Mateo gave a small smile as he sized up Aurora.“You really are a great talent, Aurora,” he said, showing his admiration.“You shouldn’t just be a simple actress. You should become Young Master Leo’s military advisor instead!”“I didn’t even think about that…”“But you did!”“That’s an excellent plan! Once news breaks out about Queenie forcing a famous celebrity to jump into the sea, the papers will write themselves!”Aurora laughed.“How far should we go, Mr. Mateo? Where would be a good spot to jump?”“I think the Victoria Harbor’s pretty good.”“There are a lot of tourists there. I’ll definitely cause a huge buzz if I jump there!”“When that happens, you can get one of your men to pretend to be a tourist and pull me out of the water before I start acting again. This is perfect!”Mateo burst out laughing and snapped his fingers.He looked straight into Aurora’s eyes and said, “Your plan’s pretty good, Aurora, but I think it can be better.”“We won’t be getting you any he
Six o’clock in the evening, at Vesper Light Tower.Victoria Harbor’s scenery was truly beautiful.After recording the video as instructed by Mateo, Aurora put on a wedding dress and brought her phone with her as she climbed the light tower.Perhaps it was because of her distant look and her dress…But passers-by and tourists alike assumed she was just filming a scene.Not a lot of people came to disturb her. Rather, they were all standing close by so they could record her actions.At a quarter past six, Aurora climbed to the top of the tower on her own under the watchful gaze of many, with the tower being around three hundred feet tall.She gazed toward the horizon as she held onto the rails.The sea breeze was terrifyingly loud, carrying a hint of salt. The windy effect made Aurora seem quite miserable, especially with how her dress stood out against the night sky.Everyone suddenly realized what was happening. People started screaming at Aurora, trying to stop her from endin
Harvey smiled when he looked at Aurora’s shocked face. “Remember now?”“I can give you some reminders if you want.”“After the commotion you made earlier today, you went back to the Three Seasons Hotel where you met Mateo.”“You later recorded a video on your phone…”“Then, you came here in a wedding dress to jump from this spot.”“If you don’t believe me, just check your phone.”Aurora trembled. She instinctively turned on her phone and played the video inside it.No matter how much she looked, the woman in the video didn’t seem like her at all.“I don’t know what you and Mateo planned…”“But it’s clearly not enough for you to fake your death for him.”“Only when you die for real will his master plan finally proceed.”“Queenie will be criticized and then forced to leave the Yorks of Hong Kong. She’ll have no other choice but to seek Jason’s help.”“After you die, even if the police find out that she has nothing to do with your death…”“The public will always go for Quee
After recalling the past, Aurora suddenly understood.If it weren’t for Harvey’s help, she would’ve been on the news headline as a bloated corpse.Thinking back, it was her who brought up the idea to plunge into the sea to Mateo.She didn’t believe that Mateo would allow her to die in such a dreadful way.“No… This isn’t possible…”Aurora’s face had completely lost all color, but she still remained stubborn.“Why would he even do such a thing?”“Even if he doesn’t want to take responsibility for me, I’m still one of his trump cards!”“I’m beautiful! I know how to serve people!”“I can get the people he wants to take down without any effort!”“Why would he kill me? There’s no point!”“Besides, I was the one who came up with the idea to blame Queenie for this whole mess!”“Mr. Mateo didn’t even come up with the idea!”“I’ll never believe you!”Harvey chuckled and threw a phone at Aurora.“Your room was playing Waterloo Bridge this afternoon, right?”“When you got back, yo
“And when you’re of no use anymore, you’ll be cast aside…”Harvey was impressed by Mateo’s plan.“Mateo’s pretty impressive! No wonder even Fabian’s asking for my help…”Aurora realized that what Harvey said was probably the truth, but she still instinctively denied the claims.“No! I’ll never believe you!”“Mr. Mateo would never kill me! I made the video, wore the wedding dress, and tried to jump because I was pressured! I sleepwalk sometimes!”After all, Mateo was the one who gave her the green card.He was her biggest sponsor, and also her greatest support.She believed that all of her glory and future belonged to this man.Yet… Not only was her future completely ruined, but the same man also tried to kill her!How could she possibly accept that fact?“Sleepwalk? Out of pressure?”Harvey laughed, amused.“I have to admit, your talent to spout rubbish is astounding!”“Are you trying to fool yourself?”“Even if you didn’t know that Mateo was using mild hypnosis on you,
Half an hour later, inside the Three Seasons Hotel’s presidential suite on the top floor.Harvey wasn’t staying here anymore, but the security was still very well-maintained.During the entirety of Aurora’s stay here, she was protected by the Dragon Palace. Nobody knew she was here in the first place.Harvey sat in the hanging garden and poured himself a cup of Black Tea, feeling warm and refreshed.Aurora was sitting right in front of him, shivering in her boots. Harvey smiled at her and poured her a cup of tea.“Here, Miss Celebrity. Drink this to relieve some of your stress.”“This is Iceberg Tea. It was just imported here this year. A pound is worth about seventy-six thousand dollars in the market.”Aurora wasn’t in the mood to taste the tea at all. She took the cup, her body still trembling uncontrollably, and she gulped the tea in one go.Harvey couldn’t help but let out a huge sigh. He sympathized with Aurora, who couldn’t even appreciate some good tea.As a well-known
At first, Aurora didn’t want to believe Harvey. Then, she recalled how she got blacklisted with just a simple text earlier on.Plus, Harvey was residing on the top floor of the Three Seasons Hotel. It was said that only royalty could book the presidential suite.These details alone were enough to explain quite a lot of problems.Harvey’s strength was enough to prove that he had the power to keep Aurora safe.After all, both the Dragon Palace and Longmen’s branch are powerful organizations within Hong Kong and Las Vegas.Besides, both first-in-commands from Hong Kong and Las Vegas had good relationships with Harvey.Aurora’s hesitation vanished. She was completely moved.If she could get close to Harvey and gain his trust, she could return as Country H’s most famous celebrity with just a single word from him.She gritted her teeth and said quietly, “What would you like me to give, Sir York?”“That’s up to you.”Harvey smiled, sipping his tea calmly.“After all, you should be
Harvey chuckled calmly before taking another sip of his Black Tea.Seeing all the convincing down the drain, Aurora’s body shook even harder.“Sir York, I know you and your men have poison that can control people!”“Why don’t you poison me as well? That way, I’ll never betray you!”“I have no way out! If I don’t work with you and I don’t get your protection, I’d get hit by a car as soon as I walk out of here!”“It’s not that I don’t want to give you anything, Sir York! I just don’t know what to give!”“First of all,” Harvey said calmly. “I don’t have any poison like that. Even if I did, what makes you think that I’d use the poison on you, especially when your life can’t compare to anything?”“Second of all, people change. Traitors to their own country like you change even quicker.”“Why should I protect you in the first place, especially if you don’t swear your allegiance to me?”“Do you think it’s so I can deal with Mateo?”“Is your life needed for me to do that?”“So I’m g
Sky Plane's countryside, Clover Hotel.In the Clover Hotel's VIP area, a mansion at the edge of the hotel, Mandy was looking outside with a deep frown. At this time, someone gently knocked at her door from the outside."Come in," Mandy said.The leader of the security team, Seven Jean of the Jeans of Mordu, came in. He bowed to Mandy with respect before saying calmly, "Ms. Mandy, according to the information I've received, the women you've saved have been sent out of Sky Plane. I've also confirmed the people we came into conflict with. He's Yamamoto Sora, scion of the Origin Sword Style."The school's status is very high in Sky Plane. While we managed to get some protection for the time being, I believe we won't be able to make this disappear so quickly. Our visa only has an effective duration of seven days. Once the time is up, Sky Plane will have an excuse to remove all the security here. We'll be in danger when that happens."I think we should leave Sky Plane immediately whil
Mandy reacted very quickly, as if she understood something. She quickly said to Harvey through the phone, "I'm on the sixth floor of a hotel! I…"Before she could even finish, Daichi had already hung up the call with a tap. He then gave Harvey a meaningful look. "There are some rules you should keep, Mr. Harvey. Otherwise, if the people from Sky Plane's side have a misunderstanding, I can't tell what will happen next."Alright. Let's get into the main topic. Ms. Mandy is very safe right now, but I believe that her safety can only be maintained for two to three days. My men can't continue protecting her without a good reason, right? "Once it has been confirmed that there's nothing here that I want, my people who maintain her protection will be pulled back immediately. No one can tell what will happen after that."Daichi gave Harvey a dry smile. "That's why you'll be in control of Ms. Mandy's life and death. We are people who keep our side of the deals. We hope you can maintai
Harvey's expression was calm as he said coldly to Daichi, "No matter how good and logical you make it sound, the truth is, you're threatening me. Rather than being threatened by the Sky Plane, why don't you stick around and be my hostage for an exchange?"As soon as Harvey had finished saying that, he slammed his hand on the table. A piece of wood immediately fired out from the table and pierced into the chair's backrest, just next to Daichi's ear.However, Harvey was in for a surprise. Even in a situation like this, Daichi was still able to maintain his calmness as he continued to enjoy his meal. It was as if the one about to die here wasn't him.Once Daichi had chewed his food slowly and swallowed it, only then did he smile at Harvey. "Mr. Harvey, or Mr. Representative. Do you really think fighting can solve everything? It's true I'm from the branch family of the Ruling Royal Family and the blood of royalty flows in my veins, but there are too many like me. So many that I am eas
"Most importantly, this matter with Ms. Mandy happened in Sky Plane—which means outsiders can't enter quietly and save her," Daichi said to Harvey with a smile. "But don't worry, Harvey. We know Ms. Mandy is yours, so we'll find a way to keep protecting her. How to protect her and for how long would depend on your sincerity, though."Harvey's expression was cold as he said slowly, "And here I thought you'd tell me you'd do everything to protect Mandy, making a show despite how shameless you are. I didn't expect you to be so direct—in threatening me! If I refuse your request, Mandy will immediately fall into Sora's hand, right?"Daichi smiled faintly. "You're indeed a perceptive and decisive man. It makes things easier for me to work with someone like you. I will tell you what you need to do—or perhaps, it's easier for me to say what price you need to pay for Mandy's return."Daichi took a final bite of his fish and said with a smug smile, "It's simple. Give me the Chapter of Ascensi
Daichi smiled faintly and said, "I know very well that in the eyes of people like you, Islanders like us are detestable. Speaking with us, working with us, and even eating a meal with us is quite disgusting, right?"However, we must all learn to be patient. It has already happened for quite some time. Is there a point in rushing through these few minutes? It's better for us to share a good meal and have a chat afterward."Daichi slowly partook in the meal, putting a piece of fish into his mouth and chewing slowly. At the same time, he narrowed his eyes as he looked at Harvey, his eyes filled with subtle amusement.Daichi found the meal before him quite enjoyable. He also found himself quite satisfied looking at Harvey showing a hint of irritation."Looks like you really think that you have me under control," Harvey said coldly. "But I can tell you that by just sitting here, my patience is already at its limit. I have a habit, too. Rather than being threatened by someone, I prefer t
Harvey looked at Daichi coldly. "I don't think there's anything between you and me that we need to talk about."However, Daichi said passionately, "But I believe we do. This is not a place for us to speak of such things, though. I have prepared a table for us at the best restaurant serving Island Nation cuisine in Grand City. I invite you to dine with us. How does that sound?"Not only can we talk about what's happening at the Island Nation, Sky Plane's scenery, the Seven Families of Grand City…as well as what's currently going on with Ms. Mandy of the Jeans of Mordu!"Clack!Harvey immediately grabbed Daichi by the throat. "I dare you to say it one more time. Are you threatening me?"Daichi smiled faintly. "Threaten? You must be joking! Someone like me doesn't threaten anyone. However, Sky Plane does have a deal with the Jeans of Mordu. They will be sending out a representative, who turns out to be Ms. Mandy."However, Ms. Mandy doesn't know much about the situation in Sky Plane
Hearing the conversation between Harvey and Clarion, Hale wasn't sure what to say. He let out a long sigh and said, "Thank you, Mr. Harvey, Mr. Clarion. I won't waste my breath, then. Since you're willing to protect a cripple like me, I'll be in your care from now on."He took out a paper and pen from the bedside table and quickly drew a picture, then put it in front of him. "Mr. Harvey, this is the real location of the Chapter of Ascension. I know you're sincere in helping me. I can't repay you, so I can only offer you this. Please don't refuse it. This thing will only get me killed if I have it with me."However, if it's with you, you should be able to put it to good use. Consider it my goodwill. I… I hope you can accept this and give me a chance to repay your kindness."Hale then made a gesture and swore, "I swear, this is the real location where the Chapter of Ascension is hidden. This is not a death trap. Please trust me. Other than the Chapter of Ascension, there's also some
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