"Ms. Yarborough, our firewall has been breached!" The retainer fell to his knees, trembling with fear. “We've lost half of our funds in Mirage City!”“What? Half?!” Liana shot up as if electrified, shock etched on her face. “That loss amounts to billions! Who dares to target my family's money?”Her fury was palpable. “I’ll wipe out their entire family!”“We’re not certain, but it’s likely the work of a highly organized hacker army. Our firewall crumbled in less than three minutes, and...” the retainer trailed off.“Speak clearly, or I'll have your head!” Liana snapped, glaring down at him.“F-Forgive me!” he stammered, shaking his head vigorously. “After breaching our defenses, the attackers could have taken everything. But…they only seized half.”He took a deep breath, and continued, “There are two possibilities: first, they might fear the power of the Yarboroughs and choose to hold back. But this doesn’t quite add up—if they were really scared, they wouldn't have attacked us
Liana froze, and her lips curled in disdain. "Christopher, who do you think you are? Do you think so highly of yourself? What makes you think you're worth my time? Besides, do I need your meddling to deal with Frederick? Or have you forgotten how I schooled you back in college?"Christopher felt his temples throb with anger, but forced himself to remain calm. "Liana, you'll regret it if you don't kill this kid. I'm telling you, he's like a wild tiger that no one can control. Trying to reign him in will only lead to your downfall!"I sent two top-notch fighters from the Aston Savant Arts Ranking to deal with him. Do you want to know what happened? They were wiped out without leaving a scratch on him!"He's barely twenty, yet he's already capable of taking down two Sovereign Grandmasters from the rankings. With his rebellious nature, you'll never be able to control him!"As for you, Liana… You may call yourself the Northern Frontier princess, but you're nothing more than—"Befor
Snap!Jennifer slammed her pen onto the ground, her face contorted in anger."This shameless slacker! Is he still daydreaming?!" Her beautiful features twisted in a mix of embarrassment and rage. She couldn't stop herself from venting. "Me? Jealous? Ridiculous! I don't care if all the men in the world are gone! Even if I had to choose between a beggar or a fly, I wouldn't give that arrogant, shameless small-time employee a second glance!"Bah! Even cursing him makes me sick!"Her over-the-top reaction stunned her subordinates. Jennifer was always calm and composed, but she was actually angry now! And over a seemingly joking remark, at that? Was it really necessary to react this way?"Is there something going on between them? That's exciting! Ms. York is usually such an ice queen. I can't believe she’d have something going on with that sales department employee..."Whispers and murmurs spread like wildfire among the staff, as if they had uncovered a hidden secret."What's w
A blush spread rapidly across Willa's gorgeous face, and she glared angrily at him."Remember, I'm only doing this for the mission. If you dare take advantage of me, I'll be the first to knock you out!" she warned. Then, she lifted her chin and linked her arm with his.They looked just like a real couple!This sight made the onlookers outside turn green with envy.Seriously? Why weren't they blessed with such a charmed life like this pretty boy?!The two of them, disguised as a couple, entered Nova Star.As soon as they entered, Frederick glanced at Willa's face and teased, "Captain Zephyr, it seems like you've made quite a sacrifice for this mission. It's the first time I've seen you wear a crop top that exposes your entire back!""Shut up!" Willa's face flushed crimson, and she shot him a fierce glare.Of all the things to bring up, he had to mention that?!She had asked her colleague for something a little revealing and feminine, but she was dumbfounded when the clothes a
"Sheldon, are you cheating? How are you winning every hand?"The seductive woman sitting across from Sheldon glared at him. She slammed the table and stood up, clearly agitated.With a cigarette dangling from his mouth, Sheldon picked up a card with one hand and replied indifferently, "If you can't handle it, don't play. Losing and just sitting here sulking won't prove anything, Ms. Card Whisperer!"Seraphine, also known as the Card Whisperer, immediately became furious. "You know my nickname in the gambling world, but you've got the guts to openly provoke me! If you're so confident, let's settle this one-on-one!""Come on, let's talk things out nicely. Harmony brings wealth, right?" Jayden Hunt, Skyport's tycoon, quickly intervened with a polite smile."Hah… Card Whisperer, huh? You're just a vulgar female gambler," Sheldon said disdainfully. He casually flipped a chip, and declared coldly, "Since you proposed a one-on-one, let's make it big. Let's go all in and bet all our chips
The young man Sheldon had referred to was Frederick."Apologize? Are you kidding me? I don't even spare a glance at these low-life scumbags! If you dare lay a finger on me, I'll..."Bang!Before Jayden could finish, Sheldon blew his brains out with a single shot. He casually tossed the corpse aside, then looked disdainfully at Seraphine."What about you?"Seraphine was terrified, and her limbs lost all strength. She trembled like a leaf as she screamed, "Please don't kill me! I'll be good!"She collapsed to the ground, and even licked Frederick's shoes. "I'm sorry, handsome! It was an accident! I'll make it up to you! There's a hotel nearby. I can get a room for us! I have lots of tricks up my sleeve! I promise you'll have a great time!"She fluttered her eyelashes seductively as she spoke.Frederick kicked her away in disgust. "I don't need anything from you. Just stay away from me."He had simply tried to give a warning to Sheldon out of kindness, but it unexpectedly trigger
Hearing Sheldon's earnest advice, Frederick just smiled and shook his head. "Since you've promised to give me fifty million chips, I'll just play around with it. It's just a little gambling for fun! I'll bet all fifty million. I'll risk it all for fun and play a couple of rounds, gentlemen."Sheldon was stunned. "Fifty million chips are a lifetime income for ordinary folks! You could easily cash out and leave!"To think Frederick planned to lose all that massive amount on the gambling table! This kid... He wasn't ordinary!Sheldon could only think of one possibility—either Frederick was a fool, or he was an exceptionally formidable opponent who could shake things up.Hearing this, the two chuckled. "Alright! We don't care about who you are. We only care about money! Come on, kid!""It's rare to see someone so generous with money. Why, you're practically giving it to us! In that case, let us teach you a lesson on how to play the game on the gambling table!"-At this moment,
"No need to keep an eye on him anymore. Once he blows through the fifty million, he'll probably get out of this place," the man said flatly. He downed the high-intensity vodka in his crystal glass, then looked up with a chilling gaze."Every year, there's some arrogant fool who thinks he's got it all figured out. They always end up losing everything in one night and leaving with their tail between their legs. This guy won't be any different!"-"Seeing you're a newbie, how about starting with something simple? Perhaps something like Betting on Dice?" The Gambling Prodigy, Julius, grinned. However, his smile didn't reach his eyes.Betting on Dice was a simple game. Players placed their bets on whether the total value of the three dice would be "big" or "small". Big would mean a total value of between eleven and seventeen, while small would mean a total value of between four and ten. The Gambling King, Wesley, chuckled. "Betting on Dice? With a 50% chance, surely he won't lose
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