Kael's self‑destructive seclusion finally drew the attention of the true head of the Green family, his grandfather, Chairman of Green Holdings. The elderly man personally traveled all the way to this shabby apartment building, a place he would never have set foot in for his entire life. Luxury cars parked along the curb, with several bodyguards in dark suits clearing the way, drawing curious stares from every neighbor nearby. Leaning heavily on a cane, Old Mr. Green stepped inside the cramped, worn‑out rental unit. The moment he laid eyes on his grandson, haggard, gaunt, and utterly broken, his face turned livid with rage. "This is absurd! Absolutely absurd!" The old man struck the floor hard with his cane, the sound sharp and heavy. "Is all this worth it just for one woman? The test is

