entrust you with the entire family business, I’m sure you’re more than capable of handling it.’

The old man then patted on Liam’s shoulder, showing recognition towards him.

"I don’t expect anything else from you at this point. I just hope you keep a clear head and don’t involve yourself in anything that might bring harm," Geronimo said, then shot Clara a dirty glare. "And definitely don’t be like your sister. She’s out there doing free labor."

The old man had always coddled the two siblings, granting them whatever they wished.

However, whenever it came to Joanna, he showed no leniency whatsoever.

"Sorry Dad, I only came back this time to help Miss Pierce." Liam placed his hands in his pockets, speaking in a nonchalant tone.

Clara weakly raised her hand as well. "Same."

Geronimo, however, felt as if he was about to have a heart attack. "Darling, get me my pills!"

Joanna was also overjoyed to learn that Liam had returned to the City.

She even went out of her way to prepare a grand banquet at a five-star hotel in the next city

so that they could welcome him back. Her brother, Chase, and some of the founding

members and leaders of the Stellar Group were invited too.

The luxurious banquet hall was decorated to specifically incorporate many of Liam’s favorite elements, such as superheroes, sports cars, beautiful women, and so on.

Quinton was wearing a black suit, holding a glass of wine in his hand, and leaning against the piano, watching as people walked by with a bored expression.

However, he was the one who stood out the most. With the unique black feather mask on his face, it was quite hard to not get people to turn their heads.

He wasn’t exactly interested in this banquet. If not for his sister’s pestering, along with the mention that the main character of this party was very important to her, he would not have attended.

As the organizer of the banquet, Joanna had her hands rather full doing the preparations.

When she finally had a chance to rest, she noticed Quinton leaning against the piano, which made her giggle.

"Quinton, if you’re really that bored, just play some games with Chase and the others later!"

She said as she walked towards the man, a small dessert in hand.

Quinton turned back to Joanna, his eyes under the mask revealing a look of praise, "Tsk tsk tsk. As expected of my own sister. Just look at you; you’re like a goddess."

"Haha, that’s what I like to hear, Quinton. Keep going, keep praising me." Joanna smiled sweetly.

The woman was wearing a gorgeous silver bodycon mermaid dress, which enunciated her beautiful and luscious figure. The thin straps made it look light, and the bareback design put her lovely fair on full display.

Quinton sipped on his wine, then spoke in a somewhat jealous tone. "Who is this guy

anyway? Is he that important to you? You even dressed up to welcome him back! You didn’t even do this for me when we reunited!"

"I told you, he’s Clara’s brother, and they’re twins like us. He helped me during my darkest times, and he’s like a good brother to me. So yes, he has an important place in my heart.

Please control your temper when you see him. I don’t want you to scare him off."

"Good brother?" Quinton became even more jealous and huffed. "Could he even be better than me, your actual brother?"

"You’re both great, and you’re just as important. You’re both my brothers after all."

"No, we’ll just have to find out who’s better today."

"What... What do you mean?"

"It means I need to see if that guy is qualified to be your brother."

Just as Quinton finished his sentence, Liam and Clara walked in through the entrance.

"Liam!" Joanna immediately ran towards him and gave him a solid bear hug. She teared up, saying, "You’re finally back! Do you know how much has happened while you were gone?! I had no one to come up with ideas for me!"

Although she had Quinton, Clara, Chase, and many others assisting her, Liam was still the smartest and most composed person she had ever worked with. He was also the only person who understood her the most.

To her, this man was no different from a right-hand man at this point; she couldn’t possibly do anything big without his help.

"Joanna, long... long time no see!" Liam stammered, his entire body tensing. He didn’t dare to return her hug and placed his hands on his side with clenched fists.