As time passed, guests gradually started to arrive.Mercedes, Ferraris, Porsches, and other luxury cars were showing up one after another. All the people who arrived looked extremely extravagant.They were all neatly dressed, with jewelry covering their entire bodies. They were moving past the crowd with tall glasses in their hands, as if they were attending a high-end banquet.They would occasionally chat with the others while laughing out loud before showing playful expressions when looking at Harvey York and the others.Compared to their extravagant event, Harvey’s store was completely invisible.‘What a pity…’‘No journalists from TV stations or newspapers…’‘No well-known guests…’‘No celebrity models to hype the scene…’Without free money and drinks, even ordinary people did not bother heading over.Other than “free samples” written on the sign, there was nothing else to indicate that Harvey’s business was officially open.The people could not help but laugh at such an
After seeing the organized and classy look of the Cobb family, Ellen Moreno could not help but chuckle at Harvey York when she looked back with a cold expression.“I could give you a flower basket and buy a box of whatever ointment you have to get your business running.”The people behind Ellen chuckled after hearing Ellen’s words.‘A country bumpkin from Country H put his heart and soul into opening a store, and then what happened?’‘Not even a single customer came! He’s even relying on the goddess who left him to bless him with a flower basket!’‘This is just pathetic at this point!’Harvey sipped his tea before casually replying, “No need. Your flower basket has no right to be here.“We also have no space for you here.”Ellen’s expression changed.“Heh heh heh! There’s no space for me?!“Keep pretending!“Do you think you’re impressive just because you know Trey Bierstadt?!“Do you think you’re the king of the world?!“You’re a nobody here!Ellen let out a cold chuckle
Harvey York squinted. It was a big day, so he could not be bothered to argue against Ellen Moreno.“Drink some water and get more rest while you still can,” said Harvey, looking at Katy Cobb and the others.“We won’t get time for that once the guests arrive.”Then, Harvey poured himself another cup of tea before taking a sip.Ellen and the others stumbled for a bit before looking back at Harvey with utter disbelief.Everyone showed playful and distant smiles, as if they were looking at the clown.They had seen a lot of shameless and ridiculous people, but it was rare for them to see someone like Harvey!‘Not a single customer could be seen, not a single flower basket is taking up space, yet he still has the face to say things like that!’‘How shameless can he get?!’“Tch tch tch! This is getting a little too much, don’t you think?”Grandma Cobb, Eden Cobb, and Valery Cobb walked over with a group of people after seeing Ellen and the others.They immediately scoffed when they
Vroom!Along with the loud sounds of engines revving, a Maybach slowly parked on the street.Right when Grandma Cobb and the others were about to welcome their new guest with a smile, they just realized that there were already no parking spots left for their event.The Maybach was parked right in front of Harvey’s store.Soon after, five men and women walked out of the car.Their clothes were exquisite. Every single one of their movements exuded the auras of elites and upperclassmen.The leading person was none other than Yvonne Xavier.Ray Hart was following closely behind her.Grandma Cobb and the others froze before they showed faces full of shock.There were already reports of Yvonne and Ray in the city for a few days. That was why everyone recognized the two prominent figures of Country H.That said, Grandma Cobb believed she and her family had no right to invite those two!They were not worthy enough just yet!‘Did Noemi get them here?!’After hearing that the Moreno
Yvonne Xavier and Ray Hart did not even bat an eye at Noemi Moreno. They immediately walked past her without even bothering to answer her question.Casually ignoring someone like that was clearly an act of silent ridicule.When the two walked toward Harvey York, Yvonne showed a faint smile while Ray showed a respectful expression.“It’s been a while.”Harvey and Yvonne lightly wrapped their arms around each other.The simple movement and Yvonne’s exquisite face were enough for Ellen Moreno to change her expression. She did not even know how to feel at that point.She could not wrap her head around why women like Katy Cobb and Yvonne would treat Harvey with such respect!After all, he was just a man she had cast aside!Harvey glanced at Ray before calmly saying, “You should probably figure out who you’re working with first next time.“After all, we don’t want any random person to get up in our business.”Ray lightly nodded.“You’re right about that. I couldn’t stop certain pe
“I didn’t think you’d care about me this much to get these prominent figures here!“It’s a shame that their identities and statuses are just too high.“You have no right to even have their company here either! This act is just completely out of place!“We can clearly tell these two are just here for show!“At least be honest about it! Just say the word if you can’t get anyone here!“There’s no need to pretend! Nobody knows just how many times you have to kneel for them even to come here!“You only asked for fifteen million dollars? Why not ask for at least 1.5 billion?Ellen Moreno raised her head with a disdainful glare.“Other than these two, I can guarantee nobody else will be coming to your store’s opening!“If there are any, I’ll eat up the sign right now!”Ellen then pointed at Harvey York’s sign with a playful expression.Noemi Moreno was starting to get a little irritated.“Ellen! You can’t just accuse Secretary Xavier and CEO Ray of that!“They’re just soft-hearte
Ellen Moreno looked prideful when she glared at Harvey York.To Ellen, Mr. Finley’s worth was immense compared to Yvonne Xavier and Ray Hart, after all.“Welcome, Mr. Finley! Thank you for gracing us with your visit!”Noemi Moreno and Ellen followed behind with gentle smiles and rising egos hidden in their hearts.After all, having connections with Mr. Finley was a symbol of one’s status in the city.“Oh, Grandma Cobb, CEO Moreno. Congratulations.Mr. Finley felt a little annoyed after having his path blocked off, but he still showed a gentle smile like a true gentleman.“Keep up the good work.”Grandma Cob and the others burst out laughing after hearing Mr. Finley’s words.“Thank you for your support! It really means a lot to us!”“Ellen! Eden! Quickly! Mr. Finley has a gift for us!” exclaimed Noemi quickly after seeing a gift box in his hands.“It’d be embarrassing for him to hold it for so long!”Ellen and Eden Cobb excitedly reached out for the gift box.After all, in
Even a person like Noemi Moreno, who could keep herself calm at any moment, instinctively trembled. She could feel immense pressure crushing her at this very moment.If the Silver Elixir actually had the chance to sell abroad, it would be an extremely lethal blow to the Cobb family.Grandma Cobb shivered. She also understood that fact very well.“We’ve been so respectful to you! Why would you go against us like this?!” screamed Grandma Cobb instinctively.“Go against you?Mr. Finley froze before showing a faint smile.“I have no interest in doing such a thing, Grandma Cobb.“Your grudge has nothing to do with me either.”After all, why would someone from the royal family even bother about them?In his eyes, the Cobb family simply had no right.“You never thought about that?Grandma Cobb’s tone became a whole lot fiercer.“You use your reputation and status to help those b*stards sell their stuff abroad! How is that not going against us?!“We should be the ones to have that
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