Chapter 196 The Challenge Accepted

• Kenes Group.
• Esther sat on the plush couch, her posture defeated, her head bowed in an expression of deep contrition. She faced a stern reprimand from Max and Wyatt, two imposing middle-aged men whose presence filled the room with an undeniable gravity.
• Max and Wyatt were the heads of the two most influential families in the provincial capital, and their arrival in Cloymond signaled a shift of monumental significance. The recent upheavals—the capture of the Five Tiger Generals, Kenneth's tragic fall into helplessness, and Esther's incessant scheming—had not escaped their notice. These events had underscored Corey's formidable prowess, compelling them to take decisive action to avert Esther's impending doom.