Even though she knew the outcome, Serena could not help but sigh after hearing Harvey's response. She could sense Harvey's anger over the phone. Serena had no idea what Etchen had done to infuriate him so much, but pondering about it was pointless.After hanging up the phone, Serena furrowed her brows in deep thought. She did not want to give up. Apart from her persistent efforts, the project collaboration team considered the Lloyd Group because they owned a medicinal herb field.Suddenly, a thought struck her, and her eyes lit up. If she remembered correctly, several companies had mortgaged their herb fields to the bank when the medicinal herb business was not doing well a few years ago. Due to the industry's downturn, the bank held several auctions but could not sell those fields. If she could buy those herb fields and expand production, it could give her a chance to renegotiate with the project team.Serena decisively left the Hill family and headed to the bank without hesita
When Serena stepped into the bank manager's office, she was greeted with an exaggerated smile by a portly man who immediately stood up."Miss Lloyd, it's been such a long time!"The man was Kris Chansey—the manager of the main branch of South City Bank. Despite his high position, he did not carry himself with the dignity of a bank manager. His beady eyes squinted as he looked at Serena, giving off a lecherous vibe.Kris scanned Serena's shapely figure as he licked his lips. "What brings you to our bank today?"Serena frowned slightly at his gaze. "Mister Chansey, I'm here to consult with you about the fields we mortgaged to the bank a while back."She had dealt with Kris numerous times due to her previous work, but she never liked the fat man. His gaze always made her uncomfortable.Kris paused for a moment. "You mean the medicinal fields mortgaged to our bank?"Serena nodded. "Yes, those fields. If possible, I would like to buy them all this time."Kris squinted his eyes. "Buy
There was only one way to possibly renegotiate the charity foundation's project at that point. The soaring price of the medicinal fields had placed immense pressure on Serena. Fortunately, the project team had not yet announced the list of collaborators, giving the Lloyd Group a chance to compete. However, due to the price of the medicinal fields, Serena could no longer afford to buy all of them as originally planned."Let's buy one plot," she said.Kris looked up, smirking at Serena as he shook his head. "Just one plot? Miss Lloyd, buying one plot won't work. This time, our bank requires you to buy four plots in a package if you want to purchase the medicinal fields.""I have to buy all the plots?" Serena's eyes widened. It was no wonder the fields had not been sold yet. Packaging all four plots amounted to nearly fifteen million dollars! That was not a sum any ordinary company could afford. Even the Lloyd Group could not come up with that kind of money at the moment."Mis
Kris continued smiling. "Miss Lloyd, I know why you're competing for these plots of medicinal fields! Isn't it because the Verdant Harvest Charity Foundation is looking for partners in South City?"His gaze, full of aggression, continually scanned Serena's exquisite figure. "I've heard that you've stepped down as the CEO of the Lloyd Group. You're trying to use this opportunity to reclaim your position as CEO, are you? As long as you agree to spend some time with me, I'll approve this plot for you immediately!"As he spoke, Kris's obese body inched closer to Serena, whose expression had already turned icy."Mister Chansey, I advise you to calm down. Stop doing such disgusting things!"Even though she desperately needed the medicinal fields to renegotiate with the project team, that did not mean she would consider the proposal of the fat pig in front of her!Kris's eyes suddenly flashed with anger. "Disgusting? I showed you utmost respect when you were the CEO of the Lloyd Group. N
Kris's status was not the same as Nathaniel's. If something really bad happened to Kris, things would get very complicated.Even though Serena also loathed Kris, she could not help but complain a little. "You were a bit too harsh!"Liam looked at Kris lying on the ground and shook his head. "Too harsh? I've already held back a lot."Kris's head would have already exploded if Liam had gone all out.Kris, lying on the ground, suddenly opened his mouth and spat out several bloody teeth. Staring at the teeth on the ground, Kris was momentarily stunned.The next moment, he snapped back to reality.Kris lifted his head abruptly, a ferocious look crossing his chubby face. "You dare to hit me?! Do you know who I am? How dare you hit me?"Upon hearing this, Liam shook his head lightly and looked at Kris coldly. "I don't know who you are, but I do know that if you dare touch Serena again, I'll kill you!"The instant Kris heard Liam's words, his body trembled violently.For some reason,
However, before Serena could finish her sentence, Hailey turned around and saw Liam standing behind her.Hailey's eyebrows shot up instantly, and her voice became sharp and piercing. "You're still hanging around with this worthless ex-convict? I knew it! I knew Serena couldn't possibly cause trouble at the South City Bank!"Hailey turned to Liam and gritted her teeth. "As expected, it's you! Every single misfortune our Lloyd family has faced is because of you!"A look of urgency flashed across Serena's face. She quickly tried to explain to Liam. "Mom, it's not his fault! Liam saved me—""Shut up! Do you think this is the time to defend him?" Hailey cut Serena off abruptly, pointing at Kris, who was lying on the ground, "Do you think I'm deaf? Mister Chansey just said it was Liam who hit him!""Enough!"Suddenly, Kris's voice rang out. He assessed the situation coldly and said, "There's no need to argue about who's at fault. None of you are getting away!"Upon hearing Kris's wo
However, after hearing Alex's words, Kris shook his head coldly."If it were any other matter, I might have spared you the embarrassment, Mister Irving. For this matter today, it's not just you. Even if your father comes, I won't hold back! They dared to assault me in the South City Bank!"He looked up at Serena and Liam, his voice icy. "I've never encountered such a thing! It doesn't matter who struck first. Anyone involved in this incident won't be let off!"Alex, feeling his dignity tarnished, suddenly froze and frowned. "Mister Chansey, in front of so many people, aren't you worried about the negative impact if this gets out?""Of course, I won't have the security do anything," Kris sneered, understanding the implication in Alex's words. But at this moment, Kris appeared particularly unrestrained. His chubby face was filled with malice as he added, "I'm just ensuring these scum who dared to act violently in the bank don't escape! As for how to deal with them, you'll know soon
Casey stepped up beside Kris, his square face radiating authority. "What's going on here?"Kris lifted his head and spoke sternly, "Mister Upton, someone tried to rob our bank! When their plan was exposed, they attempted to flee. I was injured while trying to stop them, but we've already apprehended the culprits!"Kris smirked as he continued, "I have strong suspicions that these people from the Lloyd Group are accomplices!"Right from the start, Kris pinned a serious crime on Liam and even implicated the Lloyd family.Serena's eyes widened in shock at the accusation. She finally understood the real reason why Kris had asked them to wait.If they were indeed linked to the bank robbery, the consequences would be dire, not just for them but for the Lloyd Group's stock price, which would plummet instantly. The repercussions would be unimaginable.Casey’s eyes flashed with anger upon hearing Kris. He pointed at Hailey and the others and ordered, "Is that so? Take them away!"Hailey'
Kenton's eyes widened as he stared straight ahead.Freddy's lifeless body lay less than two meters away from him. From that distance, Kenton could clearly see Freddy's eyes, devoid of any sparkle.Maybe, if Freddy had taken just one more step to escape the ring and concede defeat, things might have been different.But that was impossible.From the moment Freddy chose to step into the ring, the outcome was already sealed.Right now, Kenton couldn't even feel the pain in his own body. His heart was completely consumed by fear.Kenton had never imagined that one day he would witness such a scene.Even more unimaginable was the fact that someone could be so terrifyingly powerful!All the instructors from the battle zones had been killed by the same person. Among them was even a martial arts Ascendants.Yet all of them combined could not last a single round against that Grandmaster!Everything that had just happened felt like a nightmare to Kenton.Even now, he could not believe
Ten Years Ago.When Matthew first took office as the commander of the Western Military Region, Brandon Yorkshire had already become his personal guard.Over the past ten years, however, Brandon had never once made a public appearance like he did today!Matthew had never expected that today, after Grandmaster Burrey from the Central Military Region made his move, Brandon would voluntarily show up, and even seem so frightened!However, the old man's appearance did not surprise Liam at all.Because the moment he saw Matthew, he had already noticed the old man's presence."The Martial Code?"Yet, the old man's words made Liam narrow his eyes.But now was not the time to dwell on such matters.Bang—Liam casually tossed Jormund's body aside, then looked up at the remaining special forces instructors still standing on the stage, showing a faint smile."I..."Seeing this, the few remaining instructors on the stage trembled violently!A formless fear instantly gripped their hearts
Jormund finally understood why, at that time, Gabriel did not resist when facing Liam.It was not that Baeron did not want to fight back.It was that, at that moment, Baeron had no chance to resist!The overwhelming pressure, like the sky collapsing, and the boundless fear!It left them completely unable to control their bodies!This man, who was called Grandmaster Burrey, what kind of monster was he?!Not only could he see through the condition of Jormund's body at a glance, but with a simple gesture, he made Jormund's inner energy shrink in terror, completely unable to move!Even though he had already broken through to the realm of martial arts Ascendant, it was still useless!Suddenly, Jormund recalled Baeron's action right before his death—trying desperately to look at them.Now, he finally understood the reason behind that gesture!But he no longer had any way to share his discovery with anyone else!Jormund stared wide-eyed at Liam's slender, well-defined hand, getting
"Mister Celd… When did you break through?"Their faces were filled with shock.Previously, the instructors from other military districts knew that Jormund's strength was extraordinary, but they had no idea to what extent.But they never expected this.Jormund had already become a martial arts Ascendant!That seemingly insurmountable chasm had been crossed by him!From now on, when they faced Jormund, they would probably have to show the respect of juniors!The instructors from other military districts could feel their inner energy trembling slightly under the impact of Jormund's aura, their faces showing a bitter smile.Now they finally understood why Jormund had said that he alone was enough back then!In the presence of a martial arts Ascendant, they weren't even qualified to fight alongside him!At the very front, the smile on Jormund's face was arrogant and unrestrained!"Originally, I planned to reveal my strength when reporting back to my clan. However, I just can't st
"What?""The instructors actually teamed up!""Teamed up? Wasn't it that Grandmaster Burrey of yours who asked for it himself?""If he wants to die, who can he blame!"...Seeing the situation on the stage, a group of soldiers immediately started discussing, with a hint of argument in their voices.The soldiers from other military districts who came to this so-called exchange meeting had long been displeased with that so-called Grandmaster Burrey!"Heh..."Seeing the group of instructors jumping onto the stage, Jormund chuckled softly.However, he did not say much, but his expression was full of confidence.The next moment, Jormund raised his head and looked at Liam, squinting his eyes sharply."Are you ready?"His voice was chilling!"I..."Right at that moment, Liam seemed to notice something and was stunned for a moment, just about to say something!But before he could speak.In front—Boom!Jormund did not give Liam any time to react.In just an instant, he charge
"Grandmaster Burrey..."In a panic, Gabriel opened his mouth, about to say something.But in the end, he was a moment too late!The next moment, Liam's hand, which was gripping Baeron's neck, tightened slightly.Crack—A crisp sound echoed.Baeron's head drooped instantly, the light in his eyes extinguished.Baeron, dead!In his final moments, he couldn't even tell the other officers from the various military districts below what he had originally intended to say!"What!""Impossible!""Grandmaster Burrey killed Baeron?""Weren't they just putting on an act?""What the hell is going on!"...In an instant, the entire stadium erupted like a boiling pot!No one could have imagined that Grandmaster Burrey would actually choose to kill directly!"Sigh..."On the main platform, Gabriel let out a heavy sigh and sat back down.Having once witnessed Grandmaster Burrey's methods, he knew very well just how terrifying it would be if Grandmaster Burrey decided to take action!
"I…"Baeron's face was filled with terror!His body was frozen in place by sheer fear, unable to move at all!Even though he was intensely focused a moment ago, Baeron couldn't catch a single glimpse of Liam's movements.But that was not what terrified him the most.The real reason for his overwhelming horror, the bone-chilling fear, was actually quite simple.It was the aura emanating from Liam's slender, fair hand — fingers distinct and refined.Baeron had lived for over forty years and believed that with his status, he was already accustomed to facing storms and dangers. Even a martial arts Ascendant would not have fazed him, especially considering the powerful backing he had.But never, never had Baeron felt such a hopeless aura.Deep as an abyss, majestic as a deity!The aura from the figure before him was beyond anything Baeron could describe.The once powerful internal energy within him now shrank into a corner, as if it had encountered its greatest predator. No matte
"A mere rat dares to talk so big with such little strength!"Liam's attitude filled Jormund with rage. He had never seen someone so arrogant before."Who do you think you are!"You're even scared of Baeron, and you think you're worthy of having all the army instructors attack together?"Jormund snapped furiously, "Do you really think that just because you brought some officers from the Western Military Region into the ring, you can do whatever you want?""So what you're saying is, if I deal with Baeron first, then all of you will attack together?"Liam turned his head and looked calmly at Jormund."I... "Hearing this, Jormund was momentarily speechless.He had not expected this so-called Grandmaster Burrey to actually respond."Don't worry, you won't get the chance."Baeron sneered, "There's no need to talk about everyone attacking at once. Since you're so eager to die in place of Yet, I'll gladly oblige.""If that's the case." Liam narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at
"The Central Military Region is replacing the instructor on stage. The match will continue."After confirming the information, the referee standing nearby announced that the exchange conference would proceed.At the same time, he quickly arranged for staff members to hurry onto the stage and carry away Kenton, who was lying in the center of the ring, groaning in pain.The incident happened suddenly.The instructor exchange conference was the priority.For now, no one had time to question why Grandmaster Burrey had appeared out of nowhere and smashed a Western Military Region officer into the ring.Even if there were questions, they would have to wait until the conference ended."Ah—"As Kenton was being carried off, his agonized screams continued to echo.He felt as if every bone in his body was broken, with no part spared from the pain!"Baeron, you have to avenge me! Avenge me! Make that little bastard suffer!"Kenton wailed in fury, shouting with all his might.Despite ev