Yankel abruptly ended the video call.Jack Norris pocketed his phone, a sinister smirk twisting his features as he taunted the seething Liam. "What's wrong, Liam? Got a bit of a temper, huh? Must burn you up inside, knowing your wife's in another man's bed, all dolled up in lingerie." He clicked his tongue mockingly. "You've got quite the scary look there, but those death glares won't work on me. You really think I'd be scared of you?"Liam's fury broke free before Jack could go on. His eyes turned crimson with wrath as he bellowed, "You're asking for it!"His rage unleashed, Liam's intent to kill swirled around him like a wild tornado, engulfing the restaurant and heading straight for Jack.In a blur of motion, Liam's fist, as massive as a punching bag, hurtled toward Jack before anyone could even blink.The Diego brothers, standing guard, flared up with a menacing energy, their faces twisted in aggression. "You've got some nerve, kid, acting up in front of us. You're digging yo
Who was that man?He had taken down a bodyguard of four-star War King caliber in a single move!That was straight out of a nightmare!Once John and Hoyt snapped out of their shock, their faces turned beet red, eyes blazing with fury as they stared down Liam. They whipped out their combat knives and, with a battle cry, lunged at him!John's face contorted with rage as he bellowed, "You killed my big brother, now you're gonna pay!"Liam's dark rage had already reached its boiling point. Taking down Diego had not been enough to satisfy his wrath. Then, as John and Hoyt charged at him, a sinister grin spread across his lips, eager for the bloodshed.With a swift gesture, Liam's hand flashed, and a dagger gleaming with a deadly chill appeared. The blade sliced through the air, and before anyone could react, it was buried deep in John's chest!John trembled violently, his eyes bulging in disbelief as he stared at the blood spurting from his wound. Then, he toppled backward, lifeless.
Jack knew Liam was talking to him. Fear gripped him, his legs turned to jelly, and he slumped to the floor, drenched in a cold sweat.Who was Liam, and how did he have such fearsome abilities?A killer king, as formidable as a four-star War King, taken out by Liam in a blink!?His prized trio of expert bodyguards were no match. Two fell to Liam's swift moves, and the last one was sprawled on the ground, pleading for his life.Jack was in a full-blown panic.He trembled as Liam approached. The sight of the military dagger in Liam's hand, the same kind that had been plunged into John's chest, sent waves of terror and despair through him.The other bodyguards stood frozen, none daring to move an inch.Who in their right mind would challenge Liam?Even the killer king, with all his might, had not stood a chance. To confront Liam would be sheer suicide.Jack's voice shook as Liam drew nearer. "Stop... don't come any closer. Listen, Liam, don't do anything stupid. I'm the Norris fam
Sunniva was fretting over the thought of Liam losing it and offing Jack. That would set off a vendetta from the Norris family that could spiral out of control, dragging even the Bristows into the fray. She could not risk it.Jack, catching the drift of Sunniva's plea, chimed in desperately, "Exactly, Liam, you can't just kill me. If you do, my family will come after you hard. And don't forget what Yankel said about the fifteen-minute drive. You've already burned through three minutes. Waste any more, and Yankel will have his way with your wife.""Right, Yankel. He's the one who took your wife. He's the mastermind behind tonight's mess. If you're out for blood, Yankel's your man."As soon as Yankel's name left his lips, Jack's mind raced, pinning everything on Yankel, washing his hands clean of the situation. To save his skin, he would throw anyone under the bus, even his own flesh and blood.Liam seemed to buy it. The moment he processed Jack's words, the knife in his hand snapped
Sunniva's red Porsche was a blur on the streets tonight, with Liam at the wheel. He weaved through traffic with the grace of a pro racer, the car's engine roaring and tires screeching in drifts that turned heads and had people whipping out their phones to record the spectacle.What should have been a fifteen-minute drive from the Starlit Hotel took Liam only ten. When he stepped out of the car, his rage hit the hotel like a tsunami, sending a shiver down the spine of everyone inside. Staff and guests alike mistook the sudden drop in temperature for a broken AC.Yankel was clueless up in the presidential suite, his thoughts consumed by Celena, who lay on the bed.After ending the call, he made his way to the bathroom for a quick shower. Wrapped in a white robe that hung loosely from his shoulders, he adjusted the camera he had set up earlier, aiming it at the bed. His gaze landed on Celena, who was sprawled out, unconscious, and a twisted smile played across his lips.Celena was c
Yankel had never felt such a rush. Many women had willingly stripped in the hotel rooms before, vying for his favor. However, the mere act of loosening the ribbon on Celena's maid outfit sent his heart racing with wild desire.As the ribbon came undone, her collarbone and silky shoulders came into view. Yankel swallowed hard, tugging at the ribbon, eager to reveal more... However, just as he was about to rip off Celena's black lace maid outfit entirely, the room's door was violently kicked in. The door flew past Yankel, shattering the window glass, and plummeted from the hotel's top floor. Yankel was still processing the shock when a bone-chilling wave of murderous intent washed over him.In that moment, the room turned into a scene straight out of hell, terrifying and chaotic!Liam burst through the door to find Yankel perched on the bed, grinning wickedly as he reached for Celena's clothes. Rage exploded within Liam, his eyes blazing red with fury."Yankel! You're a dead man!!"
With Celena tucked in, Liam stood up. The softness that had graced his features a moment ago vanished, replaced by a chilling glare. It was as if he had morphed into a warrior from hell itself, ready to unleash vengeance.Liam's whole being was ablaze with an intense desire for vengeance, his eyes icy and unyielding as they fixed on Yankel. The image of Yankel nearly tearing off Celena's clothes had ignited an inferno of wrath within him."Yankel, I warned you once not to touch my wife and kid. If you do, I'll make sure you live to regret it. Looks like my warning slipped your mind!" Liam's voice was a low growl.Yankel, then back on his feet with his nose bleeding profusely, snarled back at Liam, "Who the hell do you think you are, Liam? Do you think you're someone special? You're just a wandering soul with no anchor, no right to make me regret anything."Boiling with rage, Yankel could not believe Liam had the audacity to threaten him, especially after repeatedly ruining his plan
In just three minutes, the room went from standoff to disaster zone. The goons who had charged in were then sprawled out on the floor. The place was trashed, and there sat Yankel, still dabbing at his nose, his eyes bulging as he took in the wreckage and Liam, untouched, standing where he had been all along.As realization dawned, terror gripped him. He scrambled backward in a blind panic, flipping over the couch and crashing to the floor in a clumsy heap. Yankel scrambled to his feet, still retreating.Liam's steady advance seemed like the approach of Death itself. Yankel, pointing at Liam with a trembling hand, his voice quivering with fear, cried out, "Liam, stop, just stop! You have to know, I'm the Bristow family's golden boy. If you kill me, the Bristow Group, the whole Bristow clan, they won't let you get away with it. It won't just be you, they'll come after your wife, your kids, the whole Stone family. You'll all be in their crosshairs. Think about what you're doing!"Yanke
What would Liam do if he found out Prince Faber had captured his wife? Surely he would not hesitate to turn the entire city upside down to look for her?Prince Faber was more than familiar with Liam's fierce loyalty and could not help but begin to worry at the prospect of having to face his wrath. He stared at Keyon's leering face and asked with belated realization, "Mr. Yeager, you ordered me to capture all those people from the Drunham City Connoisseurs, but the truth is, your sole target has always been Liam's wife. Is that right?"Keyon nodded, smiling. "That's right. We could care less about those businessmen. All we wanted was to get our hands on Celena Stone!"I must admit I was very surprised when I found out that Celena Stone is the wife of the great King Pendragon. Not only that, but I made an even more shocking discovery—it turns out that Liam is none other than the lone survivor of the Cole family, the noble clan who were allegedly wiped out seven years ago!"The ment
After a few moments' hesitation, he finally decided to shoot his shot. "Mr. Yeager, there is something I don't understand. Why did the Yeagers order these businessmen's capture? I've looked into their backgrounds, and they are all honest businessmen who have not broken the law before. If the media catches wind of this, they will surely accuse me of abusing my power…"This was what Prince Faber had been worried about. He had already investigated the people whom the Yeagers ordered to be captured and did not understand why the Yeagers wanted them imprisoned. They were all civilians who had not committed any crime, and he dared not even imagine the consequences if the public found out he had ordered the incarceration of innocent citizens.Keyon understood immediately Prince Faber's concern. He smiled and replied in a reassuring tone, "Worry not, Prince Faber. We Yeagers have taken care of everything. We have made absolutely sure to cover up all your tracks, and no one will know you were
Meanwhile, Celena and the group were taken out of the hotel and shoved forcefully into a couple of jeeps waiting at the entrance. They were whisked away to a nearby military base. Before they could even get their bearings straight, they found themselves being tossed into holding cells. Celena, on the other hand, was taken separately to a small, dark room, illuminated only by the barest sliver of light that peeped in through a tiny window. The room was entirely empty, save for a metal bed frame. A sour stench hung in the air, and it was clear this room had been abandoned for a very long time. A soldier shoved Celena roughly into the room, and before she could realize what was happening, the soldier slammed the door shut.The soldier had pushed Celena so hard that she fell onto the ground, but upon seeing that her captor was about to leave, she leaped to her feet and sprinted over to the door. "Sir, can you tell me what I did wrong? Can you please have mercy on me? Can you at least
Tristan seemed just as baffled as they were. He returned their puzzled gazes with an equally perplexed one of his own. "I… I have no idea…"The general glanced sharply in their direction, then gestured to his soldiers and declared sternly, "Take them away!"His soldiers obliged and stepped forward to restrain the members of the Drunham City Connoisseurs, who all shrieked in alarm, "Why are you taking us away?""General, what did we do wrong? We didn't do anything illegal, so why are you arresting us?""Mr. Xander, save us! They've got this all wrong!""What's going on here? Why are they arresting only us?"Celena's entire body was shaking like a leaf. She eyed the soldiers around her and asked, stammering, "General, what did we do wrong? Why are we being captured? Where are you taking us?"Tristan, stricken with panic, shoved a soldier aside and shouted at the general, "General, I'm the president of the Drunham City Connoisseurs, and I want to know why we're being taken away. Wh
Celena was utterly terrified by the sudden turn of events. She stared pale-faced at the soldiers around her, not daring to move even a muscle. What was going on?All of a sudden, a man in a uniform stepped into the room. The badge on his shoulder indicated to everyone that he was a general. The heavy thumping of his boots echoed through the silent room with every step he took. All eyes were on him as he stepped onto the stage.He carried himself with great authority, and clearly, this man was not one to be messed with. He scanned the room as if searching for someone. Finally, he announced in a deep, resounding voice, "Do not fear, ladies and gentlemen. We are here on a routine check after receiving a tip-off regarding your conference. We will release you all once we have carried out our investigation, and the process will be quicker and smoother if you all cooperate. "Now, I would kindly request you get your documentation ready so that my men may confirm your identity."Everyone
Derek nodded earnestly and replied, "Of course it's true. My sources have never failed me. I wouldn't have trusted you with this information if I didn't think you'd be interested."Celena stared at him for a moment, then turned to glance in the direction of the people he had pointed. She could not help but be tempted by the offer. She considered this for a few moments, then accepted his offer. "Alright then, Mr. Duncan. I'll go with you. Thank you for inviting me."The smile on Derek's face widened. He could hardly believe his luck—Celena had agreed to go with him! Taking that first step was always the hardest, but he had done it!Unbeknownst to Celena, Derek already knew her long before their first meeting at the conference. Her name was known far and wide in Drunham City, not least because of her beauty, but because of her—in the eyes of the public—tragic marriage. Celena had earned herself a reputation as one of the most beautiful women Drunham City had ever seen, and although
The attention they received, however, was large due to Celena and her young, handsome companion, who was a man named Derek Duncan. Their attractive looks, both individually and combined, were easily the topic of discussion that night. Everyone who laid eyes on them admired both their good looks and brains, for certainly only the cream of the crop were allowed to attend this prestigious event. What made this feat even more impressive was the fact that they were both so young!Aside from her beauty, Celena's name was already known far and wide in the business world, not just because of her strong leadership but due to her association with Liam and her company's connections with many international corporations. She had started her business from scratch, but within a few short months, she had single handedly built it up to become one of the top ten grossing companies in Drunham City.There were hundreds of people gathered there tonight, and their seats had been allocated according to t
The moment Clifford left, Kastor turned to Liam with a wide grin, all hint of his hostility now gone. "Mr. Cole, thank God I arrived just in time."He raised his brows as he said this, and Liam took this to mean he was trying to claim credit. Truth be told, he would have been able to handle things on his own even without Kastor's help, but he decided this was a detail Kastor did not need to know. Instead, he returned Kastor's smile graciously. Kastor, like a child, burst into laughter at this. No further words were exchanged, but they understood the message nonetheless.Jeffrey also grinned. "Kastor, what brings you here all of a sudden?"Kastor replied, "Ah, you might not know this, Mr. Stein, but I actually own this very restaurant that you're sitting in right now. One of my employees called me for help, citing that a brawl was about to break out, so I rushed over immediately. I had no idea it would turn out to be you and Mr. Cole!""Ah, what a pleasant surprise, then!" Jeffrey
Clifford scowled upon hearing this. He cracked his knuckles menacingly as he stared at Kastor through narrowed eyes.Kastor did not seem at all intimidated by this. Instead, he brushed past him and approached Liam, smiling. "Mr. Cole, I apologize for the delay. I rushed over as soon as I heard the news, but I was late anyway. I'm so sorry for the wait."Liam's expression eased up slightly. He tugged the corners of his mouth into a strained smile but did not reply. Clifford's expression turned even more sour when he sensed Kastor's tone. He asked sharply, "What is the meaning of this, Kastor? Are you intent on making me your enemy?"Clifford's reputation was known far and wide, and many feared him, but Kastor was not one of them. He shot Clifford a look of utmost disdain and replied, smirking, "Yes, Clifford, that's exactly what I'm going to do. So what if we will be enemies from now on? What are you going to do about it?"He was confident that Clifford would not dare to retaliate