“I'm giving you one minute to get out of the company,” Carol added coldly, her eyes filled with indifference.Willard was somewhat intelligent in his usual dealings, but he had foolishly chosen to confront Frederick, the company's general manager. He had brought this upon himself!She could no longer protect him, and had to sacrifice him to save herself.Willard was so terrified that he couldn’t even stand.However, Jillian wasn’t ready to give up, and countered, “The owner of your company just watched me change in the dressing room! I can’t guarantee I won’t say something after leaving!”Carol’s face flushed with anger. “What are you trying to say? Are you slandering Mr. Lester or threatening us?”Jillian scoffed. “It depends on how your company deals with this! Either give me hush money, or hire me as a livestreamer with a base salary of no less than twenty thousand and a 15% commission!”Carol was infuriated but managed a mocking laugh. “How bold of you! Do you really think
“Heh! What a childish trick!”Frederick tossed the notes into the trash can without a second thought.Jasmine said teasingly from behind him, “You threw them away so decisively? You wouldn’t be picking it up again as soon as I leave, would you?”Frederick shrugged. “You’ve reminded me of something.”He turned around, retrieved the item from the trash can, and handed it to Carol. “Based on the names listed, either conduct interviews or terminate their employment according to the HR department’s guidelines.”Carol nodded vigorously. “Understood, sir.”She promptly turned around and left.Jasmine was taken aback and exclaimed, “You’re really ruthless… How many people have you fired today?”She couldn’t help but feel a bit inferior to Frederick’s iron-fisted methods.Frederick replied nonchalantly, “As the saying goes, ‘Treat not the already sick but the unwell before they become ill.’ If we don’t remove these tumors now, they will eventually become festering problems.”Jasmine n
"The Nine Great Ascension Clans have even issued the highest-level bounty! A hundred million for Sheldon's head!"Frederick's eyes widened in shock. "So Sheldon has become everyone's target now?"Jasmine pouted. "He's practically a walking money printer! What do you think?"Frederick shook his head in disbelief. "This is absurd! I have to find out who the real killer is!"If Sheldon's safety was in jeopardy, it would inevitably affect him as well. After all, the Nine Great Ascension Clans knew that he had rescued Sheldon. Following the trail could lead them straight to him.Jasmine asked, "Aren't you staying here?""Urgent matters take precedence! We'll continue next time!"Frederick pinched her nose playfully, then gave her collar a gentle tug and patted her backside with a mischievous grin. "I'm going now!"Jasmine, exasperated, delivered a swift kick to Frederick's leg. "Pervert! Get out of here!"Frederick chuckled as he stepped out of the company, only to find Nella wai
Frederick’s face was dark with anger as he left swiftly without a word.Nella was left feeling bewildered, her pretty face slightly pale. “What’s going on? Why was he so frightening all of a sudden?”It was so strange! Why was this man always so mysterious?-At Jennifer’s house, a group of black-clad individuals wearing wide-brimmed hats filled the entire room.On the sofa sat a refined man in a tailcoat, holding a bouquet of roses, looking as charming and relaxed as a dashing playboy.Across from him sat Jennifer, looking like a frightened bird, her face pale and her expression filled with terror.Frederick entered, and surveyed the room. “Ms. York, have they done anything to you?”Jennifer shook her head, though her face remained unusually white.“You weren't too late,” the refined man said, casually lounging with one leg crossed over the other, a mocking smile on his face. “Mr. Lester, we haven’t laid a finger on Ms. York. We only happened to dismember a few people in fron
“Bring Sheldon here, and I’ll stop it!” Oliver sneered coldly. “And your woman will be returned to you...in one piece. Also, you'll earn a favor from the future leader of the Dragon Brigade!”Frederick silently turned to the back, and said, “Lord Thompson, it seems this matter requires your attention. I don’t want my wife to suffer even the smallest injury, not even the size of a fingernail!”“Understood!”A burly, white-haired elder in splendid robes suddenly walked in, clearing his throat. “Oliver, do you still remember me?”“Lord Thompson?” Oliver was momentarily stunned.Frederick had actually summoned the proud and unruly earl, Elijah Thompson?! This was beyond anything Oliver had anticipated!He forced a smile, and said, “You're an old noble from Centropolis, the Drakonian earl who moved from the Imperial Capital to Centropolis! How could I forget?”“Then release her immediately. I’ll act as an intermediary today. I guarantee Mr. Lester won’t hold you accountable for thi
Oliver’s face fell completely.His sluggish brain was now overwhelmed by an all-encompassing fear.So it was Frederick—he was the one who killed Hayden!Oh my god! Oliver hadn’t even had a chance to strike back, and his entire team was annihilated instantly!He even had a bold thought: could Frederick have also killed Chester?What kind of monster had Oliver provoked?“You…” He turned around, his voice trembling. “What do you want? Lord Thompson already said that if we released her, we’d have no more conflicts! Are you really not going to show Lord Thompson any respect?”Frederick shrugged and said, “Show him respect? Why should I care? Does he even deserve it?”Elijah added firmly, “I don't! Why would I expect Mr. Lester to show me any respect?”His fawning statement left Oliver disoriented and panicked. “Are you all playing me?”“This time, I’ve decided your fate,” Frederick hissed, each word laden with menace.“Frederick, stop killing! Something terrible will happen eve
Frederick yanked the man up, and shook him vigorously. “Who are you?!”The man jolted awake, confusion and fear evident on his face. “I… How am I still alive? I should be dead!”“So, who are you?” Frederick demanded, slapping the man hard across the face. The impact made the man’s facial muscles twitch.“Stop hitting me! I’m just an ordinary office worker!” the man pleaded, covering his face. “I lost millions in stock investments, and owe a huge debt. I didn’t want to live anymore! I thought I’d find someone to drag down with me before I went.”Frederick’s expression grew dark and intense. “But why him?”“I-I don’t know. I was just going to hit anyone at random. He was just unlucky,” the man stammered.“You’re lying!” Frederick’s anger flared. He gripped the man tightly. “If you were only trying to kill someone randomly, why would you use a truck that’s severely overweight? To kill a regular person, you wouldn’t need such elaborate measures!”The truth was clear: the man knew he
"On September 10th, one of the two vice captains of the Dragon Brigade mysteriously disappeared within twelve hours, while the other was found dead in his own bathtub. His death is a suspected suicide."On September 11th, the head of the Graham family, one of the Nine Great Ascension Clans, died in an accident involving high-voltage electrocution. Two of his bodyguards also went missing, and they're suspected to be traitors."On the same day, three of the top ten warriors in Aston died under strange circumstances—one on the road, one in a private club, and one in the river."On September 12th, another major figure in the military, the War God Fury, was found dead after an apparent suicide by shooting himself."Today, September 13th, two more top ten warriors in Aston were reported to have been assassinated on the streets. Their bodies are nowhere to be found."Jennifer scrolled through the alarming news on her phone, her face pale. She looked at Frederick, who was sitting diagonal