Jack’s eyes lit up when he heard Bella’s words. He loved beautiful women. However, he had toned down his impulses a lot after nearly causing the demise of the Zimmer family because he lusted for Simone. He had almost died during that incident. But since Bella was trying to set him up with someone, he was interested once again. “What kind of beauty? Where is she from? What’s her family background?” Jack asked warily. “Don’t worry, Mr. Zimmer. She’s nothing special. She’s just a new kid wanting a break in the acting industry. She was an extra on one of the projects I was on. Now that I’m giving her a chance, she’s eager to climb up the ladder of success,” Bella said with a smile. “Alright then. We’ll see how things go,” Jack said indifferently. He could make his own judgment. Bella wanted to use this opportunity to defuse the situation between their families, but Jack was not foolish enough to allow it blindly. As for Bella’s intention of using a woman to bait him…
“Camille, go and drink with Mr. Zimmer,” Bella said with a persuasive look. Camille gritted her teeth, raised her glass, and clinked it against Jack’s. Then, she gulped down her drink in one go. The moment she finished the wine, she felt dizzy. “Bella, I think I’m drunk…” After that, Camille slumped over the table. “Mr. Zimmer, the rest is up to you,” Bella said with a meaningful smile. Jack smiled. He immediately wanted to make a move on Camille. When he got close, his face froze. Why did this woman look so much like Simone? “What did you say her name was?” Jack frowned. “Her name is Camille… Camille Langley,” Bella said. “Does she have an older sister named Simone Langley?” Panic was evident on Jack’s face. “Oh? Have you heard of her, Mr. Zimmer?” Bella had a bad feeling about this. “Bella Wyatt!” Jack yelled. He was suddenly enraged. “You vicious, crazy woman! Are you trying to get me killed?” Angrily, he sprang up from his seat. He pointed at Bella and cur
At that moment, Bella was overwhelmed with shock and confusion. It was only Dustin… Why was Jack so terrified? “This has nothing to do with me! Bella arranged all of it. She called me here! I didn’t know a thing! She was the one who drugged Simone’s sister!” Jack was terrified, and he kept bowing as he explained everything to Dustin. Bella was furious at the sight. “Stop begging!” she snapped. “Jack Zimmer, you’re still the heir of the Zimmer family. It’s unbecoming of you to beg the discarded outcast of the Wyatt family!” Bella’s disdain was palpable. She was appalled that she had respected Jack enough as an opponent to try and buy him over with a woman. “Jack, you’re spineless!” Bella said coldly. Jack froze and glared at Bella. “Bella, you stupid woman!” he cried angrily. “You don’t even know the kind of person you’ve provoked!” Bella laughed when she heard that. She looked at Dustin in disgust. “He’s just a useless servant we kicked out of the Wyatt family.
“You act tough and ruthless, Dustin, but you’re still terrified of the Wyatt family!” Bella’s voice got louder and louder. “Maybe it’s because my father has some hold over you, or maybe it’s because you know the hidden power of the Wyatt family, you’re afraid of all of us, so you don’t dare to take real action against anyone! What’s wrong? Did I hit a nerve?“You’re nothing but a coward!” Bella laughed loudly. She looked very satisfied with herself as though she had seen through Dustin entirely. Dustin’s face darkened. It seemed that by sealing her memories about what had happened with the Verdant Gang, he had made her arrogant and delusional. Did she not know that Shadow One and Shadow Two were already dead? Rage surged in Dustin’s heart. It was true that he had been holding back for the sake of his adoptive father’s kindness toward him. That was why he did not harm the Wyatt sisters despite his rage. He did not expect his consideration of their family would delude Bell
At Rivenesco First Hospital, Bella screamed. “You have to fix them! You have to fix them!” Bella’s face twisted in pain as she shouted. After Dustin left the hotel, she endured the pain and rushed to the hospital with her severed fingers. She couldn’t afford to lose those two fingers! “Don’t worry, Miss Bella. You will recover just fine!” the doctor said. Hearing this, Bella finally sighed in relief and fainted. When she woke up, it was already the next day. Her sisters had arrived and were gathered around her hospital bed. When they saw that Bella was awake, her sisters leaned in. “Bella, how are you? Does it still hurt?” “What in the world happened?” Her sisters bombarded her with questions and annoyed her. She motioned for them all to keep quiet. Soon, she jolted awake as if she was electrocuted. She quickly brought her hand in front of her face to inspect it. She screamed just as she had done yesterday. Her left hand was wrapped in bandages, but ther
Bella’s image was completely ruined. She was cast aside by those in the entertainment industry. In the past, Bella had a lot of diehard fans who defended her no matter what scandals popped up about her. They always fought against haters online. Yet, when this news broke out, many of Bella’s fans turned into her haters themselves and joined in with the others against her. This time, there was no way to clean up the mess. The Wyatt sisters were all quiet. None of them said anything for a long while. It was not just the media outlets fueling the flames. Many official accounts also called her out and accused her of things. “The public opinion is affecting the company, too. Our stock price has plummeted to a record low in the span of a day. We lost billions!” Clara said solemnly. When Clara said that, her other sisters failed to keep their composure. Their faces grew darker. The impact of this incident was more massive than they had ever imagined. “After getting the news,
At the Langley family villa, Camille slowly regained consciousness. The moment she opened her eyes, she saw the worried Dustin and Simone’s worried faces. “Simone, Dustin, where am I? Why do I feel so dizzy?” Camille asked blearily. Memories from before she fainted slowly came back. She remembered that Bella had called her and urged her to drink some wine. After she drank the wine, she felt weak and drowsy. She recalled seeing a lecherous smile on the face of that rich man as he approached her…Camille’s eyes widened, and she immediately sprang upright and threw aside the covers. “Simone, I… How did I get home?” Her eyes welled up, and she trembled. She was only in her twenties and had never experienced such trauma. “Don’t worry. Nothing happened to you,” Simone said gently as she caressed Camille’s forehead. “Dustin brought you home from the hotel. He already dealt with the culprit.” Camille looked at Dustin when she heard that. Dustin nodded at her. Only t
It would not be an exaggeration to say that Camille was stunned and speechless at the attention she was getting. “Dustin, is Ruby the friend you mentioned? You’re amazing! I can’t believe you know Ruby!” Camille looked at Dustin in delight. Camille felt like this was a great honor. A famous agent wanted to sign her on even though she was a newbie. She had never even starred in anything before! “What? A friend?” Ruby looked shocked when she heard that. “Miss Camille, please don’t misunderstand. I’m not…” She wanted to explain, but she did not dare to say another word when Dustin shot her a look. The doorbell rang again. Simone went to the door. This time, the person who arrived was a plump, middle-aged man in glasses. “You’re the famous director, Horace Timm!” Simone said in surprise. Even as an outsider in the entertainment industry, Simone knew who Horace was. He was a respected and famous director with many notable productions to his name. He had won countless
The contrast between the two pairs on the dance floor could not be more striking. On Phoebe’s side, their dance was lively and graceful, and each movement showed elegance and versatility, which earned enthusiastic applause from the surrounding students. In stark comparison, Dustin and Irene’s performance was stiff and riddled with mistakes. Irene nearly twisted her ankle several times. “Is there even a comparison? This is just pathetic!” said Phoebe with a scoff. Her confidence soared as she saw victory within reach. Irene’s frustration grew with every misstep, and her anxiety was evident in her increasingly unsteady movements. “Let me lead,” Dustin suddenly said in a calm yet firm voice. Before Irene could respond, he had taken the lead. He tightened his grip ever so slightly and took control of their movements. In that instant, everything changed. Their dance transformed, like a machine that had just been oiled. It was seamless, breathtaking, and utterly mesmeri
“Drape a stone in silk and jewels, and it still won’t become a gem,” Dustin said indifferently. As soon as he said that, Phoebe’s face darkened. Everyone could tell the remark was a jab at her. “Who do you think you are? How dare you show up here? This isn’t a place for the likes of you. Someone, get him out of here!” she ordered coldly. Her lackeys leaped into action and stormed toward Dustin in menace. Dustin remained unfazed but waved his hand abruptly. “Ah—!” Thud! Thud! Thud! The lackeys were thrown back like rag dolls and rolled across the ground in a heap. Their faces were bruised and battered. The spectacle stunned the students at the ball. “Looks like Irene’s date is quite something,” someone murmured. “A bunch of fools!” Phoebe spat angrily. Dustin turned to Irene. “Sorry for the delay. I had something urgent to take care of.” “It’s okay. You’re here now. That’s all that matters,” Irene said and shook her head. She turned to look at Pho
“Still acting tough? Refusing to admit defeat until you hit rock bottom, huh?” Phoebe sneered. “Don’t forget our little bet—if your so-called ‘perfect date’ doesn’t show up or fails to impress, you’ll have to get on the floor and squeal like a pig!” Irene’s face turned ashen. She regretted her impulsiveness and bitterly cursed herself for agreeing to such an absurd and humiliating wager. If Dustin did not come, she would be forced to crawl on the ground and oink in front of everyone... That would be utterly disgraceful. Her reputation would be ruined forever. “He will come!” Irene said firmly. “Alright then. Let’s wait until 7:30 p.m. Get ready to become a sow,” said Phoebe in disdain and smirked. Time ticked away at an agonizing pace. Irene’s heart was racing, and anxiety gnawed at her insides. Still, she maintained a facade of composure and refused to let her unease show. Phoebe and her friends, on the other hand, continued their relentless stream of taunts a
“Keep an eye on her every move and report back to me immediately,” Dustin ordered one of the Hell Guards as they exited the alley. Although he had given Bianca three days, he was not going to wait around. Someone as arrogant as Bianca would only grow more insolent under direct threats. His ultimatum was a deliberate trap. It was paired with round-the-clock surveillance to ensure she led them straight to his father’s remains. After issuing his orders, Dustin returned to the West family villa. Recently, the West family had been rising to prominence with his support. Most members were now preoccupied with various affairs, and the villa was quieter during the day. “Master Fox…” Irene stood by a pillar and called out to him softly. She was still struggling to address him like that. The young man she had once recruited from a bar had now become “Master Fox” to the West family. Lucius wanted everyone in the family to show Dustin the utmost respect. This left Irene feeling awkwa
There was the Zimmer family and the Panther Gang... “He must have some secrets. Dig up everything there is about him!” Bianca said coldly. “I want all his secrets exposed. Every last one of them! Only then will I be able to deal with him!” “Yes, understood,” Michael said and nodded. “Off you go.” Bianca waved him off impatiently. She was ready to return to her hotel and rest. Her trip to the Cain family villa today had been a waste of time. It left her exhausted both mentally and physically. “Leaving so soon, Miss Bianca?” A languid voice suddenly echoed from the alley’s entrance. Bianca stiffened and turned in the direction of the voice. The dim light at the entrance made it hard to see who it really was. “Who are you?” Michael shouted. When the person stepped closer, Bianca finally saw who it was. “Dustin!” she spat the name out in disgust as her face darkened. It was none other than Dustin, who she thought had left. Michael immediately stepped forward to s
There was an underground domain in Lannopolis, which was also a secret stronghold of the Divine Hall. It was fortified with impenetrable security. Metal Mask entered with a steady pace. Everywhere he passed, the people bowed deeply and greeted him. “Sir, you’ve returned! Did you capture Lucas’s only student?” asked the elite assassin of the Divine Hall, codenamed Ace, who stepped forward and bowed. In his mind, the Master of the Order was unmatched in strength, which meant he would absolutely succeed in subduing the Fox family’s heir. Metal Mask glanced at him. He then suddenly coughed up blood and swayed unsteadily. Ace was shocked. He rushed to support him and helped him to his seat. “Sir, what happened? How were you injured?” he asked in disbelief. He had never seen Metal Mask this hurt before. No one in Honora was capable of wounding him. “I underestimated him,” Metal Mask said gravely. “The Fox family’s heir has surpassed the sovereign grade. He’s already a Martial S
Victor’s hesitation was painfully obvious. He did not dare fight Dustin. The thought of tarnishing his hard-earned reputation or, even worse, losing his life to Dustin, was enough to sap any courage he might have had. He was leaving himself an easy way out. All Dustin needed to do was offer a plausible explanation, and Victor would latch onto it as an excuse. “Why did I kill the Aquila family?” Dustin sneered with a cold face. “The Aquila family was once an underling of the Fox family. They betrayed us and colluded with traitors. They were involved in the slaughter of my entire family. Now, I’ve returned for revenge. An eye for an eye… Does anyone have a problem with that?” At Dustin’s words, the crowd exchanged surprised glances. The Fox family… Was he referring to the Fox family from Grayvale over twenty years ago? No one had expected that there was a survivor from that family… Victor’s face grew serious. The massacre of the Fox family was a complicated affair. An
The Cain family villa fell into complete silence. Dustin and Metal Mask’s combat was brutal and intense. It shook the very foundation of everyone present. When Metal Mask was sent flying by Dustin’s ferocious strike, the crowd could not help but shudder. If that punch had landed on one of them, they would have been torn apart on the spot. Metal Mask lay motionless after being hurled into the rubble. Dustin’s face was cold as he sprinted out of the Cain family villa. He swept his palm across the debris that buried Metal Mask and scattered them with ease, only to find the space underneath empty. “I just lifted the suppression and didn’t manage to control my strength… I let him escape,” he muttered in displeasure. Metal Mask was clearly connected to the assassins who had slaughtered the Aquila family, and this particular assassin was above sovereign grade. He was undoubtedly a key figure. If he had been captured and interrogated, Dustin could have uncovered some valuable i
Dustin was surprised, and Metal Mask’s expression shifted drastically. This man was not just anyone. He was the Master of the Order of the Divine Hall! The two locked eyes. The air between them was heavy with unspoken tension. “Beyond sovereign grade,” Metal Mask uttered coldly. “Likewise,” Dustin said in an equally indifferent tone. Metal Mask frowned, and his mind reeled in disbelief. As the Master of the Order, he surpassed the sovereign grade. It was a realm others could only dream of. When he first learned that Lucas’s only student had reached the sovereign grade, he was startled enough to take action personally. But the reality before him was far more terrifying. Dustin had not just caught up to the sovereign grade… he had surpassed it! ‘This level at this age… this has never happened in three centuries of martial arts history in Lovellia!’ thought Metal Mask. His chest surged with a killing intent so intense it felt suffocating. Lucas’s only stude