"Damn it... Damn it!" Jennifer hastily wiped her face with a tissue, furious with herself. "I'm actually shedding tears for that jerk! Jennifer, oh Jennifer, when did you become so pathetic? Hurry up, dry those tears, and pull yourself together! You're Jennifer York! You're destined to stand at the peak! You don't need a man!"Jennifer lifted her chin, regaining her demeanor as the ice-cold queen who looked down upon everyone. Solitude was her best companion!"I'll go sleep it off. I'll forget all the troubles of today! When I wake up tomorrow, it'll be a new beginning!"With that said, she turned to head back to her room to remove her makeup and wash her face. However, just then, the doorbell rang."Ms. York, I'm from a staff member at the hotel. Today marks the hotel's 30th anniversary, and every guest can receive a special gift! I'm here to deliver it to you!""Okay, thank you. Just leave it at the door, I'll pick it up later," Jennifer replied absentmindedly.But the
After Jennifer's tears finally subsided, she said through her remaining sobs, “I don’t recall ever telling you when my birthday is. How did you know it was today?”Frederick chuckled. "You forgot that your impressive resume is prominently displayed in the company. Even with a poor memory, I couldn’t help but remember since I pass it every day! Besides, forgetting my own birthday is one thing, but forgetting the birthday of the woman I love is simply not an option."Jennifer cried again, burying herself in Frederick's arms. She realized now that she did care about her birthday—not for the day itself, but to be remembered by someone important.Frederick smiled knowingly. In fact, he had almost forgotten Jennifer's birthday himself. Luckily, the scene at Felix's hotel today jogged his memory, so he quickly asked Felix for help and ordered a luxurious cake.After comforting Jennifer in his arms for over half an hour, she suddenly fell silent. She closed her eyes quietly, as if savori
Frederick smiled faintly.He wasn't afraid of pressure; the challenges he faced in the Northern Frontier were far greater than what he faced now. It was precisely these supposed dire situations that had propelled him to become the strongest man on the surface within just seven years—the Dark Monarch of the Northern Frontier!"Just as you eat a cookie one bite at a time, you solve problems one by one. Let's start with...the Dragon Brigade," Frederick said, dialing a number.Phoenix had been absent for several days, and she promptly appeared as instructed."My lord," Phoenix greeted."Tell me what rumors you've heard in Centropolis these past few days," Frederick said calmly.Phoenix was a war god with considerable influence and connections in Centropolis. She could provide valuable intelligence."The major consortia of Aston State have started to distance themselves from the Nine Great Ascension Clans and affiliated magnates since yesterday. They're claiming strict neutrality," P
Back at Nova Star, Frederick and Sheldon became sworn brothers by chance. Frederick generously gave Nova Star to Sheldon, and later, Sheldon returned the favor by helping Frederick resolve the issues involving his father's grave."I never expected Sheldon to get into trouble while in Centropolis this time!" Frederick narrowed his eyes. "I can't just sit back and do nothing about this."Phoenix understood immediately. "Got it. I'll call the state government right away and demand his release!"Phoenix initially thought that with her reputation as a War God, the state authorities wouldn't dare to refuse her request for a mere criminal. However, the secretary-general of the state government flatly refused her request over the phone."We can discuss anything else, but not this. It's out of the question," the secretary-general said firmly.Phoenix was furious. "Get me the state governor! You're just a secretary-general! How dare you speak to me like this?""Lady Phoenix, this decision
Phoenix, usually known for her calm demeanor, was momentarily stunned into silence by Frederick's suggestive remark. Her face turned crimson—it looked like it might start steaming any moment."I-I..." she stammered.Frederick chuckled, and shook his head. "I was just teasing you. You're still not used to my jokes, are you?"Phoenix lowered her head shyly. "I'm sorry."As Frederick glanced at the curvy woman before him, memories of when she was his attendant flooded his mind. There had been several times when accidental touches between them had sparked a desire in him to take things further. However, he had always held back.He wanted his first time to be with a woman he could love for a lifetime. To him, Phoenix was just a naive and romantic girl. She wasn't the true love he was waiting for."Alright, you can go now. I can handle this myself. There's no need to trouble you," he said calmly.Phoenix's face was still burning. She nodded and quickly left the room, like an embarra
"What? She's Mr. Hunt's niece?"The guard was stunned. Clutching his face, he apologized repeatedly, "I'm so sorry, miss! I'm new here, and I didn't know the rules!"Even though he was just a gatekeeper, working for the state government office made him feel superior, hence his arrogance. However, such people often turned into the most servile when confronted with someone more powerful.The other guard quickly stepped forward, respectfully ushering Willa and Frederick inside. "Ms. Zephyr, I remember you visiting with your father, the mayor of Mirage, when you were about ten, right? You've grown up so fast!"Willa smiled politely. "How's Uncle Dominic doing?""Mr. Hunt is doing well! I'll go inform him of your arrival right away!" The guard rushed off.Frederick was surprised. "It seems you have quite a close relationship with our state governor.""Sort of. When I was a child, my father was just a minor official in Centropolis and would occasionally visit the state government offi
The table was laden with exquisite food usually seen only on television. Each dish would cost Willa at least two months' salary."Hahaha! Willa, you've grown so much since I last saw you!" A middle-aged man with a potbelly, sparse hair, and a warm smile rose to greet her. He wore a loose, faded suit over a white shirt, but his wrist sported the latest Vacheron Constantin watch, and his feet were clad in expensive Italian leather shoes.His gaze lingered on Willa's face and chest, and a glint of appreciation shone in his otherwise murky eyes. "You've really blossomed into a beautiful woman!"Willa, who had been scrawny as a child, now had a strikingly curvy figure. She immediately lowered her head respectfully. "Hello, Uncle Dominic."The man was Dominic Hunt, the influential governor of Aston State. He had once been an obscure mid-level official in Centropolis, rising slowly through the ranks. Thanks to his connections with a powerful figure in the Imperial Capital, his caree
Dominic was actually an old pervert!Willa paled, and her heart pounded wildly in her chest.The fond memories from her childhood were all a lie! He had always been lecherous, wanting her even then. All those times he had her sit on his lap were just to satisfy his perverse desires!Frederick watched her with a smirk, clearly enjoying her discomfort. His expression seemed to say, "See? I was right all along."He had predicted Dominic's true nature, but Willa had rebuked him for it and accused him of being cynical.Dominic noticed Willa's reaction, and frowned. "Willa, that's not the attitude of someone asking for a favor. I thought you were prepared to show some gratitude for my help today. I even went to the trouble of preparing this meal for you. Are you trying to embarrass me?"Realizing she had upset him, Willa quickly apologized. "I'm sorry, Uncle Dominic. It's just been so long since I've seen you, and I'm feeling a bit awkward."Despite Dominic's lechery, he was still a p
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