"Absurd! Absolutely absurd!" Zeke shouted, his anger palpable. "Jen, promoting Frederick to team leader when he's just a new hire was bad enough, but you actually put him in charge of Team Seven!"Zeke breathed in deeply. "The last time with the Loders, if Glen hadn't been kind enough to let that kid off the hook, do you think he'd still be safe in this company? Now, you're putting him in charge of Team Seven? What if those second-generation brats cause trouble for the board?"Jennifer calmly lifted her teacup, blowing gently before taking a sip. "Uncle Zeke, Team Seven has always been a cancer within our company. Since you all chose to ignore it, I had no choice but to take action."Zacharias scowled. "Jen, the people backing Team Seven hold significant sway within our company. You'd better not end up burning yourself."Another board member, Duncan, coughed lightly and said, "Jen, I also think that wasn't a wise move. It's best to bring Frederick back. Team Seven is beyond savin
"Yeah! They must have left their numbers, right? Let's call them one by one!" Zeke was excited, gesturing enthusiastically. "Let's do it right here, so that no one will spill the beans!"Ever since Frederick ousted Zeke's trusted men, Cody and Ivan, he harbored a deep grudge against Frederick. Unfortunately, Jennifer always protected him. But now, he finally had a chance to get rid of this thorn in his side!The other board members nodded in agreement. "This sounds like a feasible plan.""Alright," Jennifer reluctantly agreed. It was expected that a small team like Team Seven would suddenly make the situation tense. She regretted her impulsive decision to appoint Frederick as the team leader. It seemed she had bitten off more than she could chew.'Frederick, you better not mess things up. Otherwise, even I might not be able to save you!' Jennifer thought to herself as she clenched her fists nervously. But then she thought, how could they have filled that eighteen million gap
She was the daughter of the Northern Chiusil military mogul, a top figure in the Chiusil military. Even members of the Great Four Warrior Clans had to watch their step when they visited the Atlantis Club!"Hello? Why aren't you saying anything? If there's nothing, I'll hang up!" Aleena muttered a few words before hanging up. "What strange people!"Zeke was left feeling defeated. "Aleena Schultz? How could it be…?"They were supposed to find the connections of those losers in Team Seven. They knew these people's backgrounds inside out; there was no way anybody in Team Seven would know anyone like Charles or Aleena. In other words, even the backers of those second-generation rich kids couldn't match up to these big shots."I don't believe it! We've called several of them, and not one of them is a connection!" Zeke exclaimed, immediately dialing another unknown number. However, the voice on the other end nearly scared him out of his wits. "This is Derek Sullivan. What is it?"Zeke
"Mr. Lester, your throat must be parched after all that talking. Here, have some tea!""Mr. Lester, are my massage skills still up to par?""Oh my, Mr. Lester, this chair is so uncomfortable! Sit on mine! It's ergonomic!"A dozen or so second-generation rich kids surrounded Frederick. They massaged his legs, washed his feet, and cut fruits for him. They fawned over him like they were his servants.Jennifer strode in, and asked in an incredulous tone, "What's going on here?""Ms. York, I didn't force them to do this. They volunteered! Can't help it, their hospitality knows no bounds." Frederick shrugged, looking unruffled.Then, he spread his arms and said, "Pour the water for my foot wash down the toilet later. Quit drinking it in secret! It's useless!""Something touched by the aura of a big shot can't be useless, Boss! At least it'll make us one-thousandth as magnificent as a big shot!" the group replied happily.Their flattery was reaching astronomical heights!Jennifer's e
Jennifer wasn't foolish, and she wasn't about to buy into Donovan's sweet talk. She remained seated, and said indifferently, "Officer Sanders… Oh, sorry, I mean Mr. Sanders. What brings you to Prospera Corporation?""One is to see you. Look, these blue roses were deliberately air-flown from the Southern Hemisphere. You can't even buy them in Mirage City!" Donovan's face beamed with pride. "And these foreign large diamonds are top-notch. They're absolutely rare treasures that would make many women scream. They complement your unique aura perfectly."Jennifer, however, simply crossed her long legs, wrapped in black stockings, and said casually, "Thank you for the gifts. Now, what's your other purpose?"She had long since detected that there was more to his visit than met the eye.Donovan didn't beat around the bush. He smiled and said, "Jen, you're as sharp as ever, and I admire that. To be frank, I've recently joined Campbell Pharmaceutical as the Product Department Manager."Donov
"Uncle Zeke, I don't care how much money you've taken from the Campbells, or how badly you want to suck up to them. I'll never agree to this! As long as I'm the CEO of Prospera Corporation, the beauty formula will not be shared with any other company!"Jennifer's voice was firm and resolute.Zeke's face contorted with rage in an instant."You're damn well accusing me! You motherless bitch, how dare you..."Jennifer didn't even look back; she just turned and walked away, ignoring his insults completely.Meanwhile, Frederick happened to arrive, wanting to see what was happening. He ended up running into Donovan and Zeke head-on.As soon as they saw Frederick, both of their eyes filled with disdain."Why are you here, you pathetic loser? Instead of working hard and buying your boss a fancy car, what are you doing here?""Oh, what rotten luck! I was just strolling around and bumped into two dogs! And not just any dogs, but mangy ones, ugh!" Frederick shot back.He yawned, ignoring
Hearing that, Frederick almost choked on his saliva. "Isn't that question a bit too direct, Ms. York?""Just answer, yes or no?" Jennifer insisted."Yes," Frederick admitted, "but it's just a passing thought..."A cold smirk formed on Jennifer's lips. "That's the answer I wanted to hear. At least it's not some hypocritical response."She had seen too many men who lusted after her but pretended to be gentlemen in front of her, which disgusted her."Alright, Frederick, I'll give you a chance now. Remember, you only have this one opportunity!" Jennifer stepped on the gas, and they arrived at a lively bar.The place was filled with boldly dressed patrons; there were some unspeakable sounds coming from dark corners."Waiter, bring two cases of vodka! And also, prepare some white wine, the brand I usually like," Jennifer instructed confidently, as if she knew the place well.Frederick was stunned. Did his icy boss come here often?"Let's drink!" Jennifer's eyes blazed as she pushe
Frederick froze in an instant, his mind going blank."I brought my ID..."Jennifer's face was inches away from his. There was anticipation on her face—as if she was waiting for something—and the atmosphere was engulfed in silence.Her gaze was intense, her eyes burning brightly. They were like a powder keg, about to explode any moment.After half a second, Frederick suddenly let go of her arm.He told her seriously, "Ms. York, I... I don't like taking advantage of the situation. I know you're upset, and you want to let loose and forget all your troubles. But doing it this way is just turning a blind eye to the problem and deceiving yourself. Escaping reality can never turn it into reality." Ultimately, Frederick suppressed the fire raging within him, and said earnestly, "So, I won't do that kind of thing with you now."The current Jennifer wasn't doing this out of genuine feelings, but rather out of revenge against herself and the world.She was just drunk and had lost her sen
Heston was still scoffing when he received a call from Giovanni.He was taken aback, and he nervously glanced at Frederick. 'No way…'The moment he picked up the phone, he got a torrent of scolding.Meanwhile, a bloody power struggle was underway in the Imperial Capital.After the Conservatives took down Woody, their ambition surged. They now aimed to dismantle the entire Radicals faction. Though the Radicals had already compromised in the Woody affair, they were taken aback by the Conservatives' greed and refused to back down any further.A fierce conflict broke out between the two sides, quickly escalating into open warfare. The entire Imperial Capital was placed under lockdown, with martial law in effect. Gunfire and smoke filled the air as both sides clashed, and the violence soon spread across Drakonia. Armies from all regions were mobilized, and a war was about to erupt. At this critical moment, the First Elder woke up.Years ago, after deposing the Dark Monarch of
Senspiras, located in the southeast of Drakonia, was also a neighboring country of Drakonia. It also has the largest population of overseas Drakonians. Many of the wealthy families in Senspiras migrated from Drakonia within the past century or two. The current richest man in Senspiras was one such example."Is Mr. Stone your father?" Frederick raised an eyebrow and asked."Looks like you've got some sense! Name your price!" Heston smirked, and pulled out a checkbook.Frederick's expression darkened."Your dad's assets are not even enough to wipe my shoes. Who do you think you are, pretending to be a big shot? Get lost!"Frederick quickly realized that Heston was just a spoiled brat who would throw money around bullying people. Since he wasn't much of a real threat, Frederick wasn't bothered by dealing with him. Upon hearing Frederick's words, Heston was stunned. "Are you out of your mind? My dad is the richest man in Senspiras! How dare you belittle him?" “So what? Your enti
Sylvia had so many questions. She wanted to know what Frederick had been doing to provoke such dangerous enemies. She wanted to know if Frederick had really killed a hundred people. She wanted to understand how her son had gained such abilities. And most of all, she wondered if Frederick had been living this kind of disturbing life all these years."Mom, we'll talk about it when we get home," Frederick said, gently lifting Sylvia and leaving the company.On the way, Frederick lightly tapped on Sylvia's head, and she quickly fell unconscious. He had used a special method to erase part of her memory.When they arrived home, Sylvia slowly woke up."Fred! Why are you suddenly home?" Sylvia exclaimed in surprise when she saw Frederick."I'm about to go on a long trip, so I came to visit. Why are you sleeping on the couch instead of in your room?" Frederick smiled.Sylvia sat up from the couch, feeling a bit stiff and sore."I was talking to your sister on the phone. How did I
"Yes, it was me. If no one managed to escape, the entire Steinfields family—except for children under sixteen and elders over seventy—should be dead by now," Frederick said with a smirk.If he didn't deter the Steinfields with a show of force, others might try the same methods against him in the future.Hearing this, Kaizer's face went blank and terror filled his eyes. At that moment, Frederick's phone rang. It was Melanie calling. Frederick answered, and put the call on speaker. "How did it go? Tell me, so Kaizer here can hear," Frederick said."There were a hundred and seventy-three Steinfields. Fifty-two were children and elders. The remaining hundred have all been executed!" Melanie reported. Kaizer spat out a mouthful of blood in shock. "No way! We're the Steinfields! The Steinfields of Imperial Capital! How could this happen?"In a panic, Kaizer fumbled with his phone, trying to call his family. However, every call he made went unanswered."You'll find out for sure onc
"Let her go!"A sharp voice rang out.Kaizer instinctively turned around, and he was stunned by Nella's beauty. He couldn't believe someone like her existed."Nella, why did you come down?" Jasmine called out, her eyes widened in panic. She had specifically told them not to come down.Nella trembled in fear. "Ms. Smith, we were worried about you!"Though she was terrified, she still stepped forward. She couldn't just stand by and watch Jasmine get assaulted."Well, well, Frederick sure is lucky with women. But now, they're all mine. Who would've thought that I'd be blessed with a feast before leaving Drakonia!" Kaizer was practically drooling.He let go of Jasmine, and rushed toward Nella eagerly. Nella backed away step by step, but soon found herself cornered."Haha, come to me!" Kaizer spread his arms wide, lunging toward Nella.Just as he was about to grab her, a thunderous crash shook the room. The outer wall of the building crumbled down.Frederick had burst through it a
Meanwhile, Frederick had just gotten off the plane. As soon as he turned on his phone, he saw a long list of missed calls from Selene.He immediately felt uneasy. Selene would never call him so many times unless something urgent had happened.He was about to call her back when his phone rang again.Frederick answered Selene's call quickly, but before he could ask anything, Selene's tearful voice came through."Fred, Mom's been kidnapped!"Frederick's face darkened instantly, and his killing aura surged."Alright. Don't worry, Mom will be fine."With that, Frederick hung up the phone; he then immediately called Melanie, who was still in the Imperial Capital, lazily lounging in bed."Do you have any intelligence on the Steinfields in the Imperial Capital?" Frederick asked through gritted teeth.He didn't need much thought to figure out who was behind this. There was hardly anyone left in Mirage City bold enough to cross him, except for Kaizer. And now, Sylvia had been kidnapped
When the elevator doors opened, Jasmine stepped out into the lobby.Kaizer's eyes lit up as he eyed her from head to toe. Though he had seen pictures of her before, she was more of an eye candy in person. Kaizer, holding his rifle, approached her. "Ms. Smith, you certainly kept me waiting!""What do you want with me?" Jasmine asked coldly. She knew that showing fear or vulnerability would only embolden these lawless men."Ms. Smith, why don't you take a guess?" Kaizer reached for Jasmine and lifted her chin with the barrel of his gun, forcing her to look at him.Jasmine met his gaze without a hint of fear."Is it money you want? The company has ten million in cash reserves. You can take it, and I guarantee I won't call the police. We can pretend nothing ever happened as long as no one is hurt. As for the funds in the company’s accounts, you wouldn’t be able to take it even if I transfer the money to you with today’s financial systems," Jasmine spoke calmly."Ms. Smith, you're q
Bang!With a loud crash, the door was violently kicked open. Kaizer and his men stormed into Frederick’s place.Sylvia was startled, and she shouted, "What do you guys want?" "We're here to kidnap you!" Kaizer strode toward Sylvia. Then, he snatched away her phone and crushed it."Tie her up and take her away!" Kaizer and his men acted quickly. Selene, on the other end of the video call, was shocked by the strangers. Fortunately, she was still on alert. She quickly tried to call Frederick while shaking with fear. However, Frederick’s phone was off since he was on a flight."How’s everything going on your end?" Kaizer asked his men over the phone."We’ve rigged all four walls of Aerowind Enterprise with high-powered explosives. Once we detonate them, the whole building will turn to ashes," his subordinate reported.A smile finally appeared on Kaizer’s face. "Good, I’m heading over now." Soon, Kaizer arrived at Aerowind Enterprise with a backpack."I want to see Ms. Sm
Upon hearing Frederick’s words, Woody stumbled. "Take him away!" one of the senior officials from the Supervision Department ordered.The respected elder of the Drakonia Royal Court, Woody, was escorted away along with the evidence and witnesses."After today, the Lamberts will cease to exist, and you're finally free." Frederick sighed in relief, and smiled at Easton.Easton looked slightly lost. He wasn’t sure what to do next with his sudden freedom. "What's wrong? Struggling to find a new purpose in life?" Frederick teased.Easton nodded, and replied, "Yeah, my ambitions have been completely worn down these three years. I feel a bit aimless.""Should I find you a job?" Frederick suggested casually."It’s best if I could work for you, Mr. Lester!" Easton’s eyes lit up with excitement."I have a pharmaceutical company under me. If you're interested, you could take the position of Chief of Biomedical Engineering," Frederick said jokingly. To his surprise, Easton was genuinely