Bob’s body shook as soon as he heard Howard’s name. That name carried a great weight of terror. It was because Howard was an absolute boss of the underworld here in the past, with the Osborns as his backer, and his domineering influence was known everywhere. Bob was one of Howard’s subordinates in the past. Afterward, Howard was killed in Greenspring. The Osborns had yet to send someone to take over Howard’s place after a long time.Hence, Eden Joy promoted Bob to the position. It was only natural for him to hold his position steadily with Eden Joy’s help.“Are you acquainted with Howard, Mr. Yarde? He ruled over the underworld here in Skyspring before his demise.”Kayson nodded. “Yes. He was competing for something with me during an auction in Roselle Lodge.”Bob’s head was drenched in a cold sweat. ‘Roselle Lodge? Competing for something?’He only had a rough idea of Howard’s death. It was said that Howard had been beaten to death after offending a powerful fighter. “Sin
Chase said, “Mr. Yarde, there’s something I’d like to discuss with you.”“Do tell, Chief Rivera.”Chase sounded exasperated. “So, didn’t you ask me to protect Mr. Michael Whitman?“I have an opportunity here to place him in an important department for a significant position.”Kayson startled. “You can do it?”Chase replied, “It’s not exactly my arrangement. Mr. Pattingson’s secretary came to me saying that Mr. Pattingson has high regard for Mr. Whitman’s abilities.”Waylon Pattingson? Kayson was surprised, but when he thought about it, it did not seem strange that the old man knew about his relationship with the Whitmans. He pondered and asked, “What do the Osborns say?”Chase snickered. “The Osborns are keeping their mouths shut. They won’t dare kick up a fuss since Mr. Pattingson has spoken. It’d be like suicide.“To confront Mr. Pattingson, that’d have to be the Osborns’ backer. Mr. Osborn Sr.? Dream on!”Kayson could not help chuckling. “Is Mr. Pattingson so great?”“Of c
Rose’s smile was radiant on her fair face. “You can see it? You’re too good!”She had heard from her grandfather that Kayson had a very strong sense of energy instinct. That meant he could perceive someone’s strength at a glance and even sense an ambush.Her inner energy had yet to be gathered, yet Kayson had sensed it easily. His energy instinct was unbelievably strong.Kayson smiled. He practiced Clairvoyance, so he could clearly feel Rose’s prowess as she walked over.Rose asked, “Mr. Yarde, why didn’t you call me when you got to Skypsring?”“It was unplanned, so I didn’t contact you,” Kayson replied with a smile.Rose grinned. “Do you want to visit us at the Templars? My grandfather’s been talking about you.”Gerald was immensely grateful to Kayson when he got the latter to heal his injury last time and had even protected the Wolfendens for some time after that on behalf of Kayson.Kayson did not mistreat Gerald either, as he was going to help him progress to a grandmaster.
“Grandpa, how did you get injured so seriously out of the blue? Who did this to you!?” Rose questioned furiously. She would not let the culprit off the hook, no matter who it was.Gerald replied impassively, “Your father came with some men.”Rose’s eyes widened before she retorted, “That’s not my father!”Her eyes were filled with resentment and wrath.The realization then struck Kayson. Gerald was Rose’s maternal grandfather, but she shared the same last name as him. Kayson had thought that Rose’s father had the last name Templar as well, but it seemed there was another story behind it.Gerald spoke up. “Excuse us for the embarrassment, Dr. Yarde.”“Nothing like that. Let me know if there’s anything I can help with,” replied Kayson.Gerald sighed. “To be honest, I do have a favor to ask from you.”“Do tell.”At that point, Gerald talked about Rose’s parents.Rose’s mother, Amelia Templar, was a kindhearted woman, but because Gerald had kept her so cocooned in safety, she had
Gerald’s gaze was icy as well. “I didn’t expect him to dare step in the Templars, bringing others along.”“What’s he doing in our house? Why did he hurt you?” Rose gnashed her teeth.Gerald’s gaze was dim as he sighed. “He wants to take you with him.”Rose was appalled. “Take me with him? On what ground? I’m a Templar, not an Irving!”Gerald said nothing but told Kayson seriously, “Dr. Yarde, I’d like to ask you to take Rose with you.“Jenson, that scum has bought over the majority of the people in the Templars. I spent the past few years trying to treat my injuries, and he’s infiltrated too much.“I’m unable to protect Rose, but you’re a grandmaster and defeated Nicholas Scott. You’re my last hope.“His intention to take Rose away will never be to compensate her or anything like that. I can’t let him get Rose.”Kayson smiled and shook his head. “No, Elder Master Templar, I can’t take Rose away. The one who should be running should be Jenson Irving.“Not you and Rose, the vict
“My daughter dearest, come on out and meet your daddy!”Gerald was on his guard immediately. Rose clenched her jaw in rage while her eyes went red.“Dr. Yarde…” Gerald was still thinking of asking Kayson to escape with Rose through the backdoor.Kayson stated flatly, “Don’t worry, Elder Master Templar. No matter who it is behind him, I’ll make him pay for everything he’s done today.”Gerald was astonished, but Kayson had already gone to the front with Rose following closely behind him.There, a middle-aged man wearing a suit with his hair slicked back stood by the door with his men looking triumphant. It was none other than Jenson Irving.He looked pleased when he saw Rose but scowled the moment he caught a glimpse of Kayson and snarled, “Who are you? Stay away from my daughter!”“Who’s your daughter? Stop it!” Rose snapped.Jenson frowned. “Rose, what are you talking about? I’m your dad! You can’t deny our connection of blood!”“This is the first time I’m seeing someone as sh
Master Gould, who was about to get rid of Gerald, was slightly stunned. He did not know why, but the cup in front of him exuded a dangerous aura. It made him feel like it was a powerful weapon in front of him instead of a teacup, and he had the feeling that he must not let the teacup touch him. Therefore, he decisively gave up the attack on Gerald. Gerald turned around but did not have the guts to take a step forward, and his eyes were filled with fear.He was a grandmaster right now, yet he was still no match for Master Gould. He couldn’t sense his presence at all, but how could a living person erase his presence completely?Not only that, but he did not sense anything at all when he attacked him.“Elder Master Templar, let me handle him,” said Kayson, taking a step forward.Jenson scoffed and said, “Kid, this is the first time I've seen someone in such a hurry to die.”Kayson replied indifferently, “Die? There are indeed people who can kill me in this world, but it will
Gerald took a step forward, and Jenson pleaded, “Dad! I’m the one Amelia loved the most, Dad!“I’m your son-in-law, so you can’t kill me!”“Shut up!”Gerald felt nothing but a surge of disgust coursing inside of him. His eyes turned bloodshot when he heard how Jenson addressed him.This was the man who had cheated on his daughter. He was the one who had caused his daughter to fall to her death from such a high place.His heart was filled with nothing but hatred right now.“Speak! Why are you looking for Rose? Don't tell me that you're coming back for her because you want to make it up for her. I don't believe in such sh*tty excuses! After all, no one knows better than me what kind of a person you are.”Jenson’s face was filled with snots as he pressed on. “I… I really just want to make it up for Rose, Dad. You’ve got to trust me.”Kayson chimed in indifferently. “Elder Master Templar, I have a way to make him spill the truth. Just make sure you record down everything he says.