A BMW 7 Series was driving along on the road. In the car were three men and two women. Madison was sitting on the left side of the backseat. Next to her was a fashionably dressed young woman of similar age. Madison was no longer wearing something to cover her face, and her looks made the three men in the car keep glancing at her. As they traveled, Madison remained quiet. She kept recalling what had happened yesterday. It had taken her a lot of hard work to become an agent in the Outlaws Department. Ever since she did, she had never failed in her work. Yet, she had failed yesterday. They had been chasing down a first grade criminal, Dustin Fox. Even her senior, Artie, had been severely injured. Dustin was terrifyingly powerful. Dustin’s words about the way the Outlaws Department ignored justice had shaken her. “Enough, Madison, stop thinking about unhappy things! It’s such a treat that Jay is taking us out for some fun. Lighten up,” said the woman beside Madison.
“There are so many famous people here…” Tanya had noticed that the people around them were influential in their own right. They were rarely seen in public, yet they gathered here. “I told you most people can’t get in here,” Jay said. He was very happy with the way Tanya and Madison had reacted. Yet, when he looked at Dustin, Jay could not help but frown. That country bumpkin did not look at all moved by what he saw. He was not surprised or awed at all. “Come. I’m taking you to experience a black market auction,” Jay said. “I promise it’s like nothing you’ve ever seen before!” Jay brought them all to the large auction hall. Coincidentally, an auction was just about to start, and everyone entered in an orderly fashion. “Wow, isn’t that the richest man of Grayvale?” “And him! That’s the president of the Midtown Group.” “Oh, damn! Even the most eligible bachelorette of the business world is here!” Tanya recognized many important people and felt very excited.
Very soon, the auction began. The first item was brought onstage. It was an antique toy from ages past. After some introduction from the auctioneer, he announced a starting bid of a million dollars. Below the stage, everyone started rapidly bidding on it. Each bid added another million dollars to the bidding price. In the private room, Madison and the others watched in suspense. Everyone present, even those who sat on the first floor, was very generous with their money and bid without any hesitation. “Is this… what it’s like to be rich?” Tanya said in awe. Madison felt stunned as well. She was an agent of the Outlaws Department who had been to the black market before. Yet, it was always for a case, so she rarely experienced this kind of auction. Among the agents, she was considered one of the more naive ones. In the end, the antique toy was sold for five million dollars. A corpulent man won the bid. “The first item was sold at such an exorbitant price. I re
That private room was reserved for the most powerful person in Grayvale’s black market. No one ever thought that such a person would attend the auction that day. “How could there be someone there?” Jay looked up, and his expression changed to one of astonishment. “Who’s up there?” Tanya asked curiously. “He’s… the master of Grayvale’s black market…” Jay said. “You might not know this, but the black market is a truly unique organization in Lovellia. I’ll tell you a little bit about it. The person up there is so important that even national heroes have to be respectful to him.” Tanya was completely taken aback by this. Lovellia’s national heroes were greatly respected. Everyone knew this. Yet, the person up on the top floor had even more power. It was clear that he was truly extraordinary! “That’s why it’s unthinkable that someone led Dustin to the private room on the top floor. That’s impossible!” Jay said. “That private room is said to be solely for the master o
“Wow, my eyes have really been opened today!” Tanya said excitedly as she left the private room and went downstairs. She really had a lot of thoughts about her experience today. Those rich people really spent money like it was water, but that was not the biggest thing. The items up for auction were all rare treasures that could not be seen anywhere else. Madison could not get herself to calm down. The people in the black market were all famous and important. They spent millions of dollars like it was nothing. This was the kind of lifestyle that astounded her. “Rich people really live a different kind of life,” Madison said softly. “If you marry Jay, you’ll be a rich wife too, won’t you?” Tanya whispered jokingly to Madison. “Oh, come off it!” Madison glared at Tanya. Madison was only joking. She did not really mean it. She did not really want that kind of lifestyle, so what was Tanya on about? Besides, she did not like playboys like Jay. “The auction is just the tip
“Of course. It’s not so easy to have a meal at Heaven’s Gate. Not only is it exorbitantly expensive, but guests are also split into different categories. Different classes of guests are allowed to enjoy different healthy meals. “Look at that building. It has seven levels. The higher you get to go, the higher your place is in society, and the better the meal you get to enjoy. Even the patriarchs of the most affluent families in Grayvale can get to the fifth floor at most. “Only those of truly high status will be able to get to the sixth and seventh floors…” The others looked shocked when they heard this. Even the patriarchs of the most affluent families in Grayvale could only get to the fifth floor. What manner of influential people were those who could get to the higher floors? “I have a silver entry pass, so I haven’t been inside before. I don’t even know which floor I can get to,” Jay said. “But I can get to the second floor, at least. I’m determined to spend as much as
Jay had to admit that Heaven’s Gate truly knew how to make people feel special. There had been lines of staff waiting outside to greet them, and it was the same inside as well. The moment they heard that there were guests who would be dining on the seventh floor, the other patrons of the restaurant rushed to see who those special people were. Jay and the group were the center of attention. It made them all feel ecstatic. Even the famous people who had been at the auction moments ago looked at them in admiration. “Jay, you’re really amazing! I didn’t know you had so much influence!” Tanya said in praise. “Of course! I have a silver entry pass, so I have to be treated in a special way.” Jay was delighted. He simply enjoyed this kind of treatment very much. Madison could not help but feel her opinion of Jay change. She thought that Jay had to be someone important for the staff of Heaven’s Gate to treat him this way. It was not something that came from just being a so
Everyone was shocked when they heard that. “But we’re all here?” Jay was displeased. “Our manager said that you’re missing one person. We can only serve the food after he gets here.” “What?” Jay’s face darkened. How did the staff of Heaven’s Gate know that there was someone in their party who was not there? But no one even cared about Dustin. Dustin was just a country bumpkin, and Jay had never planned to let Dustin eat with them at Heaven’s Gate. “There’s no need to wait for him. Serve the food now! This instant! Immediately!” Jay yelled. “I’m sorry, sir. I can’t make that decision,” the waiter said. “Then, get me your manager!” Jay roared in rage. Soon, Mikhail arrived. “Is there anything else I can do for you, sir?” Mikhail was still respectful. “Serve the food now! Hurry up!” Jay yelled and slammed his fist on the table. “But your full party isn’t here yet,” Mikhail said with a smile. “Why do you care about him? Are the people of Heaven’s Gate nuts? I’m
The Yeager family members looked at each other at a loss.What the hell was the CEO doing? Everything was so elusive and confusing. They were unhappy, but they dared not show it. While they remained silent, Dustin slowly sipped his red wine, picked up a napkin, and wiped his mouth. “No signing,” he said indifferently. The Yeager family members looked over at him.“What did you say?!” Zack yelled at him with a dark face. Why was he speaking?Did he even have the right to speak? It was an extremely important collaboration. Even if Terry was protecting him, Zack could not care less. Dustin must be out of his mind since he dared to interrupt such an important discussion. “Shut up! This isn’t your place to speak!” Percy shouted. The Yeager family members were furious. They were afraid that Dustin’s reckless words would ruin the deal. “You think just because you say, ‘no signing,’ it’ll be done? Do you think you’re the CEO of Duscia Corporation?!” Damien yelled at him. He
“What’s going on with our great-grandfather? Dustin is not even related to our family. How can he treat him better than us?”A few members of the Yeager family stood on the side awkwardly while watching Dustin and the others chatting happily. Damien whispered in dissatisfaction. They could not bear the sight of this, and they felt very resentful.“Stop talking!” Warren snapped.“Don’t worry, he won’t remain so arrogant for long. Dad favors him. So? In this society, ability speaks louder than anything else,” Zack said in a low voice. “A man who lives off an inheritance without a proper job… even if he has some luck and inheritance, he’ll squander it away in no time. Then, he’ll struggle to get by. Dad will see the truth in time.“Besides, who knows how long Dad can stay conscious? Do you really think that kid can make Dad young again? I don’t believe in such an absurd thing.“Dad is already very old. We should just go along with this for now. They’re lucky they get to hang around
Dustin did not say anything. Terry was smart indeed. Zack and the others were blinded by the lure of great benefits. A while later, some voices were heard. It meant that the guest had arrived. Percy led Adrian inside. “Dad, this is Mr. Adrian Pierce, the general manager of Duscia Corporation. We always communicated with him about the collaboration,” said Warren as an introduction.Terry nodded, and he looked closely at Adrian. “This young man is not someone ordinary.” His eyes gleamed sharply as he recognized Adrian’s extraordinary presence. Different people, depending on their status and identity, carried themselves with different temperaments. When Terry was young, he used to work in Summerdale and meet many upper-class people. Adrian’s temperament was on par with the young heirs of Summerdale. “I’m Adrian Pierce. It’s nice to meet you, Mr. Yeager.” Adrian walked to Terry and bowed respectfully.This shocked the Yeager family. Adrian had such a high status, but he
A day passed in the blink of an eye. In the evening, Dustin and Patricia drove to the Yeager family villa. When they got out of the car and walked to the entrance of the Yeager family villa, they saw Percy waiting at the door. When Percy saw them, he turned livid, and his face darkened. “Uncle Percy,” said Patricia in greeting. “Hmph! So, you still recognize me as your uncle,” said Percy coldly and glared at Patricia. Patricia remained silent. Percy glanced at Dustin. His gaze shone with hatred. Patricia used to be very obedient and never dared to go against the Yeager family members. But lately, she had become so insolent even toward the patriarch of the family. Percy thought that Dustin must have led her astray. “Today, your great-grandfather invited you over for a meal. You’d better behave at the dining table and make him happy,” Percy said. “We will,” Patricia said. “Well, why are you so stubborn then? The Yeager family has agreed to let you return, yet you in
“The Tonra family sent me here to prepare to take over Hattan. We will start from the market in Hattan before we develop the market in the south. The future profits are immensely worthwhile. I’m determined to build a huge business kingdom. “Honestly, these families in Hattan are just so-so. I don’t take them seriously at all. But Duscia Corporation is fine. You just invested a hefty 2 billion right off the bat. That’s quite impressive.” Crispin smiled. “I came from the Southwestern region. I didn’t bring many workers, so we’re lacking some manpower. You’re an expert. Why don’t you work for me? I’ll make it worth your while. How about it?” He confidently offered a job to Dustin and waited for his response. Dustin stared at him calmly. “Regardless of your background, you look quite ambitious to me, but you don’t have sufficient capabilities. Hattan has limited you. If you work for me, your future will be promising!” Adrian found that amusing. Such rich spoiled brats were
Dustin observed what was going on at the front desk on the security feed on his screen. Adrian arrived at the front desk. “Mr. Pierce, you’re here.” The receptionist nodded at Adrian, and Adrian nodded back. Crispin and the driver, Nicholas Olson, assessed Adrian. “What a self-important person the general manager of Duscia Corporation is! How dare you make Mr. Tonra wait downstairs?” Nicholas asked in displeasure. Adrian did not spare the driver a single glance. He could not be bothered to speak with an insignificant staff member. If Dustin had not given him the orders, he would have chased these two out already. “You’re the general manager of Duscia Corporation, Adrian Pierce, yes?” Crispin looked at Adrian contemptuously. “I’ve never heard of the Pierce family having a person with your name. You’re quite capable of fooling the families of Hattan so easily with the same last name.” Thinking that he had dirt on Adrian, Crispin smiled very tauntingly. “What are yo
“I find it all quite interesting. This Duscia Corporation, this fake rich kid… Let’s go take a look.” “Yes, sir.” At around 2 p.m., the Lamborghini stopped at the entrance of Duscia Corporation. The young man walked into the building with his driver. “Hello, sir. How can I help you?” the receptionist asked. “This is the son of the Tonra family of Articora. Have the person in charge of your company come and welcome him,” the driver announced loudly. “Do you have an appointment?” the receptionist asked with a smile. “What?” The young man, Crispin Tonra, immediately frowned. “What kind of receptionist are you? Haven’t you heard of the Tonra family of Articora? Mr. Tonra of the ultra-rich Tonra family doesn’t need an appointment to come to your company. Go and tell your boss about his arrival. Have the person in charge rush over here to welcome Mr. Tonra,” yelled the driver at the receptionist. “I’m sorry. The person in charge of our company is very busy. All guests mu
The great Dhillon family of Hattan was destroyed just like that. It was said that Kendall had become a useless cripple and would have to spend the rest of his days relegated to bed. He could not even move, and there was nothing that could be done to treat him. The other families in Hattan thought that it was the ultra-rich Cabello family of Summerdale that had done this. They were impressed at how powerful the Cabello family was and pitied the Dhillon family. It was true that one could not afford to offend a family like that. After spending a day at the hotel, Dustin took Patricia back to their apartment in the suburbs. The place had been cleaned up and was immaculate. All the damage from the fight had been fixed, and everything looked good as new. Patricia was a strong woman. Thus, she recovered from her ordeal very quickly. She even went to work right after. Dustin went to Duscia Corporation, and Adrian reported to him. “It’s impossible for the Dhillon family to mak
A life like that would be worse than anything. To put it crudely, it would be a luxury for Kendall to be able to kill himself. This was the consequence of daring to hurt Patricia. Dustin went to stand before Patricia and reached out to touch the red veil surrounding her. With a plop, the light burst like a bubble, and Patricia landed on the floor. “Dustin,” Patricia called. She threw herself into Dustin’s embrace. She cried softly as she held onto Dustin tightly. “You’re alright,” Dustin said comfortingly as he patted her on the back. Patricia did not speak. She clung to Dustin without letting go. She had just realized that she could not live without Dustin in her life. Before that moment, she had been so worried about Dustin and wanted him to leave without coming in. It would not have mattered if she had died because of it. She finally understood. She had long accepted Dustin into her heart. After a long time in Dustin’s embrace, Patricia finally cal