Chapter 1156

• Sam leaned back against the sofa, his breath coming in ragged gasps. His face was pale, yet his eyes burned with stubborn determination. "No," he said firmly, his voice low but resolute. "This isn't over yet. The final outcome is still uncertain. Until the very last moment, no one can say who will win."
• Across from him, Gavin stood tall, exuding an air of confidence. He had every reason to be proud of his current position, yet he knew better than to become complacent. Sam was a formidable opponent, and underestimating him would be a mistake.
• Clenching his fists so tightly that his knuckles turned white, Sam turned to his aunt and spoke in a deliberate, measured tone. "Aunt, given my current condition, I won’t be able to participate in the ancestral worship ceremony. I’m entrusting it to you and Fifth Uncle. No matter what happens, you must ensure that Gavin is not allowed to enter the ancestral hall."