Chapter 906 Never Underestimate a Man With a Grudge

Felix stood frozen, his hands trembling as his eyes fixated on the dark object lying ominously on the coffee table.

The suddenness of the situation left him struggling to process what was happening.

Beside him, Luella was equally stunned.

The man she had trusted-Julius-was revealed to be a member of the Dark Night Alliance!

Who else can be trusted in a world like this?

Behind all the friendly smiles and acts of loyalty, there is nothing but betrayal.

The room was heavy with an unsettling silence, filled with a sense of helplessness and despair.

Nothing felt worse than realizing such a painful truth.

After a brief moment of shock, Felix lowered his head, deep in thought. "No... this doesn't make sense. There's something wrong here!"

Luella, observing her grandfather muttering to himself, couldn't hide her growing frustration. "Grandpa, Mr. Ramsey's judgment has never been wrong. What do you mean 'this doesn't make sense'?"

Felix quickly waved his hands in apology. "No, no, that's not what I meant! I would never doubt Mr. Ramsey's judgment. I just have some doubts I can't quite explain yet.

"Who instructed Julius to infiltrate the Aldridges? To become the captain of our guards, one must pass extremely strict background checks. How did he slip through all those barriers and get so close to the core of our family?" Felix's brow furrowed as he continued, "And why would someone from the Dark Night Alliance want to infiltrate us? If they wanted our wealth, they could have just killed me and taken it. No need for all this secrecy and manipulation.

"He's been with us for eight years. He had countless opportunities to destroy me, you, and our family ... but why hasn't he done anything?" Felix's voice trembled with confusion. "This doesn't add up."

Luella's eyes narrowed as she started to understand. "You're right, Grandpa. These two questions are indeed perplexing.

"The Dark Night Alliance has no reason to target the Aldridges. So why would they send Julius to infiltrate us? Over the years, he has always seemed loyal. I've never seen him act in a way that would harm the family."

Felix sighed heavily. "Could it be...

"The Dark Night Alliance withdrew from the world 20 years ago, cutting ties with the dark side of things. Now they're back. They must have a purpose. If Julius is from the Dark Night Alliance, why did he come to us? Are they after everything we have? Or is the timing not right for them? Do they have another plan?

"I know the Dark Night Alliance has plenty of resources. They don't need our wealth. People in the underground world aren't interested in money. They have their own sources. What could they possibly want from us?"

Robin, who had been listening

quietly, smiled knowingly. "Old man,

you've managed the Aldridges for years, and your mind is sharp. But there's one thing you didn't think about. When your old rival, Ernst, supposedly died of illness, did you actually see his body? Did you Witness his death firsthand? What if he's still alive? And what if he's made a deal with the Dark Night Alliance?

"Julius had been working for you for eight years, never making a mistake. He was loyal, never giving himself away. That could explain everything."

Felix stood abruptly, his face pale,

his eyes filled with a mixture of fear and dawning understanding. "How did I miss this? Ernst was a man of schemes should have known he would have a backup plan. When we first started working together warned him that such underhanded methods wouldn't work. Building a successful career takes honesty and integrity, not lies and conspiracies."

Felix's voice faltered as he continued, "I never imagined he would hate me this much. Deep down, he knows the failure in the Ugonland market had nothing to do with the Aldridges."

Robin chuckled softly. "It doesn't matter whether it was your fault or not. The fact is, Ernst sees you as his enemy now. His mind is twisted with resentment, and he's filled with hatred toward you. When jealousy consumes

Felix shook his head, despair creeping into his tone. "But why not just destroy us quickly? Why the slow torture, like death by a thousand cuts?"

Robin leaned forward, his

expression darkening. "The cruelest

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way to hurt someone isn't to end their life right away. It's to break them down slowly, to make them wish they were dead, to take everything from them until they're left in despair. If Ernst is still alive, he'll make sure the Aldridges suffer, one by one, until there's nothing left but fear and misery.

"Felix, imagine this: If you were Ernst, how satisfying would it be to watch the Aldridges fall apart, then take your place as the victor, rubbing it in your enemy's face?"noveldrama

Felix shuddered, the realization sinking in. "Never underestimate a man with a grudge. Once he's determined to take you down, no matter how powerful you are, he will destroy you."

person, they become a force of destruction."

His voice became shaky. "Mr. Ramsey, I feel like I'm already decaying, ready to fade away. My life is no longer important, and the Aldridges' wealth means nothing to me now. Even if the family falls, I wouldn't care. I just hope the wealth I've spend my whole life accumulating wouldn't bring upon disaster to Luella.

"She's the last heir of the Aldridges. If Ernst is really alive, and he's after her, that's pure evil!"

Felix's voice cracked with emotion. "They've already killed my son and my nephew. Now they want to kill Luella."

Suddenly, Felix groveled before Robin, his voice desperate. "Please, Mr. Ramsey, save Luella. I'll give up everything-the Aldridges' fortune. I just want her to live a normal life, like any other child, without fear. She's been living with this curse since birth."

Felix's voice broke with sorrow. "Her 20th birthday... That was when everything fell apart for her. This is all my fault. If I'd known that all the wealth I worked for would bring ruin, I would have chosen a simpler life, even without money.

"I've wanted to walk away so many times, but... I can't. If I leave, things will only get worse. There's no escape from this nightmare.

"Mr. Ramsey ... Please, show me the way. I just want out of this horrible world."