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
"Yes, sir!"The backstage technicians entered a string of code, and Frederick's three ones instantly transformed into two fives and a six. With that done, Lucas lifted his head with a confident smile."Alright, now let's have both sides reveal their dice numbers. Mr. Lester, as the challenger, you go first!"In an instant, all eyes were on Frederick. The crowd eagerly anticipated what surprises this mysterious gambling legend might bring."Sure, I'll go first."Frederick calmly lifted the lid of his cup, revealing the result that shocked everyone."Five, five, six!"The crowd erupted into disbelief. No one expected this outcome."I thought it would be at least three twos or lower!""Who would've thought it would be the second highest combination?""Tsk! What kind of mysterious gambling legend is this? Seems like it was all just empty boasting! Him beating the Gambling Prodigy was just a fluke!""He's in for trouble now! Nova Star won't let him leave here alive!"Seeing th
This scene sent shockwaves through the hearts of everyone present, leaving them reeling.Frederick stared straight at Lucas with a sharp gaze. "Didn't I already say? Anything is possible at the gambling table. And now, you're the loser!"Meanwhile, Lucas was petrified. He shouted in disbelief, "How is this possible?! I clearly saw two twos and one one!"As he spoke, Sheldon stood up angrily. He thundered, "Lucas, you're showing your true colors now, huh? And you still dare to say you didn't cheat!"Lucas glared at Frederick accusingly. "You did this! It must have been you!"Frederick chuckled. "Evil begets evil. Did you think I couldn't see what you did behind the scenes? But then I thought, if I exposed your cheating directly, you wouldn't admit it. So I chose another way. I wanted you to know that compared to your tricks, I'm far superior!"The moment Simon revealed the dice, Frederick used his powerful inner aura to manipulate the dice into three sixes. His aura manipulation w
Sheldon was stunned. "You're actually a deputy head of an ancient family?!"Lucas grinned wickedly. "That's all ancient history now. Twenty years ago, when the old family head passed away, I lost the power struggle in my family and was forced to leave. "But I had a stroke of luck elsewhere. Unexpectedly, I ascended into a Sovereign Grandmaster! Also, I heard that the Campbells were recently wiped out because they offended some big shot."All of this just proves that the heavens favor me, and that you can't beat me!"As Lucas spoke, his inner aura exploded outwards. The pressure made even Sheldon retreat."He's so strong! How could he..." Sheldon was astonished. "I never expected a small city to be hiding such great talents!""As long as I can hold you back for a few minutes, my men will turn that kid into minced meat! In Nova Star, I'm invincible!" Lucas smirked arrogantly, his nostrils flaring.But just as he finished speaking, screams echoed one after another. Bodies flew
"It was because of me," Frederick said, each word heavy with weight. "The Campbells, all two thousand of them, from the eldest to the youngest… I didn't spare a single one!"Upon hearing this news, Lucas's mind went blank. His whole body tingled with shock."Our family was wiped out because of you..."His eyes widened, and he felt a suffocating sensation enveloping his entire being.The Great Four Warrior Clans were a mysterious force in Mirage City. Apart from a few elites, hardly anyone knew about the annihilation of the Campbell family. Yet this man was not only aware of it, but was also speaking about it so matter-of-factly!If it were someone else, Lucas might have doubted it. But the impact Frederick had on him today was just too much.Lucas fell into silence for five seconds, as if his brain had momentarily shut down.Then, he made a move that shocked everyone.He raised his hand, and smashed his own skull on the spot. Blood splattered everywhere, and he fell dead to t
"Help..." Jennifer couldn't even react before everything went black, and she passed out.Someone had hit the back of her head. After that, a few rough-looking men got out of the car."Take this woman away! Make it quick!" The man's face was grim.One of the rough men spat on the ground. "This woman is so pretty! Boss, how about we have some fun with her first? It won't interfere with the job."The man in the suit grabbed the man by the neck. With a sharp snap, he broke it and left him bleeding on the ground. "Remember! This woman is important to us now. If anyone dares to disobey Lord Smith's orders and touches her without permission, this is what will happen!"This scene immediately frightened several others. "Understood, sir! We won't entertain such thoughts again!"Shane Smith breathed a sigh of relief, his tone softening a bit. "This mission is of great importance and needs to be completed smoothly. Once that's done, you won't need this woman. You can grab any woman in
"My purpose for coming here was simply to bring down Lucas. I'm not interested in this casino." Frederick chuckled. "I'm someone who dislikes trouble. So Mr. York, consider it a favor to me and take it."The lobby manager and others quickly followed up and bowed before Sheldon. "With your influence, I'm sure you'll take Nova Star to greater heights, Boss!""Yes, that's right, Boss!""Boss, he's right…"Sheldon laughed heartily. "Frederick, I'm Aston's top bandit. Aren't you afraid of me?"Frederick smiled. "I only believe what I see. You're a righteous figure in the world of warriors and a Savant Grandmaster." Sheldon was filled with mixed emotions. "People hear my name and think I'm a despicable villain beyond redemption. I never expected someone to evaluate me like this. It's a blessing for me to have met you here today, Frederick. If you don't mind, I'll call you a friend from now on. If you run into any trouble at all, come to me!" Sheldon pledged, patting his chest.Then
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