"I have my strategies, just as you have your sly tricks!" Zoey sneered coldly. "Men are nothing but lowly, easily manipulated creatures!"She immediately called Jennifer, crying as if in distress. "Jen, I finally get to see you, but..."Five minutes later, Jennifer opened the door and let Zoey in. Zoey’s eyes were already red from crying. "Jen, I'm at my wit's end! The York family treats me like a bastard child! They wouldn't even let me through the villa's gates! That deadbeat of a father of mine has never once fulfilled his fatherly duties towards me since I was born! I've spent these years wandering the streets, living a life worse than death!"Jennifer sat cross-legged, and pulled out a stack of tissues. Zoey's tears and her story visibly moved her. "Stop crying first. Here, wipe your tears."Seeing this woman with similar blood ties sharing such a fate, she felt a pang of sympathy. Both were neglected by the York family, and spent years wandering. Jennifer was fortunate th
"Zoey, whatever your intentions are for getting close to Jennifer, I won't let you succeed." Frederick narrowed his eyes. Zoey was Jennifer's cousin, so he couldn't just kill her outright. But as long as she was here, he would immediately eliminate her if she did anything suspicious. It didn't matter if she was sleeping in the same bed as Jennifer!Late at night, Frederick was sitting cross-legged in his room. Suddenly, he heard a flirtatious voice beside him."My dear cousin-in-law, are you asleep?"Frederick looked up, and was surprised to see Zoey.She was dressed in a sheer pink nightgown that revealed glimpses of her undergarments, showcasing her alluring figure.Despite that, Frederick remained unmoved. "What did you call me?""Cousin-in-law? Isn't that right? You're Jen's husband, so I should call you that," Zoey said, swaying her hips seductively as she approached him, her eyes filled with allure. "My cousin is so lucky to have such a handsome husband like you..."Fred
Those words added fuel to the fire, infuriating Jennifer to the core."Frederick! Did you see that? Zoey was speaking up for you, and you're still trying to argue! Can't you act like a man? Didn't I tell you before? You can flirt with my best friend, but something like that only applies to her!"Frederick was agitated, and exclaimed, "Ms. York, I didn't touch her at all! Could you please calm down and let me explain?"At this moment, Zoey pursed her lips. "Jen, it was my fault. I accidentally fell and landed in his arms. He didn't do anything to me. Please don't think too much."Frederick was stunned by her words. On the surface, it seemed like she was defending him, but it was actually making matters worse.Oh, god! This woman's acting skills could win an Oscar! How could she lie so blatantly without batting an eyelid?Hearing this, Jennifer exploded in rage."Do you think I'm blind? She fell down? Would a fall leave Zoey's clothes in disarray? Frederick, I'm really disappoin
"How did this happen...?"After flicking off the syringes, Frederick felt like he had been struck in the head. Fear unlike any he had ever known flickered in his eyes. The needles had somehow disabled his ability to use his inner aura, rendering him as powerless as an ordinary person. As the Dark Monarch, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation—something capable of harming him!Whoosh!The black bolts of lightning gradually materialized into fully armed assassins wearing black hoods and masks.Frederick immediately distanced himself, and shouted angrily, "Who are you people?" The assassins remained silent, swiftly moving into position and surrounding him tightly. In the corner of his eye, he noticed a conspicuous V-shaped tattoo on each of their wrists."These people are...Organization V members?!" He instantly felt a sense of imminent danger.Why had Organization V targeted him? Was it because of his visit to Seiryu, or the incident involving Eva? Fre
A terrifying energy surged from Frederick's forehead, erupting like a volcano.Even though his powers were suppressed, they couldn't restrain the colossal energy surging within him, akin to the primordial forces of ancient times. Once unleashed, its might was comparable to the explosion of ten hydrogen bombs.The assassins sensed the danger—immediately, they changed their course and fled.Frederick sneered. "Trying to run now? Too late! You can all go to hell!"But at this critical moment, a black bulletproof military-grade Porsche appeared. At the same time, dozens of large trucks sped in from all directions. They crashed into the black-clothed assassins, spilling blood and flesh everywhere.The bulletproof Porsche came to a screeching stop before Frederick, and the driver opened the door."Mr. Lester, get in quickly!""Who are you?" Frederick was stunned.The scene before him left him dumbfounded. Who could manage such a grand scene?"Ms. Yarborough sent us to rescue you! Th
"Besides, I'm just a streetwalker. I specialize in taking advantage of rich folks. I've never even held a kitchen knife before! Now, you want me to do this kind of thing…" Zoey protested, discontented.Xavier said solemnly, "Don't worry. Our family has prepared an escape route for you. We still have connections in Mirage City, and we can guarantee you a safe way out.""Your father's health isn't very good. In a hundred years, the future of our family will depend on you youngsters..."Upon hearing this, Zoey suddenly became excited. The implication behind these words was clear—didn't that mean she also had the right to inherit the Yorks’ fortune?As a woman who didn't have anywhere to belong, her craving for wealth and material had reached a morbid level."Alright, Grandpa, just give me the order! As your granddaughter, I won't hesitate to do anything for the York family, even if it means risking my life!" she vowed, thumping her chest.Xavier chuckled heartily. "You mustn't say s
The man nodded, and smiled. "That's right.""What does Liana want? Where am I?" Frederick asked in rapid succession.His mind was a mess, filled with questions. How did Liana know he was attacked? Why did she save him and bring him here?"This is a cruise ship. Today is Ms. Yarborough's twenty-fifth birthday, and there's a party onboard to celebrate," the driver replied calmly. "Mr. Lester, this room is completely soundproof. You don't need to worry about being disturbed. Please rest here for a few days. We have staff who will deliver food and drinks. Once the party ends, Ms. Yarborough will explain everything to you."After saying that, the driver left swiftly. He didn't give Frederick a chance to ask more questions.Frederick narrowed his eyes. "There are ten bodyguards at the door. They say it's for my protection, but it feels more like imprisonment. That woman wanted to kill me before, so why is she suddenly being so nice? There must be something going on!"He knew he could
"But what? I just pulled open your collar, and you dropped the tray? Are you trying to cause trouble?" the man sneered arrogantly. "I can complain to the organizers and get you fired! You'll be working for nothing!"The waitress was terrified. "No, please! I'm sorry! Please don't!"Working on the cruise ship paid well, especially today, with each server getting at least ten thousand in tips. She had been working since five in the morning, and didn’t want all her hard work to go to waste. A few days' wages added up to a substantial amount, and being fired would mean losing all that money and possibly facing a fine."Hey, Mr. Klein! Bullying another girl, huh? Haha!" A few young men, all rich second-generations, came over with mocking smiles, arms around each other's shoulders. "Don't cry! Crying won't help! Can't you see Mr. Klein likes you? He wants to take you to a room!""Just go with Mr. Klein and do what he wants. That way, you'll keep your job. He'll even buy you new cloth