"I got a response from Regal Investments, and it's not good news," Nathaniel said.

"Oh? What?"

"They said the Swain family is a must-get for them and told us not to waste our efforts."

"What? A waste of effort?" Vivian laughed. "He's way too confident! Does he have a grudge against the Swain family too? Did Howard break his leg or something?"

"I'm not too sure about that, I don't know much about his personal affairs."

"So he isn't working for Ethan, is ...