Chapter 171 A Man Without Guilt, But Guilty for Possessing a Treasure

The young man's name was Seth Harvey.

Seth's background was anything but ordinary.

He came from Verdantia, specifically from the Harvey family, a prestigious lineage. But being born into such a family didn't mean you automatically got access to its resources.

The Harvey family was unique among the elite because it was semi-secluded, divided into the outer and inner branches.

The outer branch managed wealth and power, while the inner branch focused on martial arts and strengthening the family.

With so many members in the outer branch, it wasn't easy to stand out. Not everyone had the chance to climb the ranks within the family.

Those with talent were selected early on to join the inner branch for martial arts training. Those less gifted had to rely on their own efforts once they reached adulthood.

Seth, despite having his own business, was only twenty-five and had amassed a fortune of just over a billion dollars, thanks to his unique status and some help along the way.

In the Harvey family, this amount was considered the bare minimum. He lacked the ability to generate more wealth but had his own methods of acquiring it through force.

He wasn't interested in small family assets; they wouldn't help him much and would only tarnish his reputation.

So, he set his sights on larger families. Many of these had powerful backers, making them difficult targets.

At this point, he focused on the Watson family, the only top-tier family in Sunrise.

He investigated the Watson family and found it intriguing. The older generation had all passed away, and only Owen from the second generation had any real capability.

Moreover, the Watson family lacked powerful martial artists.

Seth's interest in the Watson family was piqued by their recent son-in-law selection event.

The more he dug, the more delighted he became. The Watson family had no significant backing.

Their only notable connection in Sunrise was Travis, the head of the Inspectorate.

The Watson family, with its billion-dollar assets, was a waste in their hands.

Seth devised a plan.

Gabe, a top-ranked martial artist, wasn't a protector of the Harvey family but sought to join them.

Martial artists in the Harvey family didn't hold high status. They were there to protect the family's wealth and power.

This was why many families hired martial artists for protection.

One couldn't excel at both martial arts and making money. Avalonia's Inspectorate ensured martial artists didn't harm ordinary people, and even personal vendettas among martial artists couldn't involve innocents.

Without such regulations, the world would be in chaos.

Seth's luck was that Gabe's son was classmates with Isabella, leading to their collaboration and Gabe's proposal.

Seth couldn't marry Isabella himself as he was already married and couldn't divorce just to marry her.

He also couldn't take over the Watson family directly, so he let Gabe handle it.

This was the reason behind Gabe's visit to the Watson family. It was a premeditated plan by Seth and Gabe to take over the Watson family's assets.

Acquiring the Watson family's billion-dollar assets would elevate Seth's status within his family, potentially surpassing his cousins and even becoming the top figure.

Taking a risk for this goal was worth it.

The inner branch of the Harvey family was filled with experts, which was why Gabe wanted to join them.

Both Gabe and Seth eagerly anticipated their next visit to the Watson family. With the head of the Watson family dead, they believed the family would have no choice but to marry Isabella to Gabe's son.

Their plan seemed perfect, but in reality, Owen, after being saved by Jeremy, had other plans.

Despite Jeremy's efforts, Owen's injuries were severe, and even with medication, he had at most a year to live.

Knowing his fate, Owen accepted it, but Rick and Isabella were devastated.

Owen, who had been cured of his genetic disease, could have lived another twenty years, but his injuries from Inner Energy were beyond medical help.

Only if Jeremy reached the Earthly Realm could he extend Owen's life.

Jeremy, though highly skilled, wasn't a miracle worker. Saving a life and healing someone were different matters.

If Jeremy could fully heal Owen, he could also save the gravely injured Wayne.

Owen called Rick and Isabella to announce his decision.

"Rick, Isabella, our Watson family can't protect our wealth with our current strength."

"I've decided to hand over the Watson family's assets to Jeremy. You can choose the life you want."

Jeremy was surprised by Owen's words.

Rick nodded, "Dad, I have no objections. We've been working hard for years; it's time to rest."

Isabella glanced at Jeremy, also without objections.

But Jeremy had objections!

What were these people thinking? Peter had already given him the Horizon Group, treating him like a son.

Now Owen wanted to give him the Watson family's assets too.

"Mr. Watson, I'm not interested in the Watson family's assets," Jeremy said.

He truly wasn't. Even a trillion-dollar fortune wouldn't tempt him.

Owen chuckled, "Jeremy, I've been watching you since you arrived in Sunrise."

"I've seen your abilities firsthand. You're not a simple person."

"You now own the Bailey Group and Horizon Group, but they're too small compared to the Watson family."

"Whatever you plan to do, having the Watson family's assets will make it easier."

"Don't refuse. I can tell you have important things to do. Your recent reforms at the Bailey Group show your intentions."

"I'm giving you the Watson family's assets out of necessity."

"You've seen it; the Watson family has no strong backing. People are eyeing our wealth."

Owen's insight was sharp. His years of experience had honed his understanding.

The Watson family, without a strong background, was a tempting target for many.

Whoever took over the Watson family would eventually be devoured, becoming someone else's gain.

Rather than waiting to be swallowed, Owen chose to give the assets to Jeremy.

Giving them to Jeremy also aligned with the Watson family's interests.

Owen continued, "I have one request: protect Isabella. She has feelings for you; I can see it."