Too Late to Hold Me Back novel Chapter 1344

Sebastian knew Owen was a dead end. His only option was to wait for the storm to pass and slowly wear his daughter down into accepting the marriage.

Truthfully, Liam was a massive upgrade from Lawrence Lance in their previous life. Liam was a wild partier, but he wasn't a malicious criminal.

Lawrence had been rotten to his absolute core.

In this timeline, Jocelyn Lance's crimes had been ruthlessly exposed by Sebastian, leading to her swift execution. Richard Lance had served a five-year sentence as an accessory before being quietly released back into society.

Bereft of any real talent, Richard was permanently barred from the Lance Group's executive board. He lived a hollow life as a wealthy, irrelevant figurehead, entirely dependent on his family's allowance.

Lawrence and Luna Lance had been raised under the strict guidance of Leonard Lance. Without Jocelyn's poisonous influence, they hadn't spiraled into total depravity.

With Owen ruling the Lance Group with an iron fist, his half-siblings were permanently locked out of the corporate power structure.

However, as members of the prestigious family, they were guaranteed comfortable sinecures, provided they kept their heads down and stayed out of trouble.

Leonard had long since retreated from the public eye, enjoying a peaceful retirement in the shadows.

The Spring Festival approached rapidly. Despite their desire for a low profile, Ethan and Mira were relentlessly pursued by top-tier financial media, frequently appearing in broadcast interviews.

The exposure had its perks. With the global explosion of smartphones, their digital banking and investment products became overwhelmingly popular.

During their appearances, the siblings seamlessly integrated soft pitches for their bank's wealth management portfolios.

Their flagship Money Market Funds maintained a flawless track record, earning the absolute trust of the public. They single-handedly cultivated a new generation of savvy investors who relied entirely on their firm's guidance.

The portfolios from Mira's bank never disappointed.

The demand was so rabid that new fund quotas sold out within seconds of launching.

Sarah and Rachel prepared an absolute feast. George was home on holiday leave, and alongside their elite security detail, the house radiated warmth and joy.

Her cousin, Ryan Finn, had successfully enrolled in a top-tier university. He was away at school for most of the year, but he always made sure to visit Mira, Sarah, and George during his breaks.

To check in on his aunt and uncle.

As a finance major, his ultimate goal was to secure a coveted position at Mira's Solflare Group.

Knowing her empire possessed countless opportunities, she was more than happy to guarantee him a spot.

The idyllic peace shattered on the third day of the new year when Lacey showed up at their front door.

She had been living with Damon in Melvion City, but with his constant absences, she had grown increasingly isolated and miserable.