However, Tang Ma'en had five sons and two daughters. Two of Huoyiner's older brothers, Gadson and Lance, had suffered mental breakdowns and now had less intelligence than a child. They were recuperating at home, despised by everyone. His other sons and daughters had also blamed their father for his mistakes in this incident, leaving him irritated.
Only Huoyiner had supported his father all along, and the City Garden Grand Theater he ran was also the most successful of all his siblings' businesses.
Thus, Huoyiner told Chen Lun that he was about to become the next head of the Simon Family.
"Mr. Jack, I honestly never thought Father would entrust all the family businesses to me..."
He shook his head, seemingly somewhat moved.
Then he took out two objects and solemnly placed them on the table.
"Thank you so much, Mr. Jack. Without your involvement, the City Garden Grand Theater would never have come back from the brink, let alone become the most popular theater in Peacock City... These are collectibles I asked Father for. Please accept them as gifts."
He smiled.
"Father has been looking miserable lately. Only when the City Garden Grand Theater comes up do I get a rare glimpse of his smile... I suppose that's also why he so readily gave me these collectibles."
"Thank you."
Chen Lun returned his smile and picked up the two objects.
They were a Stone Stele Fragment and an ancient book.
They were none other than another fragment of the Fate Monument and the final volume of Carmen’s Notes!
I only helped Huoyiner in passing. I never expected it would earn him Tang Ma'en's approval, or that his father would hand over the remaining treasures in his possession to him... Fate really is like a circle.
Chen Lun silently marveled.
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