"Five minutes," Liam said calmly after glancing at his phone.Benjamin glared at Liam and bellowed, "Enough, Liam! You've gone overboard with the act you're putting on! Do you think you'll be spared just because you bought yourself time? I'd like to see if Mr. Lynn and Mr. Sandberg would be here today."Meanwhile, two Audis pulled up at the entrance to Emerald Lake. Two frantic middle-aged men jumped out of the cars after the doors were opened.They saw each other once they got out of the car. After they locked eyes, they rushed toward the sales office together.If Kiel and Benjamin saw them, they would recognize them. That was because those two men were the reason Liam was so confident.Both of them were the people that all prominent families in the business field in Drunham City were looking up to. That was because so many things in their businesses had to go through them.After the two men looked at each other earlier, they understood what was on each other's minds. They felt
The crowd could not stop talking about the situation.Kiel's expression got incredibly sullen. He was very surprised that Garrett and Harrison's attitude toward Liam was so unusual, but he was very sure they would not betray him. After all, they were all in the same boat.That showed that Kiel's thinking was too naive.What Garrett and Harrison said next was practically a death sentence for Kiel.Harrison grabbed a few documents from his assistant and handed them to Liam with great respect. "Mr. Cole, as you requested, I've drawn up a few papers. This is the document to request the Solomon family to reduce their prices. "This is the notification letter requesting the Solomon family to pay you four hundred and fifty million dollars as compensation for your loss. Please have a look. If there are no issues, I'll go ahead with them."Garrett, on the other hand, quickly handed the documents to Liam and said, "Mr. Cole, I've put someone solely in charge of the Solomon family's case. I
The sound of Kiel and Benjamin begging for forgiveness echoed throughout the sales office.The father and son duo who were so arrogant a moment ago was in a mess as they wailed on their knees.The spectators were shocked to see that. They were all completely stunned. Everyone was puzzled about Liam's real identity. Who was this person? Was he the last of the Cole family who vanished seven years ago?Ever since Liam appeared in Drunham City a while back, rumors were going around that he was discharged from the army and was a completely useless man. They said he could only survive by marrying into the Stone family and letting his wife support him financially.But by the looks of it, Liam did not look like someone who needed to do all that to survive.He was someone who had the means to make Garrett and Harrison so respectful to him. How could he be just another common folk?Everyone was guessing Liam's real identity and his real motive for returning to Drunham City. At that mom
Kiel knew very well that he had no other option but to agree. If he did not do as he was told, then the Solomon family would not just be losing half of their fortune. His family would be destroyed instead. "Okay, I'll do it! I'll do as you requested, Mr. Cole," Kiel replied resignedly with an ashen expression.With that, Liam gave a satisfied nod. He threw the documents in his hand to Garrett and Harrison, then immediately turned and left the sales office in Emerald Lake. Before he left, he bought both the mansions on either side of the King Mansion. Then, he ordered Kiel to tear everything down to build an amusement park for children.Everyone was stunned by such an act by Liam.Eaden stayed behind after Liam left to deal with the aftermath diligently. He gave stern warnings to everyone present that no one could leak the information about Liam's actions today. He would not let them off if he found out someone leaked anything about Liam at all.After Liam left the sales office,
Before they could say much, Sherah rushed forward and pointed at Liam's nose while cursing, "Liam! You asshole! You dare to come? Captain Hughes arrived personally so you better kneel and apologize to him! You loser! This was all your fault!" Once Sherah started, the senior executives of the company and the Stone family members who were standing on either side of the room also started cursing at Liam."That's right! Liam, you're such a loser! If you didn't offend the Hughes family and Captain Hughes, would the Stone family be in such a state? This is all your fault!" "You bloody loser! Quickly kneel and apologize to Captain Hughes!" "Celena, why are you still standing there? Quickly get Liam to kneel and apologize to Captain Hughes! Don't you think you've done enough damage to us?"Liam did not care about the cursing crowd at all. He turned his gaze toward Celena, and he immediately saw her swollen cheek. There was a fresh, red slap mark on her cheek. Her eyes were teary, and s
The Stones and the senior executives of the company were just staring at each other in the meeting room. No one was making any sound. Just when Liam was going to speak up once more, Reginald took a step forward from the crowd. He was with his walking stick, and he looked sullenly at Celena, who was bawling and sobbing. His gaze then landed on Liam, and he said, "Me! I hit her! Do you have any objections? Or do you think I have no right to hit Celena?"Reginald slammed his walking stick on the ground, creating a knocking sound so loud and clear. His gaze was cold and fierce, staring directly at Liam."Reginald, what mistake did Celena do to warrant such a heavy punishment?" Liam asked.He suppressed the rage he was feeling. His fist was tightened so hard that his knuckles were making cracking sounds. His brows were locked into a frown as he glared at Reginald. Reginald sneered and glared at Celena coldly before he asked, "Why? What else do you think could be the reason? If it was
Sherah quickly went forward to shield Cheryl behind her. Then, she shouted, "Liam, you better watch it! If you have the guts to act rashly, then Celena won't just be getting a beating as her punishment anymore! If you dare to strike, I'll banish Celena from the Stone family again!" "I'll get anybody who dares to bully my wife to pay tenfold for what he or she did!" Liam bellowed like he was announcing a sentence.He made the people in front of him so frightened that their legs started to shake uncontrollably.Reginald was completely infuriated by Liam's attitude. His expression changed rapidly, and his eyes were filled with rage. He yelled, "How dare you! This is outrageous! This is the Stones' company, and I am Celena's grandfather! What do you think you are doing? Do you dare to hit your wife's grandfather?"Reginald turned toward Celena and shouted, "Celena! You've had enough of me for a long time, haven't you? That's why you allow Liam to do as he wishes! See for yourself what
Even the air seemed to turn chilly as Trevyn said that, as though even the earth trembled from the weight of his words.Any ordinary person would have been scared by now, but Liam was unfazed. He replied calmly, "Is that so? I beg to differ. I think that when that day comes, you'll be the one on your knees instead. In fact, I think you and your entire family will be sobbing and begging me for mercy!"The entire room fell silent. All of a sudden, the soldiers standing along the entire stretch of the room loaded their guns unanimously as though preparing themselves for an imminent bloodbath!Trevyn and Liam stared daggers at each other. The air was so charged with electricity that everyone in the room felt chills going down their spines, and some of the weaker ones even started shuddering and fell onto the ground in crumpled heaps. Trevyn sneered, then leaned back in his chair and said to Liam, "You have balls, Liam Cole. I know that the only reason you're acting this way is becau
However, Andy was a smooth talker, so the eldest member of the Drayton family liked him. Because of that, the head of the family tolerated him. That was why Andy, who was just a member of the branch family, dared to be so cocky.Andy saw Howard standing at the side from the corner of his eye as he spoke. He thought of what Howard said earlier, and that made his blood boil.He pointed at Howard and bellowed, "Uncle Derrick, this Howard is trash as well. You have no idea. I told him I was a member of the Drayton family, yet he did not take our family seriously at all."Not only did he have his men capture me, but he said cockily that he wanted to lock me up forever, and nobody could stop him."Weren't you very cocky before this, Mr. Mosier? Go on. Continue acting cocky in front of my uncle now. Detain me and lock me up forever."Andy took a couple of steps closer to Howard as he said that. He extended his hands arrogantly and said, "Come on. I have my hands stretched out for you. Hu
Soon, Andy and the thugs from the nightclub yesterday were released.Andy saw Derrick standing at the entrance of the police headquarters at a glance. He got so excited that he shouted, "Uncle Derrick! Uncle Derrick!"Fletcher's subordinates were incredibly excited to see Derrick as well. All of them shouted, "Mr. Derrick Drayton!"One of the subordinates was in Drunham City because Derrick arranged for him to be there. After he was brought to Derrick's side, he smiled apologetically and said, "Thank you for saving me, sir. Don't worry. Fletcher's faction and properties are all here. I'll be able to rebuild the faction here very soon."In other words, even if Fletcher was out of the picture, he would be able to thrive in Drunham City and replace Fletcher.However, Derrick shot an icy glare at him and sneered. "Hmph! How shameless of you to say that? There are so many of you, yet you can't deal with a small loser who only married into the Stone family."If it wasn't because this w
Howard did not expect that the Drayton family would have a connection with the Carter family. They could even produce a token from the Carter family."Mr. Derrick Drayton, I didn't expect that your family and the Carters go way back. You even got the Carter family's token out," said Howard.Derrick sneered and said, "Enough with the nonsense. Howard, my family did the Carter family a favor back then, that's why the general of the Carter family gave this token to us. He promised us that we could take out this token if we were ever in a bind in the future, and they would help us!"I'm taking out this token today to tell you that I'm going to bail Andy out of here. I'd like to see who in Drunham City has the guts to stop me!"Howard was stunned, and then he fell silent.He did not think that Derrick would take out a token from the Carter family.The Carter family was the top family in Mirstone. Nobody in Mirstone would dare to go against the Carter family. Derrick became even more
Meanwhile, Derrick and his men were already at the entrance of the police headquarters.Derrick's eyes were burning with rage as he looked at the door that was shut tightly. A sneer appeared on his lips as he said, "Hmph. Looks like they already know I'm coming, so they are deliberately trying to assert dominance."Then, he asked his driver next to him, "Where are our men? Have they all arrived?"The driver nodded and said, "They're here, Mr. Derrick. They are all waiting at the side. We'll tear down the main door to the police headquarters once you give the command."Derrick nodded with satisfaction. Then, he shouted at the police headquarters, "Howard! You're just the chief of the police headquarters! How dare you lock me outside?""I'd like to see how powerful you are today, Howard! Come on, guys. Take it down!"At his command, a group of burly men rushed out of the black van next to him. They were all holding thick bats, and they rushed up to the door ferociously.Right at t
At first, Yafe and the rest of the Stone family were stunned after they heard what Liam said. Then, they all burst out laughing.Yafe looked at Liam with a mocking gaze and said, "Are you kidding me, Liam? You're going to get the Draytons to come and apologize in person? Come on, that's the Drayton family we're talking about! Do you think they are just some nobody?"Right now, I don't want to waste my breath anymore. As long as you're able to stop the Drayton family from targeting us, I'm more than grateful. Don't you forget that you're the one who wanted to leave the Stone family? So, stop dragging us into your mess."Liam shot the crowd with an icy glare and brought Celena out of the Stone Mansion.Celena was still in a slight daze after they got into the car. Liam put on her safety belt for her and asked, "What's the matter, dear? Are you still worried about the Draytons?"Celena nodded and replied, "Yes. After all, all these were caused by the conflict between Andy and us. Jus
Liam wanted to ask what the family heirloom was, but he had no choice but to let it be after he heard what Yonatan said.However, Liam heard Yonatan's voice again, saying, "I've never seen that thing, but I heard from the Drayton family members that it was from a big shot in the military."The military?Liam's eyebrows furrowed once he heard it had something to do with the military. Then, he kicked Yonatan away, making him land next to the thugs.Yonatan passed out because of that kick.Once the thugs saw their leader was out cold, they took a couple of steps back in fear.However, Liam did not care about them at all. He looked at Yafe and the others instead.Once the Stone family members saw that they were out of the woods, they became cocky again.Yafe and Sherah, in particular, were so cocky that they ran up to Liam and condemned him, "Look what you've done! You're bad luck! What else can you do other than cause us trouble? Do you know who that is? He is from the Drayton fam
Yonatan was infuriated and bellowed, "So this is how you're going to play! Alright! I'm not going to stop until I kill you today!"Yonatan was radiating an intense desire to battle. That was the air exuded by a fighter of Fourth Order War King caliber.The Stone family was so frightened by the air he exuded that their faces turned pale. All of them took more than ten steps back in fear, afraid they would be injured by mistake.Yonatan clenched his fist and charged at Liam like a ferocious beast. His fist was packing so much power that it created a sonic boom, cutting through the air and going for Liam's face.The punch was so powerful that it could kill a bull right away.The Stone family thought Liam was going to die. Nobody would be able to survive a punch like that.Yonatan thought the same. He was very confident in his ability. He looked into Liam and knew he used to be a soldier, as well as a good fighter. However, so what?No matter how skilled Liam was in combat, could he
The moment Liam stepped into view, the Stone family members lit up as if they had spotted their guardian angel. They pointed at him, their voices rising in a chorus of relief and accusation. "Mr. Yonatan, look over here! It's Liam! I said they weren't with us!""Exactly! Mr. Yonatan, see for yourself, Liam's not part of our family!""Mr. Yonatan, now that Liam's here, if you're looking to pin the blame on someone, he's your man!""Liam, you actually showed up. If you hadn't crossed the Drayton family, would we, the Stones, have ever been dragged into this mess?""Liam, Celena, you two are nothing but trouble. You've left the family, so why keep stirring the pot for us?"...The air crackled with the Stone family's collective outrage, their faces twisted in anger as if they were ready to rip Liam and Celena to shreds.Celena and Liam's arrival was pure happenstance. They were just in the neighborhood to check in on an old friend when they overheard Yonatan's boastful taunts.Lia
Yonatan did not even bother to look at him. He checked his watch with a chilling laugh and said, "You've got ten minutes for Liam to show up. Don't say I didn't warn you."The words sent a wave of shock through Yafe and the rest of the Stone family, who stared at Yonatan, panic-stricken.Yafe was a mess, desperate to explain, but the sight of Yonatan's henchmen, eager and ready for a fight, stopped him dead in his tracks."Mr. Yonatan, I swear it's the truth. Liam has nothing to do with the Stone family anymore. You've made a mistake!"Yafe's face was flushed with urgency as he tried to convince the unmoved man."It's true, Mr. Yonatan! Liam and Celena were kicked out of the Stone family ages ago.""That's right! He's got nothing to do with us anymore. If you're after Liam, go to the villa at Emerald Lake. He's there, not here with us.""Mr. Yonatan, if you head over to Drunham City and ask anyone, they'll tell you the same thing: Liam and Celena have no ties to us Stones anymor