No one expected Michael and Kenny to have such powerful connections in Blumedale. Many people's expressions shifted at that moment.

Those who had thought Michael was overstepping his bounds and digging his own grave now realized he was not acting recklessly—he had every reason to be confident.

This was not just defiance anymore. He had the backing to be arrogant.

Tiana warned, "Andrew, you better think carefully. If you let Michael drag the Driscoll family's attention to Jayrodale, it won