“Aaagh!”Conrad Surrey screamed in pain when he stumbled back.His face was completely red when his body trembled. His gaze was filled with disbelief as he glared at Harvey York.After making such a strong comeback, he did not expect to suffer such a significant loss despite having the knowledge to use against the Surrey family.‘I got hit by that scrawny man?‘I have such a strong background, I have such an immense identity, and he still slapped me?Soon after, Conrad came to his senses as he gritted his teeth.“How dare you lay your fingers on me, you little bastard?!“Don’t you know that…”Slap!Harvey swung the back of his palm forward, slapping Conrad to the ground. He could not be bothered to speak reason with Conrad any longer.“So what if I lay my hand on you?“Can’t I do that?”“Come! Kill him right now!”Conrad was utterly enraged. He came all the way here just to show off…And yet, he was completely disrespected.This was simply unbelievable.He only wanted
After hearing all of Conrad Surrey’s remarks…And that this was the Surrey family’s business…The captain instantly frowned.There were too many people involved.The four great tribes had already muddied the waters enough. Along with the green card…Anyone would be in deep trouble if they got themselves involved.“Everyone residing in the country will abide by its laws.“No matter who you are, you have no choice but to obey.”Harvey York casually pointed at Conrad.“This man came out of nowhere and threatened me to hand over the bead I purchased through an auction! It costs 1.3 billion dollars, you know!“I started talking back before these people pulled out their firearms, preparing to pull the trigger!“I’m so scared right now!“If I didn’t behave properly, I would’ve been gunned down at this point!“Please! Do what you must! Uphold justice, for my sake!Harvey smirked while he casually shifted blame toward Conrad and his men.“I suspect they’re involved with forces wh
An hour later, Harvey York left the police station unscathed.Without him using his connections with Dutch Cobb, the Surrey family had already hired a few prominent lawyers from the outskirts to take care of the situation.Harvey slapped Conrad Surrey in the face but did not hurt much despite the extremely humiliating action. Conrad simply did not have enough proof to sue Harvey in the first place.That said, not only did Conrad intrude on the Surrey family’s residence, he even brought illegal firearms inside. Under these circumstances, the situation must be dealt with slowly but surely.If not, Conrad and the others would need to be sent behind bars for a few years.“I didn’t think you’d get dragged into the Surrey family’s business, Harvey…”Harvey walked out the front door before the Surrey family quickly came over.Lennon Surrey nodded at Harvey with a strange look.“You really are impressive, but Conrad doesn’t have any decency. He will do everything he can to get what he
On the next day of Conrad Surrey’s detainment.A door was pushed open in the side hall of Aenar Temple before Miley Surrey stepped inside.Stefan Augustus made a gesture while reading a scripture. When finally done, he raised his head to look at Miley.“Something wrong?”Miley’s beautiful face was showing an odd expression before letting out a sigh.“We were late, Mr. Stefan.“Last night, Conrad came all the way here, threatening the Surrey family to grant him full authority…“Harvey tricked him into forty-eight-hour detainment at the police station. The American Embassy can only bail him out after that.”Stefan paused before frowning.“When did the Surrey family’s business have anything to do with Harvey?“Who does he think he is to get involved like that?“He might as well deal with the entire outskirts’ business at this point.”“It’s probably just a coincidence Harvey got involved this time.Naturally, Miley had her sources planted in the Surrey family to be in the know
Miley Surrey heaved a sigh.“Lennon wanted that at first, but Harvey refused.“He’s probably trained so hard he forgot he had a brain!“He previously fought you for the One-Eyed Bead, and now he’s refusing to get the beads right before him!”“You oversimplify things.”“Harvey knows he’d be everyone’s target if he acquires those beads.“After all, him having the One-Eyed Bead is already public knowledge.“If he gets another three, then he’d have collected half of the Nine-Eyed Beads.“He’d be the one who gets the most attention that way.“Since a huge battle is about to occur, being everyone’s target surely isn’t the wisest choice.”Miley paused.“That bastard!“I thought he was brainless, but I sure underestimated him.”“Not quite. You’re simply still in denial after suffering losses against him.Stefan stood up before slowly playing with his string of ivory-carved beads.“At this point, I’ve confirmed that his identity is most likely fake.“As for who he actually is, m
Miley Surrey instinctively shivered after hearing Stefan Augustus’ words.She realized all the upperclassmen had profound meaning in their words.She thought Stefan was being too reckless previously, but she had not expected that he was only faking a persona.It was a shame that Harvey York was no ordinary person either.“If that’s the case, how should we proceed?Miley gazed sternly.“Are we just going to watch as the three beads are sent to the Aenar Temple?“It’d be no different than us accepting nukes.”Miley’s head started to spin.She would naturally be willing to accept the beads before. After all, this was her true goal for trying to take over the Surrey family in the first place.But times had changed. With Conrad Surrey making such a strong comeback using his identity as an American…The beads were definitely no good to have.At least, all sorts of influential figures had come just for the Nine-Eyed Beads.Whoever obtained half of those beads first would be invit
At one o’clock in the afternoon, after lunch.Harvey York was just done making tea in his villa in Eden Mountain.Based on the current situation, staying in the villa provided by Harlan Higgs would be unwise. That was why he decided to stay here instead.Ding dong!The doorbell rang nonstop when Harvey was just about to have his afternoon nap.He glanced at the surveillance footage before unlocking the door with his phone.Aria and Ernie Surrey hurried inside.“This is bad, Sir York!”Ernie was panicking as if his head had fallen off of his body.Harvey glared at him.“Aenar Temple agreed?“Are they going to take the beads?“They must be planning to send experts to keep the family safe too…“That said, they must be asking to pick an auspicious day to accept the beads, and that everyone in Aenar Temple needed to make preparations of some sort…“Am I right?”Ernie’s jaw instantly dropped. He was speechless at that moment.Aria was confused as well.“Did Grandfather call
Harvey York chuckled.“You don’t need me to teach you that, right?“Mr. Lennon’s been in the outskirts for so many years. I’m sure he has a plan of his own…”Aria and Ernie Surrey looked at each other before asking to leave, saying that they needed to send word to Lennon Surrey immediately.That said, they left behind two gift boxes before leaving.Harvey did not ask the two to stay either. Since the outskirts were about to be in deep trouble, he also considered going to the Surrey family to “protect” the beads.After all, he was not going to let Stefan Augustus do as he pleased.Voom!His phone suddenly rang while he was in deep thought.He thought Aria Surrey called because she misplaced something here, but it was actually Harlan Higgs on the line.Harlan had been busy with his business. He only found out that Harvey moved out of his villa that day.Since Billie Higgs and Whitley Cobb kept quiet about what happened in Mandrake Residence, Harvey was still the kid who came t