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
"The mysterious man’s strength overwhelmed him. In less than a minute, his internal channels were shattered, rendering him virtually useless," Elijah explained urgently."Fortunately, he used his family’s secret technique to fake his death and escape. That’s the only reason he managed to get out! But even with that ancestral technique, the damage inflicted by the mysterious man was too severe. He had no choice but to seek help from the only noble family in Centropolis."Frederick frowned. "Everyone, step aside! Let me handle this."Elijah immediately instructed the doctors and nurses to leave. "Everyone, step back! This is no longer your responsibility!"Frederick moved forward, and began taking the old warrior’s pulse.Seeing his actions, the doctors, who were holding scalpels, grew anxious."He's hemorrhaging heavily, and is about to die! How can you let a traditional doctor handle this?" one of them exclaimed."His organs are rapidly failing. Immediate surgical intervention i
“Do you know who they might be?” Frederick asked.Elijah hesitated for a moment before answering, “I have about seven or eight suspects, but I don't have enough evidence to prove they're involved…”“Then find them,” Frederick said quietly, his tone brooking no argument.Elijah was taken aback, and he became anxious. “Yes, sir! Give me two weeks—”“Three days. I need concrete results within three days.” Frederick's face was expressionless.“Three days… How…”Elijah was about to question the feasibility of such a tight deadline, but Frederick’s cold, stern expression made him swallow his words. After all, if it were a simple matter, there would be no need for him, the esteemed earl, to handle it personally. In that case, the Thompson family would be of no use to Frederick.The demand was both a command and a test—an assessment of whether the Thompson family was truly loyal to Frederick.“Understood, sir. I'll provide you with clear results within three days!” Elijah said resolu