Chapter 1163

• Madam Fina's entire body went rigid, as if she had been struck by lightning. A heavy silence fell over the courtyard, stretching for a few heartbeats before it was broken by an excited murmur. One by one, members of the Smith family stepped forward, their voices filled with warmth and astonishment.
• "Grand Old Master is awake!" "He’s really here!"
• Despite stepping down as the head of the Smith family, the old master’s formidable presence remained unchanged. His authority commanded deep respect from everyone present. Years ago, before he fell into a coma, he had chosen Prudence as his successor, recognizing his intelligence and capability far above Grandpa smith’s. However, after his sudden illness, Grandpa smith had naturally taken control of the family in his absence.