Bianca and Craig looked pitiful, their hair messy, and their faces covered in blood. Broken glass filled their mouths, and their limbs were brutally crippled.They cowered at Frederick's feet like defeated dogs, silently begging for a quick end to their suffering. Their condition was akin to that of walking corpses."Hey, Ms. Smith! You made it?" Frederick greeted Jasmine with a smile as she arrived.Jasmine was taken aback. "You've really gotten yourself into big trouble!” she said in trepidation. “Offending the Tiger Faction is one thing; I might have been able to smooth that over for you. But going up against Bianca! She's the heiress of a major global financial empire!"Frederick scoffed disdainfully. "A major financial empire? Ha, back in the day...""What about those days?" Jasmine asked curiously.Frederick abruptly changed the subject and said, "Never mind, it's not important. Ms. Smith, don't worry. I'll take full responsibility for my actions; I won't drag you all into
"Something exciting?” Frederick asked, bewildered. “What could that be?"Jasmine pouted unhappily and grumbled, "Can't you see the gorgeous lady right in front of you? I heard the presidential suite at the Diorama Hotel has a fantastic double bed. How about joining me there?"With a flirtatious glint in her eyes, Jasmine gently pressed her silky, stocking-clad legs against Frederick's waist, caressing him softly.“We could do something adults usually enjoy!” she suggested boldly. “Don't worry; it'll be our little secret. Jen won't even find out!"Frederick quickly turned away, afraid of succumbing to a moment of temptation. "Ms. Smith, I think we...umm! Maybe we should go check on Ms. York now!"Jasmine burst into laughter at his reaction. "Look at you, all flustered. I was just kidding! Let's go see Jen now!"Relieved, Frederick sighed, "Oh, it was just a joke."However, unbeknownst to him, a hint of disappointment flashed across Jasmine's seemingly carefree face. Was her allur
"Ms. York, are you awake?"When Jennifer opened her eyes, she saw Frederick beside her with a bowl of aromatic chicken soup, which he gently offered to her. "You're too fragile; no more all-nighters for you," he insisted."Frederick? Why are you here?" Jennifer asked, surprised.She sensed an unexpected familiarity in his concerned gaze, almost like family. Hadn't they been at the Laguna Banquet before everything went wrong?Then it hit her—she recalled Bianca's false accusations and the beating that had knocked her unconscious, her body broken and battered.Breathing rapidly, Jennifer got up and went to the mirror, only to find herself unharmed. Her complexion even looked better than before."What's happening? Was it all just a dream?" she murmured, touching her face in disbelief. Her gaze sharpened as she turned to Frederick and asked, "Why are you here? Do you think taking me to the hospital and making soup can just erase what happened with those scandalous photos?""I save
Frederick felt helpless and was unable to persuade Jennifer. He slammed the door on his way out, shouting, "Fine! I'm leaving. Are you satisfied now?" Their trust was evidently very fragile. Since Jennifer didn't trust him, he saw no point in staying at the company any longer, especially since he had cleared all his debts to her. Jennifer looked on with a cold, distant gaze and said, "He and I are just not from the same world. Our differences are too great. I hope he finds a decent wife in the future, settles down, and lives a peaceful life." Jasmine was extremely anxious when she heard this. "Come on! Can't you see how much Frederick has done for you?” she asked. “Bianca nearly beat you to death, and even the doctors had given up on you. It was Frederick who turned things around and pulled you back from the brink of death." Jennifer was surprised with the revelation. "Really?" Jasmine nodded earnestly. "Yes." Jennifer paused. So Frederick was the reason behind her rem
Jennifer was furious and scolded, "You dragged me all the way here just to fire me? Did any of you lend a hand when I was in trouble? I've barely escaped alive, but you're already trying to settle scores by making me the scapegoat."Upon hearing this, the senior executives erupted in anger."What's with this attitude? Are you pointing your finger at us? Why should we clean up the mess you created?""Exactly! You're out of line. We're your elders, and we're the founders of this company! Did you think being the CEO meant you could act arrogantly?""You're fired! We need to let you go!"Jasmine quickly left the room when she saw how tense the situation had become.She quietly called Frederick and said, "Frederick? Are you there? Jennifer's in trouble!"-In the conference room, Xavier sat at the center, his expression stern. He cleared his throat and said, "Zacharias, Jennifer is your daughter. You should speak up."Zacharias stood up, his expression full of disdain.He announce
Frederick's unexpected arrival filled Jennifer with a sudden surge of courage. She finally resolved to stand up against the Yorks! Jennifer declared boldly, "I hold 20% of the company's shares and am one of the top three shareholders. Most of the people in this company follow my lead! You can't just dismiss me whenever you feel like it!" Zeke slammed his hand on the table. He stood up and declared, "The company's operations have come to a standstill. If you insist on holding onto your position stubbornly, it's only a matter of time before you're ousted. Just accept the reality!" Jennifer's eyebrows twitched, and she countered, "I'll actively seek solutions to the problem!" "Solutions?" Xavier sneered coldly. "How much time do you think you have? I'll give you no more than a day!" Jennifer was stunned. "What? One day? That's not enough time to achieve anything!" She had been counting on gaining support from the Smiths, but even at their fastest, it would take four to five da
"The top financial conglomerate?" Upon hearing these words, everyone quickly turned to look outside the window. Outside the office building, a lineup of high-end luxury cars appeared—Bugatti Veyrons, Porsche Phantoms, Lamborghini Venenos, and stretch Lincoln limousines—each bearing their distinct emblems. "That's Chairman Lee's car from the Sirius Chamber of Commerce, the largest conglomerate in Keflya!" "That one belongs to Mr. Spencer from Epleau's Bush Street magnate!" "And that's Prince Augustus's official vehicle from the oil-rich country, Meglein!!" "And there are cars from Skuira, Chiusil... Gosh! I see there are also armored vehicles from the Northern Frontier military." Everyone's jaw dropped at the sight of such a grand line-up. Jennifer gasped in shock and asked, "Am I seeing this right? During my doctoral studies overseas, I read about these individuals. Their influence could rival that of heads of state!" Why would such prestigious figures show up at thei
Frederick looked at the Yorks with a half-smile that didn't quite reach his eyes. Now, it was the turn of those high-and-mighty executives to wear a sour look on their faces.Zeke responded grimly, "Is this some kind of joke? You expect us to grovel? Who do you think you are?" Zacharias couldn't hold back his anger and snapped, "A mere employee like you dares to threaten us? Each of us here outranks you. Squashing you would be as simple as crushing an ant!" However, Jennifer offered a slight grin and agreed, "Well, I think Frederick might actually have a point." This comment sent the senior executives into a rage. "Jennifer, what are you implying?" "What do I mean? That's exactly what I asked you when you were pressuring me just a few moments ago. How did you respond then?" Jennifer crossed her arms and scoffed coldly. "You should keep your word! “Just a short while ago, you insisted that if Frederick couldn't rescue our company within ten minutes, I would have to leave.
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