Zachary’s words drained the color from Nellie’s face. Each word felt like a blow. He’d been playing me all these years, she thought, knowing everything along. How foolish I’ve been!

Nellie collapsed onto the stage, gazing up at Zachary with eyes burning with hatred and madness, not love. The crowd only saw her recoil with each of his words, until she finally fell.

At that moment, Jason, the Smith family’s butler, entered with several bodyguards. Seeing Jason, Zeke wanted to call for calm. Jason strode onto the stage, a savior appearing. Before Zeke could complain, Jason gestured for Nellie to be helped up and instructed the bodyguards to take Nellie, Zeke, and Winona away. Nellie cast one last, reluctant glance at Zachary before leaving.

Jason faced Zachary, his voice calm but firm. “Mr. Chambers, Mr. Smith has received the divorce agreement and other documents. The agreement will be signed and delivered to the Chambers family tomorrow, ending the relationship between our families. Mr. Smith asked me to convey a message: Life is unpredictable. Be careful. He hopes you remain healthy… and watches the Chambers family decline under your leadership.” He then left, ignoring the curious stares of the crowd.

The party ended, a whirlwind of twists and turns. Winona’s lie had been revealed; the family’s newly discovered eldest daughter was the enigmatic painter, Cyanbird. Zachary’s bequeathal of his assets to his daughter, coupled with his announcement of divorce from Nellie, shattered the alliance between the Chambers and Smith families. Tomorrow’s Seacrity headlines were already written.

The turmoil descending upon Seacrity’s business world was undeniable. The rift between the Smith and Chambers families was significant.

Lucas returned to the living room, having seen off the last guests, to find Zachary looking exhausted. The day’s events had shocked Lucas; he'd been completely unaware of Zachary’s long-term scheming, spanning over two decades. Starting tomorrow, the Chambers family would likely face the Smith family’s wrath. Dennis was not a man to be trifled with, and Zachary’s actions were a clear declaration of war. Before, Lucas wouldn't have worried, but the Chambers family was weakened. The future seemed bleak.

Lucas bowed respectfully. “Mr. Chambers, all guests have left, as have Ms. Chambers and her friends.”

Zachary rubbed his temples. “Very well. Take the documents on the table to Yvette’s school tomorrow. All legal procedures are complete; after today, Yvette owns Chambers Group.”

Lucas’s heart skipped a beat. Something’s wrong. He sounds… like he’s saying goodbye.

“Why don’t you ask if I want Chambers Group?” a rebellious voice interrupted.

Zachary looked towards the door, surprised and joyful. Lucas, recognizing the voice, was equally astonished. He’d just seen Yvette leave.

Yvette leaned against the door, one leg bent, a cool look on her face, her eyebrows raised. She was back in her usual sportswear and canvas shoes, walking in unhurriedly. “I don’t want Chambers Group.”

Zachary sighed, his gaze complex. Since discovering her casual $100 million gamble with Ethan at Sky Nimbus, he knew his daughter with Lilian was extraordinary. Bryan’s appearance at the Argrol University Art Festival, followed by her revelation as Cyanbird, solidified this. Yvette already possessed everything. He understood her reconnection with the family—it wasn’t for the money, and her discovery was likely no coincidence. His daughter had become powerful without his knowledge.

Zachary dismissed Lucas, leaving only himself and Yvette in the spacious villa. Yvette sat on the sofa, one leg crossed, sipping the coffee Zachary had brewed, utterly at ease. Zachary smiled; though she resembled Lilian, her personality was entirely different. That was good; Yvette wouldn’t be easily bullied.

After a while, Zachary spoke earnestly. “Yvette, you don’t want Chambers Group. You haven’t even considered it, have you?”

Yvette, mischievous yet cold, nodded slightly. “No.”

Zachary took a sip of coffee, finding it bitter. He’d devoted half his life to the business, and his daughter didn't even want it. He sighed, a hint of melancholy in his eyes. “Did you deliberately let me find you? Reuniting with the Chambers family… was that part of your plan?”

Yvette toyed with her empty cup, offering no denial.

Zachary wasn't surprised; it confirmed his suspicions. His expression grew serious. “Yvette, I announced my divorce from Nellie tonight, severing the Chambers and Smith families. Dennis will not let this go easily; he’ll fight to the end. Our family has changed. If the Smiths target us, a business war is inevitable. Therefore, I beg you: take over the family assets. Do as you please. I won’t object.”

Yvette remained expressionless, only glancing up with her clear, smug eyes. “Chambers Group won’t go bankrupt. You don’t need to worry.”

Zachary pondered. Won’t go bankrupt? The business world is brutal; even as Cyanbird, managing a multi-billion dollar company with internal complexities wouldn't be easy. A war with the Smiths would likely lead to bankruptcy given the Chambers family’s current state.

Seeing his skepticism, Yvette said little, lowering her eyes. “Business war… quite interesting,” she mused.

Zachary said nothing to dissuade her. Even if he lost, what he left Yvette would ensure her comfortable life.