After all, in the business circles of Sidsbury, Mabel stood out as one of the most outstanding young talents.Not only was she beautiful and graceful, but she also had an excellent upbringing, which made countless men eager to pursue her.Particularly among the business elites, many hoped to marry a capable and virtuous wife like her.In contrast, Eleanor was a pampered lady with no real skills other than spending money.This was why she feared young women like Mabel—those who were not only attractive but also competent.She constantly worried that if she let her guard down for even a moment, her husband, Alexander, might be lured away by some women.Whenever she sensed even the slightest threat, she would immediately lash out, using extreme humiliation tactics to drive the other party away.Because of Alexander's influence, most of those she humiliated dared not express their anger.Over time, Eleanor developed a domineering and arrogant personality, looking down on everyone.
If it weren’t for the fact that Mabel needed something from Eleanor, she would never tolerate such humiliation with her personality.If this were her own issue, she wouldn’t have hesitated to step up and slap Eleanor to teach her a lesson.For matters related to herself, even if she could restrain her anger in the moment, Mabel would have walked away without looking back. The Swenson family had no fear of the so-called Tycoon of Norland.But this time, she was here on behalf of Woody.Even if she felt deeply wronged, Mabel suppressed her anger, reminding herself repeatedly not to stoop to the level of Eleanor.Alexander himself had a mild temperament and valued both courtesy and integrity. Mabel was confident that once he arrived, the misunderstanding would be cleared up quickly. So, she planned to endure it a little longer.However, Woody couldn’t bear it any longer."Where did this shrew come from? Aside from your other illnesses, do you also have paranoia, seeing everyone as
It was precisely because of this that Woody restrained himself and did not strike Eleanor."Well, I gave you a chance out of the goodness of my heart, but you turned around and cursed me, claiming I’m sick!"Eleanor snapped, shouting hysterically, "You’re the one who’s sick! Your whole family is sick! All of you should be preparing for your funerals!""How dare you! Take this disrespectful brat down! Today, I’m going to teach him a lesson about manners!"With that, more than a dozen fierce-looking security guards rushed in from all directions."How dare you show such disrespect to Mrs. Ellington?"They were armed with rubber batons and looked ready to wreak havoc."You must have a death wish! Get him!" The guards shouted, raising their weapons threateningly.Seeing this, Mabel was about to step forward. No matter what, even if it meant completely offending Alexander today, she couldn’t let Woody suffer any mistreatment.This was the most genuine and unwavering thought in Mabel
Eleanor was clearly terrified that her face turned as pale as a sheet.Cold sweat appeared on her forehead, and she couldn’t help but glance behind her."Mr. Henderson, are you sure?" Mabel frowned, wondering if the mysterious ailment of Alexander was actually AIDS.Rumors had suggested that he suffered from a rare form of chronic migraines that left him in excruciating pain during attacks. Despite consulting renowned doctors from home and abroad and trying various treatments, nothing had worked.The rumors might have been false.If it really was AIDS, this would be a serious problem. This disease was known as an incurable condition, and it seemed likely that Woody would be unable to do anything about it. Failing to cure Alexander’s illness and instead discovering his private matter of having AIDS would only make the situation even more complicated."I’m very sure," Woody replied confidently.Eleanor’s expression grew increasingly conflicted.The person she had glanced at earli
Eleanor took a deep breath, instantly shifting to a look of immense grievance. She rushed forward with quick steps, throwing herself into Alexander’s arms, crying, "Honey, you’re finally here!""These two shameless people have publicly bullied and humiliated me. You have to get revenge for me!"Alexander held Eleanor in his arms, feeling deeply distressed. He knew that she was somewhat arrogant and extravagant, but it was not the place of outsiders to insult her.His expression turned cold, and he erupted with anger. "Who was it?""Who had the audacity to bully my wife on my turf? Are they having a dead wish?"Eleanor immediately pointed and said, "It’s that lowlife standing next to Mabel!"Alexander’s face darkened as he asked, "Ms. Swenson, are you with him?""Yes, Mr. Ellington," Mabel replied confidently without any attempt to hide.Alexander’s expression became more menacing. "Considering the good relationship I have with your grandfather, I’m giving you a chance to explai
"If you can’t give me a clear answer, then today you’ll pay with your life as an apology to my wife!" Alexander’s expression darkened as his two bodyguards immediately stepped forward.The pressure from both men, clearly high-level grandmasters, was intense, filling the air with an overpowering force.Mabel felt extremely uncomfortable under this pressure, struggling to breathe.Woody, however, remained completely unfazed, showing no reaction whatsoever."As I said before," Woody replied calmly, "you could ask me a hundred times, and the answer would still be the same. Your wife has AIDS."His tone was so indifferent that it was as if the two high-level grandmasters were nothing more than decorative ornaments."Outrageous!" Alexander’s fury blazed instantly. "I have always led a clean life, untouched by scandal, never indulging in such distractions.""My health is perfectly fine. How could I possibly pass any illness to my wife?"Woody replied without the slightest hesitation,
"You’re talking nonsense, utter rubbish!"Eleanor’s anger was boiling over. "You shameless fool, challenging my limits over and over. For the sake of my reputation, I’ll fight you!"With that, she charged forward, hands clawed, aiming to scratch Woody’s face.Woody slapped her with a swift motion, and she fell to the ground instantly."Honey, he hit me!" Eleanor clutched her cheek, continuing her masterful performance, looking pitifully up and saying, "He’s treating you like you are nobody!""You need to kill him now!"Alexander’s eyes filled with fury, but at that very moment, an urgent ringing came from his pocket.It was his private cell phone, known to very few. It only rang in cases of critical importance.Quickly, Alexander answered, "Hello?""What did you say? Say it again slowly, word by word!"On the other end of the line was his personal assistant, sounding frantic. "Boss, I just got the results from the health checkups you and Mrs. Ellington took a few days ago."
Alexander looked as though he was ready to tear someone apart.No man could tolerate his wife cheating on him, especially a man with his wealth and influence, the wealthiest man in the five northern provinces. For him, reputation was everything."Honey, I was wrong!"Seeing there was no way to hide it anymore, Eleanor dropped to her knees, pleading, "Can you forgive me? It was just one mistake.""For the sake of our years together, and for our son, please give me another chance!"Seeing that Alexander remained unmoved, she quickly pointed an accusing finger at Liam. "It was all his fault! He seduced me!""He even forced me! I was too ashamed to say anything."Liam immediately countered, "Mrs. Ellington, have you no shame?""You were the one who pursued me! You hired me away from the gym to be your personal assistant just so you could keep me close.""You bought me clothes, a car, and all sorts of supplements. I have the receipts and records to prove it. Should I show everyone?
Solomon didn't dare to resist and could only comply.By the time everyone arrived at the back of the mountain, the sky was already starting to lighten.Directly ahead lied a deep canyon with steep cliffs.Woody tied one end of the rope to the bridge pillar, slung the coil of rope over his shoulder, and nodded to the people around him."Is there something wrong?" Woody asked the battered elder.The elder quickly responded, "No problem!"Woody pushed off with one foot, launching himself into the air toward the other side of the cliff.While Woody was halfway through the flight, his body began to plummet downward.From this angle, he didn't stand a chance of making it across.At that moment, a giant eagle swooped in from the side.The elder stood at the edge of the cliff and blew the eagle whistle.The giant eagle spread its wings, and with Woody stepping onto its back, they instantly shifted from falling to ascending.In the next moment, he landed steadily at the edge of the
Woody's bold statements echoed throughout the entire Martial Arts Union Headquarters.In the past, if anyone dared to speak to their union president like that, Solomon wouldn't even need to say anything–the followers alone would leave the person questioning their life choices!In front of the Headquarters, how could he be allowed to speak recklessly?The current situation was that Woody not only said something, but also tore down their gate and injured dozens of their people.Of course, this number wasn't set in stone.If anyone else dared to step up, Woody certainly wouldn't hold back and was more than willing to help the Martial Arts Union continue increasing the number of casualties."You... have quite the attitude!"Solomon, being the union president of the alliance, held a certain standing and position, so it was unlikely for him to just back down easily.In reality, he had been feeling extremely anxious for quite some time.The eight seasoned elders teamed up and still c
He didn't want anyone to mention it, especially in public."Where are the eight elders?" Solomon's eyes were filled with rage as he shouted loudly."Here!" The eight elders spoke in unison, giving their response."That person destroyed our place and harmed our followers; he should be struck down on the spot to serve as a warning to others," Solomon said through gritted teeth.The eight elders responded in unison, "Yes, sir!""Attack!"The eight of them were all masters of martial arts who had reached the Peak level.They had impressive performance!At the headquarters, in terms of both status and strength, they were second only to Solomon.Even the legendary Martial God wouldn't stand a chance against the combined strength of these eight individuals.They coordinated seamlessly, surrounding Woody and launching a flurry of fierce attacks from all directions.If it were someone else, they would have been torn apart by them.Woody remained calm, letting his mind wander for a m
In the darkness, countless shadows darted back and forth.When they clearly saw that the gateway, which symbolized the Martial Arts Union, had been destroyed and was now nothing more than a pile of rubble, they were immediately filled with rage."Who dared to be so bold and fearless!""How dare you tear down the Martial Arts Union's gate? You're asking for trouble.""Whoever it is, they're definitely not a good person. Let's deal with them thoroughly first and ask questions later!"A crowd filled with anger saw what appeared to be a figure standing in front of the ruins."Hey kid, did you see who did it?"A sharp-eyed person noticed that the figure was a young man and immediately started questioning him."I'm warning you, this situation is serious. You need to tell everything you've seen, or else you'll face the consequences."Woody stood calmly and said, "I saw it.""Come on, who is it?" a group of people demanded in unison.Woody said calmly, "That's me!""What?!"The gr
Rudolf immediately became anxious. He shielded his granddaughter, Penny, while loudly rebuking, "Mr. Edwards, is this really how your Martial Arts Union treats guests? If word gets out, we won't be afraid of becoming the laughingstock of our peers in the martial arts community!"Solomon was completely unfazed. "You think you're worthy of being called guests?"Faced with a large group of people who were eyeing them aggressively, the three of them were no match at all.It was quickly dealt with!"Solomon, aren't you worried that Mr. Snider's disciple, Woody, will come looking for trouble if you do this?" Rudolf shouted loudly while struggling.Solomon couldn’t care less. “If he dares to come, I will make sure he gets a taste of being a prisoner! The person you were taught by is no good, so it's likely you won't be any better. It's fitting that you pay off your teacher's debt. Let both the old man and you face the consequences together!"What's all the fuss about Woody? He's just a
Solomon was using very offensive language.Miranda had a cold look on her face, but since she was on someone else's turf, she couldn't act out.Jaycee was actually Solomon's sister, and there was an age difference of over twenty years between them.After Jaycee was born, her parents passed away due to illness. Before their death, they entrusted her, still an infant, to the care of Solomon.Solomon had a hard time raising his younger sister by himself. Now, as he watched her grow into a beautiful and talented young woman, she was becoming increasingly admired by people in the martial arts community.There were so many people trying to arrange marriages with the Edwards family that they practically wore down the doorstep from their frequent visits.Solomon was overwhelmed with options, dreaming of his sister marrying into a wealthy family and securing a beautiful marriage.Dreams shattered!Jaycee, who was as fresh and naive, ended up being paired with someone considered old and
To be honest, Woody was quite intrigued.Every time he got into a scuffle with the underlings, he couldn't help but deeply miss Alexia.The esteemed Princess of the Epochal Realm was clearly being used by him as a henchman.The key point is that Alexia wasn't upset at all; instead, she was quite happy to help."No way."Reason overcame impulse, and Woody frowned as he said, "You have to stay at home. Only then can I be at ease."Alexia's expression fell. "Alright then!"Woody laughed and said, "You're being so obedient, I must reward you for that.""What kind of reward?" Her ears perked up with excitement, and her eyes were sparkling.Woody pulled a serpent's core of his pocket and said, "I promised you a gift earlier, and now I'm making good on that promise."Alexia's eyes lit up with excitement again. "The serpent's inner core!"In the past, she would not have paid any attention to the inner core of this quality.Every extra look is an insult to the title "Princess of the
Edwin was, of course, unconvinced! As the teacher, he had failed, but the student had succeeded on the first try. If it wasn't sheer luck, then what was it? Woody didn't respond and picked up a second heavenly crystal. Moments later, he succeeded again! Edwin's eyes widened in amazement, as though he witnessed something truly extraordinary. Meanwhile, the admiration on Alexia's face skyrocketed. "Try it again!" Edwin was still unwilling to accept it. This time, Woody didn't humor him and directly put away the remaining heavenly crystals. "What's the meaning of this?" Edwin widened his eyes. Woody stood up to leave and without looking back, he said, "Thanks!""Wait, are you sure you've fully mastered it?"Edwin hurried after him and said, "What if something goes wrong? I can help you figure it out!""No need. If my master believes he's fine, then he's definitely going to be fine," Alexia said, blocking the old man and speaking with solemn assurance. At that moment, Edwin's
Edwin stiffened his neck, trying to maintain a normal expression to cover up his embarrassment as his earlier demonstration had ended in failure. Although he knew the method, his lack of practice over the years had led to a mistake, which was understandable.""Ha..." Alexia let out a big yawn, her eyelids feeling as though they were weighed down by a thousand pounds; she was getting sleepy!Edwin's lengthy lecture had successfully bored her into a drowsy state. As for the later parts of the lesson, it didn't register in her mind at all; everything he said went in one ear and out the other, leaving no trace behind. "Carry on…"Alexia stretched lazily signaling for the two of them to continue without being affected by her. This left Edwin feeling utterly defeated! He felt as though he had been slapped in the face! Putting a student to sleep was already embarrassing enough, but to make matters worse, his demonstration had also failed. "It's fine, let me try." Woody volunteered.