The crowd became dead silent as soon as they heard Harvey’s words.They looked at Harvey in shock; some of them couldn’t help but pluck their ears to check if they had heard wrong.It’d be normal for Dariel to say something like this…However, it was just completely shocking for a random country bumpkin to say the same thing.Dariel froze for a moment, then scoffed.“Interesting!It’s been a while since someone’s acted like this in front of me.”“You’re not the first, but you’re definitely one of the most interesting.”“How about this? Grovel before you leave.”Harvey nodded.“Sure. Do it now.”Dariel shot Harvey a disdainful look.‘Does this b*stard know who he’s talking to?’“This guy’s not respecting you at all, Young Master Jackson!”“He wants you to grovel?! No chance!”“Looks like you’ll have to teach him a lesson for running his mouth like that, Young Master Jackson!”Dariel’s friends were cheering loudly; they wanted chaos.Dariel felt utterly humiliated after se
“How dare you hit me, you b*stard?!”Dariel stumbled off the ground.His face was filled with rage and resentment; he was glaring at Harvey as he gritted his teeth.“You’re dead!”“You hear me?!”His friends raised their heads as well, glaring disdainfully at Harvey and Mandy.Naturally, they knew that the two were done for.The beautiful waitress quickly called several men in suits. They were probably the restaurant’s security guards.Harvey ignored them, and casually took a sip of the cup of the tea on his table.“You still have a chance to kneel right now. I’ll have to break your arm if you keep this up, though.”The crowd scoffed at Harvey’s words.They all thought Harvey was just some loser who had no right to go against a rich heir.After all, in a place like the Golden Sands, just a bit of talent wouldn’t be able to get anyone far.In a big city like this, power, background, connections, authority, and status meant everything.Harvey was surely finished for challen
Dariel finally showed his true colors.At his words, his friends all stepped forward with beer bottles in hand, ready to crack Harvey’s head open.Mandy’s expression turned frosty. “What are you trying to do?!”“I’ll call the cops if you do anything stupid!”“Call the cops? Hah!”The beautiful waitress chuckled coldly.“We’ll start calling you Mommy if you can even do anything with that!”“Let me tell you something! The entire police station has connections with Young Master Jackson!”“Even if you start begging for their help…”“They wouldn’t do anything!”“It’s fine, Mandy. I’ll handle this.”Harvey stopped Mandy from making a phone call, and then glanced calmly at Dariel.“So you’re saying you don’t want to beg for mercy?”Dariel laughed coldly before spitting out some blood.“You’re asking that from me? Do you even have the right?”“Is that so? I don’t have any now?”Harvey pulled out a card and flicked it right toward Dariel’s head.“How about now?”“Heh, heh! S
Dariel couldn’t understand why someone who looked like a complete loser would have the right to get Kairi’s card in the first place.He didn’t give up, however; he assumed Harvey must’ve picked up the card on the ground to show off.He gritted his teeth, and then made a call. His body trembled immediately after.Kairi said only one thing…That being, Harvey was her good friend.Those simple words were enough to spin Dariel’s head around. The remainder of his hope was instantly crushed.He hung up, then slammed his knees to the ground without hesitation.The crowd was bewildered.Everyone was filled with disbelief at the sight; they had absolutely no idea what happened.‘How did a loser like him get such a rich and handsome man to kneel?’“I’m sorry, Sir York! I’m really sorry!”“I was ignorant! Please let me go!”“Please!”“This is all my fault!”Dariel then slapped himself around a few times before he started groveling.He knew full well that he’d be dead if Harvey wasn
After seeing Dariel kneeling on the ground, slapping himself in the face and groveling…The crowd suddenly found themselves growing slack with shock, and that it was difficult to breathe. Everyone looked at Harvey with curious and awkward expressions.They initially thought that he was just some useless filth who’d be crushed instantly.They thought that his life, along with the woman he loved, would be lost …Yet, nobody thought he’d manage to disrespect everyone so easily.Dariel was already on the ground, almost to the point where he was about to bark like a dog.It was a ridiculous sight!The beautiful waitress, who had been so smug earlier, was so scared that she didn’t dare lash out.She couldn’t believe that Dariel would be this terrified of a single country bumpkin.‘What happened?’‘What did the card mean?’‘He actually has the right to make Dariel kneel?’Mandy’s face went bright red, and she looked at the crowd around her.“It’s fine, Harvey. He’s apologized a
Harvey glanced at Dariel , then chuckled.“That’s it?”Dariel froze while he gritted his teeth.“Here’s a Porsche, sir. I got it yesterday,” he added quietly, putting the car key in the gift box.“You probably don’t have a car since you just got here…”“Please take it. You don’t have to hold back.”“Also, here’s my phone number! Just give me a call if you need me. I’ll do everything in my power to help, even if you tell me to clean toilets or sweep the streets!”Dariel hurriedly shoved his gifts into Harvey’s hands before stumbling out of the place as fast as he could.Harvey smiled as he looked at the gifts, quietly accepting them…But as soon as he opened the box, his eyes lit up instantly.He didn’t need to buy a gift anymore; this was perfect!He then drove his brand-new Porsche to a Western restaurant on the shopping mall’s first floor.This was where Xynthia’s birthday banquet was held.Without bothering to look at Xynthia’s texts from a few minutes ago, Harvey quick
Westin was Xynthia’s university mate. However, he was very discreet back then and didn’t get close to her. When he reached Golden Sands, Xynthia coincidentally happened to have her birthday banquet there.After receiving an invite, Westin knew that his opportunity had come.Thus, he planned to coerce the woman he had been yearning for into his arms.After that, everything was history.The screams and cheers all around led to him grinning confidently. Westin was certain that no woman could resist such a romantic sight, especially after showing off his incredible wealth.Even Xynthia, who looked like she came from one of the top ten families, wouldn’t be able to reject such a grandiose proposal.“I’ve been meaning to tell you something since we were university mates, Xynthia…”Westin held a bouquet of roses in front of Xynthia, his face a determined expression.“Fate had other plans. When I was about to say something, you left Buckwood.”“Thank goodness we were bound by a r
“Thank you for everything you’ve done, Westin.”Xynthia’s face, however, was ice. She had utter disdain for people treating her this way, and hated them more than everything.She felt as if they were trying to force her.This was her very own birthday banquet, no less. She couldn’t be bothered to even pay Westin any respect.“You should be giving all this to the person you love.”Xynthia spoke carefully; she was trying not to give Westin any chance to refute.“I already have someone in my heart.”“We can’t be together.”Westin really was a decent man. He was tall and handsome as well…However, Xynthia already had someone she loved; she had no space for anybody else.The expression of Westin’s sister changed instantly.“Xynthia! You can’t just say these things just because you’re embarrassed.”“The women who desire my brother are lined up all the way to Mordu!”“If you miss out on this, you’ll never get another chance to be together with a man like my brother!”On the othe
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