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
After the assistant left, Frederick was surprised. "You've hired so many new people? How many employees are there now?"Jasmine pondered momentarily, and replied, "Probably over a thousand." "Over a thousand? That's quite impressive," Frederick exclaimed. Prospera Corporation had only a little over five thousand employees. Aerowind Enterprise, which had just started recently, was catching up to a listed company."You don't know how lucrative the Sleepless City project is economically. It far exceeds our expectations. Plus, the e-commerce and livestreaming industries are currently the hottest. The company is growing so fast, so of course it needs to expand its workforce," Jasmine said slyly."So, how much is the company's net profit per month currently?" Frederick asked. "We have yet to launch the Sleepless City project, but we've already received deposits from many merchants. The estimates are that we can make five million per month. The Livestreaming Department is even more
"Now, we need to inspect specific documents regarding your company's fire safety, finances, personnel, and other aspects. Get everything ready and bring it to us!" The two officials sat down, and crossed their legs arrogantly. Their noses were in the air, and they didn't even spare Jasmine a glance."Gentlemen, our company has been very busy lately, and some areas may not have been fully updated..." Jasmine hurriedly said. If it were just about illegal employment and tax evasion, she knew Aerowind Enterprise had nothing to hide. The problem was, being a new and rapidly expanding company, there were inevitably some areas that might have been overlooked in operations. If the officials found something and made a big deal out of it, the consequences could be severe for the company.The officials exchanged a knowing smile, as if their strategy was foolproof. However, heir arrogance immediately deflated at Jasmine's words.Clearing his throat, one of them said, "Ms. Smith, we're not
"What are you planning to do? Don't mess around! Drakonia is a society where personal relationships and mutual obligations are deeply valued, and can significantly influence outcomes and decisions. This has been the tradition for thousands of years. How can a single person like you break years of tradition?"Jasmine suddenly grew nervous.However, Frederick waved his hand dismissively and smiled. "Don't worry, I have my ways. Just let me...mess around this once."-Frederick walked into the lounge, and apologized, "Sorry for keeping you waiting. My apologies!"Jasmine followed behind, and added, "This is our general manager, Mr. Lester."The two officials immediately exchanged knowing smiles. "So you're Mr. Lester! Your reputation precedes you. To helm such a large company at such a young age is truly a remarkable feat!"Frederick replied politely, "You flatter me! Ms. Smith informed me of your visit. I heard you've traveled all this way to Aerowind Enterprise on our behalf. Y
Boom!The two officials barged straight into Frederick's office, breaking down the door. Jasmine and several assistants were also present, as they were in the middle of a meeting.Frederick feigned surprise, and asked, "Sirs, you're back again? Did you forget something here?" Seeing Frederick's expression, the two officials erupted with fury."Mr. Lester, did you personally put that stuff in the envelope?" one of them demanded."Yes," Frederick replied nonchalantly.The officials glared at him. "What do you mean by that?" "Whatever you think it means, that's what it means," Frederick said, maintaining his calm demeanor."Hah! Mr. Lester, you’ve trampled on our dignity and even proudly proclaimed it was you!" one of the officials accused.The officials from the Department of Commerce were now downright furious, and their faces were fierce."Do you know we have the power to issue an immediate cease and desist order against your company without going through any formalities?
"Are you talking about Mr. Ethan Walker, the director in charge of the entire Department of Commerce?" Both officials were startled.Their ultimate superior, Ethan Walker, was so high up that even employees like them only saw him once every six months.Frederick chuckled, and crossed his legs casually. "You'll find out soon enough."A few minutes later, their phones rang.It was their direct superior, Michael Ziegler.Their faces immediately turned pale as they hurriedly answered the call. "Mr. Ziegler, what's wrong? We were following your orders to thoroughly investigate the tax evasion at Aerowind Enterprise..."There was a burst of angry shouting from the other end. "Damn you and your whole family! Quickly apologize to Mr. Lester and come back! When did I ever tell you to investigate Aerowind Enterprise?! Just now, Mr. Walker called me and asked if it was my doing! You two idiots have messed everything up!"Upon hearing this, the two officials were thunderstruck and visib