“Patricia, come and meet Mr. Zamora!” Zack immediately shouted at Patricia. “Hello.” Patricia forced a smile in response. When Xavian saw Patricia, he was instantly stunned. Patricia was stunning! It was like she had stepped out of a fairy tale! A week ago, when Patricia was known as the most beautiful woman in Hattan, he had wanted to meet her. Unfortunately, she was then disfigured and imprisoned by the Jepperd family. But her beauty had since been restored, and she looked more charming than she was in the photos back then. Patricia’s unique temperament was something Xavian had never experienced before from ordinary and superficial women. “Miss Patricia Proud, I’ve heard about you. I’m really honored to meet you today.” Xavian walked to her before he made a gesture to take her hand and kiss it. But someone stood before Patricia. It was Dustin. “Who do you think you are to kiss someone like Patricia?” Dustin coldly said. He could absolutely see the lust in Xavian
After Xavian got down from the top of the car, he took out his phone and started making a call despite his pain. “I’m Xavian. Have everyone from the Police Commissioner’s Office rush to the Yeager family villa as fast as possible! ASAP!” he yelled at the top of his lungs. After he hung up, he glared at Dustin and Drake. “Stand here, and don’t move if you dare! “Don’t even think about it. No one can escape from the Zamora family in Hattan!” He thought that Dustin would be frightened by that. Dustin stood still and looked at him casually. “Sir, I admit you have the guts! But when the people of the Police Commissioner’s Office rush here later, I’ll see how calm you can remain!”When Patricia saw that Xavian was serious, she was scared. “Dustin, you’re too impulsive. Please apologize now,” she said to Dustin and hoped to resolve the conflict.“It’s too late! I’m angry now, and the consequences are very severe!” Xavian sneered in hatred.Naturally, Dustin would not apolog
“Dad, what’s wrong with you?” asked Xavian. He was confused by the reaction. “I was beaten and severely injured. That’s why I ordered the officials from the Police Commissioner’s Office to bring them to justice. Why do you look so scared?”“Bring him to justice?!” Angus’ eyes turned red with anger as he glared at Xavian. He was so furious that his blood pressure skyrocketed. “My son, do you even know who you’ve provoked?! “That’s the Duke of the East, who holds equal status with the King and could easily summon armies and annihilate the Four Great Clans!” Angus regretted everything. How could he have raised such an ignorant and reckless fool? “The surviving descendant from the Fox family dared to humiliate me. He even beat me and damaged my car. If I don’t cripple him, I’d be disgracing the Zamora family’s reputation!” Xavian said angrily.“You… you ungrateful brat!” Angus could no longer take it. He slapped Xavian hard in the face.Slap! The impact sent Xavian tumblin
When the Yeager family watched the officials from the Police Commissioner’s Office leave, they were very confused. Angus seemed extremely frightened. What exactly was he afraid of? Why did he treat Dustin so warily? Was it really necessary? “The precious son-in-law you were hoping for is gone,” said Dustin and sneered at the Yeager family. “Hmph! Even if Mr. Xavian Zamora is out, there are plenty of other young heirs lining up for Patricia’s hand. It’ll never be your turn!” said the Yeager family unhappily.“Once the news spreads that the number one beauty of Hattan has regained her looks, our doorstep will be flooded with matchmakers in three days!”They still looked down on Dustin, and they were filled with intolerance and hostility toward him. Dustin chuckled. He did not care about the despicable Yeager family members. If they pushed this too far, they would be exhausting the limits of his patience. “Enough!” Patricia shouted again.She was very angry. “Why do
“That old b*stard, Arno Jepperd, still hasn’t shown up yet!”On the way back, Dustin’s face darkened. He knew that Wilhelm was probably killed by Arno, so he intentionally demolished the Jepperd family to lure Arno out. Unfortunately, until the Jepperd family was entirely exterminated, Arno would not show up. Theoretically, as a Martial King, he would not stand aside and watch his family getting decimated. But, for some reason, he just did not show up. “Use all the connections we have in Hattan. Even if we have to turn the place upside down, I want Arno found!” Dustin said coldly.Drake could only obediently nod. “Okay. Go take care of it,” Dustin ordered. Drake gave a respectful bow and left. Only Dustin was left by himself. He walked a little farther before he stopped. “No one is around me. Are you going to show yourself now?” he asked indifferently. He had long known that someone was secretly tailing him, but that person dared not show up while Drake was presen
“When you’re back in Central Harbor, Mrs. Fawkes will inject you with a drug. That drug can make you lose your mind and render you completely obedient to her. You’ll sign an agreement in front of multiple witnesses and renounce your inheritance…”After hearing that, Dustin’s face turned cold. Marissa had finally dropped her pretense. She wanted to take drastic action. But she had chosen the wrong person to carry out her plan. Otto was nowhere near capable of taking him to Central Harbor. “It seems you really have no one left by your side.” Otto finally accepted that there was no one in the vicinity, and he felt much more at ease. Dustin looked at him in amusement. “I don’t know what you’re planning, but this is your biggest mistake!” Otto’s face shone icily, and he darted forward like a phantom before he charged at Dustin at an incredible speed. In less than two seconds, he reached in front of Dustin and threw a punch at Dustin’s chest. That stance and throw could pa
In the living room of the Yeager family villa, the family members had gathered. “You, the third-generation descendants of the Yeager family, have all had some exposure to our family’s businesses. You should be fairly familiar with them by now…” Zack said seriously. “Today, the family will allocate some of the businesses to you to manage. We’ll evaluate the outcome one month later.“This will determine your future share of the inheritance. Do your best.” Zack’s face was serious. The Yeager family descendants looked excited and full of anticipation. They had waited for this moment for a long time. Even Patricia was looking forward to it. This was a sign of the family’s recognition of their capabilities. “Okay, I’ll begin the announcement now.” Zack pulled out a document. “Alex, Skyra Shopping Mall in Hattan City.” The first name called was Alex’s. When everyone heard of his allocation, they had mixed reactions. Skyra Shopping Mall, located at the city center, was a pro
“Alex, what are you doing here?” Patricia’s face darkened after she glanced at the person. He must surely be here to kick her when she was down. “Bah! This place is smelly! It’s smelly and dirty!” Alex covered his nose in utter disgust, and he looked contemptuous. “Only someone like you can tolerate this place. It’s not like you have a choice. After all, you’ll be here for a long time.” He chuckled gleefully while he watched the two in amusement.“I think this broken pig farm is not working. It’s useless no matter how you manage it. Can it ever be on par with my Skyra Shopping Mall?” Alex raised his voice and intentionally emphasized “Skyra Shopping Mall.”He had come to watch their misfortune while flaunting himself and mocking them. “You’re not welcome here.” Patricia’s face turned icy, and she wanted to chase him out.“Haha…” Alex did not mind it. The more pathetic and angrier Patricia felt, the happier he was. “Patricia, look at you! You were so outstanding back in s
The middle-aged man’s face immediately changed, and he shouted, “What did you say?!” Alex was shocked by his reaction. He felt nervous. He was not sure what had gone wrong. “You kicked Mr. Fox out? How dare you treat him like that?! You… Argh!” The man was furious, and his face twisted in anger. Alex was scared by his reaction. He did not understand why the representatives of the Swansong Group were so upset about Dustin being replaced. After all, Dustin was just the surviving descendant of the Fox family. Why would such a small thing make such important people so angry? What was Dustin even worth? “Please calm down,” Alex said humbly. “I’m the highest-ranking member of the third-generation descendants of the Yeager family. I’m here to sign the contract with you in complete sincerity.” “You?” The man looked at Alex coldly and sneered. “Who are you? Do you really think you can even talk to me?” “I…” Alex was left speechless. He could see how much the man looked down
The sky was gray today, with light rain. But no matter how bad the weather was, the Yeager family was too excited to care. Everyone had gathered together, and their faces were full of joy and excitement. Today, they were signing a contract with the Swansong Group. Alex held the contract proudly. Zack patted Alex’s shoulder and said hopefully, “Alex, our family’s future depends on you!” Everyone looked at Alex. This deal was a huge opportunity for the Yeager family. It could make them twice as powerful. “Grandpa, don’t worry! I won’t let anyone down. I’ll make sure everything goes smoothly!” Alex promised confidently. He was overjoyed and had been feeling great since yesterday. After all, he had taken this opportunity and credit away from Dustin. Just thinking about how Dustin had no choice but to accept it made Alex happier. “It’s just signing a contract. How hard can it be?” Alex was not worried at all. Dustin had already done all the negotiations. All Alex neede
“Alex, I’m putting you in charge of the Mayhill development project. Make sure you handle it well.” Zack publicly announced that Alex would be in charge of the big project. It was no surprise, as Alex was his favorite grandson. “Got it, Grandpa. Don’t worry, I’ll do it right and won’t let you down!” Alex patted his chest and promised. He was thrilled. He did not expect Dustin’s hard work to end up benefiting him. It was a huge surprise. The more he saw Dustin’s angry face, the happier he felt. The Yeager family members watched Dustin with cold eyes and gloated. Alex was happy and looked at Dustin with mockery. “This isn’t fair!” Patricia yelled. “Why should Alex take the credit for a deal Dustin made? Aren’t you ashamed of yourselves?” “Enough!” Zack shouted. “Patricia, know your place! How dare you speak like that to your elders?” someone yelled at her. “Patricia, the Yeager family has done a lot for you and your mom over the years. You should be more respectful
‘Who would have thought this loser could get so lucky? Damn it! How am I supposed to deal with him now?’ Alex thought. His face darkened in anger. He was the most upset person there. Patricia’s uncle and aunt, Evan and Yvonne, were also unhappy. They looked really upset. Dustin’s surprising success meant their plan had failed. They had hoped to get rid of Dustin and use their daughter to snag a rich husband, but that was ruined. Still, getting a 1-billion-dollar contract should bring some benefits, so it was not a total loss. “Dustin, you’re incredible!” Patricia said with admiration as she walked over to him. ‘After this, he won’t be looked down on in the Yeager family anymore,’ she thought. Everyone looked at Zack and waited for him to speak. Zack flipped through the contract a few more times before looking at Dustin. “Good job. This project is great for us,” Zack said with approval. “I checked the contract. The Mayhill development is based on the Yeager family’
“1 billion?” Alex’s eyes widened in shock as he repeated the number. He was not the only one. Everyone in the Yeager family was just as shocked. They were so surprised that they could hardly believe it. They had always looked down on Dustin, yet he had just secured a 1-billion-dollar deal. It was unbelievable. The dramatic turnaround was so unexpected that they could not process it right away. “1 billion? Someone invested 1 billion in you, and there is no repayment required?” Zack held the contract tightly and read it over and over again. He was afraid he was seeing things. His shock, confusion, and disbelief were so overwhelming that he lost his usual composure. “Did someone really invest 1 billion in Dustin?” Patricia jumped up from her seat and rushed over to check the contract in Zack’s hands. She was just as stunned. When she saw the clear terms of the contract, she could not help but feel overwhelmed. It took her a while to calm down. Dustin had actually achie
All the Yeager family members stared at Dustin and waited for him to continue. If he were just bragging, he would have to pay for what he said. ‘Dustin, oh Dustin, I didn’t expect you to paint yourself into a corner like this. You saved me the trouble,’ Alex thought happily. He was sure that Dustin would not be able to prove anything, and what awaited him would be Zack’s anger and the harsh rejection from the family. Patricia would also be dragged into this, and soon, both of them would be kicked out of the family. ‘When the time comes, I’ll do whatever it takes to torment and kill you,’ Alex thought as he stared at Dustin. He was already imagining the scenes in his mind. With everyone watching, Dustin remained calm. Not a hint of panic showed on his face. “You’ve all heard about Mayhill Peony Garden, right?” Dustin calmly asked. “Mayhill Peony Garden?” Everyone was briefly stunned. It had caused a lot of buzz recently. Mayhill Peony Garden was being called a miracle,
“The family entrusted you with the property to test your abilities, but instead of taking it seriously, you gave up completely. Do you even care about the family? Do you still respect me as the head of this household?” Zack’s stern rebuke was sharp as a blade and cut straight at Patricia. “Grandfather, I didn’t…” Patricia felt so helpless. She tried to explain, but the words would not come. The family had given her a pig farm with no value, yet they were using it as an excuse to scold her. How could this not feel like a personal attack? What fairness was there in this? Did the Yeager family even consider her part of the family anymore? “Then, where are the results? Show everyone what you’ve accomplished,” Zack’s voice rose. Patricia’s throat closed up. She could not utter a single word. How was she supposed to produce results from such a rundown place? Alex cheered internally as he watched her in distress. This was exactly what he wanted. While he basked in th
The days passed quietly, and Dustin did not bother doing much. Every day, he casually fed a few piglets at the farm and enjoyed a leisurely life. Patricia watched silently and often sighed to herself. She spent her days racking her brain to figure out how to break free from this predicament. But the starting point was too low, and no solutions came to mind. ‘At least get through this month. Spending this time with Dustin is something, at least…’ she thought gloomily. Dustin noticed her troubled state but did not say much to comfort her. He wanted to observe how long Patricia could hold out in adversity before deciding how much help he should offer her. If she lacked perseverance and determination, Dustin would only help resolve her immediate problems and ensure she lived comfortably in the future. But if she proved herself resilient, he would give her a platform big enough to showcase her talents fully. A week flew by in the blink of an eye. One day, they rec
“Have you heard? Something incredible just happened on Mayhill!” Overnight, news of Mayhill’s transformation spread like wildfire. By the next day, nearly everyone in Hattan was talking about it. The mountain of peonies became an instant sensation. A once-ordinary mountain had turned into a floral paradise and was blanketed in vibrant peonies in a single day. It was a sight so stunning that it defied convention! “I saw the pictures. Every inch of the mountain is covered in peonies! It’s unreal! I’m getting my friends together to go see it in person...” “And it’s not just any peonies! Some of them are incredibly rare. They’re flowers you’d never normally see, yet they’re all blooming on Mayhill!” “How is this even possible? Who on earth has the money to pull something like this off? To plant an entire mountain’s worth of peonies in a single day? The amount of manpower and resources needed is unimaginable!” Hattan was abuzz with speculation and awe. It was a miracl