What a twisted fate!Frederick felt a chill run through his heart, wishing he could find a rock to crawl under."Here to see your fiancé? Could it be him?" Christopher sneered, pointing at Frederick.Frederick's blood ran cold. Had he been exposed?Liana replied calmly, "Of course not. But I do admire this guy. I'm planning to bring him into my family, so you can't kill him."Christopher laughed. "It's rare to see you taking an interest in a nobody from some small town."It seemed Christopher and Liana were old acquaintances, and he didn't hold back his words. "And if I refuse?""Go ahead and refuse. It's not like you can beat me," Liana said with a radiant smile.Christopher's face turned livid, and his veins bulged. He crushed the glasses in his hand, and said through gritted teeth, "Fine! We'll meet again!"With that, he ignored Jasmine and walked away with his hands behind his back.The number one genius of Aston State, fleeing in disgrace? Who was this woman with such
Jennifer's face turned icy, her gaze sharp enough to kill. "Do you want to lose your job?"Frederick quickly pulled his hand back and laughed. "I was just joking. Ms. York, you're such a generous boss. You wouldn't hold that against me, right?"Jennifer shot him a fierce glare. "Stop with the smooth talk. If it weren't for our benefactor today, you'd be dead! Next time, don't be so impulsive."Despite her scolding, she added, "Put on your seatbelt."Frederick's eyes lit up like he'd won the lottery. "Seriously?""I'm just driving you home. Don't overthink it," Jennifer said flatly as she looked away.Frederick sighed. This woman was impossible to please. He had just done the company a huge favor, and she still treated him like this.An ice queen would always be an ice queen!-That night, Frederick returned to Golden Coast. When he entered the house, he found Sylvia kneeling in front of his father's portrait. Her hands were clasped, and there were tears streaming down her face
The gang leader's face darkened instantly. "Sir, this isn't right! I'm hosting today, and causing trouble on my turf..."Christopher adjusted his new silver-framed glasses, and tossed a small bag of white powder into the leader's hands. "Is it still a problem?"The leader's face turned pale. He stood up, and threw the powder away. "Are you trying to frame me? Even if you're Aston's top talent, you can't be this arrogant! This is Mirage City!"Before he could finish speaking, Christopher grabbed his head and slammed it against the table corner. He shoved the powder into the man's mouth, and said coldly, "This is half a kilo. Even if you're not executed, you'll rot in a cell for seventy or eighty years. Want to spend your life in prison?"The man's eyes widened in terror, and he shook his head frantically."Then you know what to do." Christopher released him.With a twisted expression, the gang leader barked, "Everyone, attack!"Within moments, dozens of thugs stormed in and bea
"You know about us, Mr. Smith?" The woman was astonished.Christopher smirked. "I'm the head of the Aston's Department of Justice, after all. We've been tracking your movements, and there's a hefty reward of fifty million for your head. Given this, there's no need to hide anything from me, right?" Christopher casually lit a cigarette, eyeing the woman.She smiled faintly. "To be frank, I'm the true member of Organization V in Mirage City. The Campbells, Mr. Z, Ripper... They were all just puppets I set up. Now that you've uncovered my true identity, are you planning to cash in on my bounty?""No. I have no interest in money at all," Christopher replied with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "On the contrary, I think we can work together…to eliminate that Frederick guy."Using the power of the State Department of Justice would surely anger Liana. But if it was the top underworld force, Organization V, it was a different story altogether!No matter how far the Yarborough famil
The air suddenly turned quiet.Jennifer's icy eyes shimmered as she and Frederick stared into each other's eyes. She pursed her lips."What's going on in your head? Wedding photos? With you? Do I look like I have that much free time?" she snapped.Frederick refused to give up."Ms. York, you can't say that. I refuse to believe any woman can resist the temptation of wearing a wedding dress! Unless...you're not a woman!"As soon as he finished speaking, the air froze again. Jennifer's lips twitched."Boring!" With those two words, she quickly walked away."Wait!" Frederick knew he had to come clean. The ice queen would never agree otherwise. "Actually, this wasn't my idea. It was my mom's..." He explained the whole situation to her.Jennifer crossed her arms, and looked at him sharply. "Frederick, I told you after the last encounter with your mom that I won't agree to any more of your ridiculous requests! You don't know how awkward it was for me last time facing your mom.
In the blink of an eye, Jennifer had changed into a white wedding gown. The moment she lifted the hem of her dress, Frederick was stunned.She was breathtaking!The white gown, complemented by her milky skin and well-proportioned figure, especially with her beautifully made-up face, gave her the impression of a fairy stepping out of a painting.It was captivating."Don't stare at me like that. It's weird." Jennifer blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.Frederick chuckled. The ice queen was shy! His cold boss could also feel shy sometimes!"Ms. York, this gown was personally designed by a renowned artist from the Paris Academy of Fine Arts. It's one of a kind in the world, just delivered to our store," the saleswoman said, singing praises. "I never expected it to match you so perfectly! It's as if it was tailor-made for you!"Jennifer examined herself in the floor-length mirror, and nodded in satisfaction. "This gown is really amazing. I might as well buy it outright instead of ren
Frederick retorted, "Funny, because I absolutely must have this gown too!"The man erupted in anger. "Damn it! Do you know who I am? I'm Calvin Graham, the seafood tycoon of Mirage City! How dare you try to take things from me? Do you want to die?!"Frederick responded casually, "So you're just a fishmonger! No wonder I could smell the fish from miles away."This remark distorted Calvin's face. What he hated most was being called a fishmonger. To cover up the fishy smell on his body, he always sprayed a lot of perfume.The woman took the opportunity to pout. "Honey, what should we do? I really want this gown!"With a dark look, Calvin said, "Miss, you're in the business of opening your doors for business, right? Isn't it all about the highest bidder? Here's the deal: I'll pay double. Eight hundred thousand for this gown!"The saleswoman hesitated, troubled. "We do have those rules, Ms. York. If the other party offers double the price, I can only give this to him. Rest assured,
Triumphant, Calvin pinched the woman's buttocks roughly and smirked. "Now you know what a real man is, right? A real man knows how to treat his woman. He gives her whatever she wants. That's what being a man is!"Though eight million stung his wallet a bit, the satisfaction of showing off in front of others was worth it.He snorted at Frederick. His nostrils flared as he taunted, "So, what do you say? Do you admit defeat?""Twenty million," Frederick said with an indifferent expression.His words hit like a heavy bomb, causing everyone's minds to buzz, leaving a vacuum of silence."T-twenty...million?" The saleswoman couldn't help but rub her face, thinking she must be dreaming as she muttered, "Sir, are you sure?"Frederick frowned. "Oh, my mistake. Twenty million is still too little. Someone might still bark like a dog. Let's make it forty million!"His words stunned the entire room once again.Jennifer's jaw nearly dislocated in shock. "Forty million..."Frederick's salar
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