Matterhorn Mountain.

A pilgrimage site located in Rome City.

Everyone who comes here is an incredibly devout believer.

On the winding mountain path, a young man takes a bow every five steps, kneels every ten steps, and proceeds to the temple at the mountain top.

Behind him on the ground, spots of blood are shocking to see!

Unlike the surrounding pilgrims' devoutness, this man has a slight urgency in his brow, as if there is an infinite pressure bearing down on him.

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Rome City, Johson's family.

Compared with the shocking sights on the winding mountain path, there is a joyful atmosphere here.

Today is the 60th birthday of Elder Madam Johnson of the Johnson's family, and the high-profile figures of the entire Rome City have gathered together.

However, just as Elder Madam Johnson was smiling and watching the celebratory guests offering their blessings and gifts for her longevity, a discordant voice completely shattered the jubilant atmosphere!

"Elder Madam, Caro has returned, bringing with him the ash bracelet he asked for at Matterhorn Mountain!"

A servant runs into the great hall to announce this.

Hearing these words, the faces of the Johnson's family members instantly changed, only Elder Madam Johnson remained as calm as ever, no one could see what she was really thinking.

"This Caro, truly as stuck-on as a dogskin plaster!"

"But, come to think of it, who would have expected that he would actually reach the Matterhorn Mountain in just three days, step by step!"

"Pah! He's a nobody! It was already a huge favor when the head of the family agreed to let him enter the Johnson' household."

Especially the younger generation of the Johnson's family, when it came to the name 'Caro', contempt was clearly written all over their faces.

"That's enough!"

After looking at the crowd, the old matriarch of the Johnson's family said slowly, even though it was only two words, all the surrounding noises were silenced instantly.

"Bring him in!"

After a while, Caro entered the hall under the watchful eyes of all the guests, advancing by prostrating every five steps and kneeling every ten.

"Granny, I have got the incense ash bracelet from Matterhorn Mountain."

"My mother's condition can no longer wait. I hope you can fulfil your promise, Granny!"

As if oblivious to the strange glances around him, Caro cradled the incense ash bracelet in his hands with a pleading expression.

The current Caro looked extremely pathetic, his complexion was as pale as a ghost, like a gentle breeze could tumble him over at any moment. His clothes were torn and tattered, making him look like a beggar.

However, the old matriarch of the Johnson's family, seated high at the head of the table, was looking down at him without a single facial expression.

At this moment, a young man from the Johnson's family slowly approached, picked up the delicate incense ash bracelet in Caro's hands, scrutinized it for a while then chuckled.

"You call this a gift worthy of presenting to the Clan Master?"

"In my opinion, no one would even bother picking it up if it were thrown on the street!"

While he spoke, the young man violently threw the prayer beads on the ground, stepping on them mercilessly.

"You..."

Caro wanted to retaliate, but he couldn't bring himself to do it considering his mother who was still lying in the hospital bed, inching closer to death any moment.

Still, he forced himself to suppress his anger. Begging was written all over his eyes as he looked at Old Lady Johnson.

"Grandmother, you promised that if I bowed every five steps and knelt every ten, all the way from Matterhorn Mountain to bring back these prayer beads, you would use every medical resource available to save my father."

"Now that I present these prayer beads, I beseech you, Grandmother, to save my father's life for the sake of these beads!"

"I'm willing to work like an ox or a horse for the Johnson's family, as long as my mother can receive treatment!"

As his words hung in the air, Old Lady Johnson finally seemed to genuinely look at Caro for the first time.

A hint of annoyance filled her impatient voice, her brow furrowing.

"Life and death are fated. I am powerless!"

Having said this, Old Lady Johnson's waved her hand dismissively, as if she couldn't wait to be rid of Caro. She looked at him as if he were nothing more than an eyesore.

However, her words struck Caro like a bolt out of the blue.

What does she mean, helpless?

"If the Johnson's family can mobilize all the top medical resources, there's still a glimmer of hope for my mother!"

"Grandma! It was you who personally said that as long as I can get the incense ash bracelet, it would save my father's life!"

"Why? Why do you say you are powerless now?!"

At this moment, Caro's eyes were bloodshot, and the last glimmer of hope in his heart was gradually being shattered.

His voice was heartrending.

As soon as these words came out, Madam Jiang gave Caro a casual look, her voice devoid of any warmth.

"Why? Then let me tell you!"

"Because you touched the bracelet, you stained it!"

"Is that reason enough?"

As her words fell, there was a burst of laughter from the people of the Johnson's family.

"Hahahaha, this is hilarious, do people this naive really exist in this world? They actually believe that a mere bracelet can make our Johnson's family spend so much money and resources to save his mother?"

"Caro, get it straight. We can have as many incense ash bracelets as we want. Did you really think that your grandma would agree to help just because you asked for it? Dream on!"

"Your Wilson's family is already down and out, we, the Johnson's, were already generous enough to let you marry into the family, and you have the audacity to want the Johnson's family to use resources to save your dying mother?"

"How much have you benefited from the Johnson's Family in the past six months? Don't you have a count?"

"Remember to be content with what you have, don't just think about taking!"

"Enough, talking to this ungrateful wretch is simply a waste of time! Have someone throw him out immediately!"

Listening to the mockery around him, Caro felt as if an invisible hand was tightly gripping his neck.

Half a year ago, when Caro's mother fell critically ill, he became the son-in-law of the Johnson family to save her.

Back then, the Johnsons family promised to cover all the subsequent treatment expenses and equipment for his mother!

Caro knew that they were only interested in his fortune in the Chinese zodiac and he was just someone to bring them good luck.

Now, let alone being a son-in-law, Caro's days in the Johnson's family are even worse than that of a servant!

Not only that, but now his mother urgently needs treatment and yet, the Johnsons family has long forgotten their promise and they don't care at all!

Even this so-called 'fragrant ash bracelet', it’s no more than a toy they play with him.

Caro glared at the crowd, his fists tightly clenched.

Harry, the eldest grandson who was most cherished by Old Lady Johnson, stepped forward at this moment and sneered disdainfully: "Just a reminder, if you leave now, you might have the chance to say your last goodbyes to your mom, otherwise, it's hard to say haha!"

As his words fell, the whole room burst into laughter.

"Ladies and Gentlemen……”

Just at this moment, Old Lady Johnson, surrounded by her family, slowly stood up with a smile on her face.

"Today is my birthday, and I would like to take this opportunity to announce some good news to you all!"

"My lovely granddaughter, the little princess of the Johnson's family, Mercy Johnson, will get engaged to the young master of the Warman family today!"

As the words rang in the air, the hall was filled with congratulations, except for Caro, who looked like a walking corpse.

Mercy, Jovani's wife.

She walked in front of everyone, hand in hand with a young man dressed in a suit and leather shoes. A look of sheer bliss was written across her delicate face.

The Warman family is one of the top three families in Rome City. Compared to them, Jovani is just an insignificant ant!

Mercy's face was lit with a smile, her bird-like dependency pricking Jovani's eyes.

The Johnsons Family seems to be treading all over his dignity as a man!

As she looked at Jovani, who seemed like sludge, she showed a look of disgust. Passing him, she threw a file on the ground.

"Sign this agreement and get out of the Johnson's family. I can give you medical resources."