Maya Lee made some Black Tea for Mandy Zimmer and Harvey York before subtly shutting the door.Mandy seemed torn when she kept her gaze on Harvey momentarily.“Thank you, Harvey…“But then, I still think that you’re too violent.“It’s shocking how violence can solve things, but there also are many problems that come with it.“We took Eiden down this time, but who knows what he’ll do against us next time?“After all, doing this in business is a little out of hand. Promise me not to use it that much, okay?”Mandy’s words made Harvey look gloomy. He did not expect Mandy to change this much.‘I’m the one resorting to violence?‘Heh…‘Is this how you see me now…?’Harvey was not angry, though. He pondered for a moment before finally talking.“It’s not that I want to do things this way, Mandy.“Different problems require different solutions.“You’re right about the business world…“But, is it really as clean as you say it is?“Loopholes are being used to bypass the law. The s
Mandy Zimmer took a deep breath, forcing her to snap out of her emotions. Harvey York was right about one thing: there were too many problems that she had to face because of her company.Harvey managed to get the license for her, but the people who were fooled out of their wallets downstairs were also a huge problem.She could not just hope Harvey would fix everything with a few words as well.But in reality, this was something all too easy for him to handle.Then again, he knew Mandy too well.Her pride would not allow her to accept any more help from Harvey after he dealt with such a massive problem.After realizing that, he waved at Mandy before he was about to leave.“Right, Harvey…Mandy suddenly remembered something.“I recently helped Xynthia transfer to Wolsing’s Academy of Motion Pictures.“I was supposed to help with her luggage today.“But with the people downstairs, I’m afraid…”Harvey did not intend to refuse Mandy’s request.“Right. I’ll go help her out then.
Harvey York felt enraged after seeing the sight.He never felt good about the circle in the first place.But in any case, anyone who stayed in the circle would do so willingly.Xynthia Zimmer clearly seemed reluctant. Nobody knew who even forced her to do this in the first place.Without a second thought, Harvey quickly waved his hand.“Xynthia!”After seeing Harvey’s face, Xynthia momentarily froze before she was about to charge at him.The middle-aged man seemed different when he saw the sight.He cleared his throat before giving a look at the two beautiful students beside him.One of them approached Xynthia before speaking.“What are you doing, Xynthia? The shoot’s about to start! You can’t just run around everywhere, you know?”The other student with thin lips came before Harvey with her high heels.“Who are you? What are you doing here?” she asked while looking down at Harvey.“Don’t you know that there’s a shoot here?”She seemed like a princess, with her tone showi
Cason Lee did not have much talent, but since he was supported financially, he could direct a few mediocre movies every year.He was also known to use newcomers in his movies. It was safe to say he was the most welcomed professor in the school because of this.Many female students were willing to serve him just to get a role from him.He would never refuse their advances, bringing them around for business meals.Everyone had a clear idea of what kind of deal was going on behind the scenes.That said, Cason found a new student who did not know better, Xynthia Zimmer.Since the first day, he realized something when he found out that Xynthia was still a virgin.This was the school’s biggest reward.Giving her to a prominent figure would mean immense benefits.That was why he had been doing everything he could to get her a role as the protagonist.In his plan, Xynthia would surely repay him for what he did.She did that but only gave him some tea leaves from South Light while ac
“But…”Xynthia Zimmer hesitated. She wanted to have a special meal with her brother-in-law as a date…But she could not just say no to Cason Lee either.“Since your professor and classmates are so sincere, it’d be impolite to refuse.”Harvey York smiled. He could tell a lot of things judging from Cason’s behavior.It was good that he came this time.If Mandy Zimmer had been the one who came, there would have been some things that might have been harder to handle.“I’ll come with you tonight.“With that said, you should get a change of clothes. It’s windy tonight.”Xynthia shyly went to the changing room. She did not fully understand what Harvey meant by saying all that.The student with thin lips glared at Harvey before she coldly scoffed.“Let me introduce myself. I’m Veda Blake,” she spoke while looking down on Harvey.“I don’t care if you’re actually Xynthia’s boyfriend.“As long as you know what’s good for yourself, I promise you’ll get plenty of benefits.“But if you
“You want me to leave now?” asked Harvey York.“What do you mean?“I don’t understand…”“Keep pretending then!Veda Blake’s face instantly darkened.“Keep playing dumb!“I brought you here because Xynthia’s reserved and wouldn’t attend such gatherings!“You’re just a sorry excuse to get her here! Understand?!”Harvey smiled.“Since you figured out that much, what’s going to happen if she decides to leave with me after that?”“Heh heh!“Do you think you’re actually impressive?“Do you think we haven’t done anything? We already have you all figured out half an hour ago!“You’re Xynthia’s live-in brother-in-law, aren’t you?“Now that you’re kicked out of the family, you’re still clinging to Xynthia for food!“Xynthia’s been fooled by your ordinary looks for the longest time! When she meets Young Master Rayan and Young Master Kylan, she’ll realize you’re nothing to her!”“You’re here telling me all this when you didn’t even do a thorough investigation?“Aren’t you scared o
Xynthia Zimmer smiled brightly at Harvey York before heading inside while locking hands.The clubhouse was remodeled from an antique courtyard.The place was neatly decorated despite not having a roof. Anyone walking inside would feel as if they had gone back in time.No ordinary person would be able to experience such a luxurious sight.For many people, having a single meal here would be enough to brag for the rest of their lives.A dozen people were surrounding a couch in the middle of the courtyard.All of those people were extremely handsome and beautiful. It was clear they were all prominent figures from the upper social circle.Cason Lee was sitting on the side with his round belly protruding from his shirt.The young people before him were the protagonists at this very moment.They had been waiting for Xynthia and the others for the longest time. They quickly shifted their gazes as soon as they heard footsteps behind them.Their eyes instantly lit up after that.A god
“I heard you’re from the Jean family’s ninth branch, Ms. Xynthia! “I’m from the Hunt family! Judging from this, we must be closer than we thought!”Kylan Hunt squinted with a bright smile.He pointed out his immense identity and emphasized the massive difference between their statuses.He was planning to conquer Xynthia Zimmer both in body and soul.His eyes lit up when he smiled. Even his breathing started to feel a lot heavier then.If this were any other occasion, he would have already forced himself onto Xynthia.He was pretty content with Cason Lee’s gift.“Young Master Kylan.”Xynthia lightly nodded without extending her hand before quietly pushing Harvey York forward with a smile.“I heard that you were the one who picked the role for me, Young Master Kylan.“To show thanks for your acknowledgment, I brought my boyfriend, Harvey, here to thank you as well.”Xynthia clearly knew what Kylan was planning. She never attended a gathering because she wanted to prevent the
While Clarion and Harvey were talking, the Origin Sword Style elites were already slowly coming closer.600 feet. 300 feet. 150 feet!As they drew closer, everyone could see their murderous expression. Their firearms already had their safety off. One could also see there were no longer any gaps in their encirclement.With how things were going, the only two options for Harvey and his men were to either get killed or to simply surrender.As they drew closer, not only was Clarion sweating, but all his bodyguards also had cold sweat on their foreheads.Only Harvey wasn't doing anything. He simply narrowed his eyes as if he was quietly calculating something. When there were only 60 feet left, he suddenly said, "You have two seconds."Harvey suddenly slammed his foot on the ground.Boom!A powerful shockwave extended outward, and all the Origin Sword Style elites surrounding them were subconsciously stunned. The shield they were holding momentarily left the ground."Warsong! Fire
At Clarion's order, all his bodyguards immediately dragged out several black suitcases. Within were black holes with blue bullets. It was obvious these bullets were created to be used on Martial Arts elites. The damage they could deal was beyond anyone's imagination.The bodyguards stood in front of Harvey and Clarion with the suitcases, ready to fight their enemies to the bitter end.When the Origin Sword Style elites saw how Harvey and the others reacted, they took out a shield and placed it in front of them. It was obvious they were prepared.Or perhaps, it was easier to say that the Origin Sword Style elites already knew what they had prepared.Clarion's expression darkened. "How did these fools manage to guess we're here with the Warsongs?"Harvey narrowed his eyes. "Is there a possibility that they didn't make a guess, but instead already received news about how many people we brought and what kind of weapons, so they could make preparations for us?"Clarion was stunned. "W
Boom! Boom! Boom!There was a string of explosions in mid-air. The bolts had also been engulfed by the explosion. Even after Harvey had managed to negate the attacks, he didn't stop. He grabbed the rocks from the ground with his hand.Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!Several elites hidden in the shadows instantly lost their fighting skills."He really is a True Warrior," Clarion muttered when he saw what happened. He wasn't even sure what to say.He thought he should be able to put himself to some use this time, hence why he asked to come with Harvey. He didn't expect Harvey to be so powerful that he needed others at all.Very quickly, all the attackers gathered. It was obvious they knew they couldn't do anything to Harvey anymore."These people are from the Origin Sword Style!" Clarion said seriously after he looked at what the attackers were wearing. "They're quite troublesome. While they look like they're over-the-top, they're most likely sacrificial soldiers. But the problem is t
"Of course, if we can maintain absolute discretion, we can escape without alerting anyone once we find Ms. Mandy," Clarion said, remaining positive. "That way, we don't have to fight and draw the attention of those who hold power in Sky Plane."Harvey was sitting in the van. He frowned and looked at the buildings with clear Island Nation influence. "Since Daichi is blackmailing me using Mandy, that means they're confident we won't be able to take her away. I believe we'll have to fight with those from the Origin Sword Style today."Harvey gave it a thought for a while and said, "And don't you think that the information Vaida gave us is too accurate? As if someone left behind an opening for us."Clarion's eyes widened. "Don't tell me this is a trap just for us?"Harvey shook his head. "Not only for us, but also for Grand City. If we're really stuck here… It doesn't matter if we're killed or captured alive, we'll become the excuse for them to attack Grand City. This time, we must…"
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