Zane was absolutely furious with them! How could I have been so reckless? Zane had come here without even investigating the situation properly, only to make a fool of himself. Now, regardless of whether the rumors about Arthur’s infidelity were true or not, he had already lost the upper hand! Seeing the embarrassed and humiliated look on his face, Spencer and Nancy could barely hold back their laughter. Nancy struggled to suppress her amusement as she said, "Well, there’s something that might disappoint you." Zane’s heart clenched at her words. Disappoint me? What now? Haven’t I been humiliated enough? Nancy continued, "The partnership between Walker Group and Cloudia Corporation is strictly business. Yes, Arthur helped us out because of his relationship with Ashley, but that doesn’t mean Walker Group brings nothing to the table. Securing this deal proves our capability. Our collaboration isn’t just about their personal connection. Young people can be impulsive—who knows what the future holds? When we discussed the partnership, Arthur made it clear that even if he and Ashley broke up, it wouldn’t change anything. Cloudia Corporation is a major company; it doesn’t revolve around Arthur alone. Our negotiations have been with their executives, and his personal life has no bearing on that." Zane stared at them in stunned silence. At that moment, he realized how utterly wrong he had been. He had assumed Walker Group’s confidence came solely from its connection to Arthur, but that notion was completely off the mark. How could he have overlooked the fact that Walker Group was a decades-old company with its own solid foundation? It was true that partnering with Cloudia Corporation had given them the leverage to sever ties with the city government, but they had never intended to rely on Cloudia Corporation forever. After all, a successful partnership had to be mutually beneficial in order to last. Cloudia Corporation was a business, not a charity. Even if they wanted to support Walker Group, they wouldn’t do so indefinitely. Realizing this, Zane suddenly felt like a complete fool. Damn it, I really let them get to me. At my age, I acted no better than an ignorant troublemaker, making a scene in the Gibson family’s home over two young people’s private affairs. With no words to refute them, Zane remained silent. But Nancy wasn’t done with him yet. "Oh, by the way, we’ve finalized the penalty fee amount and sent the details to your son, Stephen. According to the contract, the payment is due within three months."She paused before adding with a smirk, "If you delay it, the penalty is only going to get worse." Three months. Just three months to come up with such a massive sum—how the heck were they supposed to pull that off? Zane’s expression darkened even further at the thought. Fuming, he stormed off. But just as he reached the doorway, Spencer and Nancy could no longer hold back their laughter. They burst out, laughing unabashedly, their laughter echoing loudly throughout the room. Zane, who hadn’t even stepped out yet, heard every bit of it. His face burned with humiliation and rage. That unrestrained laughter was like fuel to his already smoldering fury, pushing him past his breaking point. He completely lost control. At that very moment, a stray dog happened to pass by the entrance. Consumed by frustration and with nowhere to vent, Zane did something absurd—he lunged after the stray dog and started hitting it! But for a stray to have survived this long and wandered right up to the Gibson family’s entrance, it clearly wasn’t weak. Predictably, Zane got what was coming to him—a fresh set of bite marks. The dog’s sharp teeth left deep puncture wounds in his hand, so deep that the bone was nearly visible. At the nearest clinic, Zane became the latest patient in line for a rabies shot. If it hadn’t been for a passerby stepping in to help, he might have already been lying flat on his back somewhere. Meanwhile, in South City, Arthur and Ashley were having dinner when Arthur’s phone suddenly rang. It was an unfamiliar number, but the caller ID showed that it was from South City. He hesitated for a moment before answering. To his surprise, David’s excited voice came through the line. "Arthur! I’ve got something for you. Where are you?" "Something?" Arthur asked, puzzled. "Yes! You’re going to love this!" David sounded so eager it was as if he was about to jump through the phone. Arthur exchanged a glance with Ashley. While he had no fondness for Richie, his impression of David wasn’t too bad.He gave David his home address. Very few people knew about this place—not even the Gray family. Arthur had kept it a secret on purpose. He didn’t want anyone disturbing the life he and Ashley shared. Shortly after they finished dinner, David arrived. True to his straightforward nature, David wasted no time. The moment he saw Arthur, he shoved a thick stack of documents into his hands. "Arthur, take a look at these. You’ll definitely be interested." Arthur glanced down and immediately caught sight of the bold words printed on the front—Forensic Report.