Sirius gritted his teeth and declared, "The Monroe family absolutely cannot hand over the culprit at this time."Enraged, Albert slammed his hand on the table and rose to leave. "Even the former head of the Monroe family wouldn't dare show me such disrespect! Since you're prepared for a life-or-death war, Mr. Sirius, there's nothing more to say. "Within a month, there will only be three major families left in Stanva City. It's either you or us!" Albert was furious. He had initially thought Nelson might have been exaggerating, but it was clear the Monroe family was showing no respect.Sirius hastily stood and tried to stop Albert. "Please, Mr. Harmon, stay and hear me out."Albert shook him off. "There's nothing more to say!""Mr. Harmon, I meant we cannot hand over the culprit today. But I promise to personally deliver the culprit to the Harmon family in the future. As for the apology, I will personally deliver it once the culprit is handed over." Seeing a potential for negot
Nelson was consumed by the desire for immediate revenge and leaped to his feet. "Miracle doctor? That Frederick is nothing but worthless trash!"Albert's face darkened, and he swiftly slapped Nelson. "When I'm negotiating with the acting head of the Monroe family, who gave you the right to interrupt?"Fearing the deal for the five-billion-dollar commercial building would fall through, Albert quickly signed the contract. Nelson was knocked to the floor by the force of the slap and clutched his face in pain. Blood began to seep through the bandages covering his eyes once more. Despite the pain and humiliation, Nelson dared not speak another word.As an unloved legitimate heir now blinded, further defiance might lead to his expulsion from the family.Seeing Albert sign the contract, Sirius breathed a sigh of relief, though it was tinged with bitterness.The five-billion-dollar deal was a bitter pill to swallow, even for the wealthy Monroes. He silently cursed Frederick, the cause
"Uncle Albert, I'm absolutely sure Frederick is worthless. My girlfriend's cousin is Frederick's ex-wife, and the three cousins on this cruise all agree he's worthless," said Nelson.Albert smiled slyly. "Let's go find your girlfriend then. We'll have her prove it and show the Monroes what losing at everything looks like."Clutching the deed to a five billion dollar commercial building, Albert could already envision the Monroe family's expressions of defeat.Nelson was equally excited and quickly directed Albert to where Priscilla was staying.…Meanwhile, Priscilla stared blankly out at the sea in the Regal Suite. She was lost in thought. She couldn't fathom how her unremarkable ex-husband had become a distinguished guest of Sirius.June rushed to Priscilla's side and exclaimed, "Pris, stop dwelling on it! Why not talk to Frederick about getting back together? You've seen it yourself; he's not useless at all."Priscilla's expression shifted.Reconcile with Frederick? It was
Due to the court case between the companies and Grace's interview with Lily, news of the situation spread like wildfire.Although Priscilla lost the case, word of the four untreated patients reached many ears, and anyone with a bit of curiosity could easily uncover the details. Grace was more than willing to expose Frederick, her hatred for him burning just as intensely as Nelson's.Hearing the commotion, Priscilla emerged from her room. "Is Frederick posing as a miracle healer again?" Priscilla questioned, her skepticism fueled by Vivianne's lawsuit.Grace was brimming with excitement as she exclaimed, "Prissy, I warned you he was fooling Mr. Sirius, but you dismissed me! Let's expose him and have him removed from the cruise!"June swiftly defended Frederick and said, "He's not a charlatan, he's genuinely a miracle doctor. He even cured my alcohol allergy.""Curing an allergy makes him a miracle doctor? Then everyone would be one. You're just a child, you don't understand. Stay
Despite the elder's gentle demeanor, Frederick couldn't shake the feeling of immense pressure radiating from him.It wasn't the kind of power associated with wealth, like Sirius, but something far deeper—an unparalleled aura.Frederick instinctively understood this wasn't a man to be trifled with.The old man approached Frederick directly and sat down beside him.He crossed his legs and said with a smile, "Whenever you face a challenge, there's always a solution. Don't let anger cloud your judgment. You carry a heavy darkness within you, young man. Sit with me, and let's find peace together."After a moment's hesitation, Frederick mirrored the elder's posture and settled down. The elder then began to gently chime a small bell in his hand.The deep, resonating tones echoed in Frederick's ears.Chink... Chink... Chink…Both men closed their eyes, entering a meditative state. As the solemn sound of the bell washed over him, Frederick experienced an unfamiliar wave of tranquility.
A chilling memory surfaced for Frederick. Back in Motheca, he'd stumbled upon a horrifying scene. A group of thugs from a notorious organization savagely murdered young girls. Consumed by rage, his murderous persona had taken the wheel. When Frederick finally snapped back to reality, he was surrounded by a gruesome tableau of dismembered bodies. The incident left him deeply shaken. Thankfully, no innocent bystanders were present, or they wouldn't have stood a chance. Since then, Frederick had built an ironclad wall within himself, forcibly suppressing his murderous persona. While occasional leaks of killing intent did occur, he'd always managed to regain control swiftly.Mr. Faith inquired urgently, "Young man, how did you manage to sense this divine grace? I've spent decades in contemplation, yet not a whisper of it has graced me. If only I knew the method, perhaps I could help more people find solace."Frederick furrowed his brow. "Divine grace?" He echoed the term in his
As they played chess, Mr. Faith shared his military knowledge with Frederick."Brigades, regiments, battalions, companies, platoons—each has a crucial role. The general oversees them all, responsible for every soldier and the entire battlefield. Soldiers defend the nation and build character. Would you like to join the army? I could help," Mr. Faith offered.Frederick smiled gently and declined. He still had to uncover his parents' murder and had no interest in the military."Thank you, Mr. Faith, but I have other priorities."Mr. Faith's face fell."A young man like you should consider serving the nation," he said sternly.Surprised by his reaction, Frederick realized Mr. Faith was quite traditional."Mr. Faith, serving one's nation isn't limited to the military. I have other contributions to make."Mr. Faith persisted, "True service is in the army, deterring enemies and protecting the homeland. Ordinary people can't safeguard the nation." As he spoke, Mr. Faith expertly use
Noticing Mr. Faith's disappointment, Frederick offered a gentle explanation. "Mr. Faith, it's not that I'm more skilled at military chess. Your general's hesitation led to your loss."Mr. Faith gazed at his captured flag and murmured, "The general must be protected. If he falls, the entire army loses its ability to fight."Frederick was puzzled by Mr. Faith's rigid belief that the general couldn't move freely in a game. Perhaps on a real battlefield, the general's life was paramount, but this was just a game.Frederick said gently, "Mr. Faith, you've placed too much weight on the general. It's become a mental burden. Only by releasing it can you see the whole board."Mr. Faith's body trembled slightly as he repeated, "A burden? The general has become a burden? Is that why I can't see the whole picture?"At that moment, the bell's glow turned golden once more, all the black energy having seeped into Mr. Faith.He suddenly began coughing violently, then collapsed in convulsions.F