Matthias was like a madman, grabbing Clinton's hair and shoving his face into the floor. Within seconds, Clinton's face was a bloody mess."Stop! Please stop! I'm sorry! I was wrong!" Clinton begged, truly frightened by Matthias.Matthias released Clinton and glared at him.As Clinton tried to stand, Matthias barked, "On your knees when you speak to me!"Clinton's knees hit the ground with a thud. He looked up at Matthias fearfully and shouted, "I'm sorry, sir. I was wrong!"Matthias stared coldly at him. He gestured at Wyatt and Elizabeth, commanding, "Apologize to them!"The couple stood beside Matthias, stunned by the scene before them. They looked at Matthias in confusion, unsure why that stranger was helping them."I'm so sorry!" Clinton turned to the couple, his voice filled with apparent sincerity. "Mr. Armstrong, I'm at fault. I'm sorry!"Despite his words, a glint of malice flashed in Clinton's eyes. Being forced to apologize to someone like Wyatt was utterly humiliati
'You saved me once. From now on, I'll protect you for life!' Matthias silently vowed.Alpha led Wyatt and Elizabeth away. As they left, the couple cast worried and guilty glances at Matthias, murmuring about how they had dragged that young man into their mess.Once they were gone, Matthias turned to Clinton, radiating an intense aura of menace.Meanwhile, a crowd had gathered around the food stand—all Clinton's men. They clutched various weapons, glaring at Matthias as if he were already dead.Clinton crawled backward until he reached his men, then stood up. His face twisted with rage, and he finally regained his confidence. He had the strength in numbers and refused to believe Matthias could defeat them all."Now, try repeating what you said earlier!"I don't care who you are. Today, I'm teaching you a lesson! Get him! Don't kill him—just cripple him!"A roar went up from over a hundred voices. "Yes, Clinton!"The mob surged toward Matthias, but he remained unfazed. He turned
Matthias clenched his fists, overwhelmed with the urge to kill, as he listened to Clinton's shocking revelation.When Wyatt left the Lowell family, Oswald's presence allowed him and his family to live a relatively comfortable life. However, after Oswald's death, the Lowell family tried to bring Wyatt back. He refused.From that point on, the Lowells sabotaged everything Wyatt attempted. He lost his job, and his elderly father was supposedly accidentally killed during a morning walk by someone the Lowells had hired. They also ruined every business venture Wyatt started.As a result, the family's life spiraled downward.All of that was orchestrated on a whim by a young Lowell—Barry, Roland's second son. He was a typical spoiled rich kid who threw his weight around in Reirmunt, abusing the Lowell family's power."Take me to Barry," Matthias uttered coldly."What?" Clinton was stunned when he heard Matthias' request but quickly shook his head. His face was pale as he begged, "Please,
Even though Barry was only Roland's son with no chance of inheriting the Lowell family leadership, the resources at his disposal were enough to make lesser families drool."Barry, I have a favor to ask. The Reilley family wants to expand into Havenwood's financial sector, but it's the Grahams' territory. We'd face pushback if we moved in without support," Jeremy Reilley, Demetrius's son, said.The Graham family was similar in strength to the Reilley family.Barry shrugged nonchalantly. "The Grahams? No big deal. I'll make a call and sort it out."Jeremy's face lit up with excitement. "Thank you, Barry! This is a huge help to the Reilley family."He could not wait to tell Stuart, who would probably be ecstatic.Barry smirked and asked, "By the way, Jeremy. I heard some young hotshot barged into your place today and made the Reilley family submit to him. Pretty pathetic for a so-called elite family of Reirmunt, don't you think?"Jeremy's face flushed with embarrassment, and he fel
After dismissing Matthias, Barry turned his attention back to his companions. To him, Matthias was just a minor nuisance. Hence, he only asked Matthias to kneel. He would deal with him later."So you're Barry Lowell," Matthias growled, his expression icy.Jeremy jumped in, eager to impress Barry. "How dare you! Barry told you to kneel outside. Who do you think you are to speak to him?"Unless Matthias had a death wish, Jeremy doubted that Matthias would do anything with Barry present. Yet, with just a single icy glare from Matthias, Jeremy shrank back, remembering Matthias' display of strength at the Reilley estate all too well."Shut up if you want to live. I'm here for Barry," Matthias said flatly.Barry finally looked at Matthias and said, "You're here for me? Do you want to die in my hands, or are you here because you want to be one of my people? After your stunt at the Reilleys', I might just consider it. However, you chose the wrong way to approach me."Barry glanced at Cli
A terrifying aura erupted from Matthias, his eyes blazing red as he leaped into action. With a powerful punch, he sent the first bodyguard flying across the room, severely injuring the person. Then, he quickly followed up by kicking another bodyguard away.Barry and the others watched the fight unfold. At first, Barry looked disdainful, but his expression gradually froze as he realized the situation was spiraling out of control.Jeremy was terrified and inched toward the exit while the other young heirs looked on in surprise, unfamiliar with Matthias' fighting skills."Barry, need a hand? I may not be the Ramsay family's favorite, but I have bodyguards," Edmund said.The Ramsay family was also a major family in Reirmunt, much stronger than the Reilleys.The other heirs chimed in, suggesting they test how many men it would take to subdue Matthias. Jeremy could only smile bitterly, remembering that the Reilley family had recently dismissed all their guards."What are you waiting fo
Barry remained confident Despite being afraid of Matthias' unbelievable strength. After all, he was a Lowell, and he did not believe that man would truly harm him, expecting at most a demand to leave Wyatt's family alone."Look, I'm the son of the Lowell family's head. We're one of the top three families in New Avalbourne. Making an enemy of me won't end well for you. Why don't you state your terms? I may be willing to accommodate you."Barry continued to say, "I can pretend this never happened and won't even send anyone after you."Matthias' response was a harsh slap across Barry's face.The room fell silent, everyone stunned by his audacity. Barry looked at the other man in disbelief, unable to process that someone had struck him."Are you out of your mind?" Barry exploded, jumping to his feet. "Do you know who I am? How dare you lay your hands on me! I'm a Lowell! Do you want your entire clan wiped out? I've never—"Another slap cut him off, followed by several more in quick s
Meanwhile, Edmund and the others stood up, looking at Matthias with fear.They trembled as they spoke, "Hey, we're just bystanders. Tonight's events have nothing to do with us.""Did I say you could speak?" Matthias glanced at them, and they immediately fell silent."Kneel and admit your guilt!" Matthias ordered.With a series of thuds, Edmund and the others dropped to their knees. Even though they felt humiliated, they valued their lives more.Only Barry hesitated, his face contorting with inner conflict. He was the Lowell family's heir, and kneeling was beneath him.Suddenly, two sharp cracks rang out, followed by Barry's screams. Edmund and the others watched in horror as Matthias broke both of Barry's legs.It was a declaration of war against the Lowell family!Everyone regretted attending Barry's gathering. They would not have been caught in that mess if they had not joined."You broke my legs! You're dead! No matter who you are, the Lowell family will never forgive this!