Lola froze.“What’s going on, Harvey? Can’t you just deal with it after the family event? You’re going against the entire family!”“I wanted to give the family a chance for your sake, Lola…” Harvey said. “But someone’s been trying to frame me for things I didn’t do. I’d be thrown behind bars for a decade at least!“I can’t hold myself back! It’s never too late for me to take my revenge…but it’d be too late if I even wait for a single day!“I don’t care what event’s being held here right now… He’s giving me an explanation, whether you like it or not!“I’m already being nice enough for him to kneel, all for your sake!”Harvey’s face was calm.Lola froze, then instinctively looked at Rohan.“Didn’t you tell me…that the evidence against Harvey is all real? He’s saying that you framed him! Which is it?!”Naturally, Lola didn’t believe that Rohan would do something like this, since he considered himself a fair and just man. Something like this was completely out of line compared t
Rohan didn’t know how Harvey managed to get out of jail in the first place…However, he knew that this was a good opportunity to crush Harvey.After all, this was the Hoffman family’s event! Troublemakers would be facing against the entire family.Rohan didn’t need to do anything. The elders of the family would never let Harvey go!Anyway, even without their support… The many guests here would deal with Harvey anyway. After all, they were all from the same family.Lola’s eyes twitched, and she hurriedly approached Harvey.“Enough, Harvey! Leave! You don’t know what the family event is about! Even if Rohan’s in the wrong, you won’t be able to get an explanation now!“He’s representing the entirety of the Hoffman family, one of the top ten families! Not himself!”“Don’t worry,” Harvey replied. “It doesn’t matter either way. I’ll get my explanation. This won’t end until I end it. I’ll finally get the closure I need!”Harvey sighed helplessly. He wouldn’t leave until Rohan was cru
Lola’s expression worsened when Riggs showed up. She didn’t think he’d take action for such a small matter.She was worried about Harvey’s safety. After remembering everything he had done for her, she instinctively stood in front of him.Rohan looked at her deeply. He realized that pushing Lola around was harder than he thought.Lola gritted her teeth before taking a step forward. “Hello, Mr. Riggs. It’s been a while.”Riggs chuckled.“You think you can just de-escalate everything by greeting me? Don’t you realize that the head demands Rohan to be in charge of the event?“Yet, you brought your men here to cause trouble and disrespect Rohan!“Well? Do you think the Hoffman family’s not a part of the top ten families anymore? Do you think we’re powerless? Do you think our reputation’s just a joke?”Riggs was clearly unhappy.“It’s just a small misunderstanding, Mr. Riggs! We can deal with this ourselves! You don’t have to do anything! I’ll get Harvey to apologize!” Lola said.
“What did you just say to me?“Not only did you insult Young Master Rohan, but you’re also talking to the rest of the family with such disrespect?“Do you want to die? We can drown you with just our own spit right now! Ignorant fool!”The crowd was showing righteous fury after seeing Harvey act so arrogantly. Everyone pointed at Harvey while screaming at him, calling him an ignorant man who popped out of nowhere just to cause the family trouble.“Who gave you the courage to do as you please here, young man? Have you considered the consequences of doing such a thing?”Riggs chuckled, then pulled out a red notebook and throwing it in front of Harvey.“Look closely! Here’s my license to kill!“Do you know what that means?! It means that I have special permission to kill anyone! It also means that I don’t need to pay the price after the kill! Do you understand me?”Riggs had no intention to back off, and smiled coldly at Harvey.His words were ruthless. Lola’s eyes twitched when s
“If you want me to let that brat go, I’m changing my conditions! Starting today, let me play with you for three whole months! I’ll let him off the hook after that! If not, I’ll make sure he dies horribly!”Riggs chuckled coldly, no longer hiding his true intentions.Lola gritted her teeth. “I’ll give you as much money as you want! I’ll do everything I can for it!”“Money? You think that I need that with the status I have right now?”Riggs glared coldly at Lola, then moved to slap her.“Move! I’ll teach you a good lesson tonight!”Bam!However, Lola didn’t get slapped at all. Rather, Harvey grabbed Riggs’s hand. He then swung the back of his palm across Riggs’s face.Slap!The slap echoed loudly. Riggs stumbled a few steps back, covering his face in disbelief.A few Hoffmans changed expressions and stepped forward, wanting to teach Harvey a lesson.‘How dare this bastard slap Mr. Riggs in the face?’‘He even snuck up on him! Does he want to die?’‘He’s insane!’Slap! Sla
Rohan smiled faintly and made a gesture, signaling his subordinates from doing anything. Harvey’s fate had already been sealed when he went against Riggs.The beautiful women were showing disdain and mockery when looking at Harvey.‘As expected from filth like him! He doesn’t know what he’s up against!‘How dare he cause trouble in an event like this! He must have a death wish!’Lola tried speaking up, but Harvey quickly stopped her. He then tilted his head while squinting at Riggs.“Hey, old man. Are you planning to take advantage of me now?” he taunted.“Heh, heh, heh…”Riggs chuckled fearlessly. His eyes reflected his arrogance. “Let me tell you something, kid. In this world, there’s never such thing as taking advantage of things! Only true power means everything!“Are you furious?“How dare filth like you go against me! Ignorant fool! You won’t get another chance to regret your actions!”Riggs glared disdainfully at Harvey.Harvey nodded.“Fine. Since you’re going to
Riggs wasn’t an idiot.As an experienced man in the underworld, he knew exactly what it meant for Heaven’s Gate to pick a side. If he continued to go against Harvey, he’d be challenging Heaven’s Gate as well.He’d be digging his grave for doing something like that!After thinking about all this, he gave up despite his arrogant attitude.He was an experienced man in the underworld; someone like him understood foresight better than the young masters and princes there.He was conflicted. His fearless expression instantly froze at this very moment.Rohan’s expression changed as well. Blaine told him that Harvey was Representative York. He was told that a representative was just a nominal title without actual authority.Yet, everything in front of him was completely different from what he was told!‘Goddammit!’Rohan gritted his teeth; he could’ve crushed Harvey by now if they were in Kaneridge City.Harvey squinted at Rohan.“I don’t know what the rumors are outside…but I was th
After keeping the badge, Harvey wiped his fingers with some tissues. He crossed his arms as he moved forward calmly, ignoring Riggs.“Even Riggs wouldn’t dare let out a sound anymore. Who else wants to have a say?” he challenged.Riggs couldn’t help to speak up after hearing Harvey’s disrespectful words. “You do have a high status, sure. But you’re giving the country’s Martial Arts Alliance a bad reputation just by acting so arrogantly!”Harvey scoffed.“What’s that? You talk to me about power when I’m abiding by the rules. Now that I show you power, you’re talking to me about rules again?”Riggs’s face burned after hearing Harvey’s words.“I’ll report this to the Country H Martial Arts Alliance! You’ll definitely be removed from the position! An immoral man like you doesn’t deserve to be the representative!” he yelled. Harvey sighed.“Since you’re going to tarnish my reputation like that… Should I be a little more arrogant to fit your picture?”Harvey stepped forward, then k
Blade took a deep breath. He remembered his own duty and stood in front of Clarion, shielding him. Then, he said with a cold expression on his face, "Madam, Mr. Zeon, my apologies. However, as I'm currently the Assistant Hallmaster and Clarion is my superior, it's my duty to protect him. May I ask how he offended the two of you to the point that he pressed the red button?"Blade put on the face of someone who was only doing his job. He was loyal to his duties.Clarion's expression changed. He did not realize that Blade was a Jackson. However, since Blade chose duty over his personal ties, it was enough to calm Clarion down.Whoosh!At the moment when everything was at a standstill, Zeon suddenly stepped forward and appeared right before the crowd. He immediately slapped Blade's face.Slap!He slapped Blade so hard and loud that Blade stumbled backward as he was not on his guard and almost fell on the floor. Luckily, Clarion reacted quickly and helped Blade up. Otherwise, Blade wo
"I'll give you one last chance to answer me. If you refuse, it won't be my fault for not showing you any mercy." Camellia's pretty face became colder as she stared at Clarion before waving her right hand.After what she did, she saw all the security from Platinum Casino stepped forward, as if they were ready to make a move at any time.Clarion smiled. "Looks like not only have you captured him, it doesn't sound like you're going to release him at all. Looks like I mean nothing to you madam!"Camellia sat down back on the sofa as she folded her legs once more. She raised her chin as she looked at Clarion, coldly saying, "You're right. You mean nothing to me. What? Are you going to go mad? Do it, then! Show it to me! I'm curious to see just what our Young Master Clarion Parker can do to make a scene!"Clarion took a deep breath and coldly replied, "Don't blame me for this, then!"After that, Clarion's right hand pulled out a small red button and pressed it.Vroom!As soon as he di
"All your casino shares?" Camellia stroked her chin as she gave Clarion a meaningful smile. "If I remember, they all add up to hundreds of millions of dollars, and the interest you gain annually is also quite substantial. Without that, your worth as the heir of Parkerville will drop significantly."Looks like Hale probably saved your life. Otherwise, you wouldn't have paid such a price for a garbage like him," Camellia's eyes were judgmental when she said those words. She stared at Clarion curiously, wanting to see something from his actions and expressions.Unfortunately, Clarion maintained his cool and indifference."Madam, it'll take a long time to talk about the relationship between us. Hence, there's no need for me to explain everything here. All I want to ask is, will you accept this trade?"Camellia once again walked over to Clarion's side and bent closer, whispering in his ears. "Of course I'm willing, since you're offering me so much. Unfortunately, since I don't have Hale
When Clarion saw how Camellia pushed her face closer to his face, he had to use so much effort to stop himself from immediately slapping her.Harvey's expression was also getting colder as he stared at Camellia. He had to admit it. If she was willing, she could easily make many people furious. That was why Harvey calmed himself down even more and was not rushing to make his move. Instead, he calmly observed Clarion, wanting to see how he would deal with this.He believed this simple confrontation would make Clarion grow quickly. It would be a good thing if there was someone who could compete with Dan among the heirs of Grand City.Slap!When Camellia saw that Clarion would not touch her, she smiled coldly and once again slapped Clarion on the face."Pathetic! You really are useless! No wonder Dan openly admitted that someone like you is not qualified to be his right-hand man!" Camellia publicly humiliated Clarion's character and dignity.A man who would not even resist was worse
"I also know why you captured Hale. But madam… A simple thought is all it takes. If Hale had mastered the so-called Chapter of Ascension, he would already be invincible in this world. He wouldn't fall into someone's grasp so easily," said Clarion as if he was explaining Camellia for her own good."Not to mention that possessing the Chapter itself is simply going to bring you trouble. I'm also saving you by taking Hale away. I hope you'll agree to my decision. This is really for your own good."Camellia let out a cold laugh when she heard Clarion's reasoning. "Judah, aren't you a little too confident of yourself? You attacked my people, threatened me to release the man, and said this is for my own good? Since when has Parkerville stopped practicing martial arts and started to teach acting skills instead?"Camellia walked over and immediately slapped Clarion on the face. "You fool! Do you think I will act for your sake?"Slap!Clarion could not help but take a few steps back, his fa
"Clarion, you've always been a good boy. You can always read the atmosphere whenever you do something," Camellia said to Clarion with a sweet smile. "The reason you came to my Platinum Casino must be because you're ready to pass your position in Earth Hall back to my son, correct? If that's the case, I don't mind accepting it. But if it's something else, my apologies then. I don't have the strength to care about anything else now that I'm too worried about my son."Zeon gave Clarion a dry smile. "You do understand what she's talking about, right? Now, quickly give us the power over Earth Hall. That way, we have some room for discussion. Otherwise…"Then, Zeon put something thumb-sized on the coffee table. Quite a few people raised their eyebrows when they saw what it was. It was the Martial Art Weapon, Thunderblast!That bastard really was quite crazy. He did not even prepare any precaution when handling something like the Thunderblast, walking around with it so recklessly. Was he n
Before Clarion could even decide, Neve already forced her way forward and shielded Clarion behind her. She yelled at Zeon, "Stop pushing it, Zeon! Enough is enough! Do you really think you can have your way with us?!"Zeon gave a wicked smile and wanted to say something when Camellia, who had been watching things unfold, clapped her hands. She instantly attracted everyone's attention, and her delicate voice rang. "Zeon, that's enough. Clarion is still a member of Grand City, regardless of what had happened. We've raised him for so long, he wouldn't kneel and grovel before another man just because he was being waved at, right?"Trust him. He won't be such a doormat, will he? Not to mention that if you let him lick your shoe, he's going to ruin it. This is something I bought for you from Givenchy, so stop wasting it. Not to mention, if Mr. Otto finds out about this, what would you do if he fainted? You have to pay some respect to our elders, alright?"Then, Camellia gave Clarion a dee
"Now… Do you think I won't have the guts to kill you?" Zeon then spun the pistol in his hand using his finger and then pointed it at Clarion's forehead again. He thought he looked cool doing that.Then, his finger slowly tightened around the trigger, and the spring in the trigger was pulled tight, ready to fire. Even Clarion, who fancied himself as someone who did not fear death, could feel his breathing becoming rapid.It was obvious that Zeon really wanted to kill Clarion as his murderous intention flared.While it was well known that White Peak was filled with all kinds of madmen, they did not expect Zeon to be so terrifying when he lost his mind!Neve already wanted to step forward to stop it, but the muzzle on her head made her scared of making any sudden moves. Meanwhile, Harvey simply looked at what was happening calmly.Now was not the time to make a move. Others might believe that Zeon would really pull the trigger, but Harvey understood much about these heirs who were al
Clarion cleared his throat as he caught everyone's attention before bowing at Camellia. "Hello, madam. Please forgive me for dropping by unannounced."Before Camellia could even say anything, Zeon already smiled coldly at him. He stood up and walked over to Clarion and patted Clarion's face as he said in an icy tone, "And you do realize you're not invited? If you want to apologize, show us your sincerity. You can start with prostrating. I believe the madam won't put too much blame on you."All the men and women sneeringly looked at Clarion. It would be rare to see the heir from a huge family in Grand City prostrate. Quite a few already instinctively pulled out their phone, wanting to take photos of it.When Neve saw what had happened, she frowned. "Are you an idiot, Zeon? Why do you think Clarion will kneel?""He won't?" Zeon scoffed, pulled out a pistol, and immediately put the muzzle on Clarion's head. "Now, will you kneel?"Clarion was also someone with a temper. He glared at Z