Selene had spent the entire night inside the luxurious private room of Golden Princess Karaoke in the city center. Her face was pale at the moment, and her hair was a mess.She managed to answer Frederick's call for a few seconds before a blond man with pierced ears behind her snatched the phone away and shouted, "Didn't I tell you already? It’s Mr. Hampton's birthday party. We don't want anyone using their phones! You're Mr. Hampton's classmate, aren't you? Are you that clueless?"Then, he slapped her and pushed her to the ground.The other female classmates looked at her with fear, but none dared to speak.Selene's face was drained of color, and she couldn't help trembling as she stuttered, "I-I've been here all night. I-I need to let my family know I'm safe!""Let them know you're safe? Aren't you just trying to tell them what's going on?" another man said with a sinister expression."No! Absolutely not! Roxy, please say something for me!" Selene pleaded in fear.The man host
Sawyer laughed heartily. "I told her I'd give her one hundred thousand dollars if she brought you here! Do you know how cheap she is? She only asked for five hundred each time we slept together!" Selene's face turned ashen. "Roxy, is that true?"Roxanne's eyes welled up with tears as she gritted her teeth. "Sawyer, you beast! You drugged me back then, and filmed us! You forced me to—"Sawyer chuckled. "Still trying to clean up your act? Then let me ask you—if it wasn't voluntary, why did you always dress up nicely and come out whenever I texted you? You happily accepted all those brand-name bags and perfumes I gave you. And now, you're trying to act high and mighty?""Sawyer, you're a bastard!" Roxanne's anger flared, though her face grew paler.Indeed, initially, Sawyer coerced her. But soon, she fell to his sweet talk—so much so that she even fantasized about becoming his girlfriend and leaping into the ranks of a wealthy wife."Selly, believe me! I didn't mean to harm you!
"I've said it, today's my birthday. If anyone makes me unhappy, I'll make sure they're unhappy too!" Sawyer sneered.Selene was the class princess, and she was known for her aloofness. Despite Sawyer's persistent attempts and various flirtatious moves, she remained indifferent. Her actions only fueled his strong desire to conquer her.He didn't care if she was willing, or if he had to force her. He would have her today! Otherwise, his reputation among his circle of friends would be nothing but a joke!Sawyer pinned Selene down on the sofa, and forced her to drink. She was too weak to resist as the bitter liquor slid down her throat.Her classmates watched helplessly as Sawyer forced Selene to follow his demands. They usually laughed and joked together, but none of them lifted a finger to intervene.Perhaps, this was human nature. In the face of power and influence, dignity was as worthless as scrap paper!"Fred, where are you? I miss you so much. I regret not listening to you. I
"What do you mean by that? Are you trying to bribe me? Do you think I'm the kind of person who can be bought with money?" Byron's voice was stern, but his expression softened subtly.That was right. He had a strong passion for luxury cars, especially supercars. There were dozens of them in his own garage alone.Sawyer sensed an opportunity, and pressed on, "It's just a personal gesture of goodwill. Besides, Mr. Morrison, you may not know this, but these two college girls are just acting innocent to inflate their value!"Byron raised an eyebrow. "Really? They both look like they've been crying.""Women nowadays are all drama queens. Mr. Morrison, you're too pure-hearted to understand the ways of the world. College girls selling themselves is nothing new! If you don't believe me, you can check it out yourself!" Sawyer asserted confidently."In honor of your birthday, I'll trust you this once. Remember, keep it low-key and quiet! After all, this is my turf," Byron said, raising his
With this in mind, Byron probed cautiously, "Do you happen to have a brother named Frederick?"Selene was stunned. "How did you know that?" Byron almost blacked out and collapsed to the ground.This couldn't be happening! This was too much of a coincidence!Frederick's sister was in trouble on his turf?!If that man found out, it could mean disaster for the entire Morrison family!This was the younger sister of the infamous grim reaper—the man who had annihilated the entire Crimson Robe Society!Seeing that Byron completely ignored him, Sawyer felt like someone had slapped him hard, and his face burned with humiliation. Sawyer stepped forward and shouted, "Byron, I'm talking to you! Do you think you're so great just because you have your family's backing? My family isn't to be trifled with, either!"But the next moment, Byron suddenly grabbed Sawyer's neck and growled fiercely, "It's all your fault! It's all because of you scoundrels! You've dragged me into this mess! How da
"Were you the one who messed with my sister?" Frederick growled. Frederick's face was filled with killing intent. His first words upon entering the room instantly chilled the atmosphere by several degrees.Byron felt his blood freeze, his whole body stiffening as he shivered, "I... It wasn't me... It wasn't me!"Selene quickly stepped forward to explain. "Fred, it wasn't him! It was Sawyer and his gang! Mr. Morrison saved us!"When Frederick saw Selene, he hugged her without a word and examined her from head to toe for injuries. "Selly! Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?"Selene blushed. "Fred, I'm fine. You don't have to be so dramatic. I'm not a three-year-old."As an adult, being hugged like this in public was quite embarrassing.But Frederick simply ruffled her hair gently and said, "In my eyes, you'll always be my little sister. You'll always need my protection."Byron watched on, both shocked and relieved. He was shocked that Frederick, known for his ruthlessness, wa
Byron's heart skipped a beat, and he stammered, "W-Wipe out their family? Mr. Lester, killing them is one thing, but taking down their entire family? That's not so simple!"After all, the Hampton family was one of the top-tier clans in Centropolis, with a complex web of connections and significant backing. Byron might not care about second or third-rate families, but if the Hampton family were pushed to the brink, who knows how desperately they would fight back? They might even try to bring Byron down with them!“If you don’t dare, then I’ll do it myself,” Frederick said expressionlessly.No matter what, Sawyer and his people had to die. They had crossed a line by threatening his family, and it had to be paid for in blood. He pulled out his phone to give Phoenix the order, but Byron suddenly stopped him. “Wait!”“There's no need to trouble you with such trivial matters, Mr. Lester. I can handle this myself!” Byron declared resolutely.Byron knew that to gain Frederick's favor,
Inside, a few people were having a great time singing. Byron quickly stepped forward to introduce them. "Mr. Gold! I've brought Mr. Lester, the man you've been wanting to meet!"A man with a short haircut, wearing a cross and a malachite ring, immediately put down his microphone and laughed heartily."Byron, you truly are my good friend! You said you’d do it, and you did! Mr. Lester, I've been eagerly awaiting this day!"The man stepped forward excitedly to shake Frederick’s hand."I've never been this anxious, not even when chasing women!" he said with a broad grin.Frederick’s mouth twitched in surprise. This man looked like a country bumpkin who had struck it rich, but his down-to-earth demeanor somehow made Frederick feel unexpectedly at ease."Mr. Lester, I’m Felix Gold. This is my wife, Wendy Reed, and my butler, Gus Olson," Felix introduced enthusiastically.Byron added, "Mr. Gold is a wealthy businessman from Aston. He owns half the shops in Centropolis, and has vast o
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