“Harvey York?!”Yukiko on the other side of the phone froze before losing her voice.“B-Branch Leader York?”“That’s right,” Harvey calmly replied.The phone was dead silent. Yukiko was completely shocked.As the representative of the Island Nation Embassy, she had access to more information compared to others.For example, she knew that the Shinkage Way’s Sword Saint, Miyata, was killed by Harvey.The Shindan Way’s Akio was forced to flee by Harvey as well.These incidents alone were enough to make Yukiko understand that this man was far more frightening compared to the time he was in Mordu.The Island Nations even warned her not to provoke Harvey again, unless it was absolutely necessary.After all, they hadn’t come up with a plan to deal with Harvey just yet.Going against Harvey willy-nilly would only bring them ruin.A hint of flattery and shyness could be heard from Yukiko’s initially cold and distant tone.“I’m so sorry, Branch Leader York. I had no idea we offended
Early in the morning the next day, Harvey was informed about the Loxus Consortium’s meeting after waking up in the garden villa.When Queenie brought Harvey to the company’s meeting room, it was completely full.Aside from Dante and several higher ups, there were a few other people there.The person sitting in the middle was none other than the head of the head house, the CEO and chairman of the Loxus Consortium, Cory York.He was Vince’s father, and was also quite the big character within the family itself.After seeing Cory’s arrival, Queenie frowned.She felt a sense of hostility that she had never experienced before.Harvey didn’t feel anything, however. He casually greeted everyone around him without showing much emotion.“Morning, everyone. Are you all here to witness someone’s hand breaking today?”“That’s him, Chairman! He’s Harvey York!”Before Cory and the others could speak even a word, Dante stood up and pointed furiously at Harvey.“Queenie ruined my chances to
“Cough, cough!”The man who was in his fifties, wearing gold-framed glasses and a tunic suit while invoking the aura of an elite, Cory, coughed lightly.He sat up straight and flipped through the documents in front of him, then narrowed his eyes at Queenie.“Queenie, is everything Manager Castro said true?”“Do you mind explaining yourself?”He didn’t question Harvey directly. In his eyes, Harvey was just a shameless kept man. Thus, there was no need to question Harvey.“Everything he said is true.”Queenie was apathetic and emotionless, wearing a poker face.“But he didn’t say why Harvey did it.”“Young Master Ishikawa and the Islanders were hitting our staff members as they pleased.”“Harvey wanted to stand up for them. That’s why he took action against Young Master Ishikawa and the others.”“I think it’s right for Harvey to do what he had done.”“If you think he should take responsibility for this, then I’ll take all the blame for him instead.”“After all, I told everyo
“Besides, even if you were in a bad mood, you shouldn’t have gone against them so much and slapped Secretary Akina in the face!”“I heard she’s actually Young Master Ishikawa’s mistress!”“Do you think we can gain anything by hitting his woman?!”“Making the deal with the Ishikawa family is our company’s top priority this year.”“If we complete the deal, our shares will rise at least twice as much!”“But because of you, this important deal was botched!”Cory put on a disappointed look.“All this happened on the very first day you took the position! I’m truly disappointed!”“I’ll ask Fourth Brother for a statement about this!”“Even if he’s picking favorites, this still isn’t the right way to choose the company staff!”“How about this? Write a resignation letter yourself. I’ll let you off the hook.”“I’ll tell Fourth Brother to stop shoving useless people my way.”“Loxus Consortium is the family’s money tree!”“This isn’t a place to pick favorites and join forces!”Queenie
“Stop trying to talk big now, Harvey York!“You say you’ll earn money with your dignity intact…“But not only did you slap Secretary Akina in the face twice, you even chased Young Master Ishikawa out of the damn building!“Now, tell me how you’re supposed to earn money!“The time’s almost up…“Don’t tell me that Young Master Ishikawa’s going to beg for you to sign the contract later!“Harvey, right?”Cory York flipped the pages of his documents and got to Harvey’s page. When he saw Harvey’s descriptions, his pupils slightly shrunk while showing a cold look on his face.“I admit that you’re quite the man yourself and that you’ve been doing many great things in Hong Kong and Las Vegas recently. You’ve become pretty popular.“But business just isn’t done this way!“No matter how strong and famous you are, you’d have no chance to earn money if no one pays you their respect!“Because of your actions, you ruined our chances of earning hundreds and millions of dollars worth of prof
Harvey York calmly smiled as he shrugged.“It’s just a simple deal with the Ishikawa Corporation anyway. At the end of the day, it’s only a few hundred million dollars per annum. Is there even a need to cause such a huge uproar for this money?”Dante Castro cackled.“Just a simple deal, you say?“Only a few hundred million dollars per annum?“How shameless can you get, Harvey?!”Even Dante was chuckling in anger at this very moment.A few female higher-ups were covering their mouths to hide their snickers. In their eyes, Harvey was just some ignorant fool.“Are you serious, Harvey?”“If things are really that simple for you, then bring the contract here already!”“You’ll probably get many more letters from lawyers than contracts!”“Young Master Ishikawa won’t let you go that easily for hitting one of his subordinates!”The higher-ups glared disdainfully at Harvey. In their eyes, Harvey was just another clown.Harvey took a peek at his Rolex on his wrist and then calmly sai
Everyone had the same thought at that moment. Taichi Ishikawa was here to force the Loxus Consortium so he could benefit from the situation.If not, why would he come all the way here after being thoroughly disrespected?Cory York managed to regain his composure before thinking of a way to deal with Taichi.“Miss Ishikawa, Young Master Ishikawa, this way please!”When Cory and the others stood up, planning to welcome the arrival of Taichi and the others, the front desk lady had already brought a dozen people to the meeting room.The person in front was an Islander-looking woman wearing an elegant suit.Her face showed a professional smile as she swiftly followed the front desk lady.The person behind her was none other than Taichi, who was showing utter despair.Secretary Akina, who still had a few palm prints on her face, was here with the assistants, the legal department, bodyguards, and other people…Harvey York curiously glanced at the woman and immediately recognized her
Cory York was showing an enthusiastic look.“If it’s something you need help with, we’ll definitely lend you a hand if it is within our power.“After all, there’s nothing I can’t handle in Hong Kong or Las Vegas!“Even if the people from Loxus Consortium managed to offend the honorable Ishikawa family, I’ll be sure to give you a fair statement if you say the word.”Naturally, Cory still thought that Yukiko Ishikawa dragged this many people with her so she could ask him for a fair statement.If not, with Yukiko’s status, why would she even come here all the way from Mordu?She even came in such a hurry. She was clearly looking for trouble.As for the polite attitude, Cory also felt it was normal.After all, peaceful measures should be used before war.The people from the Island Nations had been known as the country of etiquette. Even if they bump into the person who slaughtered their entire family, they would still bow properly before swinging their blade.It seemed normal for
It was obvious that Hale's anger and sorrow had pushed him to the limit. He was already blaming Sky Plane for everything. Sky Plane had just earned him as a mortal enemy."My condolences, Hale." Harvey extended his hand and tapped Hale's shoulder. "The dead can't be brought back, so the most important thing now is to recover. Sky Plane is a difficult enemy."Clarion nodded as well. "Now that Susan is dead, Sky Plane will not let this slide. However, we'll need to get you a new identity after you recover. Only when you're safe and when you can live for yourself will you have the chance to have your revenge."I've just received news that everyone in Grand City knows who you are. All the other Sacred Lands will find out very quickly. In a short while, there will be countless people looking for you, for us. That's why you need to get ready. We're running out of time."When Clarion said that, the frigid light in his eyes glinted. He didn't need to send anyone to find out what was go
"No matter what happened, she treated me well all these years. Even if I were to kill her, I want her to die with some dignity. As for the trouble from Sky Plan and her… I'll give you an explanation you'll be happy with. Please permit me," Hale said, not caring for the wounds on his body even when he was kneeling on the floor.Clarion looked stern. If he were to bring in a spy like Susan, it would help him immensely in his career. If they got her into the interrogation room and asked her proper questions, they could get valuable answers from her. That was the only value she had left.However, Clarion also knew why Hale framed it that way. She was still his wife, even when she had already betrayed him. Rather than letting someone like Clarion take her away right now and live a torturous life that she wouldn't be able to tell day by night, he'd prefer to kill her right now. That way, Susan would be able to die peacefully.But how should he choose? Clarion was having a headache rig
Hale's expression was one of shock.Susan was the same.Hale didn't expect Sky Plane's plan to be so vicious. They wanted the Chapter of Ascension and to use the chance to plunge Grand City into chaos.Susan was shocked about how accurate Harvey's guesswork was. If it wasn't because she knew that someone like him would never have a connection with Sky Plane, she would even think that he might have a hand in setting up the trap that looked like it was simply a string of coincidences.Otherwise, how would he have known everything in such detail?Clarion looked at Harvey with more admiration. While he looked like just an ordinary man, whether his power or perception was far beyond them.Hale slowly closed his eyes, forcing himself to calm down for a long time.Then, he turned and looked at Susan and muttered, "Now that we have reached this juncture, I don't think that there should be any more secrets between you and I. Just one question. Did everything happen exactly as Mr. Harvey
"Or maybe, in your subconscious, you do realize that something isn't right. Maybe you simply feel that it's better for her not to know about some things. That way, things will be safer for her," Harvey said with a shrug. "However, the truth is that she didn't get anything from you at all until yesterday, isn't it?"Hale nodded. "You're right. I did have some doubts about her in my mind, that's why I did tell her everything except the Chapter of Ascension."Hale seemed to reminisce about something else before giving a painful smile. "And then, as time passed by, I no longer suspected her. But I'm worried that it'll get her killed, so I chose not to say anything. I believed that as long as I said nothing, we'll be able to live a peaceful life! No one expects that in the end…"Hale signed, looking hopeless when he said that.However, Susan simply smiled icily. "Stop your crocodile tears, Hale. You never trusted me, so stop saying that you love me!"Hale smiled bitterly. He didn't w
Clarion was stunned when he saw Mrs. Hoffman was still trying to argue her way out."Even the way you argue is the same as the Origin Ninjas. Seriously?" Harvey smirked. "Right, I heard that the Origin Ninjas would leave the mark of a petal on the most private spot so that it was easier for them to identify each other. You must have seen it, right, Mr. Hoffman? Of course, I believe she'd definitely say it was just a tattoo that she had while she was in her youth."Unfortunately, I believe that Grand City has plenty of records. It should be quite easy for us to find the evidence we need. That's why, Mrs. Hoffman… Is there really a need to deny it anymore now that we've reached this point?"Mrs. Hoffman shuddered a little. She didn't expect that Harvey would be able to easily see through all her disguise. Most importantly, he even knew about the most damning evidence on her. In a situation like this, continuing with the argument really was pointless."You… You…!"At the same tim
Harvey said calmly, "You smell like one of them."Whoosh!Before Harvey could finish, Mrs. Hoffman immediately pounced at him. In midair, she waved her hand and threw a string of knives.All her blades were blue in color. They looked very pretty, but if they scratched one's skin, one could easily lose their lives if they weren't sent to the hospital immediately.Clarion was shocked when he saw what was unfolding. It was obvious he didn't expect Harvey's words to help them identify Mrs. Hoffman's real identity and forced her to attack.Still, that was quite normal. Thinking back about it, Mrs. Hoffman's calmness during this whole ordeal showed that she was not a normal woman.The power she suddenly showed was within their expectation, and they could understand it too.However, this exact revelation was making things more painful for Hale. It hurt him even more than finding out that his beloved wife sold him out. Clank! Clank! Clank!Harvey pulled up a small fruit knife and thr
Harvey's expression became cold as he watched Mrs. Hoffman. He was completely done with her.Mrs. Hoffman bit her lip and stared at Hale for a long time. "You're right! The one who sold you out is me. I sold your identity to other people, too. I'm also the one that almost got you killed. When I heard about the Chapter of Ascension in the morning, I was also the one who sent the message!"Hale's expression was one of bitterness and grief. He gritted his teeth and asked coldly, "Why?""Why?" Mrs. Hoffman scoffed, a hint of disdain on her face. "Why do you think I did this? Fine, I'll tell you. It's easy—after marrying you for so many years, I've never had a life of peace! We're either living in the streets or hiding! I didn't ask for a wealthy life. I just want a normal and peaceful life like any other ordinary woman! But I can't see us ever having that life! "If that's the case, why can't I gamble everything away? Why can't I sell you in exchange for wealth so I can have an e
Hale let out a bitter cry with a sorrowful expression. How could anyone expose that the person who slept next to them would be the one to stab them in the back?Hale whispered, "I simply didn't want that person to be you. You have been with me for so many years and have suffered so much. I've already treated you as my only family. If family like you betrayed me, it would do nothing but make me suffer."That was why I arranged such a test. I was hoping that Mr. Harvey would betray me once he knew who I really was and that I really did have the Chapter of Ascension. That way, I could continue executing my plans in peace."I didn't expect him to be completely uninterested in the Chapter of Ascension. Instead, you were the one who betrayed me again. It also meant that the one who turned me to Camellia and let her trace me was you…"Harvey didn't pin any blame on Hale after hearing what had happened. After giving it a thought, he said, "Normally speaking, we've just met for the first
"You… Hale! How…" Mrs. Hoffman crawled back up, her mind going black for a moment. She quickly pulled out her phone, about to make a call. Because she was too nervous, she kept on pressing the wrong numbers. She couldn't make that call.Harvey didn't say anything as he looked at this scene calmly.Meanwhile, Hale's expression began to change. There was a hint of sorrow in his eyes as he looked at the woman he loved. "Honey… Don't tell me that despite Mr. Harvey having no interest in the Chapter of Ascension, you let someone else get it instead? In short, you're the one that betrayed me… And has been betraying me…"A tear of blood formed from the corner of Hale's eyes as he spoke.Mrs. Hoffman, who was still trying to make that call, shuddered as she turned and looked at the man whom she had accompanied for many years.At the same time, someone pushed open the door. It was Clarion. He quickly walked into the room and leaned in next to Harvey, whispering, "Something happened