Having given Alexander a son in his middle age, Eleanor was undoubtedly his greatest source of pride. That was why he cherished her so much.Woody furrowed his brow again and stated, "That's impossible. People may defy destiny to some extent, but there are certain realities that cannot be altered.""No matter how advanced medicine becomes, you would never have a son in this lifetime. Yet here we are, with you having a three-year-old son, which leaves only one possible explanation."Alexander asked urgently, "What is it?""That child is not biologically yours," Woody replied, his tone definitive.Alexander froze, his expression turning darker by the second.In the past, anyone daring to say such a thing—even as a joke—would have faced serious consequences.He would have ensured they paid a painful price.But right now, Alexander’s mind drifted to the fact that his son indeed didn’t bear much resemblance to him.Throughout Eleanor’s pregnancy and the delivery, he had been there,
"I’ve already confirmed this multiple times. There’s no mistake."Patrick continued in a serious tone, "I also contacted the hospital. The doctor who saw Mr. Henry admitted that he was paid off by Mrs. Ellington. Every time, he would change the blood type on the report from B to A."Alexander’s last shred of hope vanished, his face contorted in anger. "That despicable bitch!"Any lingering fantasies he might have clung to were now obliterated.His wife had cheated on him, and the child he’d believed to be his son wasn’t his at all. Years of genuine devotion were utterly misplaced.Fury surged through him, and he felt an overwhelming urge to give the order to have that deceitful mother and child torn apart."So, this means I’ll never have a child in my lifetime." In an instant, it seemed as if ten years had been added to Alexander’s life. His entire demeanor turned bleak.Particularly the thought that after his passing, there would be no heir to inherit his vast fortune. This re
After giving his orders, Alexander took a deep breath, then spoke with an apologetic tone, "Mr. Henderson, Ms. Swenson, I must apologize for showing you such a spectacle."He quickly followed up with gratitude, saying, "Thank you, Mr. Henderson. If not for you, I’d still be in the dark!""Not only would I have been raising another man’s child unknowingly, but I would have left my own bloodline adrift, causing grief to my kin and delight to my enemies."He turned to Mabel as well, adding, "And, Ms. Swenson, I’m deeply grateful to you for bringing Mr. Henderson here. I assure you, I’ll repay this kindness handsomely."Mabel waved her hand with a smile, "This had nothing to do with me. If you’re going to thank anyone, thank Mr. Henderson."She was certain that, after everything that had just transpired, Alexander would wholeheartedly align himself with Woody."Now that everything’s clear, let’s focus on treating your condition," Mabel suggested, knowing that once Alexander was cured
Alexander's sincere attitude and disregard for wealth astonished Mabel. She covered her mouth and looked at him in disbelief. Although the Tycoon of Norland was well known for his generosity and was regarded as a model of benevolence, his personal fortune had already reached billions of dollars. He was willing to offer half of his wealth to treat an illness?No one would likely accept such a condition so easily but Alexander did, he even offered to pay the consultation fees according to the established standard, as if doing so was a great honor for him. Mabel would rather believe that everything she witnessed was unreal. She couldn't comprehend what kind of charisma Woody possessed. With just a few words, Woody could make the revered Tycoon of Norland willingly bow his head. Since the conversation had reached this point, Woody naturally didn't refuse any further."Since that's the case, I'll go ahead and fully cure your illness."Woody was very generous. As the Majestic
"Thank you very much, Mr. Henderson!"Alexander hurriedly stood up, bowing repeatedly to Woody, saying, "I will quickly settle my personal assets and then pay for the consultation fees. I will never forget your life-saving grace. Tonight, I will host a banquet at Norland Hotel to express my gratitude. Please, you must honor us with your presence."Given Woody's character, once the treatment was completed, the doctor-patient relationship would typically end there, they would only see each other again if fate allowed. However, with Mabel present, he felt that he needed to consider her opinion first. "Sure... I don't have any plans tonight," Mabel replied without any hesitation.She was beyond thrilled at this point!Not only had Woody cured Alexander, but he'd also helped him avoid HIV infection and revealed that his son wasn't biologically his. With so many debts of gratitude stacked up, Alexander was sure to stand on Woody's side. Mabel's goal was accomplished. With that,
"Are you certain that Southam's appearance was aimed at Briella and Lional?"The well-dressed man's expression grew darker. The middle-aged man nodded and said, "The others at the Andorry garrison were only isolated for review. Those without issues were released on the spot. Only Briella and Lional were sent directly to the judicial authorities and Mr. Barnes ordered that they face strict punishment."The well-dressed man frowned, looking baffled. "What on earth is going on? Why did they end up on Southam's radar for no apparent reason?"The middle-aged man quickly replied, "I've already ordered an investigation to find out what exactly happened." "No!"The well-dressed man lifted his head and said, "What's done is done, the reason no longer matters. The most crucial thing now is our stance. If we appear unyielding and confrontational, it is equivalent to opposing the garrison. Can our family really compete with Tyler?'The middle-aged man furrowed his brow and said, "But we c
When Harvey learned that Ghost Blade was a dual expert in poison and blade techniques, he couldn't have been more delighted. Woody was about to be cut into pieces! It was immensely satisfying!"Harvey, Briella is in trouble!" Celeste entered in a wheelchair, which was pushed by a maid. She gave a general overview of the situation.The Andorry garrison had already been locked down, so only limited information was revealed. "How did this happen?"Harvey's eyes widened as he was unable to accept it. This was the true definition of joy turning to sorrow. After being crippled, he'd hoped to rely on his girlfriend's powerful family to avenge him. But now, his girlfriend was taken down!At that moment, Bosco entered with a dark expression. "Dad, something happened to Brie! You have to think of a way to get her out, this is the perfect opportunity to show our capabilities!" Harvey did not notice his father's expression and hastily said, "The most important thing is tha
"Is it really possible?"Harvey asked hopefully, "Is Mr. Ellington that agreeable?" Bosco replied confidently, "It's not like I'm borrowing for free. I'll pay interest at market rates, so what's the problem? Or, we could offer him some shares. With the Norland group's involvement, our family would be rock solid. Whoever the enemy is, they'd be terrified by the name of the Tycoon of Norland and back off on the spot!"In Andorry, Bosco feared no one!The Harrington's foundation wasn't something easily shaken by petty opponents. Harvey nodded repeatedly. "Dad is right, this concerns the rise and fall of our family! You'd better hurry up!""Alright, you two stay home and wait for my triumphant news!" Bosco said with a face full of confidence. He strode away with the confidence and determination of a great general heading into battle.He was practically ready to carve 'victory' onto his forehead. "Who would dare go against our family behind our backs?" Celeste said angrily. H
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.