"Hah! Playing dumb, are we?" Justin sneered coldly, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. "Then you can just die...""Wait! Wait! Mr. Vaughn, hold on!"Suddenly, a staggering figure rushed over in a panic—it was Liana's driver!Panting heavily, the driver exclaimed, "Mr. Vaughn, please show mercy! Mr. Yarborough brought this man here!"This statement was like a bombshell, causing an uproar among the crowd."What? Wasn't he an intruder? How is he now one of Ms. Yarborough's people?""He's someone Ms. Yarborough brought onto the cruise? He must be of significant status! How could he just be a mere bodyguard? It doesn't add up!"Justin's eyes widened, and he chuckled skeptically. "Logan, you must be joking, right? Ms. Yarborough is a proud and exceptional woman. Why would she bring someone like this to her birthday and engagement party? Is he your nephew or illegitimate son? Is that why you're defending him?"The crowd burst into laughter at his words.Logan wiped the cold s
Liana approached the scene, surrounded by a large group of bodyguards. She wore a long royal gown adorned with purple diamond crystals, topped with a crown weighing five pounds, and her feet were adorned with a pair of majestic green stilettos.Her stunning makeup gave her an air of calamitous beauty, and her devilish figure was perfectly outlined. Even Frederick found himself refreshed by her appearance—she seemed to skyrocket in beauty with just a little touch-up."Ms. Yarborough!""Ms. Yarborough, you're amazing!"The whole place erupted in excitement.She was the true star of today. Here, she was like a queen, ruling over everything and everyone, overlooking the world.Wherever Liana walked, everyone instinctively bowed their heads. They knew they weren't worthy to meet her gaze, or even look up to her. The Yarborough family from the Northern Frontier and the noble families from Aston State were simply not in the same league. For these scions of wealthy families to attend
As soon as Liana finished speaking, the scene erupted into uproar again. The air was filled with gasps and murmurs."What does Ms. Yarborough mean by that? Is she not planning to protect this guy anymore?""Looks like Ms. Yarborough realized it's not worth offending the guests for the sake of a small-time lover!""After all, he's just an insignificant male pet. How can he compare to us heirs of prestigious families?"The disdain on their faces grew stronger as they chattered amongst themselves.Justin was surprised. When Liana stepped in, he assumed she would protect Frederick. Instead, she left it to him to handle...Wasn't this also a kind of tacit approval?She had allowed him to kill Frederick!Stuart, who was at death's door, roared desperately, "Mr. Vaughn, you must avenge me! Skin him alive, and tear him into pieces!""Heh! Since Ms. Yarborough trusts me that much, I won't disappoint her and will handle this matter properly," Justin said in a deep voice.This time, he
"Understood, Mr. Vaughn!"Upon receiving the command, the two unremarkable and unknown elderly men behind Justin leaped into action like lightning. They sprung up into the air, as if propelled by springs. The immense pressure they exerted was akin to a mountain crashing down, causing the entire cruise ship to sway slightly, as if encountering a storm surge."They're Emeritus Grandmasters! Both of them are Emeritus Grandmasters!"The whole scene exploded into chaos as everyone instinctively retreated."The entire Aston has fewer than ten registered Emeritus Grandmasters, and the Vaughn family has two!""As expected of the formerly richest family in Aston! A small family like the Kleins can't possible measure up to them!""No wonder Justin is so fearless! With these two Emeritus Grandmasters by his side, he could probably break into the state governor's building and walk away unscathed. They might even see him off with honors!"In an instant, the path around Frederick was blocke
"What happened? It's right in front of you! Can't see clearly? Let me help you!" Frederick lifted Justin like he weighed nothing, and threw him into the pool of blood."This guy isn't human! He's like a vengeful demon summoned from hell!" Justin was terrified out of his wits. He scrambled out of the blood pool, and crawled away from Frederick. He looked nothing like his former composed self."If I'm not dreaming, then I'm just unlucky! H-He took down two Emeritus Grandmasters with one move... This is a first in my entire life, and probably the last time I'll see such a thing!"The crowd was equally shocked by the scene, and their jaws were wide open. They hurriedly distanced themselves from Frederick, worried he might turn his sights on them. Those who had mocked Frederick earlier were especially frightened. They covered their mouths with their hands, afraid of provoking him further.Stuart, who had been the most vicious in his taunts, now cowered in the crowd as he whimpered
The revelation was like a bomb dropped into the calm waters of the deep sea. It instantly stirred up monstrous waves.Liana's words were earth-shattering, like a hurricane amidst a tranquil sea.The crowd's jaws dropped open so wide, some people almost dislocated them."Her fiancé is not Justin, but...Frederick?!"This twist left everyone stunned.Even Frederick himself was dumbfounded by Liana's words, his mouth hanging open in disbelief.What the hell?!Liana claimed he was her fiancé?!That was a big deal!"No way! I don't believe it!"Justin's face turned ashen, his voice tinged with hysteria. "How can such a loser be qualified to be the fiancé of the Northern Frontier Princess? As the heir of the Vaughn family, how can a lowly piece of trash surpass me?!"Without a second thought, Liana stepped forward and slapped Justin hard on the face, causing his eyes to see stars as he stumbled and fell. Several of his molars were knocked out on impact."Do you even have the right
Frederick froze.His worst fear had finally come true! Liana was a remarkably clever woman, and she had discovered his secret.After a few seconds of silence, he decided to play it cool. He plopped down on the sofa opposite her."You're right. I'm Lord Hades, the Northern Frontier's Dark Monarch. I can't change who I am. So, what do you plan to do about it, Liana?" he declared.Liana gazed at him with mixed emotions."I should have realized sooner. How could a mere employee from Aston possess such extraordinary abilities?" she pondered aloud."I sent my people to investigate the Northern Frontier, and discovered that Lord Hades and you share an uncanny resemblance. Even a few soldiers who caught a glimpse of your true face confirmed that you really are Lord Hades," she added.Liana had grown suspicious since their conversation at the hotel, where Frederick mentioned that Hades would eventually meet her.Based on Frederick's extensive knowledge and insights, it almost seemed a
When Frederick stepped into Jennifer's house, it was pitch black and eerily quiet. He had no choice but to turn on the lights. Then, he realized that no one had lived there for several days.Jennifer was meticulous about cleanliness; she wouldn't leave the house in such a mess."Strange. Where is she?" Frederick muttered, perplexed. Was Jennifer working overtime at the office again? But that didn't add up. Where was Jennifer's bitch of a cousin, Zoey?"Well, maybe it's better this way. At least I won't have to deal with another argument when she returns," Frederick muttered with a shrug.Initially, he had been worried about explaining his disappearance to Jennifer on the way home. But since she wasn't around, he saved himself a lot of mental energy."But what exactly is this Compound Four that Liana mentioned?" he pondered, still feeling unsettled about it. The fact that he, the Dark Monarch, was nearly driven to self-destruct by a small syringe was deeply troubling.If Org