"This is my private seal."
Shen Yuanbao spoke with exceptional calm. "A Biao, over the past few years, whenever I entered seclusion to cultivate or recover from my injuries, I entrusted you with managing all of Cosmos Group's affairs. You have truly worked hard.
"However, without this private seal, there are many matters in which you cannot make prompt decisions, leaving you constrained at every turn. That does the Group's development no good either.
"Within the Shen Family, this private seal represents supreme authority.
"You must have heard something about the farce that just occurred at Cosmos Grand View. Sigh, at a time like this, those children are still scheming against one another and fighting without end. Some have even forgotten all gratitude and betrayed the family! They are a pack of shortsighted rats, hopeless fools who cannot be propped up!
"I am utterly disappointed in them. I have decided that this private seal should remain in your care. Only with you in command of the Shen Family and Cosmos Group can I rest assured!"
Shen Yuanbiao's Adam's apple bobbed. He clearly wanted to offer a few polite words of refusal.
"A real man must understand the principle of stepping forward when righteousness demands it."
Shen Yuanbao stared at his younger brother. "At this moment of life and death, this private seal represents not only power and wealth, but also trouble and responsibility. A Biao, surely you are not trying to shirk responsibility?"
"Of course not!"
Shen Yuanbiao blurted out, stretching out his hand.
To his surprise, Shen Yuanbao clenched his fingers tightly. He could not pry open even a single finger.
"Promise me."
Shen Yuanbao said solemnly, "No matter what methods you use, you will protect the Shen Family and Cosmos Group. You must never let the lifeblood of