Helena Hoffman’s professional smile was as fake as possible, tempting people to slap her across her face.Harvey York glanced at Edwin Mendoza with a smile. These people were obviously trying to make Edwin’s life harder.After all, even though Edwin was not from Hong Kong or Las Vegas’ top-rated family, it should not be a problem for him to enter just by showing his face in places like these.But since everyone knew that the Mendoza family was standing beside Harvey with confidence…They were clearly trying to give Harvey a hard time by stopping Edwin.When Edwin was about to force his hand, Leslie Clarke stopped him immediately.“There’s no need to do it here, Young Master Mendoza. Since we’re both here, we’ll be known for breaking the rules if you start throwing hands.“I have a membership card here. The highest level one at that.”Leslie pulled out a card from her Hermes bag as she was talking.Kaitlyn Parson was the one who gave her that a long time ago. Even though she ha
Kaitlyn Parson was wearing a gown tailored to fit her body with the cut ending on the top of the thigh, revealing her pale and slender legs.It was truly a captivating view.After all, the future lady of the Yorks did seem to possess some decent qualities.Even after getting beat up without grumbling about it in her room, her socializing was enough to prove her attitude and capabilities.While Harvey York was showing his admiration, Edwin Mendoza frowned after glancing at a dark-skinned young man sitting beside Kaitlyn.“Louis is back in Hong Kong? How come I didn’t know about this?“Wasn’t he screwing around as a mercenary at the Dark Island? He took over a few gold mines recently, didn’t he?” Leslie Clarke quietly exclaimed.“Why is he back now? It doesn’t seem right!”Harvey shifted his gaze toward the dark-skinned man in a camouflage uniform while the two were whispering.The aura that the man exuded seemed like a mercenary on the battlefield. A murderous intent could be f
“Don’t cross the line, Louis Castro!”Leslie Clarke frowned, seeing the sight.“We’re all from the same circle here! Why are you pulling your gun out for?!“Are you trying to cause a commotion here?!”Edwin Mendoza showed an expression as cold as ice.“Are you braindead?! Are you pointing your gun toward me?!”“Pull the trigger then!“If you don’t, I’ll make sure that you’ll sleep six feet under!”No matter the case, Edwin was still a King of Arms who was brought up by the Sword Camp.Even though Louis was a little well-known in the Dark Island, Edwin still was not as intimidated as the others.He would have instantly forced his hand if it were not for the peace talk that day.The only subordinate following Edwin instinctively took action, but the dark-skinned men close by all pulled out their firearms before pointing them right toward the group.Naturally, those people were all mercenaries that Louis brought from the Dark Island. All of them lived their lives on the edge.
Louis glared at Edwin, who was suffering in silence, before letting out a disdainful chuckle. Arrogance was written all over his face. He narrowed his eyes and hissed,“Alright, Edwin. Since you can’t be all high and mighty anymore, let me ask you again…”“Are you kneeling or not?!”Leslie’s face turned icy. “Don’t you dare cross the line, Louis!” she growled, livid. “Cross the line?”Louis sized up Leslie with a scornful look.“Do you think I don’t have the guts to hurt you just because your father’s the first-in-command for Hong Kong?”“Try to stop me, and I’ll come for you right after I’m finished with him!”Louis gave her face a threatening pinch, his gaze on her filled with utter disdain.Then, he shifted his attention back to Edwin.“I’ll count to three. Kneel, and I’ll give you a chance to talk with Kaitlyn,” he warned grimly. “And if you don’t, I’ll just kill you right here.”“Of course, you can try to resist. But if you do, I’ll kill every single one of you!”
“Besides, Young Master Mendoza’s sister has control over Hong Kong’s Dragon Palace right now.”“They are renowned in both Hong Kong and Las Vegas, with a powerful status! Have you actually considered the consequences for offending him?!”“Even if you’re not scared, Yoana will bring her men here immediately if you kill him now. What would happen if the reputation of my Emerald Club got sullied because of your actions?”Kaitlyn’s face was filled with bitterness. “Young Master Mendoza’s here to apologize, anyway. He’s here to make peace! How is he supposed to show his sincerity after you make him kneel with your gun?”Though Kaitlyn’s voice had a sweet and gentle quality to it, the tone she spoke in was cold and distant.Everything that had happened the day before had been burned deep in her heart. She could recall every instance with vivid clarity.Since Edwin was Harvey’s subordinate, Kaitlyn didn’t mind crushing him.Of course, she also wanted to know what tricks Edwin had up
“Make peace?!”“Ha! Do you think you have the right for that?!”Louis cut in the conversation and threw a dirty glare at Edwin. Contempt was written all over his face as he looked at Edwin with hate. Then, he took out a grenade and placed it on the table.“I’ll accept the offer for Kaitlyn if you can swallow this whole!”Harvey’s eyes twitched slightly when he saw that Louis had several more grenades strapped on his waist.As expected of the man who had returned from the Dark Island. He could even bring such things with him…Wasn’t he afraid of killing himself along with everyone around him if he happened to set off one of the grenades by accident?Everyone else seemed to realize the same thing as Harvey, and their faces changed slightly.There were a few beautiful women whose faces went pale at the realization. Yet at the same time, their gazes turned rather flirtatious. Men with destructive weapons scare them, but for some reason, they could feel charm radiating from Louis.
A crisp sound rang in the air as Edwin took the slap right on the face.A red palm print appeared on his cheek, gleaming viciously. The wretched sight was a humiliating one, indeed.“Kaitlyn!” Edwin growled, having lost all his patience.The moment his voice came out, the Parson family’s bodyguards charged forward.They pointed their firearms at Edwin’s head.If Edwin were to make any sudden moves, they wouldn’t hesitate to pull the trigger.Harvey and Leslie exited the crowd as well.“You think you can just call my name as you please?”“You think you have the right for that?” Kaitlyn demanded, her tone disdainful.“The Mendoza family is just a first-rated family! You think you’re some hotshot here just because your sister has control over the Dragon Palace’s branch, don’t you?”“Did you forget that you only got this far thanks to the Hamilton family?”“You cling onto the Hamilton family, then you get close to Harvey…”“Does your family even have dignity?”“Let me tell you
Edwin’s eyes were twitching as he looked at Kaitlyn’s smug face. His right hand was trembling, but in the end, he never swung it.Or rather, he forced himself back with all his might.Slap!When Kaitlyn saw that Edwin was remaining still, she slapped him on the other side of his face.“Filth! You’re all bark and no show! You look impressive, but you can’t even do anything!”“You won’t even fight back after getting hit by a woman!”“Do you have no shame?!”“Do you?!”Edwin was completely humiliated by Kaitlyn.‘Even when he’s one of the young masters of Las Vegas, he wouldn’t even fight back against me!’‘How useless can he be?!’‘At this point, he should just die!’Edwin covered his face, blood beginning to seep out of his lips. He looked utterly miserable, presenting an extremely horrible sight.The people watching burst out laughing and clinked their glasses in amusement as they delighted in the show. Some were even filming the entire thing with their phones.A young ma