Lydia felt slightly disappointed that the deal did not go through, but Henry's words lifted her spirits. As lunchtime approached, they found a restaurant nearby to eat, unaware that Edward had arranged for people to follow them.Edward was known for his vengeful nature, and Lydia's threat earlier had made him furious. As soon as they entered the restaurant, Lydia's beauty caught everyone's attention. She was indeed stunning, far more beautiful than most celebrities. Henry had booked a large private room to avoid the stares.The waiter quickly noticed their extraordinary status, especially given Lydia's elegant demeanor.Their food arrived promptly, but the private room's door burst open just as they started eating.Edward walked in with six men.Lydia's face changed as she asked angrily, "What are you doing, Mr. Warren?""What do you think? Do you think I'll let you go easily?" Edward sneered."Did you forget what I said earlier?" Lydia snapped."Of course not. I doubt you'll b
Henry's bold declaration slightly surprised Lydia. She did not expect him to boast in front of Edward, but that was typical of Henry, and his bold claims often turned out to be true.Edward was slightly stunned before bursting into mocking laughter. "You're killing me! I have to applaud your stupidity. I've seen clueless people, but never anyone as brainless as you. This is hilarious!"Henry shook his head and said, "Laugh while you can.""I'll be laughing for sure; I'll laugh for the rest of my life. But you'll die today."Get him!" Edward ordered his men.They had already surrounded Henry and were waiting for Edward's instruction.At Edward's command, one of them threw a powerful punch.Lydia could not help but feel a surge of anxiety even though she knew what Henry could do.Bang!The room echoed with the sound of impact, leaving everyone in shock.Henry had not moved an inch, yet the attacker was sent flying, landing heavily on Edward.Lydia was stunned; she had not even
Edward had not believed in Henry's bold declaration.Even Lydia found it hard to believe. However, knowing Henry's past feats, she held onto a glimmer of hope.As Henry's phone call went through, it was answered by Sebastian.Sebastian had been trying to figure out how to contact Henry since Eric was expected to arrive soon. Though Henry had downplayed the threat, Sebastian knew they needed to prepare.After all, the Levies were a major family from Aurelia, which was relatively stronger than the Yorks. Sebastian believed that Henry had called to discuss dealing with Eric."Mr. Truman!" Sebastian greeted him eagerly."Are you calling about Eric?"Henry frowned."Is he here already?""Not yet, but he'll be here tomorrow," Sebastian replied anxiously."Oh, then why worry about him now?" Henry was indifferent about that issue.With a wry smile, Sebastian asked, "Is there something you need, Mr. Truman?""Nothing big. Are you in charge of the Yorks now?" Henry asked."Absolutel
Sebastian was dumbfounded. He knew the Yorks could not possibly achieve that alone. Even Bowen and the others, who were nearby and overheard the conversation, were equally shocked.It seemed an impossible task."What's wrong? You're not willing to do so?" Henry asked calmly."Not at all," Sebastian replied helplessly."I'm just afraid that the Yorks won't be able to do that. Though we're stronger, the gap isn't that significant.""Don't worry about that. I'm only asking if you're willing to do it," Henry said nonchalantly.Sebastian was taken aback. He looked at his dad, Bowen, who nodded after a moment of hesitation. Sebastian quickly responded, "We can do it. But I'll need to consult with my dad and work out the specifics.""Alright."Henry hung up and messaged Dustin. [Liaise with the Yorks. I want the Neptune Group gone by today.]Henry had already informed Dustin to investigate and target the Warrens and Neptune Group anyway. He had not expected Edward to cause trouble so
They felt intense pain and quickly let go."Don't worry, as long as you behave and do what I say, I'll lift it once I leave."You must promise not to tell anyone about what happened here or bring anyone back. If you do, you won't live through the night.""We won't; we promise!" the group quickly responded."Good! Now get lost!" Henry told them to leave immediately.The group scrambled to their feet and rushed out immediately. They were terrified of Henry.Edward became furious as his followers ignored him and fled. He was about to scream for help. However, he was hit by a powerful force, causing excruciating pain in his chest, and he spat out blood.Henry waved his hand; the blood splashed only on Edward. He looked like he'd been through severe punishment.As Edward's followers hurried away, Lilian happened to pass by and walked forward."Is that you, Mr. Truman? Are you having lunch here, too?" Lilian asked as she was surprised to run into him.Henry nodded and glanced at th
"You—" Jody's face turned livid with anger.Lilian finally reacted and quickly interjected, "Don't get upset, Jody. There must be some misunderstanding.""Did Edward do something to anger you again, Mr. Truman?"Henry's expression remained cold as he replied, "No, I just find him annoying and wanted to teach him a lesson."That left Lilian stunned as she found it impossible to mediate. She knew that Jody was not ordinary—her father was Frankie Townsend, the deputy mayor of Hodbridge, a key figure with significant backing from provincial leaders.With Donald Chapman's retirement and Richard's confirmed promotion, the city's top position would likely go to one of the deputies, with Frankie being the front-runner.In light of Eric's upcoming visit to Hodbridge, Lilian sought Jody's support. She never anticipated a conflict between them and Henry.Lydia quickly stepped in as the situation got tenser. She briefly explained the incident. "Ladies, Edward repeatedly threatened us and ev
Lilian panicked when she heard that. Henry was her ally, and she could not let him get arrested."Please calm down, Jody," Lilian said."Mr. Truman, Jody is not just anybody. Her father is Mr. Townsend, the deputy mayor of Hodbridge and a very influential figure.""So what?" Henry replied.Lilian was stunned. She thought she had made her point clear; she had not expected Henry to remain so defiant.Jody was even more furious and retorted, "You think you're invincible, don't you?"Tell me your name, and I'll deal with you later.""Sure, I'm Henry, and I work at the Miller Group," Henry said calmly."You'll regret this," Jody fumed."Let's go, Lilian!"She stormed off and assumed that Lilian would follow her. However, Lilian hesitated. She was close with Jody, but Jody had admitted she could not help her deal with the Levies. She only met with Jody to maintain their relationship for future support. Yet, Henry had promised to protect her. She was not sure if Henry would be offen
As everyone's eyes were on Edward, he said cautiously, "It's my dad. He must know something's wrong."He implied that Henry should be careful because his father already knew about the situation. Though Edward was intimidated by Henry's earlier actions, he still thought of revenge once he was safe."Is it really your dad?" Henry asked, curious how things had escalated so quickly. It seemed the Yorks had played a significant role since they were well-acquainted with the Neptune Group and could find the quickest way to strike."Yes!" Edward, seeing Henry in thought, assumed he was scared."Henry, let me go right now, or my dad will come after you," Edward said."Go ahead and take the call." Henry was not bothered. He believed that Edward would suffer more once the Warrens' downfall was complete, just like Lewis, who was likely living in misery.Lilian, however, quickly intervened. "Don't let him take the call, Mr. Truman.""Why?" Henry was puzzled."If he doesn't answer, his dad w