After Serena had finished tidying up, she left her home. She had arranged to meet with Tobias and the young officer from the military who had introduced the project at the Yarrowstone Hotel.As one of the finest hotels in South City, the Yarrowstone Hotel was situated in the best location and boasted luxurious, high-end decor. Choosing the Yarrowstone Hotel for this dinner indicated how seriously Serena took this event. The dinner alone was costed over a hundred thousand dollars.Serena arrived at the Yarrowstone Hotel shortly after seven in the evening. Sitting in the private room, she looked at the array of dishes in the private room on the table and sighed softly.The collaboration project was crucial for Lloyd Group. Once they secured it, the company could expand into new markets. Therefore, the pressure on Serena's shoulders was immense.It was not long before he heard a burst of laughter and chatter outside the private room. Soon, the door was pushed open. A short, rotund man
Tobias pridefully said, "This project was primarily about the military seeking partners for a new base construction. Serena, the Lloyd Group happens to have the qualifications in this area. Since Mister Timberwood can fully represent his uncle's stance, you two should have a good talk. This could be a long-term project.""Mister Timberwood, I've heard some related matters from Mister Corona," Serena said as she turned around, about to retrieve some documents from her bag. "Here are some materials from the Lloyd Group and our recent projects. You can look through them."As long as you choose to collaborate with us, you won't be disappointed!" she added earnestly.However, Isaac had no intention of looking at the materials at the moment. He waved his chubby hand and stared at Serena with a lecherous grin."Take it easy, take it easy! Let's drink and dine first. We can discuss the project later!"Tobias, seemingly oblivious to Isaac's demeanor, followed Isaac's lead with a smile."T
"Mister Corona..."Serena briefly displayed a hint of discomfort. She turned to Tobias for assistance, but to her surprise, he seemed to slump as if heavily drunk ever since Isaac plopped down next to Serena.Isaac's displeased expression deepened. "Why are you calling for Tobias? Are you discussing cooperation with me or with him?"Serena bit her lip, observing the situation. "Apologies, Mister Timberwood. I need to use the restroom."With those words, she pushed her chair back and left the private room."Damn it."Watching Serena's graceful figure leave the room, Isaac's eyes flashed with lust once more, cursing under his breath.However, as soon as Serena exited the room, Tobias lifted his head. He showed no signs of being intoxicated."Mister Timberwood, Serena is the CEO of the Lloyd Group. Show me some respect."Tobias wanted to say more, but before he could finish his sentence, Isaac narrowed his eyes. "Respect? What are you even worth for me to show you respect? Are yo
After a brief touch-up, Serena left the restroom and returned to the private room.Upon her return, Serena noticed that Tobias was nowhere to be seen. "Hmm? Mister Timberwood, where's Mister Corona?""Tobias said he went out to buy something."Isaac's excitement grew as he looked at the alluring Serena in front of him. He gestured towards the wine glasses on the table and said, "Let's not worry about him. Let's continue drinking!"Sensing Tobias's absence, Serena felt increasingly suspicious. "Mister Timberwood, I really can't continue drinking."She waved her hand and continued, "If we keep drinking, our business matters might get delayed!"Serena turned around, retrieved the Lloyd Group documents again, and handed them to Isaac."Mister Timberwood, with our stomachs full and glasses in hand, now you can look at the information about the Lloyd Group. We're still very sincere about this cooperation...""Sure, sure. Everything's fine."Isaac took the documents with a grin, not
However, despite Serena's pleas for help, she received no response whatsoever. A hint of despair flashed across her face.Isaac looked at Serena's face filled with despair and revealed an excited smile. "Why did you stop calling for help? Do you really think someone will come to save you? It's much better to behave!"With those words, he approached Serena once again."Don't come any closer!"A look of determination flashed across Serena's face. She grabbed a fork from the table and pressed it against her fair, delicate neck. "If you come any closer, I'll show you what death looks like!""Alright, alright! I won't come over!"Isaac waved his hands repeatedly, halting his steps. Looking ahead, he saw the fork had pierced Serena's fair, delicate neck due to her forceful grip. A trace of heartache flashed across his face."Miss Lloyd, why would you do this to yourself? If you don't want to be with me, that's fine, but don't hurt yourself!""Let me go!" Serena was firm in her tone,
Immediately, Isaac released his grip, flinging Serena to the ground. "You... scoundrel..." Serena collapsed. Her once exquisite face became slightly swollen and filled with resentment."Even if I become a ghost, I won't let you off!" However, Serena fiercely bit down on her tongue before she could finish her words. Suddenly, she froze. She realized that she did not even have the strength to bite her tongue anymore.A gleam of excitement flashed across Isaac's face. "Still contemplating suicide? I adore women of your virtue. Just the thought of you, with the effects of the medicine kicking in, excites me. I must savor every moment of your suffering. I have the whole night to play with you!"He shook his chubby head, found a spot to sit nearby, and shamelessly admired Serena's graceful figure. "I won't let you succeed."Serena's face was determined, but deep within her eyes flickered a profound despair. The most agonizing thing was being unable to die, no matter how much one
The private room was a chaotic mess. Serena lay on the floor, her face flushed and her clothes disheveled. Nearby stood a short, fat man who resembled a pig. It was immediately obvious what was about to happen in the room."Serena..." Liam suddenly raised his head and glared at Isaac, who was standing on the other side. With murderous intent pouring out of his eyes, he charged straight toward Isaac."What are you doing?"Panic flashed across Isaac's face. Before he could understand what was happening, Liam was already in front of him."Don't... Don't touch me!"In the next moment, Liam grabbed Isaac by the throat and lifted him off the ground.Liam glared at Isaac, his voice as cold as the frigid wind from the abyss. "How dare you?!""I... I..."Terror was etched all over Isaac's face. With Liam's grip tightening around his throat, his eyes bulged as he struggled to breathe.Then, Isaac's bodyguards, alerted by the noise from the room, finally arrived."Mister Timberwood!
The situation changed dramatically in an instant. Dozens of bodyguards lay sprawled on the ground, drenched in blood, their faces twisted in agony.Liam stood in the same spot, not even breathing heavily as he asked, "Anyone else?"He turned his gaze to Isaac, who was lying on the ground, his face contorted with terror. "If no one else wants to step up, it's your turn.""I..."Isaac trembled uncontrollably, unable to speak from the sheer terror gripping him. He had never imagined that the bodyguards he brought could not last even two minutes against that man."What do you want from me?" Isaac cried out, trying to curl into a ball."I didn't provoke you. What do you want?""You didn't provoke me?"Liam's eyes burned with murderous intent. He pointed to Serena, who lay nearby, fear etched on her face. "Do you know who she is?"Realization dawned on Isaac as he shuddered. "She… You came for Serena? You should have said so! We can discuss this. I haven't touched her. If you like h
"I'll give you a hint."Liam gave a faint smile, but there was no emotion behind it. "Your grandfather, Arkem, sent someone to South City to find me, didn't he?""South City…"Andy froze for a moment.The next moment, his body trembled, and his eyes widened in shock. "You... you're that... Liam Burrey?!"Although Yaksha had brought Godfrey's body to Juneau to meet Arkem in secret, with very few people knowing about it, over time, the news eventually spread through the Nosh family.Not to mention, Arkem had directly sent the Monochrome Duo Wraiths to South City.The sudden disappearance of Arkem's trusted aides, who had always been by his side, was bound to raise suspicion.Most importantly, the severed arm of Yaksha had not returned to South City but remained in Juneau with the Nosh family.Through his daily, hate-filled rants, many members of the Nosh family in Juneau had learned the name of the person who killed Godfrey — the mysterious Liam from South City!However, unlike
Elsa stood dazed in place.She stared at Michael, who had collapsed on the ground, already lifeless, her eyes trembling uncontrollably.Even now, Elsa could not accept it—her son had just died right in front of her!"I... I will fight you to the death!"In the next moment, Elsa suddenly lifted her head, her face contorted, her eyes wide with rage as she rushed towards Liam. "I'll make you bury my son!"You damn, knife-wielding b*stard, I will kill you!"Her hoarse cries echoed throughout the villa's living room."You're so desperate... want to die?"Seeing this, Liam lowered his head and looked at Elsa below."I..."Upon hearing Liam's words, Elsa trembled, suddenly snapping back to her senses.Although Michael's death left her heartbroken, Elsa was not ready to die—she had not lived enough yet!She could not possibly want to die!Elsa immediately stopped in her tracks."Don't kill me! Don't kill me! I don't want to die! My son is dead! That's enough! I don't want to die!
"I didn't expect that I hadn't found you yet, and you came right to my doorstep!"Speak! What is your purpose for following behind Elsa and the others and coming to my Nosh family's banquet?"He stared at Liam, his eyes gleaming with a chilling light.As the legitimate eldest grandson of the Nosh family in Juneau, Andy was no pampered, unskilled rich second generation. He was very intelligent!Andy clearly knew that following behind Elsa and the others without being noticed, and even sneaking into the villa without alarming security, was no ordinary feat.All of this was not something just anyone could accomplish!Therefore, when facing Liam, he did not act rashly.However, Andy was quite clever, but there were always those at the scene who did not understand the situation."I didn't expect this b*stard to dare follow us the whole way!" Michael suddenly reached out, pointing at Liam while speaking harshly, "And you still dare tell Mister Andy Nosh that we brought you here!"We
He noticed this scene.Andy's expression suddenly darkened, and a trace of coldness flashed in his eyes.This villa was his private residence.Although it had been provided for the evening banquet, most of the villa contained Andy's personal belongings, especially on the second floor, where his bedroom was.If it were not for today's public display, Andy would never have allowed someone like Elsa to go up to the second floor of the villa!And now, someone actually dared to step onto the second floor of the villa without his permission!They were really courting death!"Who allowed you to go up there?"Andy's face was gloomy, and his voice was icy cold."Do I need your permission to go up there?"Liam looked down from a higher vantage point, answering淡ly."Do you dare speak to me like that?"As soon as Andy heard Liam's words, his expression changed dramatically.As the legitimate eldest grandson of the Nosh family, one of the most influential families in Juneau, the future
Elsa lifted her head and looked at Andy."I didn't mean that."Upon hearing this, Andy shook his head.He squinted as he examined Elsa, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.The fearful attitude that Elsa and Michael showed in front of him made Andy feel quite proud. This situation proved that he held supreme authority in their hearts.As long as this was the case, it meant he could easily control the Link family!However, controlling subordinates required more than just authority. It needed a balance of both favor and power!Only then could he leave a deep impression on the other guests at this banquet!"What I meant was, since you're unwell, you should get more rest."Andy's tone changed, and he smiled warmly, speaking in a friendly manner."As for the matter this time, I've understood it, and of course, you're not to blame.""Thank you, Mister Nosh!"Hearing Andy's words, Elsa's face lit up with surprise, and she repeatedly bowed to thank him."No need to thank m
"Don't say it's some kind of accident."Andy completely ignored Michael, once again disgustedly waving his hand at Elsa, who was still nearby. He wrinkled his nose at the faint smell of urine floating in the air. "Get away from me.""Eh! Alright, alright!"Elsa quickly nodded, retreating another step.Michael closely followed her, a forced smile on his face.In front of Andy, they did not dare show any of the unreasonableness they had displayed earlier when facing Liam!"Who would wear something like this to Mister Andy Nosh's banquet?""Not just the clothes, didn't you smell that urine odor coming from her?""I remember, they're from the Link family, the ones collaborating with Mister Andy Nosh on that cosmetics brand, right? This is just hilarious!"…Hearing this, other guests at the banquet could not help but burst into mocking laughter."That damn scoundrel, making me lose face like this. Once I get out of Mister Andy Nosh's house, I'm going to find him!"Hearing the v
It was precisely because of this series of reasons that, to avoid unnecessary trouble, they decided not to drive to the dinner. That's how they happened to run into Liam.One could say that a series of coincidences aligned to create the situation that unfolded today.Not far from the scene, the woman and the man turned a corner and entered a secluded villa area. Following the narrow path inside, they arrived at a mansion guarded by security, a lavish estate."We are here to attend Mister Andy Nosh's dinner."They quickly handed the invitation, which they had been holding, to the security at the door.This mansion was one of Andy's properties."Elsa Loony, Michael Link?"The security guard took the invitation and looked suspiciously at the man and woman standing before him."Yes, it's us! It's us!"The woman, Elsa, quickly nodded.Upon hearing this, the security guard squinted and gave Elsa a once-over, his eyes briefly flashing over her tattered clothing.Elsa smiled awkward
"We've been preparing for so long, just for this banquet hosted by Mister Andy Nosh!"The woman cried with a long face and said, "Now that it's come to this, if we go to the banquet, aren't we just going to embarrass ourselves?""Umm..."Hearing this, the man turned around, looking at the woman whose clothes were torn into shreds, emitting a foul smell of urine, and was momentarily stunned.Forget about the woman's feelings. Even the man himself felt that his mother was somewhat embarrassing at the moment."We should hurry back and let me take a bath and change clothes!"The woman stopped in her tracks and anxiously spoke to the man."Mom, there's no time!" Hearing this, the man lowered his head and glanced at the time. A troubled expression crossed his face. "You know, Mister Andy Nosh can't stand people being late!""We'll explain it to him, he'll definitely understand." He lifted his head to look at the woman.This banquet was truly important to them; otherwise, they would
Seeing this, the man whispered, "Also, the paramedics said that if we don't cut open your clothes, you might really lose your life..."Hearing the man's words, the woman's face immediately turned pale!"I..."She glanced at Liam, then turned to look at the other paramedics nearby, opening her mouth but unable to say a word.This time, the woman, having understood the situation, looked as if she had lost everything.There was no longer the slightest hint of the arrogance and insolence she had shown earlier!"Now that you've woken up, are you going to the hospital with us or not?"Looking at the woman, the paramedic continued with his previous question."If we don't go to the hospital, will my mom suddenly have another episode?"The man spoke up."After the epilepsy situation stabilizes, it should be fine for now. Actually, if your mom hadn't acted rashly earlier, it should've been okay," the paramedic glanced at the man and said, "But the condition still exists, and further tr