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