The atmosphere grew tense and eerie.Jennifer pretended not to see anything, while Frederick lifted his chin and sneered, "I heard you really wanted to see me break an arm, huh?"Walter's face alternated between white and red. "I am the chief of the Public Works Department!""Even if you’re the king's own son, it’s useless!" Frederick retorted. He delivered a swift kick that sent Walter sprawling, coughing up a mix of alcohol and supplements."Cough!" Walter writhed on the ground, clutching his stomach hysterically."Quick! Call the police! Attempted murder of a government official is a serious offense! Call the law enforcement team! Get the law enforcement team to come and deal with them!" he screamed, frantic.The men from the Public Works Department scrambled to make phone calls. Soon after, a large contingent of law enforcement officers descended upon the hotel, surrounding the area completely.Thanks to Glen having evacuated his people beforehand, the officers faced no
"It seems you've been in the dark about the shady dealings of your company's board of directors, Ms. York," Walter said, emphasizing every word. "Under Xavier's leadership, they've been colluding to embezzle funds from Prospera Corporation."For instance, this real estate project. Although they’re leading it, one-third of the funds have ended up in their own pockets."We, the Public Works Department, initially discovered the falsified accounts. But Zeke promptly handed a five-million-dollar bribe to the former chief to cover it up."These inside revelations naturally couldn't escape the competent supervisory units like the Public Works Department.Jennifer heard this, and was shaken to the core. Her jaw dropped in disbelief. "One-third? Am I hearing this right?"The funds involved in real estate projects were massive, often amounting to hundreds of millions. Yet, a staggering one-third had been embezzled by the board of directors. The amount would be a truly shocking figure!"Wha
Not to mention, Xavier was the chairman and Zeke was the financial director. These Yorks hold positions equal to Jennifer's, and monopolize crucial resources."So if you want to make a move against them, the first step is for you to be promoted to CEO?" Frederick asked, trying to grasp the situation."That's about it. But even though my father is a jerk, he was appointed directly by my grandfather. It's difficult to impeach him," Jennifer explained, her gaze intense. "And my current performance isn't enough to challenge the entire board.""So, do we have no chance at all?" Frederick asked."Well, actually, there's been an opportunity recently. In conjunction with the city government, the state government plans to transform an old street into a nightlife hub to boost the nighttime economy," Jennifer revealed. "But that area belongs to the Atlantis Club. Why would they willingly hand over such a lucrative property to our company?"Frederick replied with a smile, "Atlantis Club, huh?
"Let's get to the point." Frederick sighed, rolling his eyes. Every time he came here, she never failed to flirt with him. This Chiusil woman really had an insatiable heart.He couldn't deny that her figure and looks were excellent. However, given Aleena's status, he feared sparking an international diplomatic incident, so he always kept his distance."Tsarina, did some street ruffian manage to sneak and harass you? Is he trying to take advantage of you? That's not something we'll allow!" Several foreign men approached them.Seeing how warmly Aleena was treating Frederick, they were jealous, and their eyes burned with envy. Thus, they sought an excuse to confront Frederick before Aleena."Get lost!"But Frederick didn't even look up. He grabbed a bottle and smashed it into one man's skull, instantly shattering it and spraying blood everywhere.Screams tore through the air. The men were scared stiff, collapsing to their knees.Aleena laughed heartily, her smile filled with de
"As long as you can find someone to save my daughter, I'll fulfill any request! I don't care what it is!" Upon hearing Aleena's words, Desmond instantly perked up, like he had been injected with adrenaline. He agreed eagerly.Aleena smiled faintly. "Good. Now, please have Ms. White go to Atlantis Club. Have her put on a bunny girl costume, and dance provocatively in front of all the bar patrons!"Instantly, a storm erupted among the crowd."What? Has there ever been such a treatment method in history?""Nonsense! Is this person here to save or humiliate our family?""I knew it, Aleena! You're up to no good! Just say it straight if you're looking for trouble!"Desmond intervened sternly, silencing the room. "Everyone, quiet!""Tsarina," he said, “I believe your intentions are good for our family. But have you really vetted this man properly? These special demands don't seem like medical treatment for my daughter. It feels more like someone's after her body!"With Aleena's powe
"Are you taking me for a fool?" Katherine already had an unfavorable impression of the unfamiliar man in front of her. When she heard his words, she was instantly furious. She raised her fist, as if to smash Frederick's head in."Kathy! Stop!" At a critical moment, Desmond and the rest of the White family arrived just in time. Desmond shouted loudly to halt the impending violence.Aleena didn't follow them inside. Still, Desmond wanted to give Aleena some respect. He glanced at Frederick, and said, "Young man, you keep saying you can cure my daughter's illness. Let me warn you, the Whites hold considerable influence in Aston. If you're toying with us, there will be serious consequence. Even with Aleena backing you, you'll have to pay a hefty price."Frederick remained nonchalant. "So, do you want me to treat her or not? Keep pushing me, and I won't bother."This enraged Katherine even further. "You lying scoundrel! How dare you turn around and threaten my family! Are you tire
"Just a little longer," Frederick said calmly.Behind him, the White family members were at their breaking point. "He's just stalling for time!""He's toying with us and humiliating our entire family!""He's treating our lady like a pet, parading her on stage for those commoners to mock! This is intolerable!"The White family members were about to explode in their fury. This time, even Desmond didn’t defend Frederick. "Mr. Lester, you need to give me an explanation. Or else..." he said icily. The threat was clear.Frederick’s lips curled into a smile. "What's wrong? Can't hold it in any longer?"Desmond's face darkened with anger. "Frederick! Don't fucking push your luck! Do you think you can walk out of here alive?"Just then, Katherine stormed down from the stage, seething with rage. "I’ve danced through dozens of songs! My headache hasn't lessened at all—in fact, it's gotten worse! You're a fraud! Who treats an illness like this? I’ll kill you right now!"As she finish
Desmond turned around, and saw something that left him utterly stunned—it was Katherine! She was alive and well, standing right before him.He was at a complete loss for words. "Kathy, how... You were..."Frederick cut in, "Didn't I tell you I could cure her? Why do you all keep causing trouble?"No one responded. No one dared to!Katherine clutched her head in astonishment, and exclaimed, "Dad, I can feel it! The parasite in my head—it's completely gone! Not a trace left!"Everyone from the White family was in shock, and their mouth hung open. They couldn’t comprehend the situation. Just moments ago, Katherine had been lying in a pool of her own blood. Now, she had been miraculously revived.Suddenly, a cold voice broke the stunned silence. "You idiots! I couldn't watch your bumbling any longer!"Aleena stepped out from the shadows. She had been there the whole time."Frederick's method was so simple. I'm an amateur at medical practices, but even I could see what he was doin
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