Lord Banks’s transformation caught many by surprise.


    For numerous members of the Banks family, he has long been viewed as the immovable object—so unpleasant and rigid that no one dared to challenge his authority. Throughout his time in the family, he has never yielded to anyone.


    However, this time, he showed a real desire to amend his past mistakes.


    Upon arriving in Shangri-La, apanied by Zayne and Kairi, he sought out Xion right away and offered her an earnest apology, pleading for her forgiveness.


    With a slight bow, he addressed Xion, saying, “Xion, Grandpa has done you wrong in the past, burdening you with debts and betraying you multiple times for the sake of the Banks family. I do not dare to ask for your forgiveness, but I sincerely hope you can ept my apology.”<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    Xion was taken aback by Lord Banks’s willingness to apologize. Reflecting on her status as his illegitimate granddaughter, she realized he had never openly acknowledged her. Despite recognizing him as her grandfather, she never expected him to genuinely treat her like a granddaughter.


    Adding to her frustration were the times she felt abandoned by the Banks family, even facing life-threatening situations at the hands of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. These memories fueled her indignation.


    As she recalled those near-fatal experiences, tears streamed down her cheeks uncontrobly.


    Yet, despite her emotional turmoil, she spoke to Lord Banks with grace, saying, “You’ve already paid for your past actions, and I no longer hold any me against you.” Observing her tears, Lord Banks felt a pang of shame in his heart.


    Still, the fact that Xion was willing to forgive him felt like a dreame true for him.


    Meanwhile, Zayne reached out to Zara, informing her that Lord Banks wished to visit Deana.


    Upon hearing this, Deana weed the idea warmly.


    Zayne initially considered apanying Lord Banks, but he was cautioned quietly, “Zayne, since you’re set to marry Kairi, it’s best to maintain some distance from Deana so that Kairi doesn’t feel ufortable. I’ll take the driver; you should find a moment to speak with Charlie and see if he’s willing to be your witness.”


    Zayne thought for a moment, nodded, and replied, “Alright, Dad. I’ll look for a chance to ask Charlie.”


    As Lord Banks sought to earn the forgiveness of Deana and Zara, Zayne took the initiative to call Charlie.<fnb2d4> Content originallyes from find[?]ovel</fnb2d4>


    At that moment, Charlie was isting himself in the Champs Elysees hot spring vi, deep in thought.


    After his visit to Deana’s house earlier that day, he had rushed to the vi, eager to continue examining the ring that Lin Wan’er had given him.


    Today, the ring had pulsated again, leaving Charlie feeling perplexed.


    Since acquiring the ring, he had felt as though he was a spiritual energy chatan; no matter how much energy he infused into it, there was no response.


    However, after itsst inexplicable pulsation at Aurous Hill University, today marked the second time it vibrated unexpectedly, this time in the underground garage of Tomson Yipin.


    In Charlie’s mind, he had always sensed that this ring held significant importance. The sheer amount of aura he had channeled into it was immense. If he were to use that energy to activate the Thunderbolt Talisman, it could potentially unleash thunderstorms across Aurous Hill.


    Yet, that formidable energy seemed to vanish without a trace when entering this small ring, indicating that its capacity was extraordinary.


    As someone who has studied various subjects, Charlie understood that all things in the universe must adhere to fundamental physicalws, one of which is thew of conservation of energy.