Unexpectedly, Jennifer remained composed. "Fine. Thank you for the wine, Ms. Yarborough. However, I don't like pouring it over myself, so please forgive me for enjoying this thirty-year-old liquor alone."With that, she resolutely grabbed the bottle from Liana's hand and twisted off the cap.Liana was stunned. "You plan to drink the entire bottle in one go?"Even the most hardened drinkers wouldn't dare to consume such a strong liquor that way. Drinking an entire bottle would likely require a trip to the hospital!Jennifer's lips curled into a smile. "What? Can't I? Afraid I'll die here and Frederick will blame you?"Liana's astonishment turned to fury. "Fine! If you want to play it that way, I'll indulge you!"She turned to her servant. "Get my personal medical team here immediately! If she passes out from drinking, revive her and make her keep drinking until the bottle is empty! You want to die? I'll make sure you can't even do that!"Jennifer smiled slightly. "Let's see who
In the evening at Willa's residence, she had donned a brand-new military uniform, complete with a loaded gun. She exuded a sharp and valiant aura. She scrutinized herself in the full-length mirror, satisfied with her appearance."Tonight is crucial. I can't afford to show any weakness and let the Nine Great Ascension Clans underestimate us!" she muttered to herself.Negotiations demanded a commanding presence!After a final once-over, she picked up the phone to call Frederick. The line, however, remained busy.Willa's brows furrowed in irritation. "What's going on? I specifically told him tonight was important! How can he be unavailable at such a critical moment?"The Nine Great Ascension Clans had already arrived, and were waiting for them!"I guess I'll have to go ahead alone."As she stepped out the door, she found her home surrounded."Good evening, Ms. Zephyr," Percy greeted her with a refined smile.A dense throng of men in black suits encircled her house, forming an imp
"Yes! Didn’t Willa assure us they would be punctual?"The group hurriedly tried to contact Willa, but their calls went unanswered. Faces fell in unison. "Could it be that Willa tricked us?""She seemed so adamant. It didn’t look like she was lying!""If they don’t show up, all our careful planning will be for nothing. It will be a complete waste!"The idea that someone dared to stand up the Nine Great Ascension Clans was shocking and absurd.As frustration mounted, their phones started ringing one after another.The representatives of the Nine Great Ascension Clans were stunned. What was with these strange calls?"Hello? What’s going on?""Don’t you know how important today is? If it’s something trivial, don’t bother calling!"But in an instant, their eyes widened in shock."Frederick has attacked the Central Bay Tower! 70% of our bodyguards are dead, 20% have fled, and 10% have surrendered!""Our clan headquarters has also suffered various degrees of attack, with signific
"He's gone!"The shock was like a bolt from the blue, leaving everyone unsettled. Their hearts raced in fear."Impossible! Sheldon could never have escaped on his own!""There must be someone else involved! Who did this? Who was responsible?"Before anyone could answer, a mocking voice drifted down from above."Of course, it was me."Frederick emerged from a corner, calm and composed, with a pleasant smile."Gentlemen, weren't we supposed to be discussing things at the farmhouse restaurant tonight? How did you end up here, and looking so disheveled, I might add?"The nine representatives glared at him with fury."Frederick! You dare show yourself here?!"It dawned on them then—they had been tricked once again. Frederick had never expected the desperate death row inmates to defeat them. The goal was simply to divert their attention and buy time."Sheldon's escape is of no consequence. He was just bait to catch a big fish—you! Now that you're here, he's no longer of any use!"
Meanwhile, Frederick stood with his arms folded, ready to watch the unfolding drama with interest.“Thanks to Queenie gathering intel from their ranks, I discovered that the Nine Great Ascension Clans are riddled with internal strife and conflicts,” he said with a casual laugh.The hidden secrets, usually left unspoken, allowed everyone to turn a blind eye. But now that they were brought to light, the representatives could no longer remain composed.Without a second thought, the nine representatives dove into a fierce brawl. The conflict escalated into a chaotic melee.That was exactly what Frederick had anticipated. He preferred to defeat his opponents without a fight, and aimed to avoid directly engaging with these representatives to keep his true strength concealed. After all, he still had to be cautious of Organization V lurking in the shadows. Revealing his full capabilities too soon might lead to premature targeting by Organization V.However, just as Frederick was about t
The two sides wasted no time and plunged into a brutal clash. The level of bloodshed far exceeded anything seen before.Meanwhile, Frederick, observing the chaos, appeared almost disappointed that it wasn't chaotic enough. Casually, he picked up three small pebbles.“Let it be chaotic! The more chaotic, the better! How else can we stir up the stagnant waters of Centropolis?”He flicked his wrist, sending the three pebbles soaring through the air like shooting stars, moving with such speed that it was almost blinding.Boom!The heads of representatives from three of the nine families exploded in a shower of blood and debris.“An ambush? Dominic is clearly trying to kill us!”Seeing this, the other representatives, filled with anger and despair, roared in fury.“Enough games! Show no mercy!”The great battle finally erupted.Satisfied, Frederick withdrew from the fray.Not far off, Percy had already seen to Sheldon, who, after being rescued and having his shackles removed, h
The state governor, the highest official in the region, had been killed in broad daylight by members of the Nine Great Ascension Clans.It was nothing short of a public humiliation. This act shattered the unspoken truce between secular forces and Savant Art powers.The state government immediately issued a wanted notice, and the Imperial Capital declared its intent to intervene forcefully. The Nine Great Ascension Clans found themselves stretched thin and embroiled in disputes.Today, a special guest was welcomed at the Central Bay Tower, which served as the headquarters of the Nine Great Ascension Clans—Chester, the Dragon Brigade's leader.At the highest level, the scene was one of carnage and bloodshed.“How many times have I told you not to act on your own without informing me?” Chester roared. “Have you all grown so bold that you would defy me this way?!”Chester had single-handedly slaughtered all the guards in the Central Bay Tower.The guards on the highest floor were th
Chester was confused, and his mind became a jumbled mess."You’re from Organization V!" he blurted out.Almost simultaneously, the two of them shot into action, clashing with a powerful punch. The impact was so forceful that it crushed the entire floor of the building, leaving a gaping hole in the ceiling and turning the place into a ruinous wreck.The two combatants faced each other in silence, their eyes locked. The man in the wide-brimmed hat suddenly pulled out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, casually declaring, “Mission accomplished.”Chester’s face registered pure disbelief.Crunch! All his bones shattered in an instant, and he collapsed with a thunderous crash. Blood gushed from all the openings on his face, and all his limbs were broken. Finally, his upper body was violently severed in half. He fell into a pool of blood, gazing in shock at the man in the hat. “How... How is this possible...”This man was part of the infamous Organization V, the number one da
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