After Planning to Destroy the World, the System Crashed

My mom interrupted him, "What are you trying to say?"

"Are you trying to say it doesn't matter who Nicky marries? But have you considered that tomorrow is his engagement ceremony with Yvonne? Canceling it now would embarrass the Moore Family. Do you think the Moore Family will just swallow their pride? Plus, Yvonne's mom is Shaun's best friend. You're putting Shaun in a tough spot."

My dad sighed, "That's true."

He then changed his tone. "But it doesn't have to go as far as severing mother-son ties. Can't we just apologize to the Moore Family sincerely?"

I shook my head. "Dad, Mom, it's not as simple as you think.

"Putting aside the deep bond Yvonne and Nicholas have from growing up together and how heartbroken Yvonne must be over this.

Let's talk about that woman."

She's the one who ruined me.

I scoffed, "Let's talk about her. She's of poor character, lacks filial piety, and loves money above all else.

"I absolutely will not let someone like her into our family."

I paused, "Moreover, Nicholas has already changed under her influence.

"He disrespects his elders and, despite his ambitions, willingly submits to a woman.

"I despise what he has become."

"How can he inherit the family business? Won't he squander everything we've built over generations the moment he takes over?"

My mom took a deep breath. "Alright."

I understood what they were still worried about, so I spoke softly, "Don't worry, Mom and Dad, he is my son. No matter how harsh I seem, I won't truly cut ties with him. I just want to give him a wake-up call and help him see her true nature."

Only if the lesson was harsh enough would Nicholas possibly come to his senses. Otherwise, words alone won't work.

Moreover...

Thinking about some of Nicholas's actions in my previous life, I felt a bit nauseated.

In the meantime, I want you to cut off all his bank cards.

I repeated the same explanation to my in-laws.

They had worked diligently all their lives and wouldn't want some unknown woman to seize the family assets.

Therefore, I didn't need to persuade them much before they agreed.

After the calls, I contacted someone to help me with a task.

Once that was done, I drove away from home.

...

The next day, at the hotel.

At twelve o'clock, the guests arrived.

Some guests, while drinking, said, "Why isn't the groom here?"

"Exactly, it's already time."

Click.

Suddenly, the lights went out.

A spotlight shone on me.

I stood where the master of ceremonies usually would and began to speak softly.

"Honored guests, good afternoon."

"We are honored to have you here to celebrate Nicholas and Yvonne's engagement. However, I regret to inform you that the engagement ceremony is now canceled."

The crowd erupted in surprise.

I pretended not to notice, "I deeply apologize for today's situation.

"Today's expenses will be covered by Gray Group. Any losses incurred can be reported to Gray Group's finance department, and we will take responsibility.

"Additionally, I have three announcements to make."

My gaze swept over the crowd and settled on a girl in the back, stirring my emotions.

I glanced at the media. One of the reporters gave me an 'okay' gesture. "First, I want to announce that my son, Nicholas, and I...