Harvey smiled and said to Prince, "It's fine. They're not that impressive."Prince looked at Harvey's calm expression and remembered how Harvey became the leader of his own school.The previous leader of the Heaven's Gate had been completely humiliated by Harvey. No matter how strong the so-called four kings of the alliance are, they couldn't be more powerful than the previous leader of the Heaven's Gate, could they?However, Prince still retrieved the document and pushed it toward Harvey. It was better to be more careful, after all. "Prudence is the better part of valor. While the four kings aren't well-known, they are all quite capable. They have no reason to fight you in the past, but now that they can do it in a legal capacity, they will use everything they have."Especially when they can replace you by defeating you. They can lose, but you can't. Your status in the alliance will become firm after this battle between the two countries. Then, everyone would have to listen to y
"Jesse?" Harvey frowned. However, he seemed to have realized something and asked, "Where's Yvonne?""Please stop looking for her, Harvey," Jesse said, as if hesitating on how to explain it to Harvey. "She's one of our us, so she can't follow a man and keep on being his secretary. Even if she doesn't mind it, our family does. Not to mention, she already has a fiancé thanks to our family head's arrangement. She'll be marrying soon."Please don't disturb her ever again. Our family head promises that if you won't disturb Yvonne anymore, you'll be a friend of the Xaviers of Wolsing forever.""What if I'm determined to see her?" Harvey's expression darkened."Then… Please don't get upset when we treat you as an enemy," Jesse said as he raised his hand. Harvey could sense murderous intent coming from behind the doors and windows, up on the roof and trees as well as other locations, while still being physically hidden.Jesse removed his gold-framed glasses and wiped them using a handker
Islanders? Niece? Marriage?Harvey, who was looking at everything that was happening from the side, formed an outlandish conjecture. He looked at Nashon in disbelief and asked with a frown, "Mr. Nashon, I'm Harvey York. I would like to ask if your niece is…"The moment Harvey started speaking, he grabbed the attention of both Nashon and the man called Mr. Tokugawa. The instant Nashon saw Harvey, the displeasure on his expression grew apparent. He simply narrowed his eyes and gave Harvey a meaningful look without saying anything. Meanwhile, there seemed to be a vicious look in Mr. Tokugawa's eyes.Before both sides could say anything, Harvey's eyebrows furrowed. He instinctively looked behind him—the atmosphere seemed to have dropped a couple of degrees when he wasn't paying full attention just now.Suddenly, many people appeared, their faces cold and the brutality in their eyes abundantly clear. Harvey wasn't sure if they jumped at this chance, or if they were already well-prepar
After the commotion ended, nobody knew what Nashon was thinking. He signaled Jesse to invite Harvey into the residence. Mr. Tokugawa had also recovered his composure during this time. He gave Harvey a meaningful look and nodded before walking into the residence with the protection of the Xavier family's bodyguard.Once they were inside the residence, Harvey couldn't see Nashon immediately. Instead, he was led to a sitting room.A maid prepared a pot of coffee for him before quickly leaving. No one came to check on him in the next half an hour.Harvey didn't mind; he simply enjoyed the coffee and played with his phone. He acted like he was treating this as his home.After about forty minutes had passed, the door to the sitting room was pushed open. Harvey saw Nashon, who had changed into a traditional garb, entering. He nodded at Harvey before sitting down at the opposite and looking at Harvey with interest.Harvey wasn't going to underestimate the leader of the Xaviers; simila
Harvey frowned slightly and asked Nashon, "What do you mean?"Nashon smiled again."When you have a powerful identity, it often means you have the duty to protect the benefit of that specific group. Let me make an example. As the scion of the Longmen Association, it means you have to protect the benefits of the association."But sometimes, there's going to be a conflict of interest between the Longmen Association and the Martial Arts Association. How are you going to solve this perfectly when this happens? No matter how you decide, you will inadvertently take a side."It's fine if you can pick the same side all the time, but it's going to be bad if you sometimes side with the Longmen Association, and then sometimes side with the Martial Arts Association. Do it long enough, and not only will the people from those factions not be grateful to you, they'll even grow to resent you."That's the biggest trouble you're going to face currently. Once the conflicts become unavoidable, have y
Based on Nashon's words and attitude, it was clear that he had been paying attention to Harvey all this while. He managed to notice how Harvey did things. Harvey was someone who was willing to sacrifice his benefits for things like honor and justice.Someone like him was precious to a country and the ruling body. However, he was not a good husband to any woman. The reason was that she might get killed because of the man and even drag the family she was from down with her.Most importantly, Harvey was associated with too many factions. The Longmen Association, Country H Martial Arts Alliance, The Yorks of HL Casino, Country H Commercial Group… If anything happened to any of the factions, it would be enough to be lethal to those closest to him.The Xaviers could not afford the risk.To the Xaviers, they would not allow Harvey and Yvonne to meet each other again unless Harvey gained a new understanding and found a balance between being just and protecting one's benefits.Half an hour
After Harvey left the Xavier residence, he returned to his own estate, which he was staying in. Then, he sat in the courtyard, dazed.Nashon's words left quite an impact on him.A lot of things he initially did, he did it from the perspective of justice.However, after being prompted by Nashon, he realized he paid too little attention to those closest to him.Or perhaps he should say he did not really care about the people closest to him other than Mandy. He treated them all well and would give it his all whenever they were in danger, but the fact remained. To a woman's parents, they would never see him as someone worth dedicating her life to.Other than someone like Lilian, who loved him for the money, it was also something that Lilian herself had noticed.As for Yvonne, he simply felt that she would stick with him naturally. When he needed her, she would give it her all. But in the end, she was not an object but a living, breathing human being. She was not someone he could just
The Islander woman who seemed like a princess looked at the estate with judging eyes, as if this place was not worthy of her presence.However, she still controlled the disdain she felt in her heart and sauntered forward.Following behind her was an old woman that looked like a desiccated corpse. The difference between these two women was like night and day.Tyson had wanted to stand up to say something when they all saw the woman enter without permission, but Harvey signaled him to stop. Only then did he turn and look at the visitor. "This is a private estate and we do not welcome Islanders here. I don't care who you are. It's not too late to leave this instance."Harvey had little patience for the Islanders. Harvey had simply asked her to leave because she was a woman, and that was already respectful enough."You're that man… Harvey York, right? The representative who the Country H Martial Arts Association refused to acknowledge?"The prideful woman completely ignored Harvey's
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