“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
"Alright, I promise you!" Frederick nodded repeatedly.He knew Jennifer’s tough exterior masked a soft heart. Although she acted indifferent, she was deeply concerned about his safety.Jennifer quickly wiped away her tears, and declared firmly, "I’m not going anywhere! Being afraid of death isn’t my style! If I were, I wouldn’t deserve to be your superior!"Frederick smiled, and gave her a thumbs-up. "That’s the Ms. York I remember—a woman as regal as a queen! It's good to see you back to your old self!"Considering Jennifer's safety, Frederick suggested she take refuge at Aerowind Enterprise.Firstly, the bustling company would be a difficult place for any criminals to operate unnoticed. Secondly, Jasmine could use the Smith family's influence to protect her."Tomorrow is the Divine Healer Championship. That's the ultimate goal of my visit to Centropolis," Frederick said with a steely gaze.He had come to Centropolis to stop Organization V from using the Divine Healer Champions
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