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
Wesley and Julius were seething with rage. Their eyes were bloodshot, and they were clearly furious. Even Sheldon sensed the long-absent hostility. He placed a hand on Frederick's shoulder, and said, "Buddy, you've already won a hundred and forty million. You also have the fifty million I gave you. You've earned close to two hundred million tonight. Listen to me, take this money and leave now. If you do that, you'll be the biggest winner. If you keep playing, your overnight riches could easily become nothing."Frederick smiled. "Mr. York, I know you're concerned about me. You're worried I might get carried away and lose it all. But I didn't come here to win money. I came here to play, and it's either I crush them or they crush me!"Upon hearing this, the people around him exchanged glances and silently distanced themselves from the gambling table."Ahem! We should call it a night!""You guys go on! When legends fight, us mortals shouldn't get involved!""That's right!"Wesley a
Julius heard the surrounding discussions, and smirked arrogantly. "I didn't want to be petty with a newcomer. But nowadays, some youngsters are too cocky. If you don't put them in their place, they forget where they belong!"Wesley chuckled. "Exactly! They should know their place and act accordingly. This is the price of overestimating oneself. Give him a bloody lesson he won't forget!""Five hundred million is enough for you to live for ten lives without lifting a finger! Hahaha!"Frederick shot them a sideways glance. "I haven't even revealed my tiles yet, but you two are already making a racket? Disgusting! You're irritating! Also, you're still acting cocky, huh? Isn't that what youngsters do?"Before the two could retort, Frederick revealed his tiles on the spot.In an instant, the smile on Julius's face froze.The spectators were shocked to the core. Their jaws dropped as they erupted into shouts of disbelief."That's...""Eighty!""There isn't a single big tile, but
His words were like a nuclear bomb detonating on a calm sea, causing a thousand layers of waves to rise.Everyone was shocked."Did I hear that right? He wants to take on the entire Nova Star single-handedly?""Challenging the Gambling King and Gambling Prodigy was mind-blowing enough as it is! But that was just the appetizer. His target is the entire casino!""He must be a gambling legend from out of town!"Sheldon wasn't as surprised. From the previous gambling match, he had already seen that Frederick was hiding a great potential.Frederick had waited for the right moment to deliver a fatal blow. So, it wasn't surprising that he aimed for Nova Star!The dealer stood dumbfounded, unable to utter a word. "I need to report this to our boss!"After two minutes, the lobby manager approached Frederick with a smile. "Mr. Lester, our boss heard about your recent gambling match. It was truly magnificent. He specifically asked me to give you three hundred million in cash as a farewell
After hesitating for just half a second, she instantly realized what she was thinking and scoffed. "Nonsense! That jerk went on a date! What danger could he be in? Do I need to worry about him? Besides, what is he to me? He's just a fake husband! Why should I care about his well-being?"Though she said this, Jennifer pondered for a moment. "But after all, he's still my subordinate. I do have an obligation to care about the condition of my employees."-At Nova Star, Frederick rejected Jennifer's incoming call.Why did the ice queen suddenly call him? How weird! He didn't want any distractions right before the big battle. So, he decided to call her back later.Three minutes later, a middle-aged man arrived. He had a cigar in his mouth and was wearing a mink coat. A large group of men in black surrounded him as they arrived in a flurry."Hello, Mr. Lester. I'm Lucas Campbell, owner of Nova Star," Lucas said. "This is a check for five hundred million. You also have my respec
As soon as Frederick finished speaking, the whole place seemed to explode with tension.Simon's lips twitched. His eyes were filled with contempt, and he ground his teeth audibly. "I want your head as the wager. If I win, I'll mount your skull on my toilet seat!"Frederick shrugged nonchalantly. "You can turn my skull to dust for all I care. After all, dreams are limitless!"Simon was furious. But before he could erupt, Lucas interrupted, "Simon, stop wasting your breath. As hosts, we set the rules for this gamble. Let's keep it simple. We'll play Betting on Dice! Whoever rolls the smallest number wins!"At this, Simon instantly cooled down. He sneered. "Fine! Let's make it quick. I can't wait to rip his head off!""Not so fast!" Despite claiming neutrality, Sheldon couldn't help but give Frederick a warning. "Frederick, I won't intervene. But I must remind you, Simon's skills are extraordinary, especially with dice. He can conjure any combination at will. Betting on this ga
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