“Harvey!”Ozzy’s expression changed in an instant; he became both angry and fearful, but he could only grit his teeth since he didn’t want to bow his head for a nobody.He was completely caught off guard by Harvey, who came in and stirred all this chaos without a single warning.He knew full well he would end up horribly if he went against Harvey at this very moment.Even so, he couldn’t just slip out of the place.If he did, Joseph would kill him!Ozzy took a deep breath and exclaimed coldly, “You’re bold, Harvey!”“You didn’t leave after offending the thirteenth young master…”“And now, you’re here causing trouble in Hearthstone Corporation?!”“So what if you have seventy percent of the company’s shares?”“Let me tell you something! This isn’t Mordu, and this isn’t Buckwood either!”“We’re in Flutwell right now!”“The high and mighty Flutwell!”“The waters here run deep. You can’t just do whatever you want here!”“Let me warn you! You better hand the shares and your pos
Ozzy waved his hand arrogantly to get the higher-ups and shareholders out of the room.“Hold it,” Harvey said.Ozzy changed his expression and hollered angrily, “What else do you want?”“Kneel and apologize,” Harvey replied.“You don’t have to do it, but if you don’t, I’ll break every single one of your limbs and feed you to the dogs.”Since Ozzy had to threaten Harvey before he left, it was only natural for Harvey to teach Ozzy a lesson, in case he didn’t know who was calling the shots.Ozzy was infuriated; he glared at Harvey furiously. But at the thought of going against Harvey, he managed to reel in his anger. After a whole minute, he let out a forced smile and slammed his knees to the ground.“I’m sorry, Sir York. I was wrong!”“Please! Pretend this never happened!”He even slapped himself on the face a few times before standing back up and leaving immediately after.Yet at that very moment, he was already formulating a plan to exact his revenge!He wanted Harvey dead
While Rachel was still handling the affairs involving Hearthstone Corporation, Harvey was sitting in the CEO’s office drinking tea as he planned his next step.Mandy’s problems would be dealt with soon, so there was no need to worry about that.Harvey would need to pay close attention to Joseph, though.After all, the thirteenth young master was said to be one of three successors of the Bauer family. Harvey couldn’t underestimate such a man.Harvey turned on the TV to catch up on Flutwell’s news while he pondered the current situation.He remained nonchalant until he saw the first news.“At nine o’clock in the evening, the Longmen’s Law Enforcement will be hosting a private martial arts tournament…”“It’s said that the current head of Longmen’s Law Enforcement hasn’t shown himself just yet, and the vice head, Ezra, was badly injured recently.”“Thus, the elders of Longmen’s Law Enforcement decided to pick a new head through the tournament.”“Many disciples are ecstatic to take
Harvey pulled out his phone and turned on the news app.The headline was naturally the same as the one shown on TV.Rachel gasped; she didn’t expect Joseph would think that far ahead about the private martial arts tournament.“You’ve never met Joseph, have you?”“Why is he going so far to deal with you?”Harvey took a sip of his Black Tea.“He’s quite the sinister man.”“I’ve been on his kill list as soon as I became the head of Longmen’s Law Enforcement…”“The thirteenth young master’s trying to use this chance to force himself on the throne.”“And my existence is an obstacle to his goal.”“Me ruining his future is almost as bad as murdering his entire family.”“It’s only natural for him to go against me.”Rachel frowned.“If that’s the case, his biggest competitors should be Jeff and Harold Bauer instead!”“Jeff has the Elder Group behind his back. Out of thirty-six branch leaders of Longmen, half of them are supporting his rise to power as well,” Harvey calmly replied.
Vroom!At nine o’clock in the evening, a Maybach showed up in front of Longmen’s Law Enforcement mansion.The mansion was heavily guarded. A hundred experienced disciples of the Law Enforcement were dispatched to survey the entire mansion and carefully check everyone’s identities.Other than preventing outsiders from going inside, they also wanted to make sure that nobody would be able to bring in firearms in order to prevent any bloodshed.Harvey walked past the front door, with Rachel accompanying him.When she showed the Longmen’s Law Enforcement Badge, the disciples willingly let them pass.After going past a few checkpoints and walking in such a massive mansion for several minutes, Harvey could hear faint screaming, clapping, and whistling echoing not far away.The clamoring alone was enough to get people riled up for the tournament.Soon, Harvey saw a big bronze door with eighteen disciples of Longmen’s Law Enforcement with weapons standing on guard. They were all on high
After pondering the situation for a moment, Harvey looked at the VIP area in front of him.A row of people was seated there.There were a few elderly people sitting on the side. All of them seemed extremely high and mighty at first glance. They were probably the elders of Longmen’s Law Enforcement.If Harvey guessed correctly, at least half of them were already bought off by Joseph.If not, they wouldn’t have shown up at the tournament in the first place.Joseph was nowhere to be seen. Ezra, who was already crippled, took his place at the centermost seat instead.Behind Ezra were several tall and strong people standing with their heads raised up high.Harvey glanced at them. He could only recognize Lydia.She was slapped in the face and thoroughly humiliated when she had showed up at Hatchet Gang’s base camp.However, she managed to regain her calm that night. Along with her exquisite makeup and her gown that revealed her pale and slender legs, she looked extremely attractive.
After hearing that Harvey called himself the head of Law Enforcement, the people behind Lydia scoffed.In the same group, a woman with short hair who was dressed in Chanel brand from head to toe and sporting an Omega Constellation watch glared icily at Harvey. She clenched her hand and laughed arrogantly. “Let’s stop wasting time on a man like him, Lydia!”“People like him think they’re on top of the world the moment they get praised!”“Look, he’s even thinking of joining the martial arts tournament!”“He thinks he can become the head of Law Enforcement and make everyone serve him!”“He's trying to be an elite of Flutwell!”She glared at Harvey again, her face disdainful.“Someone like him can never do anything responsibly!”“So why even waste time on him?”“I don’t care if he gets in the ring or not, but I know he’ll be beaten to death as soon as he steps inside!”“Forget it. A man like him won’t actually do what he says,” a man with short hair added with a gloomy tone.
Slap!Right at this moment, Rachel, who had kept herself quiet for the longest time, swung the back of her hand across Lydia’s face and slapped the latter hard.“Say that one more time! I dare you.”“You…”Lydia was terrified of Rachel.She was slapped in the face, but she didn’t dare fight back either. All she could do was cover her face as she stumbled back in fear.“Why don’t you get in the damn ring and hide behind this woman as well, Harvey?!” she exclaimed.“Let’s see how a kept man like you gets the crowd’s respect!”Harvey couldn’t be bothered to entertain Lydia any longer, so he casually walked forward without a care in the world.“Ignore him, Lydia!”“He thinks he can show off in Flutwell just because he’s being kept by a powerful woman!”“What a joke!”“Well, he’ll know what it means to go against someone way out of his league tonight!” the short-haired woman from before exclaimed with a disdainful look.She dragged Lydia back as quickly as she could; she was af
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