Jack screamed in pain. “Well?” “You want to know? Keep dreaming!” Jack roared. Dustin stomped down on his other arm. Jack nearly fainted from the pain of having both his arms broken. His hatred toward Dustin raged like a forest fire. Simone’s heart raced when she saw this. Even when the Langley family was at their peak, they could not compare to the Zimmer family. They could not afford to provoke them at all. She was worried that she would not be able to protect Dustin if he injured Jack too much. “Still not talking? Fine, don’t.” Seeing Jack still being stubborn, Dustin was dissatisfied and stomped down on his left leg. Before Jack could scream, he stomped down on his right leg as well. At that point, all his limbs were almost broken. But Dustin showed no pity. He could never tolerate anyone lusting after Simone! “I’ll talk…” In the end, Jack could no longer endure the pain. As he broke out in a cold sweat, he said, “No one ordered me… Amara Wyatt came to u
Jack was wrapped up in bandages and placed in the Zimmer family’s hall. All the core family members of the Zimmer family were present. Klein Zimmer sat in the family’s head seat with a stormy face. “What happened?” he asked coldly as his gaze swept over every member of the Zimmer family. The Zimmer family members were silent. No one dared to say anything. “Hmph!” Klein slammed his hand down on the side table, and it shattered to pieces. The members of the Zimmer family were terrified. Klein looked at one particular person with a cold glare and asked in an equally cold voice, “Jack is your son. Are you going to tell me you don’t know what happened?” Felix Zimmer, Jack’s father, trembled. “This is all Simone Langley’s fault!” he hissed. “We were just doing business, and businessmen prioritize profit above all. The Langley Group offered a lower price for our materials compared to the Wyatt family, so there’s nothing wrong with us choosing to work together with them! “B
With a wave of his hand, elite fighters of the Zimmer family rushed forward to kill Dustin and Drake. Dustin remained indifferent and did not budge, but Drake made his move. With just one attack, he managed to make the elite fighters cough up blood and fall. “What?!” The Zimmer family members were shocked. Klein scowled and stared at Drake. He had not paid attention to Drake’s attack, but he was sure that he was very strong. “Who are you?” he asked solemnly. “A loyal servant of My Liege,” Drake said coolly. “Who?” Klein was surprised. “Drake, I didn’t give you permission to speak,” Dustin said in displeasure. Drake immediately knelt in front of Dustin and said, “Please forgive me!” This surprised the Zimmer family even more. This powerful fighter was showing such respect to Dustin?! Who exactly was Dustin to be able to command such respect from someone so powerful? Klein’s face turned grim. “Who… are you?” He looked at Dustin. “I just can’t be bothered t
“Klein?!” “Dad?!” Klein’s actions shocked all the members of the Zimmer family. Klein had always been competitive and strong-willed. He never bowed before anyone. They could not understand it. Why would Klein suddenly show such respect to the person who hurt Jack? Was he intimidated by Drake’s strength? That was impossible! Klein was someone who would rather be killed than submit to someone else. Klein waved his hand to gesture to the Zimmer family to be quiet. They did not know that his back was already drenched in cold sweat. If Drake had moved forward a little more, he would have died. He could tell just how scarily strong Drake was. He was a sovereign grade fighter! He could not imagine just how much more powerful a person had to be to make a sovereign grade fighter serve him like this. This sort of person could easily destroy the entire Zimmer family. Jack slowly woke up in the center of the hall. When he opened his eyes, he saw Dustin sitting not very
“What kind of a status must one have to command a sovereign grade fighter?” Klein’s face turned solemn. “All those who can command sovereign grade fighters are incredibly powerful people who stand at the top of the world. With one word, they can change the fates of nations! “I also remember seeing something on Drake.” Klein looked pensive. “If I’m correct, Dustin Fox is the ruler of the underground. He’s the King of Hades!” That one sentence made everyone’s faces turn pale. All of them were shocked. The King of Hades was a terrifying person. With his own power alone, he killed the former ruler of the underground and destroyed the Shadow Dynasty. Then, he created Hell Hall. After that, in just a few years, he became the new ruler of the underground. Over the years, Hell Hall killed plenty of people, and they struck fear in everyone’s hearts. The King of Hades’s name spread through the world, and he gained a reputation for being fearsome and formidable. When they heard that
Amara arrived outside the Zimmer family villa in her Maserati. In the end, she decided to visit the Zimmer family herself. The Zimmer family was one of the most prominent families in Rivenesco and was quite strong. Amara was wary of Klein, who was once a very famous businessman. He had not been involved in the management of the company for years, but if he decided to come out of retirement, he would still be very influential. The message Klein had sent made Amara worried. She was in a very bad mood and could not understand how things had turned out that way. Even though she had framed the Langley family and Dustin, her target had somehow gotten out of the Zimmer family unscathed and was not even blamed for hurting Jack. She had come here to not just mend their relationship but also to figure out the truth. “Please send a message that I, Amara Wyatt, am here to meet Mr. Klein and also to visit Mr. Jack,” said Amara with a smile to the guard. The guard soon passed the m
“Dustin, I have great news!” In the morning, Simone went to find Dustin happily. “The Zimmer family suddenly changed their minds. Felix, Jack’s father, called me and apologized for terminating the contract. They want to work together with us again, and they’re even offering a lower price for their materials!” she said excitedly. She had been really worried over the past few days. Dustin had gravely wounded Jack, and she was worried that the Zimmer family would do whatever it took to seek revenge. She had been thinking about how to protect Dustin. To her surprise, the Zimmer family suddenly called her and apologized. They would also provide more materials to the Langley Group at a much lower price. Simone was surprised when she heard that. Jack had been severely injured. Not only did the Zimmer family decide not to hold Dustin accountable, but they also requested to work together again and offered a much lower price for their materials. Simone was a businesswoman herself
“The worst-case scenario would be us losing to the Zimmer family and the Zimmer family working together with other forces to destroy us. Then, our family business will be ruined!” Clara’s words shocked all of them. “It can’t be that bad, right? The Wyatt family is stronger than the Zimmer family!” Elisa retorted. “You’re forgetting that Klein Zimmer was a powerful person when he was young, and he’s friends with plenty of outstanding people in all fields.” Clara frowned. “Also, we offended plenty of famous physicians last time. Some of them are from powerful backgrounds and will happily kick us when we’re down.” The Wyatt sisters’ faces turned sour. By the looks of it, the Wyatt family was forced into a dead end. “Should we make use of the Wyatt family’s secret force?” Delia suddenly asked. Amara raised her eyebrow but shook her head without hesitation. She rejected the idea. “We’re not forced to the point where we need to use that just yet. I’ll talk to the Zimmer family
The Riverine had seven floors, each with a unique and elegant design. As you went higher, the view of the river became even more beautiful, and the rooms grew more luxurious. Anyone who could go to the Riverine was either rich or important. Just being there showed status and was a way to flaunt one’s position. However, Evan and Yvonne did not hold a high position in the Yeager family. They could only dine in the dining area on the first floor. Even Zack could only go up to the third floor. The important figures from the three newly rising noble families in Hattan could only go up to the fourth floor. Only someone like Nico, who came from a powerful family and held a key role, could go up to the fifth floor. “We actually have the chance to go up to the fifth floor of the Riverine! This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! What a great honor! We owe it all to Mr. Zabel.” Evan and Yvonne grinned from ear to ear. They kept complimenting Nico and tried to flatter him constantl
“Hello, Mr. Zabel,” Patricia said with a forced smile. Her voice sounded a bit awkward. Inside, she felt uncomfortable but did not want to upset someone from such a powerful family. “Sorry for keeping everyone waiting,” Nico said with a big smile. He was clearly happy with Patricia. “By the way, why are you all on the first floor? It’s so crowded and noisy here.” “Oh, don’t flatter us,” Yvonne said. “You know, the Riverine is the top restaurant in Hattan. It has seven floors, and the higher you go, the fancier it gets. But you need money and a certain status to go higher. “With our status, we can only eat on the first floor. We can’t go any higher.” “Is that so? I’ve heard a little about it,” Nico said. “On the second floor, only high-ranking people are allowed. The third, fourth, and fifth floors are for people from Hattan’s top families.” “I’ll ask someone to see how high I can go.” Nico called the manager over. “You’re the heir from the Zabel family of Hattan?
Faced with their aggressive questioning and yelling, Dustin stayed calm and did not seem bothered at all. “It doesn’t matter if you agree or not. What matters is whether Patricia is willing,” he said with a smile. “As long as she agrees, no one can stop us from being together!” The others all thought highly of themselves and believed their opinions were the truth. But Dustin did not feel the need to argue. If that was their mindset, he might as well go along with it. However, his calm response only made them angrier. Evan’s eyes widened in anger as he yelled, “You’re shameless!” Yvonne, dressed in expensive jewelry, agreed with Evan. She said disdainfully, “You should look at yourself in the mirror. You want to marry Patricia? Do you think you’re worthy? “A broke guy like you could never afford to come to the Riverine. How could you give her a good life? We’re just looking out for her happiness!” she added with an entitled look. “Don’t think just because you got picked
After leaving the hotel, Patricia wanted to go straight back to Mayhill. Things were going well there, and she wanted to stay there 24/7 in case something went wrong. But she got a phone call that changed her mind. “My uncle invited us to dinner at the Riverine,” Patricia told Dustin over the phone. “We haven’t had a proper meal with them since we got back.” Dustin did not say much and just went along with her. The Riverine was a fancy restaurant by the river in Hattan. It was known as one of the most elegant and luxurious places in the city. The seven-story building stood tall by the water. It looked like a grand old pagoda. Every floor was beautifully decorated and gave off a classic and sophisticated feel. By the time Patricia and Dustin arrived, Evan and Yvonne were already waiting in the dining area. When they saw Patricia, they greeted her with warm smiles. Patricia looked puzzled and asked, “Uncle Evan, Aunt Yvonne, why pick such an expensive place for dinner?”
After speaking, Dustin looked at Curtis. His eyes were intense and confident, as if he already understood everything. Curtis was taken aback, then quickly composed himself. He was filled with uncontrollable joy. “Thank you for your trust! On behalf of the whole Swansong Group, I swear to serve you with my life. We will do everything to follow your orders!” Curtis’s voice trembled in excitement. At this moment, Curtis felt both awe and gratitude. It was truly a huge honor to receive the mysterious and powerful master of Star Tower’s trust and be given such an important responsibility! He also knew that this was a once-in-a-lifetime chance. If he helped Dustin succeed, the Swansong Group would experience huge growth and success. Thinking of this, he silently vowed to give his best and not let Dustin down. When the rest of the Swansong Group heard this, they would feel just as excited as he did. After all, Dustin’s words carried great weight. In this competitive and power-driven w
Dustin returned to Mayhill Pig Farm. He walked up the mountain with an umbrella. From a distance, he saw several people waiting at the entrance. “Mr. Fox, you’re here!” When they saw Dustin, the middle-aged man in front immediately tensed up and ran over. He did not care about the rain or getting covered in mud. “Curtis Zeller, the general manager of the Swansong Group, reporting to Mr. Fox.” Curtis stopped before Dustin and bowed to him respectfully. The others behind him also ran over and bowed to Dustin. The Yeager family members did not see this. If they had, they would have been shocked. They thought Dustin had just gotten lucky and won the favor of someone from the Swansong Group. They had no idea that the famous company in Grayvale was just a tool Dustin used. Dustin nodded, and only then did the Swansong Group people straighten up. “Mr. Fox, please come in,” Curtis said with a smile. He did not dare to stand up straight before Dustin and always kept his head
In the past, Dustin could only stand beside Patricia since he was not even offered a seat. After a few minutes, Dustin finally put his phone down. “What can I do for you?” Dustin asked despite knowing why they had come here. “Dustin, you’re impressive! I don’t know how you earned the Swansong Group’s approval. They value you so much… even more than us,” Zack said with a smile. “We underestimated you.” “Well, now you should see me differently,” Dustin said with a smile. “I do see you differently now,” Zack said with a meaningful look. Dustin just smiled and did not respond. “I’ll cut to the chase. Since the Swansong Group only wants you, you’re the only one who can handle this project. I’ll give you back all the authority. Go sign the contract with them,” Zack said seriously. But Dustin shook his head. “What do you want? Just say it,” Zack said straightforwardly. “I brought this great project to the Yeager family, but I got no credit and lost all my rights. Honestly,
Bam! In the Yeager family villa’s living room, Zack angrily threw a teacup on the floor and shattered it. Alex, who was kneeling, flinched in fear. “Did Dustin really say that?” Zack asked Alex darkly. “Absolutely!” Alex quickly said. “Grandpa, I sincerely asked Dustin to come back. I even apologized to him, but he completely ignored it. He cursed us and said that even if you went to ask him personally, he’d still have to think about whether or not to come back.” Alex’s exaggerated words made the Yeager family members angry. “He’s gone too far this time! Just because of a little luck, he thinks he’s all that! Hmph! What an ungrateful person!” “He is just someone with no family or status! How dare he act so arrogant with us! He’s ungrateful!” “A clueless person like him should just disappear!” Everyone shouted angrily. After all the shouting, everyone went quiet. What could they do? The success of the 1-billion-dollar project was at stake. What could they really do t
“Are you serious?” Patricia’s eyes widened in surprise. She could hardly believe it. Dustin was right. The Yeager family did send someone to take him back. Of all the people, Alex, who hated them the most, had to swallow his pride and come in person. What was going on? Patricia was shocked but also a little flattered. She glanced at Dustin, who was still focused on his game. Had he really seen this coming? ‘There’s no way the elders would ever lower themselves to ask Dustin to come back. Something must have happened,’ she thought. Being quick-witted, she quickly sensed that there was more to the story. “Come in.” She let Alex step inside. Alex looked at Dustin, but Dustin kept playing his game without even glancing at him. It was obvious he was ignoring him. Alex was furious, but no matter how much he hated this, he had to hold it in. “Dustin, Grandpa wants me to tell you that you’re getting the project back. He wants you to go to Mayhill and sign the contract ri