“You… you…” Waylon pointed at the two of them, but he dared not curse again under Dustin’s glare. “Waylon, what do you want? Just say it!” Shawna said coldly. Waylon’s face changed drastically. “I came here to inform you that…” He suddenly sneered as if he was happy about her misfortune. “You and your mother, Shawna. You must show up at the Riley family villa before 5 p.m. today.“Today, the Finn family will arrive with extravagant gifts to propose marriage. “The family patriarch says that if you two don’t show up, you’ll lose everything you have now!”When Waylon said that, Shawna’s face darkened. “Marriage?” Dustin frowned. How cliche! Another family that was forcing an old-fashioned arranged marriage yet again. Then again, with Shawna’s stunning beauty, it was not surprising for her to be caught in the web of arranged marriages tied to family interests. ‘Since Shawna took good care of Mrs. Swift, I should return the favor. I can’t let the Riley family manipulat
The Riley family villa in Grayvale was all lit up and busy. It looked like a big wedding was about to be held there. “Quick, the Finn family is coming! We must get everything ready before they arrive!” The core members of the Riley family were busy ordering the servants to get everything ready. Everyone was smiling. The Finn family was a huge family in Grayvale. They were far superior to the Riley family. To establish ties with the Finn family was an opportunity the Riley family could only dream of. The patriarch of the Finn family, Archie Finn, wanted to remarry. He had fallen for Shawna’s mother a long time ago. After everything was discussed, he officially came to propose marriage today.Clayton Riley, the patriarch of the Riley family, sat in the main hall with a grin as he watched everyone being busy. He gave his order from time to time. Having the patriarch of a prestigious, first-class family as his son-in-law made him feel immensely proud. Not just that, the dwindl
Waylon stood behind Clayton. After he saw them coming, his face turned stormy. Thoughts spun in his mind, and he was plotting his own schemes.“Mom, how can you…” Shawna held Maisie’s hand, and tears streamed down her face. “Shawna, I’d do anything for you,” Maisie said with affection. Shawna felt even sadder. She collapsed in Maisie’s arms and sobbed uncontrollably. Clayton and the other people’s faces darkened. “Oh, Shawna is here. Come, this is for you!” said Archie and smiled. He handed a present to Shawna, but his lecherous gaze roamed shamelessly over the mother and daughter’s graceful figures. How stunning the mother and daughter were… He seemed to be plotting what he would do to them after they got married. “I don’t want your present!” Shawna flung the present in disgust. Archie’s face darkened. “How dare you?!” A member of the Riley family was the first to speak and yell at Shawna.“Shawna, have you forgotten who you are? Apologize to Archie now!” Clayton
Dustin looked at Archie and sneered. “You’re just one step away from your death, yet you’re still consumed by lust. Do you even think you’re worthy of this?” He spoke icily and walked toward Archie. Archie felt a shiver down his spine. “You…” He stared at Dustin in shock, and he stumbled a few steps back. “Stop him!” Archie shouted in fear. A few thugs of the Finn family immediately rushed forward to stop Dustin. Dustin took a step forward, and his imposing manner was unstoppable, like a sharp arrow cutting through the air. The thugs of the Finn family were sent spinning through the air and crashed onto the ground. Dustin took another step and approached Archie. Before Archie moved back, he grabbed him by the neck and lifted him off the floor effortlessly. Archie was being strangled. He found it hard to breathe and kicked his feet to break free.The Riley family members were so shocked, and their faces reflected the fear they felt. “Brat, have you lost your
“I’m resigning! That should settle my debt with the Riley family, right?” Shawna’s voice trembled with barely restrained anger. “Dream on! The debt you and your mother owe to the Riley family can never be settled!” said a member of the Riley family and sneered. His face twisted with contempt. “You two are just a worthless nobody and a b*stard child. Our family’s mercy in taking you in is the greatest blessing you’ll ever get. How could you possibly repay that?” “Uncle, that’s crossing the line!” Shawna’s voice trembled with fury. “Too far indeed. Someone needs to teach him some respect,” Dustin said coldly as he strode forward. In a single stride, he stood before the man. Smack! The slap echoed like a gunshot in the Riley family’s lavish hall. The man flew backward like a rag doll. He did not even have time to react. He blacked out midair. By the time he hit the floor, he was already unconscious and sprawled limply like discarded trash. The Riley family mem
John Donner was a name synonymous with power and fear in Grayvale. He was a renowned martial artist who had reached the esteemed sovereign grade. His reputation spanned decades, and his influence on Grayvale was absolute. He was simply known as Master Donner. John was not just a man of influence. He was an untouchable force. Whether in legitimate circles or the underground, there was no one who dared to disrespect him. As his arrival at the Riley family villa drew near, the atmosphere grew heavy. It was suffused with an invisible pressure that seemed to pierce through the walls. It was suffocating, like a tangible aura of dominance that preceded the man himself. When John finally stepped into the villa, Dustin could hear his deliberate breathing. Each breath was perfectly measured. It was a hallmark of a martial artist grandmaster. It was a breathing technique designed to amplify strength with every step. John was building his power with each step, and his potential devas
“Security guard? A servant? Ha! Do you even know who he really is?” The crowd exchanged puzzled glances. “Who... is he?” John’s gaze sharpened and cut through the tension like a blade. “Twenty years ago, the prestigious Fox family of Grayvale was annihilated overnight. It was said that no one survived. But later, it was discovered that a son and daughter managed to escape. The bloodline of the Fox family endured, and he is the surviving son.” Shock rippled through the room. The Fox family massacre had long been shrouded in mystery. Those who knew of it understood that probing too deeply would invite disaster. Few had ever imagined that any Fox family member had survived. But Dustin, far from lying low, had boldly stepped back into the very city where his family met its end. Was he reckless or just trying to die? Shawna looked at Dustin with a mix of emotions. The quiet and seemingly unassuming security guard she had brought along had such a devastating p
John was a Legendary Martial Saint. When someone of his caliber reached near-perfect condition, the destructive power they could unleash would be terrifying. At this moment, Dustin was like prey locked in the sights of a hunter. He would be taken down at any second. “A Martial Saint in action? That brat doesn’t stand a chance,” someone muttered. “He’s dead for sure! Good riddance!” The Riley family members sneered. Archie smirked in anticipation. With Dustin out of the picture, no one could stop him from marrying Maisie. Standing in the center of the hall, John fixed his piercing gaze on Dustin. There was a flicker of admiration in his eyes. “The surviving descendant of the Fox family... To have reached such a level at your age is remarkable. At your age, I was far weaker… “I am the leader of Honora’s martial arts community. I owe the General of the West a favor, and he has tasked me with killing you today. Since you are a young man, I will grant you the courte
There was an invitation card on a table at the villa where Simone and her family were staying. David and Simone frowned as they looked at it. It was from the main Langley family. “Alvern Langley will have his seventieth birthday soon and has invited us to the banquet. They even said that they will return the things we seek,” David said. “Our families are estranged, so why did they send us this invitation? It must be a trap!” Simone agreed as well. “Let’s ignore them. They’re on the verge of bankruptcy anyway. When the time comes, they will naturally have to return those things to us anyway.” Dustin only smiled. “We should go. Why shouldn’t we? I sure want to see what they have planned.” It was about time to deal with the main Langley family once and for all. … It was a big day for the main Langley family. Alvern Langley, the eldest member of the main Langley family, was about to celebrate his seventieth birthday. Dustin and Simone were all cleaned up and
The members of the main Langley family gathered in the main hall of their home. They had been thoroughly humiliated during the launch event. At the same time, all their hopes had been crushed. Without the sales rights of those drugs, their pharmaceutical company had no way to grow. At this point, Dusmone Pharmaceuticals had pushed Sunrise Pharmaceuticals right to the edge. The company’s stock price reached a trench, and the main Langley family lost nearly a trillion dollars in just a few days. As for Dusmone Pharmaceuticals, they were currently doubling down on their efforts. The main Langley family could do nothing to challenge them. None of them had any ideas for how to counter the situation. Right then, a member of their staff came up with more bad news. “Is this true?” In the seat of honor, Conan glared at the servant. “Sir, it’s true! All of Rivenesco knows about it. Everyone knows that Dustin beat up the eldest son of the Wilder family of Somerton. He’s cur
“Please sit.” The movers were very polite as they placed the chairs behind David and Monique. Brian took over from a mover and placed Simone’s chair for her personally. “Miss Simone, please sit,” Brian said with a smile. Simone and her family were stunned and did not dare to sit down. Why was Foxtin suddenly treating them so well? Conan and the others were similarly confused. Their expressions were ones of shock. Why was Foxtin treating these insignificant members of the branch family so well? They were the important ones here! “Mr. Foxtin, these three are not members of our family!” Conan had no choice but to remind Foxtin loudly. “Are you certain?” Foxtin’s voice was chilly. “Positive!” Conan said solemnly. “Since you have no relation, what did you come in here for? Do you think you have what it takes to be in this hall?” Foxtin suddenly shouted. The members of the main Langley family were stunned. “But… didn’t you ask us to come in?” someone asked weakly
All members of the Langley family were led to a medium-sized hall. “Mr. Foxtin’s right up there. Are we all here? Please don’t approach without permission,” Brian said flatly. They all agreed and stood in place to wait. The door before them slid open and displayed a set of curtains. Behind the curtains was a silhouette of a sitting figure. It was clear that they would not be seeing Foxtin face-to-face. “Greetings, Mr. Foxtin!” Conan bowed reverently to the figure behind the curtains. The rest of the main Langley family did the same. Foxtin was someone that even Brian treated with the greatest respect. Thus, they did not dare to show any disrespect. Just the longevity and the beauty pills meant that Foxtin would become a legendary figure. Simone, David, and Monique all carried themselves carefully as well. They quickly followed and prepared to bow. “You don’t need to bow,” Brian said and stopped them. Simone and her parents looked distressed. Did Foxtin not wa
Instantly, there was an uproar below the stage. Foxtin had not even shown up nor had there been any sort of selection process. How had the choice been made so quickly? Only the members of the main Langley family were pleased. They looked like they were the only ones who had been smart enough to jump on the chance. At this point, they were only waiting to see Foxtin. “Who did Mr. Foxtin choose?” someone below the stage asked. The host smiled and said, “The Langley family.” Thrilled, the members of the main Langley family jumped for joy. As promised, Brian had gotten them the sales rights. They had not wasted the money at all. “This is wonderful!” The members of the main Langley family were all happy and smug. Their noses were high in the air as they welcomed the attention of everyone around them. They had never gotten such an honor before. “The Langley family, huh?” When Simone’s family heard the host’s answer, they were somewhat torn. There were only them a
“Luna!” The members of the main Langley family were displeased as they watched Luna flee. They had come in high spirits and high hopes. Yet, they faced disappointment after disappointment. First, Orion and Archer were arrested on the charge of grand theft auto. Then, Luna had been humiliated in public and had to run off. The members of the main Langley family were thoroughly shamed. However, they could not leave as they had yet to get the sales rights of those two pills. “Thank you for risking your reputation as a guarantor for me, Mr. Copper. You’ve done so much for me,” Simone said gratefully. After all that had happened, Simone was still a little bit stunned to believe that Dennis had risked his reputation to give a fake statement because of Dustin. It was only in this way that they had been able to maintain their reputation. “Don’t mention it, Miss Simone. It’s an honor to be able to authenticate such an amazing piece of jewelry. Getting to help you out was
Everyone instantly fell silent and stared. That necklace was not fake? Luna was stunned. Her face was a mask of disbelief. “As for the amethyst on the necklace, it’s a perfect specimen. I have never seen such a perfect stone in my life. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that it’s priceless! This necklace is the real Luxuria!” Dennis’s voice reverberated through the room and practically echoed. Everyone in the room was delighted. Luna could not believe her ears. The necklace was real? That flea market piece of junk was real? How was that possible? It was impossible! She refused to believe it! Luxuria was a piece of jewelry that even the Queen of Irkland could not get even though she offered an exorbitant price for it. How could Dustin compare to her? How in the world had he gotten his hands on it? “This is really a priceless necklace?” The members of the main Langley family were stunned. The necklace was not something a member from a branch of the Langle
Everyone looked toward the source of the voice. The speaker was a chubby middle-aged man in a pristine suit. He carried himself with some charisma. “It’s him! It’s the King of Jewels, Dennis Copper!” someone cried out upon recognizing the man. It was clear that Dennis was someone who was very well-known. “The King of Jewels!” Luna was taken aback. Dennis was a big shot in the jewelry business in Hattan and indubitably its top jewel magnate. His jewelry business had reached every corner of the country, and he had stores everywhere. That was why he was called the King of Jewels. Dennis was a very important person in Hattan, with a high standing in their society. Dennis was the leading authority when it came to jewels. “I can tell with just a glance whether a jewel is fake. Since we have such a lively crowd here, how about I authenticate that for myself?” Dennis said with a smile. “Mr. Copper, this is a piece of junk that costs only ten dollars. How can we bother yo
“A cheap fake necklace from the internet?” The socialites frowned. “How can you say my necklace is fake? This is an engagement gift from Dustin!” Simone said angrily. “That explains it,” Luna said with a smug look. “With a fiance like that, how could he afford the real thing? You really think too highly of him.” Simone’s face darkened. She did not know much about the necklace. But since it was a gift from Dustin, she liked it. She thought it was very beautiful and decided to wear it today. “Do you even know what the real one looks like?” Luna looked at her with mockery. “The real version, ‘Luxuria,’ was just released by the world’s top jewelry brand. The chain alone is made of 108 top-quality diamonds. Each diamond is worth millions!” Luna spoke proudly. She was pleased with her knowledge on the necklace. “The pendant is a purple gemstone that was mined from beneath an ancient iceberg in the far north, where it has been for millions of years. Its size and purity are rare,