They were all too happy to fan the flames. They hoped the Clarke family would deal with Dustin for them. At that moment, Dustin and Simone were escorted in and stood in the middle of the hall. Hayden’s piercing gaze landed on Dustin. His aura radiated authority as he tried to intimidate Dustin. But Dustin did not even flinch. Hayden’s posture was like a candle trying to outshine the sun when compared to Dustin’s. “So, you’re the one who sent my son to the prison in the Governor’s office?” Hayden asked coldly. “Yes,” Dustin said evenly as he stood tall. “You’ve got some nerve,” Hayden said and chuckled. His laughter was laced with overt malice. “Dustin, how dare you not show proper respect to Mr. Hayden?” one of the Langley family members yelled. Dustin did not even acknowledge them, as though Hayden did not deserve his respect. The sneer on Hayden’s face grew colder. In all his years, he had never encountered such arrogance from someone as young as Dustin.
Bam! Bam! Bam! Chaos erupted in the Langley family villa’s hall. More than a dozen fighters moved to attack Dustin, but Drake stepped in to block their way. Initially, they did not take him seriously and sent two men to deal with him. That decision quickly backfired. Drake moved like a phantom, and those fighters could not even see how he struck. “Argh…” Cries of pain echoed one after another as the Clarke family’s fighters collapsed and writhed in agony. In less than thirty seconds, no one was left standing. “What?!” Hayden could no longer maintain his composure. The teacup in his hand slipped onto the floor. His face contorted in shock and fury as he watched his men fall one by one. They had all been defeated in the blink of an eye. He scrutinized Drake and Dustin with a grave face. Only then did he understand why his son had failed. “Who exactly are you?” Hayden asked as his sharp eyes locked onto Drake. “With your skills, why would you fol
“If my son gets hurt even a little, you will pay a hundredfold!” His furious declaration echoed through the hall. Dustin was bored. “If you’re going to make me pay, then get on with it! I’m waiting.” His nonchalant attitude left the main Langley family members speechless. “Does he have no sense of the danger he is in? Does he know what’s awaiting him?” “Without his luck, he’d already be dead ten times over!” Dustin’s calm provocation made Hayden tremble with rage. But he could do nothing right away. Drake had thoroughly defeated his fighters. “Never in my life have I seen someone so oblivious of their own limits... “Fine! Since you’re not afraid, wait. I hope you’re still as arrogant when regret is all you’re left with!” With that, Hayden stormed toward the door. “You’re leaving already? What makes you think I’ll just let you go?” Dustin’s cold voice rang out. “Oh? Are you planning to take me down?” Hayden turned back with a mocking expression.
“Dustin, how dare you?! You’ve offended the Clarke family. Not only are you in danger yourself, but you might also drag the Langley family into this mess. Tell me, what punishment do you think you deserve?” Conan demanded while he fixed Dustin with a cold glare. “Do you even know the magnitude of your mistake? Do you think you can provoke the Clarke family and get away with it? How did the branch of the Langley family end up with such a reckless son-in-law? Have they lost their minds? This will be their downfall!” “Sir, I think it’s time we sever ties with the branch family. From now on, the Langley family will consist of the main family only. “The branch family is a liability, and they constantly drag us down. Cutting them off is long overdue.” … Members of the main family chimed in one after another and urged Conan to disown the branch family. “You can’t do this!” David appeared at the doorway of the hall and shouted in desperation. He had rushed over as soon
According to his knowledge, the Golden Snake Gang was an underground gang in Hattan. Although they were not the top-tier crime syndicate in Hattan, ordinary people would not dare to challenge their authority. Apparently, the Golden Snake Gang was notorious for its brazen behavior and deep connections with powerful figures. They thrived on their infamy. Orion had not been bluffing. He really did have ties to the Golden Snake Gang. “Dustin, you’ve harmed members of the main Langley family and defied our authority. You brought this on yourself!” Orion sneered. “Today, I’ll avenge my son!” “Mr. Jacquin, I leave this ungrateful son-in-law of the branch family to you. Please help our family deal with him.” He bowed slightly to Peter Jacquin, the gang leader. “Consider it done,” Peter said with a grin. “A job’s a job. “So, what punishment would you like me to deliver?” Orion’s face twisted in cruelty. “He broke both my son’s arms and took one of my fingers. I want it all r
“Dustin, I’m heading out later to meet an old classmate. His family holds significant influence in Hattan...” Simone spoke to Dustin after making a call as they left the Langley family villa. “You’re planning to get into the pharmaceutical business, right? His family has connections. I’ll talk to him and see if there’s a chance for collaboration.” Dustin raised an eyebrow. “Simone, you don’t have to trouble yourself. I’ve already made all the arrangements, and no additional connections are necessary,” he said with a smile. “I don’t want to just stand on the sidelines like some trophy. Having more options never hurts. Let me handle this. You can go about your business. Your man looks like he has something to discuss with you,” she said before waving him off. “Alright. I’ll come to pick you up when I’m done,” Dustin called after her. “My Liege, the car is ready. Shall we head to the Lynch family now?” Drake approached and asked. “Let’s go.” Dustin’s face turned col
Hayden was bewildered. Does dealing with Dustin really warrant such a large-scale response? He was feeling increasingly uneasy. Could Dustin truly be that formidable? Hayden did not dare to speak. He stood aside and waited for the Lynch family’s core members to gather. Half an hour later, the core members of the Lynch family arrived. “What’s so urgent, Martin?” asked an elder. “Something may have happened to Steven,” Martin said gravely. “What? That’s impossible!” The room erupted in shock. Steven was a Martial Saint and an elite martial artist even in a developed region like Hattan. Few could stand against him. “The operation to eliminate the surviving descendant of the Fox family has failed,” Martin said. The news sent a ripple of disbelief through the room. “Even Wolfin, one of the top ten assassins on the assassins leaderboard, couldn’t take him down? How is that possible?!” The Lynch family could not believe it. Known for his deadly precision,
The commotion at the front gate was impossible to ignore, and the core members of the Lynch family in the grand living room were quickly alerted. “What’s happening outside?” Martin demanded. “Sir... someone’s broken in!” said a panicked voice from outside. “What?” The expressions of the Lynch family members darkened immediately. “Someone actually dares to storm into the Lynch family villa? They must have a death wish!” “It’s like barging into hell uninvited!” Already irritable, the Lynch family members were enraged. “Let’s see who has such audacity. They won’t leave here in one piece!” Someone growled and took the lead as the family stormed out. When they arrived at the front gate, they saw their trained martial artists sprawled lifelessly on the ground. Yet, the intruders numbered only a few. “Stop right there! Who are you?” roared an elder from the Lynch family angrily. “That’s the surviving descendant of the Fox family, Dustin!” Hayden shouted as h
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