At night, Centropolis was exceptionally noisy.Jasmine reluctantly returned home to the Smith family's estate, where Douglas was waiting for her."Grandpa! Why did you call me back? Don't you know the company is at a critical stage?" Her eyebrows furrowed as she stared at Douglas.Ever since Aerowind Enterprise landed the Sleepless City project, Jasmine has shifted her focus to livestreaming and e-commerce. This move was perfect timing, given the government's supportive policies for live e-commerce. Aerowind Enterprise's products had performed exceptionally well overseas, capturing 30% of Aston State's market share. She even planned to expand into other states."If this is about another blind date, it's unnecessary!" Jasmine grumbled.Douglas was seated in his armchair. He calmly poured tea and smoked his pipe, unruffled. "Jaz, at this point, are you really pretending to be clueless, or do you truly not know what's going on? Don't you know Centropolis is in big trouble?""Tro
"No! Make it 15%!" Frederick added. "I want them to remember this forever!"Phoenix gladly accepted his order. "Yes, my lord! Don't worry. I'll ensure the Nine Ancient Savant Clans never forget this day!"The next day, Centropolis was in turmoil.All the major families received news of a man named Frederick, who had single-handedly wiped out the entire Crimson Robe Society.Despite orders from the state government to keep quiet, the upper echelons couldn't be controlled. The Nine Ancient Savant Clans were furious! Not only were their juniors slaughtered in the Crimson Robe Society, but their own market value evaporated by billions. They immediately mobilized forces to confront Frederick.However, they faced strong resistance right away. Liana, who was from the top clan in the Northern Frontier, declared that anyone who dared touch Frederick would be considered as declaring war against the Yarborough family. Even though the Nine Ancient Savant Clans were in their home ground i
"Frederick! I here to discuss serious matters with you, not for this!" Jasmine said, panicking all of a sudden.She hadn't expected him to make such bold moves in broad daylight. If someone suddenly barged in, wouldn't they see everything?"Can we wait until tonight? I'll personally..." she attempted to plead.But Frederick couldn't hold back. He pounced on her like a hungry beast!Gradually, Jasmine's stubborn defenses collapsed.In the end, Frederick left countless marks on her delicate body. Once they were done, he contentedly put on his clothes and sat quietly by the French window, gazing outside.Jasmine rolled her eyes helplessly. "You really are like a wild beast!"Indeed, men only shed all their disguises when they were doing that kind of thing.However, Frederick still appeared melancholic."Jen’s sick. She's mentally sick, and this time, even I can't cure her!" he said, anguished. His actions with Jasmine were merely to vent his inner frustrations and pressures.J
"It's nothing. Just a crazy woman. Nothing to worry about." Frederick waved his hand dismissively.It wasn't the first time Liana had lost her temper. There was no need to make a fuss about it. Besides, he wasn't afraid of minor local bosses in Centropolis."The most important thing now is Ms. York's condition," Frederick pondered. "It's like she currently has dementia, and only the Revival Pill might work."The key issue is that eight of the twelve medicinal ingredients needed to make this pill are impossible to buy in Aston. For example, the revival herb is only found in the Northern Frontier, and the red mandrake roots are a specialty of the Orienta...""That might not be the case," Jasmine immediately interjected. "The Divine Sanctum might have them! It's the largest pharmacy in Centropolis, backed by Nine Great Ascension Clans and the state government. They hold a collection of precious medicinal herbs from around the world."But the prices might be steep. The cost of medicin
"An accident?" Upon hearing the commotion, everyone at the scene gathered around. There was a plainly dressed young man holding an elderly lady with white hair. She was barely conscious, and was bleeding from several wounds. "Please save my mom! She's dying!" the young man cried desperately."Oh my! Was she injured so severely from the hit? Her organs must be ruined!""So tragic! Who wouldn't break down emotionally in public when their loved one's life is at risk? It's all life's pressures!""Thankfully, she was brought to Divine Sanctum immediately! The doctors here are amazing, so there might still be hope!""Not so fast! The costs here..."As the crowd whispered amongst themselves, a stout man in a yellow overcoat, carrying a teapot, swaggered over."What's all this noise about? I'm here!" he proclaimed."It's Dr. Olson! He's the boss of Divine Sanctum and the best physician here! He's treated many powerful and wealthy people!"The crowd couldn't help but get excited. Lo
Several Divine Sanctum staff froze in place, eyes wide with anger. "Where did this crazy woman come from? Get out of the way!" But the next moment, they were sent flying in all directions.Frederick walked forward. "Who are you calling a crazy woman?"Louis's expression darkened. "And who are you?""I didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing," Frederick sighed, and shook his head. Then, he pointed to Jennifer, who stood resolute beside him. "But it seems she's subconsciously inclined to protect this mother and son. So, I'll reluctantly step in."It was his own fault for cherishing his wife so much.With that, silver needles suddenly appeared at his fingertips.Louis's expression changed slightly. "Are you also a physician?""Boss! He's the one who wants to buy our medicinal ingredients at a high price!" the receptionist reminded him quickly.Realizing this, Louis said, "Oh, it's you! Haha! Turns out you're someone who likes to meddle in people’s affairs! This old lad
"Mom! Mom…!" The young man's smile immediately vanished. He threw himself on the old lady, wailing and crying bitterly.Frederick's lips quirked upwards. "Why are you crying?""My mom is dead! She's not breathing anymore," sobbed the young man. "It's okay, Doctor, I don't blame you. It's all because I don't have money!"He wasn't the kind of unreasonable man who would cause trouble for doctors when his family members couldn't be saved. Frederick had only charged him a thousand dollars, and had gone out of his way to try and save his mother—it was already going beyond the call of duty. How could he blame Frederick?But Frederick said, "Your mom isn't dead. If you don't believe me, put your ear to her chest and listen for a heartbeat."The young man was stunned. He stopped crying, and quickly pressed his ear against his mother's chest. There was the lively sound of her heartbeat, even healthier than his own!Frederick explained, "I created an anaerobic environment inside you
"I've packed up your medicine. I'll give you a discount of one hundred and fifty thousand. Go back to where you came from," Lois said haughtily.He chuckled as he tilted his head. Then, he removed his foot from Frederick's hand. "That worthless woman’s pathetic life isn't worth saving. You understand what I mean, right?"Upon hearing this, the young man immediately roared, "Don't you dare insult my mom!"Smack!Just as he finished speaking, two burly guards from Divine Sanctum leaped forward and delivered a resounding slap across his face. Several of the young man's teeth flew out, splattering blood on the half-tile ground."They're Savant Grandmasters!"Everyone gasped, hastily retreating several steps. Even the guards were Savant Grandmasters! No wonder Divine Sanctum dared to act so arrogantly—that was where their confidence came from!However, Frederick was unfazed by the intimidation. He continued to lower his head and decisively inserted the silver needle into the old la
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