“Protect Young Master Westley!”The soldiers on the ground crawled toward Westley Wright, afraid that he would actually die to Harvey York.Harvey had no intention of going forward. He pulled a few tissues from the table before wiping his fingers.“Cowards, every single one of you.“If you’d even train a little more diligently…“A knife wouldn’t make you piss your pants in the first place.“Do you see the difference in our strengths now?“I went easy on you the first time.“If that weren’t the case, you would’ve been a corpse by now.”“You!” Westley screamed horribly.This was utter humiliation!This was way more embarrassing than the fight in Heaven’s Gate’s territory!“I’m giving you one day.Harvey casually looked at the watch on his wrist.“Remove every single threat against the Patel family.“Restore the family’s original stock value as well.“If you’re even a dollar off by tomorrow…“Then I’ll cut off your finger for every dollar lost.“You better know what’s go
While Westley Wright was undoing every single plan he had laid against the Patel family…Inside the Locke Financial Group’s villa, Karina Joyner stood up from her lounge chair.She squinted at the Indigo Mountain with a calm expression.After a long while, she called Ibuki Masato.“I’m pretty impatient, Young Master Ibuki.“I do hope you’ll get Harvey York’s head soon.”-Eleven o’clock in the morning, inside the Fortune Hall.There was still time before Harvey’s deadline, but the Patel family’s stock values had already returned to their former rates. The stock prices also hit a daily limit before the market closed.Compared to the plummet a few days ago, seeing the tables turned like this was shocking.The entire market was in a craze. Orders for the Patel family’s stocks were constantly pouring in as well.The family’s assets had reverted to normal.The canceled deals would continue as usual.The ships detained in the Caribbean were released.In any case, the Patel fami
Blaine John took a deep breath.“Of course. If you say so…“I’m begging you.”Harvey York could not help but give his praise after hearing those words.“I expect no less from Young Master John!“You swallow your hate just for the sake of the bigger picture…“Not many people can do the same, you know!“I have to admit, I admire your persistence!”Blaine was infuriated entirely after seeing the sight.As the young master of the John family, he was one of the top-rated people in the entire country.And yet, he had been constantly disrespected by a mere live-in son-in-law! This was simply unforgivable!Then again, he still forced a smile on his face when thinking of his goal.“I’d have to accept such a huge compliment from Sir York himself!”“Tsk tsk tsk!Harvey looked surprised.“Meetings always happen for a reason…“Other than you trying to kill me, I really can’t figure out another reason why you’d hold yourself back like this.“That said, I’ll go since I already promis
Capri John and the others were furiously glaring at Kairi Patel.Not only did she disrespect Blaine John, but she also humiliated the John family.“Come on, Kairi. Give Young Master John some respect.”Harvey York casually sat down before pouring himself a cup of tea.“He clearly has plans against us for holding back this much.“If we go on him too hard, he’d use his entire might just to crush us!“We won’t even get a chance to fall back when that happens!”Kairi sat down smilingly.“Please give us a chance, Young Master John!”The people of the John family were about to go insane after hearing those words.Blaine showed a calm demeanor when he set his teacup down, smiling faintly.“The John family doesn’t allow arrogance and discouragement. It’s the one lesson that the family’s been upholding.“Even if I had the upper hand against you two, I wouldn’t dare push my luck either.“After all, what goes around, comes around.”Harvey just smiled.“Since you’re being so respect
Harvey York nodded.“Of course, but I also know I have to deal with the root of the problem.“After all, I’m not scared of people scheming against me, but I do have many who are close to me.“I’d have to be a little cautious because of that.“You understand.“That said, you could convince me to leave the city.“I have one condition.”“Tell me,” said Blaine John coldly.“The John family will remain as it has been. The Patel family and the six Hermit Families are no exception…“I want a complete outsider to be the city’s first-in-command.“As long as this is achieved…“I’ll leave even without taking the money.“Right. I’d need you to do me a small favor as well.”“What sort of favor? Tell me about it.”Harvey smiled.“There’s no rush. When your family accepts my first condition, I’ll happily tell you about it after.”Blaine’s face immediately turned dark.Harvey’s words seemed simple, but his main goal was to revert every progress the John family had made.If an outside
“You’re a being little rash, Sir York.“You shouldn’t have done that.“At least, not in front of Young Master John.“After all, you could’ve used the check to delay us.”Kairi Patel cut Harvey York a piece of beef before letting out a sigh.“Delay him?Harvey York gave a chuckle.“Why should we even do that?Kairi stood frozen.“For the Patel family and the six Hermit Families, it’s good to have some time to recuperate.“But have you forgotten? Damon John’s about to take office.“After the ceremony, the royal court would officially appoint him as the city’s first-in-command. Everything would be set in stone after that.”Kairi’s expression changed.“Are you saying Blaine didn’t just come here to talk?”Harvey smiled.“Why would one of the top-rated young masters easily show his weakness?“He wouldn’t give up until he pulled out every trick up his sleeve.“He’s trying to create a diversion by humbling himself.”Kairi furrowed her eyebrows.“So, how do we stop him?”“S
“Blaine’s gone.”Kairi glanced out from the VIP room.“I don’t think he’d give up that easily, judging from his personality. He wouldn’t leave without doing anything when you tore his check in front of his face, right?”Harvey picked up his utensil, then took a bite out of the beef brisket and sipped his tea.“Who said he was going to give up?” he said with a faint smile.“Don’t you see? The hotel’s closed. He didn’t even wait for us to leave before deciding to take us down! He’s not afraid at all!”Kairi frowned, then glanced at the entrance.A short man stood there. He was wearing a broad robe with a long and short sword hanging on his waist. He pulled his long sword out, its blade incredibly sharp.“An Islander?” Kairi’s expression turned horrible.Harvey casually glanced at the man.“Not just any Islander. He’s probably an expert from one of the Six Schools of Martial Arts.“He must’ve injected himself with the enhancement drug as well.“Genetic science with martial art
“Oh? You know who I am?”Yuri squinted at Kairi, then instinctively licked his lip.“How about this? I can consider leaving you alive if you have some fun with me for a few days. How does that sound?”“Terrible,” Kairi spat coldly.“I’m not interested in an old dog like you. You’re not even two-thirds taller than me; you’re reaching it at this point. You think you can do whatever you want just because you’re one of the sword saints?”Yuri smiled grimly. “Interesting! I didn’t think I’d meet such a fierce woman while doing my master’s bidding…“I’ve decided! I’ll keep you alive and imprison you!“I’ll play with you when I’m in a good mood, and I’ll let my dog play with you when I’m not! Hahaha!”Yuri showed an unhinged expression; he didn’t seem like a sword saint at all.“You…” Kairi snarled. She was boiling with anger. It was her first time hearing such shameless words.Harvey waved his hand.“You don’t have to get angry at him. Let me handle this instead.”“To respect f
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