"It's not considered a fight if there's no blood, right?" Frederick's words rang out through the air as he moved, instantly decapitating Lycan.Blood gushed forth like a fountain. It splattered over the headless corpse, sending shivers down the spine of anyone watching the scene.Jasmine was barely able to stand from the shock. She gasped in fright, and then trembled in disbelief."Lycan’s dead!"He was ranked 97th on the Aston Savant Arts Ranking!And yet, he had been so terrified of Frederick that he was about to flee. Was Frederick even scarier than him?"I'm sorry for frightening you, Ms. Smith," Frederick said. He strode over to Jasmine, and comforted her. He placed his hand on her delicate shoulder as he infused her with a burst of energy. Her pale face regained some color, and her fear lessened.Today's events were too shocking, leaving her heart greatly shaken."Stop hiding and come out," Frederick suddenly said. Jasmine shivered. "Are there more assassins?"Severa
Frederick wasn't some naive saint. He wouldn't believe the one-sided story of those assassins, especially with Jasmine around. He knew they only said those things because they wanted him to spare them, and he only reluctantly let them go because of Jasmine. Now that she was gone, it was time to be ruthless. Being kind to others sometimes meant being cruel to oneself!"Got it. I'll dispose of them safely at various ports," Seiryu said.As Frederick was heading home, he received an unexpected call."Frederick, it's Jade! I finally got hold of you!" Jade's voice came through, and she was obviously distressed.Frederick paused, and asked gently, "Hey now, what's wrong? Slow down and tell me everything.""I used the card you gave me to help my company out of a tough spot. Now, thanks to you, the company's back on track. I'm so grateful!" Jade said. "But... I spent a whopping five million, and I feel terrible about it. I've been trying to find a way to pay you back!"After thinking i
"Oh? From the sound of it, it seems like you also had your eye on this casino for a while?" Frederick asked casually.Willa furrowed her brows. "Our enforcement team has been investigating it for half a month. As far as I know, Nova Star appears to be an entertainment venue on the surface. But behind the scenes, it's in cahoots with the fraud syndicates in the Golden Triangle. "They manipulate the gambling, sell drugs, and are also involved in human trafficking. They're committing all sorts of crimes... However, we've been hesitant to take action due to a lack of evidence."When Frederick heard this, he knew what was going on. Jade losing thirty million wasn't just bad luck. Nova Star was indeed a dangerous place. But the more powerful the groups collaborating with foreign fraud syndicates, the more determined Frederick was to root them out completely. This ingrained sense of patriotism had become almost a habit for him."Do you have time tomorrow night? If you do, dress up ni
"Wasn't the price negotiated and the contract signed before this? She's breaking the deal?!" Jennifer exploded on the spot. "What does she think Prospera Corporation is? Her personal ATM? Get someone else immediately!""B-But Ms. York, we only have ten minutes left until the livestream starts. We can't find a suitable replacement in time!" the media department director stuttered."What if we cancel the stream?""We've already spent millions on advertising from the PR department for this stream. If we cancel now, all that money will go down the drain."Slam! Jennifer slammed her hand on the desk, and glared at them. "So we have no choice but to agree to her demands? Are we just going to let her walk all over us?"Suddenly, everyone below fell silent. None of them dared to utter a word."Frederick, why are you here?" Jennifer glanced at Frederick entering the room, her tone icy.Frederick was somewhat intimidated by Jennifer's cold demeanor, but he managed a polite yet awkward s
Mandy spat out insults, pointing her finger at Frederick. Frederick scrutinized her calmly, and said, "So you're the one breaking the contract, huh?""Hmph! Who do you think you are? You're just some nobody! Get me the director or CEO of your company to talk to me!" she sneered, looking down on him. "You're not even worth my time."Frederick grinned. "Funny, because someone like you is only fit to talk to someone like me, a nobody. You want to see Ms. York? With that plastic surgery face of yours, do you think you have the right?"Mandy bristled like a cat with its tail stepped on. "Are you insane?! Get him out of here! If not, I'm leaving, and no amount of money from Prospera Corporation will change that!"She was from the countryside. She used to work in an electronics factory, and only entered the world of internet stardom after selling her family's land to pay for her plastic surgery. Due to her extreme insecurity, she hated it when people mentioned her surgery."Do you thin
"You're dreaming! You think I'll work for your company for free? What nonsense are you spouting?" Mandy couldn't contain their anger, and lunged at Frederick.Frederick instantly grabbed her wrist, his expression icy. "From the start, you've been unreasonable. Why is it okay for you to extort us, but not for me to defend myself?""I don't care! If I don't see the money today, I won't do the livestream!" Mandy raised her chin arrogantly, feeling invincible."Do you think I don't know? You've already spent millions on advertising just for this livestream," she continued. "If I breach the contract, I'll only have to compensate for a few million. But what about you? The losses would be in the billions at least! So, who's the one at a disadvantage here? You decide."With that, she casually found a seat and sat down. She crossed her legs and lounged as if she owned the place.The others turned pale at her words. They hadn't expected Mandy to see through their weak spot. No wonder she
"She insulted you and the company. If it were you, what would you do?" Frederick asked flatly.This question momentarily left Jennifer speechless. After a while, she said angrily, "Fine! She deserved to be punished! But tell me, what about the livestream? We have less than five minutes until it starts. Where are we going to find a replacement for her? Do you know how much effort the entire company has put into this debut livestream? Your rash actions will only ruin everyone's hard work!"However, Frederick chuckled nonchalantly. "It's just one anchorwoman, isn't it? Are you saying that without this woman, we can't find anyone else to go live?""You make it sound so simple. If it's so easy, then find someone else right now!" Jennifer said, exasperated."I think she'll be fine," Frederick said, pointing casually at a plain-looking, freckle-faced assistant standing beside Jennifer."What? Me? No way!" The assistant froze on the spot, shaking her head vigorously like a rattle.She
"Hold on a second!"At the crucial moment, Frederick stopped Jennifer in her tracks. "Ms. York, give me ten minutes. Just ten minutes, and I promise I'll get the viewership back up."Jennifer had an icy look, and replied, "With these numbers? Even if I give you ten minutes, everyone in the livestream will probably leave!""If I can't do it, I'll resign immediately," Frederick declared with absolute confidence.Jennifer was stunned. Frederick was actually betting his career on this livestream! Was he really that confident he could turn things around?"Cole, you're the head of the media department. What do you think? Is there any chance we can recover from this situation?" Jennifer asked."Well... In my thirty years in the industry, I’ve never heard of such a turnaround," Cole Lawson said, shaking his head.Jennifer's face filled with disappointment. "It looks like fate wants Prospera Corporation to take a hit this time. I accept the loss!"So what if it was a billion-dollar loss
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