“That’s him?!”The woman who just recognized Harvey York instantly dropped her glass of champagne.When Neil Osborne pointed out the price of the ink, she had already confirmed her suspicions.He was the man who took control over half of the outskirts.He was the man who won the competition at the oasis…Master York!-On the second day, after Harvey had left Neil’s place, the incident of him gifting Neil the Phoenix Ink circulated like wildfire through certain sources.For some people, this was simply unforgivable.Those people believed that the government’s power was used to support local figures in the outskirts and someone like Harvey had no right to provoke them.-Vroom!At six in the evening, inside the No. 1 villa at Eden Mountain.Sounds of engines were heard when Harvey was about to have dinner.A dozen black sedans were parked outside.The cars seemed simple, but the windows were all tinted, ensuring that people could clearly see what was outside but not the o
Abner Sallow seemed more arrogant after seeing Harvey York shake his head.He coldly chuckled before giving the others a look.Dozens of men behind him rushed into the villa before ransacking the entire place.Harvey casually walked toward Abner while crossing his arms. He was not bothered by the situation at all.“The Dragon Cell’s already on me after I visit Neil?“What? I can’t even have some tea at his place now?”“Of course not,” replied Abner coldly.“But if you’re there to clear your crimes, then it’s definitely wrong!“Don’t you understand how much effort the royal court needs just to foster one or two upstanding people like that?!“And yet you heinous people keep trying to get closer to them!“You’re harming Mr. Neil!“Thank goodness you missed the opportunity! A fair and just man like Mr. Neil would never accept the gift!”“I admit, I brought the Phoenix Ink to him, but the bottle’s already broken. No matter how expensive it was, it’s worthless now.“Besides, wha
“Everyone in the outskirts knows Mr. Neil has no hobbies other than painting and calligraphy!“It’s supposed to be something elegant, but worms like you keep finding opportunities to bribe him!“I hate shameless people like you the most!“Countless righteous officials get bribed by people like you!“More importantly, everything you have here is a complete set!“You’re telling me you’re not planning to give this all to Mr. Neil one by one?!“Are you telling me this isn’t your plan to bribe him?!“You’re heinous!”“Do you think this is all a gift to him just because it’s an expensive set?“You think he’s that impressive?”“Keep pretending!”Abner Sallow waved his hand before someone brought the bottle of Phoenix Ink.“This is what we obtained from Mr. Neil’s home!“That’s right! The one you gave him!“Your fingerprints are on it! Once we collect enough evidence…“You’re done for!“Admit that you were going to gift these to Mr. Neil so you could bribe him!“I’ll also ligh
“That’s exactly the plan!“Even without proof, it’s still legal to detain you for forty-eight hours!“If you’re not satisfied with it, then sue me!”Abner Sallow grinned.“Of course, you can try to oppose the law! That said, you don’t want to know what’ll happen after that!”Naturally, Abner was ready to fight to the bitter end.He was dead set on dragging Harvey York away.Harvey sighed. He could not get out of the situation with combat strength alone.Since Abner was going to act this arrogantly, Harvey had no choice but to get someone to talk to him.When Harvey was looking through his contacts on the phone, Abner instantly slapped it out of his hand.“What? Are you trying to contact someone?“No matter who you call, you’ll only hurt them!”Harvey caught the phone just in time, but his hand accidentally clicked on a number he had saved the night before.Neil Osborne’s name showed up on the screen.Harvey was just about to hang up when the call went through.“Who is it
Harvey York did not expect Neil Osborne actually to care about his reputation that much.That said, this was enough to prove one thing.Either Neil was truly fair and just…Or he was an extremely unfathomable person.Before Harvey could say anything, Neil spoke with a colder tone.“For Dutch’s sake, I won’t mind you calling me like this.“But when we end this call, please delete my number.“My career and honor will not allow me to be associated with you.“You’re on your own!”Neil quickly hung up the call after that.Harvey felt utterly speechless.It was his first time seeing someone this determined.Abner Sallow was disdainful when he heard Harvey and Neil’s conversation.“I was wondering who you’re calling to take me down!“I didn’t expect you’d call Mr. Neil of all people…“What a shame! He is a selfless man when it comes to his work!“For the sake of his reputation, I have to bring you in no matter what!“I’m even suspecting you to be from a rival country, here to
As the current person in charge of the outskirts’ Longmen branch…Mrs. Howell had immense authority and broad connections.In addition to being a member of a country’s cornerstone, her identity was clearly superior to Abner Sallow’s.Planning to be unreasonable, Abner had to lurch out of the place with his people.Harvey York seemed calm as he stared at Mrs. Howell.Mrs. Howell quickly retouched her makeup before respectfully walking toward Harvey.“Young Master.”Harvey squinted before smiling faintly.“Do you know me?”“No. I only thought that you were the man who saved my daughter, Kali.“I went home and talked to my family about the incident last night before showing a picture of you.“They recognized you as Longmen’s young master because of that.“The Inner and Outer Halls and thirty-six branch leaders are yours to command!“Thousands served under you! You’re Young Master York himself! “Then again, the family told me something.“You must have business since you’re
“Welt York?Amos Augustus briefly pondered about the situation before finally recalling the small fry.“The outer disciple?“Didn’t he suffer losses against Harvey multiple times already?“Why would he make another move?”Elaine Garcia merely smiled.“You gave him courage, Young Master Amos.“If it weren’t for your appearance…“He wouldn’t dare to go against Harvey York at all.“Then again, despite Welt’s idiocy…“There’s a benefit.“Neil Osborne is now going up against Harvey.“This is in our favor.“This is why I didn’t stop him after hearing about it.”Elaine leaned on the handrail with a smile.“Welt’s a little too impulsive…“But we can make use of him.“Just let him do the underhanded tricks.“When we’re done with him, we’ll just make him disappear.”“You people are too rash,” replied Amos.“Just let Harvey make connections with Neil if he wants to.“We shouldn’t be the ones getting worried anyway.”Elaine paused.“But, Xyla’s suffered so much because of hi
“Besides, you’re forgetting something crucial.Amos Augustus heaved a sigh before putting on a gloomy expression.“All your attention’s on Harvey, yet you completely ignored Neil.“It looks like you don’t care about Neil’s influence.“That said, within the government, he’s a trump card for the Osborne family.“If the family wants to have power in the royal court in the future, they have no choice but to support Neil’s rise to power.“From a particular perspective, using Neil would mean putting a spanner in the Osborne family’s plans.“If the family were to lash out in rage under such circumstance…“It’d be highly beneficial to us!“The more chaos we cause in the outskirts, the better…“But there’s a limit.“If everything loses control, do you really think the Smalt Sect could regain control?”Elaine Garcia showed a look of realization after hearing Amos’ words.At the same time, she looked at him with admiration in her eyes.‘As expected of the young master to think all t
Harvey narrowed his eyes. "Early?"Yvonne nodded. "Correct. According to our sources, he went to a rest stop about 10 miles away from Wolsing to pick up someone."Harvey was quite curious. "Who can make Linus so passionate to welcome? Who is this person?"Yvonne massaged her forehead. "Speaking of which, this man can be considered your subordinate in a way. Unfortunately, it's fate that he won't be under your control."Harvey narrowed his eyes. "Someone from the Sacred Martial Arts Training Grounds?""That's right. The scion of the Sacred Martial Arts Training Grounds in Parkerville, Dan Parker. Previously, he requested to marry someone from the Wright family, and the Wright family had officially responded. He'll soon be the son-in-law of the Wright family," Yvonne explained sternly.Harvey was slightly stunned. "The son-in-law of the Wright family? Which means…Sienna's fiancé?"Meanwhile, at the rest stop 10 miles away… The rest stop which was usually quite plain was lavishly
Harvey had been freed, but there was still some paperwork that needed to be done.Harvey was patient, as if he really wanted the key to the city and prevent Country A from trying to stir up another storm with him. He was very cooperative throughout the entire process.Only once all the paperwork was done did Soren sigh in relief. "Leave the rest to us, Harvey. In the next few days, stay discreet so no one will get you into any problem.""What? I've already proven that I'm innocent. What kind of problems will there be?" Harvey said curiously.Soren didn't want to hide anything from Harvey and said with a bitter smile, "I won't lie to you. While the people who died were from Country H, they had already obtained permanent residency in Country A, which meant that they were a part of Country A as well. Just today, Country A's side had already given us pressure through their embassy."Logically speaking, we have to find the culprit as soon as possible. However, all the evidence we've co
Ten minutes later, Soren personally asked Harvey to join him in the director's office. After a pot of hot tea had been brewed and poured, he sighed and said, "I'm so sorry for today. It's my subordinates' blunders. He did whatever he wanted already despite just being promoted. I'll be sure to make up to you."Harvey smiled. "I can understand that with your family's size, you'll inadvertently end up with a few people with questionable behavior. You better keep an eye on things and don't let one person ruin everything for you and your family. Wolsing is different from Golden Sands. You have to be extremely careful when you're here."Harvey's words were cold, but it was enough to make Soren think about it. Meanwhile, Garrick, who was standing there with his arms next to him, almost fell on his knees as he felt his legs lose strength. Since simple words from Harvey had already ended his future."Of course… It's best if someone can correct themselves after knowing the errors of their
"Ha! What an idiot! Who does he think he is? If he really is someone important, why is he even here?" Snowe sneered.The only emotion Snowe had for Harvey was disdain. She despised men who have no capabilities at all the most.Garrick and the others went to the main hall of the precinct. Everyone from Country A had been told to go home. At this moment, a row of cars with flags drove toward the entrance of the precinct. Judging from the car plates and the flags on the car, it was obvious the person inside the car was someone important within the police force. Very quickly, the door was opened. Garrick and the others saw the most important and newly promoted man within the police force in Wolsing—Soren Braff, ranked two within the Braff family.There were several high-level members of the police force with him in white uniforms, and all of them exuded an incredibly powerful presence. The moment Garrick and the others saw Soren appearing, they quickly greeted him with a smile."Wh
Hearing Harvey's conversation, the beautiful female officer said in disdain, "What? Are you pretending to contact someone from the Braff family? Do you think that's enough to scare the director? Our director is someone important within the family! If you really know the people from the Braff family, why wouldn't he know you?"I'm telling you right now. If you really did call someone from the Braff family, I, Snowe Leo, will eat this phone right in front of everyone!"In the beginning, Garrick was taken aback as well. But after he quickly glanced at the number on the screen, he smiled coldly. "You probably didn't know this, but aside from the number of my family's patriarch, I've saved the number of everyone important in the family. Do you want to trick me using just a random number? You're quite bold!""Really, now?" Harvey said with a smile. "At the very least, you know that you don't have the right to know his number. In that case, I'll help you delete that number. It won't be g
"Ha… I'm the director of the precinct in the Third Ring, and I'm not worth your time?" Garrick was so angry that he was laughing. "You made yourself sound like you're someone very capable. Come on, show me just how capable you are right now!"Garrick immediately grabbed his phone and tossed it at Harvey. "Come on, make a call! If you can find someone who can overpower me, I'll bend my knee right now."The other two officers also looked at Harvey as if they were looking like a fool. "Forget the fact that you're just an ex-live-in son-in-law… Even if you really did become a CEO through your own abilities, what is there to be proud of?" the female officer said with a smirk. In her eyes, Harvey was just a loser. If a man like him wanted to pursue her, he would have already kicked him to the rub.Harvey didn't waste his breath and immediately picked up the phone, giving Eliel Braff a call. Very quickly, the call came through and a stern voice came from the other side. "Who is thi
"Your deduction is quite interesting. Sounds like a detective show, to be honest," Harvey said calmly. "Unfortunately, I have a clear conscience. Why should I admit to a crime I never committed?""Not you?" The female officer slammed the table again. "If you didn't do it, why are you so willing to cooperate with us? You're telling me it isn't because you're feeling guilty? Harvey York, you have to understand that the crime you committed is very serious, especially when the person you killed is from Country A!"If the Embassy sends a specialist to interfere with this investigation, you're going to be in trouble. You better confess when the precinct can still help you. Otherwise, I'm afraid there's nothing you can change no matter how much you regret it in the future."Their phones would buzz every once in a while, which meant new information coming in. From the new information, not only was Harvey the live-in son-in-law of the Jeans of Mordu, one of the top ten families, but he was a
"A lawyer?" Garrick scoffed. "Forget about a lawyer, it's pointless even if you find a wizard! I've already read your information. The CEO of Sky Corporation? Maybe in other cities, the CEO of a public company deserves some respect, but don't forget that this is Wolsing, the country's seat of power! There are plenty of CEOs walking around here!"When you're in Wolsing, it doesn't matter who you are, or what kind of special identity you have. Those who commit crimes here will be punished! You won't be given any special treatment!"Garrick then looked at Harvey as if he had an advantage over him. "Confess the crimes you've committed! That way, I can grant you some leeway. Otherwise, you'll suffer a terrible death!"Harvey merely looked at Garrick briefly and said, "You didn't interrogate me, and you didn't show me any evidence. All you do is to tell me to confess. I must say, you're quite tough. But aren't you afraid of accidentally offending the wrong people here in Wolsing, especial
Yvonne frowned slightly when she realized what Garrick meant. "Director, my boss isn't a suspect. He's only here…""Whether he's a suspect or not isn't up to you or me. It's up to the law and the evidence," Garrick said, glaring at Yvonne. His gaze became somewhat sleazy, and he began to scheme how he could use this scenario to throw this beautiful woman into his bed.He continued to say righteously, "Ma'am, I'm warning you. You better not interrupt our investigation. Of course, if you have something to say, you can always lodge a complaint to the office."After that, he waved his hand, and the two officers behind him led Harvey into the interrogation room. Seeing what had happened, Yvonne hesitated a little before sending out a message quickly on her phone.This was something quite serious. If Harvey went in because of this, it would be quite troublesome for the Xavier family as well. Unfortunately, it wouldn't be convenient for the Xaviers to do anything…Meanwhile, Harvey w