“Zack Zimmer is truly the hope for our family!”“Looks like even without that ‘somebody’ who went this morning, the Yorks would contact us after all.”The crowd changed their standpoints again, this time turned against Mandy Zimmer.“You sure about that Zack?” Senior Zimmer asked with a frown on his face.“Of course!” Zack replied as he called Wendy Sorrell and put her on the speaker.“Hello, Mr. Zimmer.” Wendy’s soft voice came out from the speaker.“Hello Ms. Sorell, I’ve already notified Senior Zimmer about your visit tonight, may I know when will you arrive?” Zack replied with a smirk.“No need to cause a scene, I’m just here to hand some stuff over to you.” Wendy replied.“My pleasure. Do you need a ride?” Zack offered.“No need, I have my own transport, I’ll arrive around 7pm.” Wendy replied.“Alright, we’ll be waiting for your arrival!” Zack replied with a proud look before hanging up the call.‘Stuff? What stuff? Could it be the contract?’ The crowd was astonished.
“Grandpa…” Mandy Zimmer anxiously looked at Senior Zimmer.Senior Zimmer smiled and said, “Mandy, I know that I’ve wronged you today. However, this contract that you’ve brought back does not bring any benefits at all to the Zimmer family. Of course, I will not forget your contribution to this. How about this? Once everything is in place and we’ve gotten our profits, I will give you a bit more than promised?”Senior Zimmer kept mum about the CEO position. He had tossed the matter out of the window without revisiting it anymore.He had never thought highly of his granddaughters. He always thought that women were money-consuming goods sooner or later. It did not help that Mandy’s husband was a worthless live-in son-in-law. He used to have some respect for her solely because Mandy managed to secure the contract from York Enterprise. Since Zack Zimmer was now more capable than her, he naturally casted Mandy aside.Mandy sat down in silence. She could not say another word. Senior Zimme
In front of the villa at this moment, Senior Zimmer lifted his arm to look at the time on his gold watch worn on his wrist. He saw that it was almost time, so he waved to signal the crowd to keep quiet. He then said in his low voice, “Remember that tonight is an important night for us, the Zimmer family. Tonight will determine whether our family will be able to become a first-class family in Niumhi. Everyone, please give your best spirits and carefully tend to our main guest. Do you understand?”“Yes sir!” The crowd of Zimmer family replied with smiles on their faces. Wendy Sorrell was a gold mine for them. They naturally would want to entertain her well. Zack Zimmer suddenly whispered at this time, “Grandpa, I actually have a premature proposal.”“Sure, my dear obedient grandson. Tell me quickly what’s on your mind.” Senior Zimmer became excited.He was quite disappointed with Zack’s performance before. However, he was particularly pleased with him tonight.More importantly, he
An incredulous gasp was heard amongst the crowd. A golden miniature horse statue was sitting inside the box. Although it was only the size of a palm, it was quite expensive! It was an old-fashioned item, but the price was displayed there.Accordingly, Yohann Stone and Senior Zimmer were of the same status. There was no need to present such a generous gift when they would meet. However, he was being modest today which allowed the Zimmer family’s reputation to greatly increase.“Sure, sure, sure. Anyone who goes through this door is our guest. Please take a seat, Manager Stone. However, please don’t be so modest next time. I will humbly accept this gift!” Senior Zimmer’s smile was so wide that he could hardly close his mouth as he nodded profusely.This was not a matter of money, but of reputation. Although Yohann had his doubts and found out that Wendy Sorrell and Secretary Xavier were coming over, he was a sly fox himself. He did not expose this side of him.After greeting Yohann
Senior Zimmer noticed the change in her expression and sighed. She must be an inexperienced woman to be easily shocked. She would be easily influenced.Zack Zimmer went forward with a wide smile and stretched out his hand. “Welcome, Manager Sorrell, it is an honor to have you here. Allow me to introduce. This is the senior of our family…”Wendy Sorrell’s face was polite. She retreated half a step without any change in her expression. She nodded slightly and said, “I’ve seen Senior before.”Zack’s hand stiffened at her words, but he kept his high spirits. He quickly changed his gesture to a welcoming one. “Since you are here, Manager Sorrell, please have something to eat at our humble abode before we proceed to talk about business. Is that fine with you?”Wendy hesitated for a while before smiling and said, “I’ve asked another friend to come. I’m not sure if she will agree to the dinner invitation.”Soon, a beautiful woman clad in a business suit with her hair tied up in a ponyta
The Zimmer family were displaying such hospitality and although Wendy Sorrell and Yvonne Xavier were both embarrassed, they politely sat down. They were not intimidated by the Zimmer family. However, they remembered that the CEO’s wife belonged to the Zimmer family, so they needed to show some manners. Else, if word gets out that people of their standings were being rude, they might even lose their future meals. Yvonne and Wendy sat at the center seats of the main table. Beside them, Senior Zimmer, Sean Zimmer, and Zack Zimmer all sat in turn. On the other side, Yohann Stone, Zachariah Brooke, and the rest of the family heads sat down too. These people all had high standings in the city of Niumhi. Senior Zimmer did not dare to be discourteous. However, when the younger generation of the Zimmer family saw this scene, their eyes were about to burst with rage. This b*stard, Zack, had prosperous luck indeed. He did not only manage to have Wendy come along, he even got Yvonne to attend
Yvonne Xavier was about to say something when her gaze swept across the crowd and she was utterly shocked that instant she saw someone familiar.Harvey York!She managed to spot Harvey who was seated in the corner. She had no more appetite for the meal and dashed toward Harvey’s direction. She was shrouded with anxiety.Everyone’s attention was focused on her and wondered what she was up to. Yet, she walked toward the man who was clad in clothes bought from the street stalls. When she stood next to him, the expression on the faces of many changed drastically.This was especially true for the Zimmer family. Numerous people’s faces have changed that instant!What was with this live-in son-in-law? Had this worthless trash offended Secretary Xavier? That she had to sprint over to him the moment she caught sight of him?A chill ran down Senior Zimmer’s spine. Secretary Xavier was someone who should never be offended. If Harvey had upset her in the past, he would cut him up into pieces
Zack Zimmer was rendered speechless at this spontaneous decision. He never thought that his grandfather would treat him so well that he would bring out all these items.The expressions of the other family heads started to slightly change one by one. They all had the same set in their homes. After all, this was trendy to have for the upper-class society of Niumhi.Senior Zimmer eyes turned toward Yvonne Xavier and Wendy Sorrell. He then smiled. “Dear distinguished guests, since you’re here, why not come and have a look at our set of precious items that belong to the Zimmer family?”Yvonne and Wendy were about to reject the offer but when they saw the luxurious items of high quality in few of the boxes, any woman would be moved. Hence, they both could not resist but glance over. Senior Zimmer noticed their expressions. He was adamant to attain victory that night. He then waved and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, come and have a look.”The first bodyguard opened the box at the front. I
In truth, Jesse did understand Harvey somewhat. He knew from the very beginning that with Harvey's character, he would not have killed Wilhelm.The reason he threw Harvey into prison was to protect him, other than it being the Xavier family's order as well. But he did not expect something like this to happen outside.Not only Donald had died, but all the young men and women he brought back also mostly died. All of them died the same way. They could not even resist, all of them slain in one slash. It was as if the person who killed them possessed incredible power and was very familiar with them.Other than Liza, who left the residence at the time, all the people from the other three Martial Arts Alliance who came back from overseas had been killed.The information was from Wolsing's precinct. It was absolutely unbelievable to them that something like this would happen at the country's seat of power. That was why the precinct contacted Wolsing's Dragon Cell, hoping they could work to
"Or maybe you forgot who you are, Jesse. How dare you conspire with the Islanders!" When Jesse heard Harvey's words, he narrowed his eyes. Harvey's questioning was sharp and dug into his heart. However, from Harvey's angle, he was not exactly wrong.Jesse took a deep breath and said, "I'm not going to lie to you. The Xavier family as a whole has its own considerations, as well as my own personal thoughts."But you are gravely mistaken. The Xaviers aren't conspiring with the Islanders. However, we simply don't want you to go to our family and mess things up before Yvonne is married. So… Harvey, stay here."On the one hand, this is for Yvonne's own good if you really care about her. On the other hand, isn't this my way of protecting you too? You can't imagine just how many people outside want you dead…"Firstly, I can understand why because I exposed just how shameless families like you are, despite my own contempt for it." Harvey shrugged. "But I don't understand your second point.
"We meet again, Harvey. What? Do you think Dragon Cell's fried chicken is to your taste, so you came in for a stroll?"At the same time when Donald was being killed, Jesse walked into the Dragon Palace's interrogation room and watched Harvey enjoying his fried chicken meal with a hint of helplessness on his face."I didn't want to, but they got me with some concrete evidence, so I have no choice," Harvey said as he put down his fork before turning over to Jesse. "I've got a few things I want to ask you, but you're quite hard to get a hold of. But I think it should be quite easy to see you here, so I came in.""Questions for me?" Jesse asked, confused. "That's why you're here?""What else?" Harvey said with a shrug. "Oh, right. I also want to see whether Wolsing's Dragon Cell has already completely fallen and if they can still uphold their justice and prove the ingenuousness of the innocents."If you can't prove my innocence in the shortest possible time, then I believe that Dragon
Liza chuckled when he saw Donald, who was so confident in his abilities. "If you put some more effort into it, with your abilities, there's no doubt that Harvey will die a terrible death, am I right?"Donald rubbed his swollen face. "That little bastard hit my face until it's all swollen. Of course, I must get back at him a hundred, no, a thousand times! Otherwise, all this pain and humiliation will be for nothing."Liza bowed. "He deserves it all." "Alright, I'll get some rest. After everything, I can feel my bones aching," said Donald as he set down his glass and walked to his bedroom.But the instant he went inside, he turned around to look at Liza. "Contact Mitsuki and ask if the Island Nation still has any other evidence. If there's none, ask them if she can fabricate something concrete soon. If we want to make this case as solid as possible, we also need other evidence! And I believe they have already prepared it.""Understood!" Liza nodded and immediately left to arrange i
Just as Harvey was imprisoned because of Rita's testimony, Donald returned to his mansion with a pleasing smile.While he had lived overseas, he had plenty of assets in Wolsing.On the one hand, it was to make some money. On the other hand, it was to have a place to stay. And his favorite place was Arcadia Garden located in the third rim of Wolsing. It was not spacious and had three courtyards, and the architecture was quite old, as if it had not been renovated for decades.That being said, Arcadia Garden's design was quite old, but all the antique, the pottery, the statues… All of them were pretty valuable. If one were to live in a place like this, they would no doubt lose themselves in a life of decadence, becoming full of themselves.At this time, someone pushed open the door into Arcadia Garden with a creak.Then, Donald walked into the estate with a gratified expression, sitting on the sofa in the living room."Hahahaha! What a show! Isn't that Harvey quite bombastic? Isn't
"Now that we have all the evidence, why don't you just surrender?" Mitsuki looked at Harvey with a smirk.Harvey calmly replied, "Firstly, I have no interest in framing you Islanders. Because logically speaking, the weak will frame the strong. In my eyes, all of you Islanders are nothing. You're not even on my radar."Secondly, if I really want to kill Wilhelm, will I be so stupid to kill him just after he and I were in a scuffle earlier? Can't I wait for a few more days?"Thirdly, you showed a fingerprint and said all the evidence is clear. But you can lift my fingerprints from my residence and my office."Fourthly, you Islanders have just used Donald and Wilhelm to threaten me, so they'll make me give up on the duel. But when that fails, I'm suddenly accused of being a murderer, as if I'll go to prison at any time."There are too many coincidences. I believe the one who killed Wilhelm is someone from Island Nation, so that you can frame me.""Us? Framing you?" Mitsuki said as i
Harvey did not expect Charlotte to be willing to fight the Shinto Way for him until the very end. However, he did not want Charlotte to fight for him now.Looking at the crowd gathering around them, itching to get a fight and the people from Dragon Palace… Then he noticed Mitsuki's deep smile…Harvey sighed.He did not mind fighting the Islanders here.But if he fought with the people from Dragon Palace because of him, no matter who won, it would be a disgrace if news of this spread. Harvey raised his right hand and said, "Charlotte, no need to fight here. Didn't Mitsuki say she has enough evidence to the point that the officers from Dragon Cell are with her? If that's the case, then let's investigate. I believe I can prove my own innocence.Harvey ignored them and left the ICU.When Mitsuki and Donald saw what had happened, they looked and smiled deeply at each other and quickly followed him.-Half an hour later. In the interrogation room, Dragon Cell Wolsing branch.As th
When Harvey looked at how righteous Mitsuki was trying to portray herself, he was unsure how to react.Meanwhile, Donald immediately gave Mitsuki a thumbs up and said, "Just as expected from one of the three primary disciples of the Shinto Way, Mitsuki! Not only can you fight, but you're also guided by righteousness! With Mitsuki willing to preside over what's right, this means that there's still justice in this world. It also means that in Country H, those with power will still be punished!"Then, Donald gave Harvey a complacent smile, feeling that Harvey would have to submit even if he refused.Charlotte frowned when she saw what had happened.The Islanders were known for their particularity. They would never act rashly before they had all the evidence.However, from Mitsuki's reaction… Could it be that Harvey really did kill Wilhelm? But Charlotte instantly felt that it was impossible. For someone like Harvey, if he really had something against Wilhelm, he would handle it on th
"You…" Donald was so furious that he could not stop shaking. "You're making things up, Harvey! Even if I wanted to do something like that, I wouldn't have killed Wilhelm! He's a dear friend!"Then, Harvey said, "Does that matter to a person like you? You can even kill your own father as long as the price is right, much less someone unrelated to you."Donald could not stop shuddering when he heard that. However, he knew that Harvey was not completely wrong."Mr. Harvey, are all people from your country just like you? Refusing to admit to the crimes you commit? But I have proof that you're the one who killed the deacon!" A cold voice came from the other side of the corridor at this time."We went to the crime scene where William was murdered just now. We found a longsword with your fingerprint on it. This is the smoking gun. What else do you have to say?"Harvey turned and looked at the owner of the voice. He was one of the three primary disciples of Shinto Way, Mitsuki. She walked