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
In a ward of Rivenesco First Hospital, Bella used her uninjured hand to make a call. “Hello, Mr. Xander, didn’t you say you wanted to cast me as the female lead in that drama? Is the offer still up?” she asked with a bit of hope. She was going to go insane. The internet was filled with insults that nearly drove her to the brink of a mental breakdown. She felt a little better only after Amara stopped her from going online. But she still could not hold herself back, and she did not want to give up. “Bella, your reputation is ruined, and you still want a film? The Broadcasting Board has already imposed a ban. Nobody dares to even make you an offer. Just stay as a good commoner, and don’t dream of becoming an actress ever again!” said an impatient voice from the other end of the line. Bella’s face stiffened. “Mr. Xander, I don’t need to be paid! The ban from the Broadcasting Board only applies within the country. They cannot ban things abroad. After filming, we can release it
When Dustin heard that, his face darkened. He pulled Simone along and strode forward. At the set of The Legend of the Swordsman 4, a group of people surrounded Camille and a woman. The woman pointed viciously at Camille and yelled at her. Camille dared not speak. She just endured the woman’s shouting like a helpless victim. The people around were watching with interest. Some even looked slightly amused. “Camille Langley, look at yourself carefully. Do you really think you’re good enough for the lead role? Everyone here has more experience than you! Even a supporting actress is more qualified than you!” The woman pointed at Camille’s face, and her tone of voice was aggressive and arrogant.“Looking at your fake innocent face makes me sick! You have no talent and no skills. I heard that you just used to be an extra. How many people did you sleep with to get this lead role? Why don’t you just tell us?” Camille’s eyes welled up with tears. She felt helpless. It was the first d
The crew looked at each other in disbelief. Who was this guy? He had the audacity to call the director by his name and demand him to come out here… Horace was one of the most respected directors in Lovellia. It was said that he had an extraordinary background, and even the top figures would treat him with respect. How dare this brat order him about? Even Simone and Camille were startled. Horace Timm was no ordinary person. Was it not inappropriate to demand his presence in front of the whole crew? The woman sneered. “How arrogant! Do you even know who he is? How dare you demand that Mr. Timm appear here for you? Ha! You’ve clearly lost your mind if you don’t know your place!” she said with a sneer and a face full of mockery. “When Mr. Timm gets here, you’re done for!” “Who let this brat in? This is no place for you to mess around! Get lost!” shouted someone from the crew. “You hit Rachel Zahn! Do you know who her boyfriend is? You’re really asking for trouble!”
Horace was not interested in hearing her out. He walked up to Dustin. “Mr. Fox, I sincerely apologize. I was inside discussing production matters with a few of the producers and wasn’t aware of what was happening outside,” Horace said apologetically. “I assure you that this will never happen again!” When Horace said that, the place fell into a dead silence. Everyone looked shocked, the entire set fell silent. Was this really the rumored “Steely Director?” With his status and reputation, he did not even bother with the big shots of Central Harbor! But he was bowing and apologizing to an unknown brat! The whole crew was stunned. If the word got out, this would definitely make headlines tomorrow! Rachel’s eyes widened. Who exactly was this guy? Why was Mr. Timm so respectful toward him? Simone and Camille were also shocked. They thought that Horace accepted the offer of the film only because he somehow knew Dustin. It seemed he was somehow lower than Dustin.
After resolving the conflict within the crew, Horace personally apologized to Camille along with a few producers.“Miss Camille, it was my oversight that led to this farce. I sincerely apologize,” Horace said as he bowed to Camille. Camille looked panicked, and she quickly waved her hands. “No, no, it was my own fault for not handling my relationship with everyone well. How could it be your fault, Mr. Timm?” she stammered. He was a famous director. It was shocking that he was apologizing to her like this. She wondered what kind of power Dustin possessed to humble the “Steely Director” himself. This completely shattered her understanding of the world. The first day of filming The Legend of the Swordsman 4 ultimately ended with the entire crew being restructured. In the evening, Dustin and Simone took Camille to a food truck to cheer her up. “Dustin, Simone, I know I’m a newcomer, and I don’t have any experience, but I also want to seize this opportunity…” Camille said d
“Was it you who hurt my woman?” The yellow-haired guy held a baseball bat, lifted his foot, and stomped on the table. He glared at Dustin.“You’re eating tacos? Eat my foot!” He kicked the table, and the food spilled everywhere. “You dare to mess with my woman. Do you want to die? Do you even know who I am? I’m the newly appointed sixth leader of the Serpentine Gang! Do you know about the Serpentine Gang? The Serpentine Gang is the law in Rivenesco! No matter how impressive you are, you better learn to keep your head down!” The yellow-haired glared at Dustin arrogantly. Dustin did not even look at him. “Drake,” he said softly. Whoosh! Someone appeared beside him instantly. This shocked the yellow-haired guy and his men. Who was this person? How did he appear so suddenly like a ghost? There was something dangerous about him. For a moment, the yellow-haired guy’s bravado faltered. “Get them home safely,” Dustin said to Drake.“Yes, My Liege,” Drake said respectfully
Dustin remained seated. He took out his phone and made a call. “I’m at a food truck across the street outside the filming studio. Come now,” he said indifferently. “On? Still calling for help?” said the yellow-haired guy mockingly. “You think people can help you on the Serpentine Gang’s turf? It’s pointless!” “He’s just putting on a show!” Rachel snorted. “The sisters left. Fine! I don’t care. But you can’t let him go!” Rachel pointed at Dustin angrily.“Babe, tell me what you want me to do.” The yellow-haired guy pulled her close by the waist and planted a kiss on her cheek. Rachel stared at Dustin and smiled sinisterly. “I want his hands!” The yellow-haired guy laughed.“That’s my girl! You’re so bold! Don’t worry. Even if you can’t act anymore, I can still give you a good life. I’m Brantley, after all.” “You want his hands? No problem!” he said. Brantley looked at his two lackeys behind him, who had knives. “Didn’t you hear what the lady said? Do it!” The two m
Irene had assumed that Dustin would be like the other men. She thought he was only standing up for her because he was drawn by her beauty. She also assumed that he would get beaten up like the others. But she was wrong. Dustin had not intervened because he was drawn to her. He had killed Trevor. For a moment, everyone in the jazz club was stumped. No one dared to offend Trevor, who was the third son of the Aquila family of Lannopolis. Yet, Dustin had killed him in just one strike. He was unimaginably brash! Ignoring the shock of those around him, Dustin turned and walked toward the jazz club’s exit. He did not even spare Irene a glance. “Hold it right there!” “Do you think you can just leave after killing Trevor?” Trevor’s underlings could not just stand by and watch as Dustin left. They moved forward to stop him. Dustin did not waste his breath. His gaze turned sharp as he made a small movement. The person who had dared to stop him was dead. After that,
“What kind of disgraceful behavior is this, Irene?” the man asked with a frown. “Don’t forget that you will be a member of the Aquila family soon. How dare you act this way?” Irene looked at the man indifferently. Hatred flashed in her eyes for a second before it disappeared. “Oh, give up, Trevor Aquila. I will never marry you. I will never become a member of the Aquila family!” she hissed icily. “Your marriage is arranged by your family. With the way things are with the West family, do you really think you can refuse this arrangement? It’s better that you behave and come with me to the Aquila family and wait quietly for the wedding,” Trevor said with an icy smile. Irene’s pretty face grew livid with anger. “Get lost!” she shouted. Trevor was enraged by her words. “You want to do this the hard way, huh? Alright then. Drag her back home!” he ordered. “Do you think you can drag a woman away against her will in public?” One of the men in the bar immediately stepped forwa
The Aquila family was one of the most powerful families of Lannopolis. At this moment, Brennan Aquila, the patriarch of the Aquila family was frowning and sitting in his usual seat. “Is there no news?” he asked the servant before him. “Sir, we’ve searched the entirety of Rivenesco, but we couldn’t locate Devon. We’ve also inquired with the Panther Gang and checked the Langley family’s main villa in Rivenesco, but we found nothing,” the servant said. When he heard that, Brennan looked even more troubled. His second son, Devon, had taken along some people from the Panther Gang to Rivenesco a few days ago. He had wanted to seek revenge but had then disappeared. “Investigate more! Use more drastic measures if you need to!” he shouted. “There’s no need to investigate any further,” said a woman’s voice from beyond the room. A beautiful, elegant young woman walked into the Aquila family’s living room. “Who are you?” Brennan asked. “Bianca Winter of the Seven Clans of
“This is entirely the Langley family’s fault that we underestimated you! We were prideful and blind…” Margot said solemnly. “Please forgive us, My Liege!” At this point, Margot could do nothing but admit her mistakes. With a word, the King of Hades could wipe the Langley family from the face of the earth without so much as a noise. Dustin did not bother to respond. “Fine. Invite Simone and her family here immediately. I think you know what to do now, right?” he said coldly. “Yes, I do. I won’t let you down, My Liege!” Margot said quickly. She sent someone to invite Simone and her family here. Soon, Simone’s family arrived in the living room. They looked a little stunned. By that time, the members of the Panther Gang were all gone and the place had been cleaned up. It was as if nothing had happened here. “What happened to you?” Simone looked confused. She saw how strangely the members of the Langley family were behaving. “Uncle Derek, why are you trembling?” She
“The Panther Gang will serve the King of Hades!” Blake declared loudly as he knelt on the floor. The members of the Langley family and those of the Panther Gang stared in shock. A minute ago, Blake seemed very intimidating and intent on seeking justice. They were taken aback by his abrupt change in attitude. “The King of Hades… The master of Hell Hall! The King of Hades!” Margot gasped so hard she nearly fainted. The members of the Langley family were so terrified that their faces turned ghostly pale. There was no one on earth who did not fear the might of Hell Hall. Some of the people in the living room were shaking in fright. In the past, they all thought that Dustin was a nobody, so they treated him like trash. When they thought about how their family had tried to kill the King of Hades, the members of the Langley family felt horrified. Dustin glanced at the man kneeling on the floor, and his face looked taunting. “Your sister is the wife of the head of the A
Dustin had not said anything about the numerous Panther Gang corpses on the floor. No one had dared to clear them away. In the middle of all the mess was Devon’s headless body. When Blake recognized the corpse, his eyes widened in fury. He looked at Dustin without bothering to hide his desire for revenge. “Who are you? Where did you come from? Are you with the law or something else?” Blake did not make a move immediately. Instead, he demanded answers from Dustin. When he received the report from one of his branch leaders, he realized that Dustin was not someone to be messed with. That was why he was questioning Dustin first. Dustin looked at Blake, and his gaze froze the gang leader in place. “Back in the day, the Aquila family only started growing after participating in a campaign to destroy the Fox family of Grayvale. Did the Panther Gang have a hand in that campaign?” Dustin asked. His gaze was focused on Blake. If he admitted his involvement, he would be dead. “T
The three branch leaders of the Panther Gang were stony-faced. One of them said coldly, “Arrogant punk!” Dustin had cut off Devon’s head and was demanding Blake Torell, Blake, to come here to see him. None of them had ever encountered anyone who was so brazen in Rivenesco. “We won’t dare to return to the head of our gang without your head as a trophy!” The branch leaders were aggressive while their crowd of gang members outside were preparing to rush in. Dustin looked annoyed as he waved a hand. One of the Hell Guards made his move. He was like a shadow as he shot through the door. Thereafter, the two leaders’ eyes widened in horror. Blood gushed from their throats as they fell. The remaining branch leader was shaken. She shuddered. Dustin’s subordinate had killed them as easily as breathing. The members of the Panther Gang who had been preparing to rush inside froze. They stood outside motionless. The members of the Langley family were shocked. The branch leader
The might of the Panther Gang was unquestionable. They were not a small gang made up of scattered, ragtag individuals. They were a group of true, formidable forces of the underground in Honora! When did the members of the Panther Gang become so weak? “You… Where do these underlings of yours come from?” Devon said with gritted teeth as he stared at the Hell Guards with his mouth wide open. “Just a few lackeys I trained,” Dustin said flatly. “Anyway, what were you saying just a moment ago? You’re the nephew of the head of the Panther Gang? Why don’t you call everyone here? Get them in here all at once. Makes it easier to kill them in one go.” Devon was stunned. His entire army was being undermined. “Don’t get cocky! These are only the Panther Gang’s weakest members. There are more than a hundred people outside. No matter how powerful your people are, do you think they can beat a hundred men?” Devon asked viciously. “Hmph! Back in the day, the Aquila family even dared t
The Langley family thought that the police had arrived. One of them immediately got up to welcome them. Dustin did not make his Hell Guards stop that person. “Mr. Aquila!” When the person appeared at the doorway, he let out a shocked cry. The person who had come to the villa was not the police. It was the person that Dustin had almost beaten to death a few days ago. It was Devon Aquila. With his men, Devon stormed into the villa in fury. A few days ago, Devon had suffered greatly here. Not only had he failed to meet Simone but also had one of his arms broken in this place. As the second son of the prominent Aquila family, how could he just let that insult slide? After recuperating for a few days, he took his men to Rivenesco despite still being far from full recovery. When he got a lead on Dustin, he immediately rushed to the Langley family’s main villa. “Mr. Aquila, you got here right on time!” Margot looked overjoyed when she saw Devon here with so many people. “