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Chapter 8: The Richest Man Wants to Adopt Me?

In the dining room of the main building of the Brown Family estate.

Elbert, the four daughters of the Brown Family, and Rex were seated on either side of a long, classical European table.

The important figure had not yet appeared, and everyone was quietly waiting.

Sitting opposite Elbert was the third daughter, Lori.

She had changed into a black evening dress, adding a touch of nobility to her already stunning appearance.

Elbert was not just admiring the beautiful figure in front of him.

He was also subtly observing Rex from a distance.

Rex maintained a refined demeanor.

What was the deal with his extraordinary strength?

Had he practiced some kind of dark forbidden technique?

One moment he was gentle and elegant, the next he was incredibly foolish, yet he could hide his emotions when enraged?

Such cunning was truly terrifying!

It seemed this son-in-law was far more mysterious than he had imagined!

In the end, Elbert shrugged helplessly.

Oh well, starting tomorrow, I will have nothing to do with the Brown Family. Whatever Mr. Ingram is, it has nothing to do with me!

A few authoritative coughs were heard.

From the stairs, an imposing elderly man slowly emerged, guided by the old butler.

[Alan Brown, 75 years old;Chairman of FutureTech Group;The group focuses on medical devices, life and health sectors;Richest man in Wavehaven, ranked 27th on the Veridiania rich list;In his later years, he is passionate about charity, donating nearly 3 billion to elementary schools and hospitals;Established a charity foundation for awakening vegetative patients, specifically aiding financially struggling families of vegetative patients.]

Robert's information came just in time, and Elbert saw it clearly.

This Mr. Brown is wealthy!

Moreover, he is kind-hearted and a great philanthropist!

Elbert secretly admired him, looking at the old man with even more respect.

"This must be Elbert, indeed a fine young man!"

Mr. Brown approached with a kind and sincere smile.

"Yes, that's me. Hello, Mr. Brown," Elbert stood up and responded.

"Let's sit down and talk."

Mr. Brown sat at the head of the table. Although his figure was hunched, he still exuded an invisible authority.

"Elbert, my daughter Lori has been pampered and has a cold personality. I was afraid she might neglect her benefactor, so I specially invited you back to personally thank you."

Mr. Brown looked at Elbert with a smile, "Elbert, I apologize. It was our oversight that it took us three years to find you."

Elbert nodded with a smile, not holding much resentment in his heart.

Over the past three years, he had come to terms with everything.

Mr. Brown continued, "I wonder if you have any understanding of our FutureTech Group or me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, countless pieces of information about FutureTech Group flooded Elbert's mind.

Top 500 in the nation.

A giant in medical devices.

A market value of nearly a trillion.

One piece of information after another was dazzling.

"I know a bit," Elbert scratched his head and smiled.

"That's good!"

Mr. Brown took a deep breath and said slowly, "Then I'll get straight to the point. Elbert, would you be willing to become my godson? To become part of the Brown Family, enjoy wealth and prosperity, and take care of me in my old age?"

"Father!"

"You should think this through carefully!"

A row of Brown Family members stood up immediately, with Rex reacting the most strongly.

They had heard their father had this intention, but they didn't expect him to say it so quickly!"No need to think about it, I want to adopt Elbert as my godson!" Mr. Brown said solemnly, his eyes fixed on Elbert's artificial eye.

"Dad, you can't do this. Elbert is rude, he just..." Mary was about to mention the archery competition but suddenly remembered the final result and had to swallow her words.

"Father, he did save me, but we don't need to repay him in this way," Lori said, looking incredulous.

Rex exclaimed, "Father, we had agreed to let him join the company as an executive and give him some shares. Why have you changed your mind now? This is too hasty!"

So that's what it was!

As the main character in this situation, Elbert finally understood why Rex had been targeting him from the moment they met!

It was because he was afraid Elbert would take away the Brown Family's shares!

"Sit down, all of you!" Mr. Brown glared angrily. "What do you know? Elbert lost his right eye saving Lori!"

"So what? We can give him money!" Rex retorted unwillingly.

Mr. Brown looked at Elbert, a hint of guilt in his eyes. "You have no idea how difficult Elbert's life has been these past three years. Because of his eye injury, he had to take on multiple part-time jobs to survive, and..."

"Due to nerve damage from the eye injury, Elbert will be completely blind in three years! He's only 25 years old!"

At this point, the old man closed his eyes in pain. "We, the Brown Family, owe Elbert too much."

"What!" Lori's body trembled instantly, and her gaze toward Elbert became extremely complicated.

Even the previously lively Mary and Susan fell silent; they hadn't known that Elbert was going blind!

Mr. Brown turned to Elbert and apologized, "I'm sorry, Elbert. I hope you don't mind that I investigated your background."

Elbert stood there, speechless, with mixed feelings.

What Mr. Brown said was true, but that was in the past!

Now that he had Robert, not only had his injuries been halted, but he had also gained unimaginable abilities!

"Well..." Elbert scratched his head, about to speak, when his stomach suddenly growled.

Immediately, an intense hunger struck him!

It felt as if he would faint if he didn't eat something right away!

Robert: "Elbert, when I helped you synthesize muscle fibers earlier, it nearly depleted your body's protein and glycogen reserves!"

"Your body is now in a state of hypoglycemia, hypolipidemia, and low fat. I recommend you eat immediately!"

Why didn't you say so earlier!

Looking at the appetizers on the table, Elbert couldn't control himself!

Ignoring everything around him, he grabbed the food and started devouring it!

"Why is he so hungry?"

The Brown Family members were stunned!

"He really does seem as pitiful as Father said!"

The twin beauties' mouths twitched slightly in shock.

"Quick, bring more food for Elbert!" Mr. Brown hurriedly called out.

'Detecting sugar intake, blood sugar levels are recovering.'

"Detecting beef protein intake, synthesizing 0.3 grams of muscle fiber, muscle strength increased by 1.6%."

"Detecting intake of B vitamins and fish oil, vision improved by 0.8%."

"Detecting intake of eicosapentaenoic acid and other unsaturated fatty acids, brain memory and cognitive abilities improved by 2.3%!"

With each bite of food, Elbert's abilities increased!

Moreover, different foods had different effects!

"Detecting beef protein intake, synthesizing 0.3 grams of muscle fiber, muscle strength increased by 1.6%."

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