Chapter 1053

Matthias' tone was assertive. It was no longer about pride, but the fate of his and Gerard's futures.

If neither Matthias nor Gerard were willing to back down, it wouldn't end well for either of them.

Inexplicable emotions flickered on Gerard's face. From certain angles, it seemed like they had solid proof.

Regret overwhelmed Gerard at the thought of this. He regretted standing up for Peter.

Furthermore, Elias and Jack had gone to the meeting alone. The ambush they set up had caught the Roes, the Trevells, and the Goulds completely off guard. This was enough to show that they came prepared.

If this matter continued to escalate, no one knew what unexpected tricks would be up their sleeves.

At this moment, even someone like Gerard felt a wave of fear wash over him. He quickly realized that although these people were young, they carried a depth of cunning and calculation that surpassed their age.

Even if he truly rose to power one day, or if the tides of influence bent to his will, stepping in to save Peter was a risky move. Yet, at this moment, there was no turning back for him.

If he backed off, how was he supposed to continue developing his career in Tarthy City? Without the support of the three prestigious families, how was he supposed to rise to power?

Looking at Gerard's hesitation, Matthias added fuel to the fire, saying, "Mr.

Cadwallader, Mr. Lachberg is aware of this matter. Why don't I give him a call and let him speak to you?"

With impeccable timing, Myra chimed in, "That's right. My father has been following this matter."

No one had yet seen Myra's father, Gordon Lachberg's face. Only his title echoed through the room. However, in Tarthy City, he stood shoulder to shoulder with Gerard, a man who held power at the tip of his fingers.

As Gordon's gaze flickered with unease, Matthias pulled out his phone and dialed Gordon's number. Although Gordon rarely asked about Tarthy City affairs, his voice still carried weight in Tarthy City.

Watching Matthias call Gordon, not only did Gerard's expression darken, but even Patrick and the heads of the Roes, the Trevells, and the

Goulds turned grim. This man could stand shoulder to shoulder with

Gerard and was even a fadhberg

They didn't even need to

guess-they knew exactly who he was.

In reality, Patrick and his people knew what Peter was guilty of. They knew that the

only way to save Peter was to stop Matthias from taking him away.

Yet, although Patrick wielded

unimaginable power in Tarthy City's upper-class society, commanding influence wherever he went, at this moment, he held no voice on the surface it was only when Matthias had solid proof of Peter's involvement in the case that he dared to take action.

Even if he operated under Gerard's protection, it was useless before Matthias. Patrick wasn't a government official, so he had no right to speak up.

When it came down to it, Patrick's influence in Tarthy City was built on backdoor dealings and nepotistic ties rather than any true personal strength. It lacked the weight that only genuine power could bring.

He was unprepared for the

happenings today. He never thought Jack would strike so suddenly in this place. This was unmistakably a miscalculation by Patrick, and with this, it would cost him his dignity his standing, and ultimately, his downfall.

Jack had turned a calculated ambush into an extraordinary display of might. He had deployed a lineup with names like Elias, Samuel, Caspian, Ignatius, and Matthias.

It was so extravagant that it was hardly imaginable. Even the elusive Gordon, who rarely showed his hand, was silently exerting his influence from the shadows.

What kind of influence was this? They were kingmakers in their own right. So what if they stood in defiance against upper-class society in Tarthy City?

Jack could wield such insurmountable power. Crushing Patrick was a piece of cake.

After Matthias spoke to Gordon on the phone, he passed the phone to Gerard. At this moment, Peter's future was already sealed.