When the sun finally set, the bustling Charity Garden was lit up with bright lights.Not just the hall, but even the courtyard and field were filled with people.Prominent figures from all around Flutwell were gathered here. Together with the staff members, there were about a thousand people there.This was an extremely grand charity event.The people who came were donating their love to those in need.The exquisite-looking long table was filled with all sorts of refreshments, pastry, and wine.The guest would occasionally have some food while chatting up a storm, exchanging business cards in the process. It was quite the friendly sight.The host of the charity event was none other than the head of the three Bauer family’s young masters, Jeff Bauer.The people who showed up here were considered to be extremely powerful or wealthy.More importantly, they showed up to prove their loyalty to Jeff in his fight for the throne.If Jeff were to rise to power, the people who showed u
Jeff didn’t hold back from looking at Clare. He flashed her a faint smile.“If you don’t mind, why don’t you join me in my place later?”“Let’s have some fun drinking together.”Langston pretended not to hear what his daughter was planning, and held his glass up.After having a few sips, he then said with a smile, “I heard something happened on your end recently, Young Master Bauer.”“Rumors have been spreading about an ignorant outsider demanding money from you!”“I heard he even shot one of your bulls!”“How could this happen in a place like Flutwell? Does the law not matter to him?”“If you don’t mind, I’ll deal with that man for you.”“I’ll teach him to respect his elders!”“I’ll do everything it takes to help you!”There were many people like Langston within the Osborne family.Collateral relatives like him were destined to be doomed for the rest of their lives.Thus, he desperately found a way to attend the charity event.Even if it meant selling out his own daughte
The banquet, which was filled with cheer and laughter, immediately went silent. Everyone instinctively looked toward the entrance.“What on earth?”“What’s wrong?”“Did someone ram Charity Garden’s gate?”“Are you kidding me?! Doesn’t that guy know that Jeff Bauer is hosting the event?”“It doesn’t matter if the event gets trashed, but ruining Young Master Bauer’s mood isn’t going to be pretty!”As the crowd was wrapped in utter shock…Jeff glanced at the gate curiously.A loud sound could be heard from the entrance once again.The gate that was barely hanging on was rammed once more.Several bodyguards of the Bauer family were sent flying as well.The Toyota Prado, which was responsible for ruining the gate, drove steadily into Charity Garden, dominant and fearless. The beautiful women screamed in fear. They couldn’t bear to see such a bloody sight.Clare’s warm smile immediately vanished.“How dare someone cause trouble in Young Master Bauer’s place!”“Who is it?!”“
As he smiled at Harvey, Jeff quietly made a gesture.Dozens of the Bauer family bodyguards swarmed the entire place. They looked frighteningly ferocious. Jeff was an experienced man; he knew Harvey would probably kill his way here. That was why Jeff was prepared for this occasion.Bang, bang, bang!Without giving Harvey a chance to speak, the bodyguards instantly pulled the trigger. Bullets flew all over the place like fireworks.Harvey calmly took a step back and dodged every single bullet in the nick of time. He twirled the firearm in his hand before pulling the trigger.“Aaagh!”Pfft!Screams rang all over the place. In just a single minute, the bodyguards were all lying in puddles of blood, paralyzed. Their bodies were twitching, and they couldn’t do anything.A few snipers, who were already on high ground, were easily spotted by Harvey.Before they could take the shot, they were completely suppressed by Harvey’s fire.As the snipers fell, those who were carefully place
Seeing the well-laid snipers and bodyguards gunned down that easily, Jeff’s smile froze instantly.He knew he would get in trouble when he kidnapped Mandy.Thus, he got the Skipjack Gang and all the firepower he had to aid him. He wanted to let Harvey know who was the bigger man.Based on what just happened, though, it seemed Harvey’s abilities went beyond his imagination.“Jeff Bauer.”Harvey calmly took off the safety of his gun.“I’ll ask you again: where’s my wife?”“You’re Harvey, right?!”“What are you trying to do?”Clare was quite afraid when she saw Harvey’s fierce look, but she still stepped up with gritted teeth.“Do you know what this place is?”“This is the Charity Garden!”“Us from the upper social circle are doing charity work right now!”“Country bumpkins aren’t allowed here!”“You can’t just barge in here and do as you please!”“Leave! Stop trying to show off!”“If not, you won’t be able to bear the responsibility for this!”Slap!Harvey swung the b
Jeff was confident—he took everything quite casually…As if he had the situation under control.The mistress calmly nodded before standing behind Jeff while covering her face.Jeff slowly moved the firearm on his head away from his head with a finger. Then, he looked curiously at Harvey.“Sir York.”“You come here causing all this trouble and hurting so many of my bodyguards. You even hit two of my women!”“I have to admit, you’re pretty impressive. You’re quite cocky, aren’t you?”“If this was any other day, I would’ve fought you to the death.”“But this is a charity event. We have a lot of respectable guests here.”“I can’t just let my guests be in danger because of my recklessness now, can I?”Cheers could be heard from all over the place after Jeff spoke.‘As expected from the head of the Bauer family’s young masters! Of course he’d protect the safety of his guests! No ordinary man would be able to do something like this!’At the same time, they were all glaring hateful
“Even if Young Master Bauer played with your woman, it’s still her own damn fault!”“Right! You can’t make him take responsibility for this!”“How can you just murder everyone here for a woman like that?!”The crowd fell in an uproar, acting as if Harvey was just looking for trouble.Slap!Harvey ignored them and swung the back of his palm across Jeff’s face resolutely.“Some rich playboy you are.”“You think you can do whatever you want? You’re getting a little ahead of yourself.”“Can’t you see who’s in control here?”“I decide if you live or die.”“Why should I give you proof?”“You should think whether you’re going to give me my woman quietly, or convince me that she isn’t here.”Harvey slapped Jeff across the face once again.“If not, don’t blame me for slipping my finger.”“When that happens, I’ll definitely compensate for your family’s loss.”“Ngh!”Jeff grunted as he stumbled, almost losing his footing in the process.Two vivid palm prints appeared on his face,
Jeff shot Harvey a mocking look. “There’s a saying: give a dog a bad name, then hang it!”“Even if I prove my innocence, judging from how arrogant you’ve been acting, you’d probably look for another excuse to give me a bad name, wouldn’t you?”“But trust me. When I die, you’ll be joining me soon after!”“And not just you—your family and friends will pay for the price too!”“Your ancestors will be dug out from the ground just to be burned to a crisp!”Slap!Harvey swung the back of his palm across Jeff’s face again, making the latter stumble backward.“You’re threatening me?” Harvey sneered coldly.“You think this is going to work?”“Besides, do you really think that I have no proof?”“There were bodyguards from Longmen’s Law Enforcement with my wife.”“Since they wouldn’t dare fight back, they were all crippled before they were sent to the hospital unconscious!”“My wife’s body is nowhere to be found, even until now!”Harvey’s gaze immediately turned a few degrees colder
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