Chapter 171
In the past, Skyler would have gotten the entrance code to Wonderhaven Estate
without a second thought.
But things were different now.
Gordon had no intention of letting a third person disrupt the unspoken
understanding between him and Phyllis.
After replying to Skyler, Gordon moved his mouse and reset the chessboard, preparing a new puzzle.
This time, it was a real challenge—the one he’d named Phantom.
Phantom was a puzzle Gordon had spent two painstaking weeks designing.
Other enthusiasts had tried their luck with his previous creation, Clockwork Labyrinth.
But Phantom? So far, no one but him had cracked it.
He was genuinely curious just how deep Phyllis’s skills ran.
When Skyler saw Gordon’s reply, he was dumbstruck.
His uncle was being way too stingy!
He couldn’t believe Gordon wouldn’t even share the entrance code to Wonderhaven Estate.
“Fine, whatever,” Skyler huffed, folding his arms. “I bet I can find the entrance on my own p>
It wasn’t about the code anymore-it was about pride.
He’d prove he could do it himself, and then Gordon would have to take him seriously.
With that thought, Skyler felt a surge of determination.
As Imperial Ascent skyrocketed in popularity, the Chandler Group’s standing in the business world plummeted.
Major shareholders rushed to terminate their contracts.
The company’s core staff all jumped ship.
In just two days, everything was unraveling.
Even Vida’s status among the social elite had crumbled. She wasn’t even invited to card games anymore.
Knowing her son was out today looking for Caitlin, Vida had spent the whole afternoon waiting by the front door for Julian to come home.
After all, all their hopes now rested with Caitlin.
To be honest, Vida had never believed Caitlin brought good fortune to the family.
But now she had no choice but to believe.
Ever since Caitlin left, the Chandler family’s luck had nosedived, and bankruptcy was looming.
As dusk fell and Julian still hadn’t returned, Vida grew increasingly anxious. She shot a worried glance at Veronica, standing nearby. “Veronica, do you think that country girl Caitlin might refuse to come back with your brother p>
Veronica let out a sharp, dismissive laugh. “Refuse? Not a chance. My brother is her entire world. Now he’s gone all the way there himself-she’ll be so thrilled she’ll probably faint. There’s no way she’d turn down the chance to come back with him p>
“Aunt Vida, you’re giving that girl way too much credit p>
Vida’s worry evaporated at her niece’s words.
Veronica was right!
Caitlin adored her precious Julian. Now that he was personally fetching her, how could she possibly refuse?
Veronica narrowed her eyes, a glint of malice flashing across her face. “Aunt Vida, when Caitlin comes back, don’t give in so easily. Make her kneel and apologize. Teach her a lesson-put her in her place. Otherwise, she’ll only get bolder. She needs to learn who really runs this family p>
This time, Veronica was determined to make that country girl pay.
Vida nodded in agreement. “You’re right, Veronica. She does need to be put in her place. I heard Julian messaged her and she still wouldn’t come back unless he went to get her himself! If this keeps up, she’ll think she can walk all over us. She’s just a nobody from nowhere. Julian is willing to take her back-she should be counting her blessings, not acting high and mighty! Where does she even get the nerve p>