"Ella, Mrs. Seymour is right. It's boring driving alone. Come keep me company and chat with me." Matthew gestured for Elara to get in.Marion was overjoyed and quickly nudged Elara."Alright, then." Elara hesitated for a moment before stepping into the car and leaving the neighborhood with Matthew. Thrilled, Marion planted a few kisses on Arnold's face. "Arnie, we're going to make it big!"Arnold frowned and asked, "What are you talking about?""The Carter family is on the rise! With our connection to Matthew, how can they not help us? Besides, with Ella going home with Matthew tonight, she surely won't be coming back.""What?" Arnold's face darkened.Marion scoffed. "What's with that reaction? Don't tell me you're upset about this!"Do you realize how many heiresses from prestigious families will be chasing Matthew in the future? If we don't act quickly to solidify this relationship, we'll end up with nothing.""But Ella and Gideon haven't divorced yet. They're still in the
The villa was decorated in a nightclub style. After all, it was meant to be a place for indulgence, so the ambiance fit perfectly."Ella, take a seat," Matthew said, motioning to a chair. He grabbed a bottle of Louis XIII cognac, poured himself a glass, took a sip, and smacked his lips in satisfaction."I never imagined I'd have such an opportunity. Truly, the heavens are looking out for me."In no more than a month, I'll be establishing my own company. With Avila Group's support, families and corporations from all over will scramble to work with me."I'll make sure to share some clients with the Seymour family. That way, your family's business can quickly grow to the next level.""Matthew, you're so kind!" Elara said happily."Silly girl." He ruffled her hair affectionately, looking at her tenderly. "We've known each other for so many years. Don't you know how I feel about you by now?"Her cheeks flushed red upon hearing this."Ella, trust me. When I make it big, I won't for
After placating Marion, Arnold suddenly received a call from Gideon.Knowing that Marion didn't like Gideon, he stepped out of the villa and answered the call in the yard. "Gideon, what's the matter?" "Mr. Seymour, has Matthew already canceled the contract with you? Is Seymour Corporation back in your hands?"Gideon was asking because Rachel had informed him, and he wanted to verify the situation to ensure that Matthew wasn't pulling any tricks.Arnold was surprised. "Yes. Matthew came by and voided the contract just now. Gideon, how did you know about this?"Gideon replied, "This was something I arranged through Rachel. Without giving Matthew some benefits first, he wouldn't have been willing to cancel the contract.""You asked Rachel to do this?" Arnold was stunned.Gideon chuckled. "Mr. Seymour, whether you believe it or not, the important thing is that Seymour Corporation is back in your hands, and you can finally be at ease."As for the money you invested in Matthew, I wo
Matthew was carrying Elara onto the bed."Perfect! Her figure… I've been craving it for so long. Unfortunately, this girl has always been so proud, never giving me a chance to make a move. And now? She's mine!" He let out a sinister, almost perverted laugh.He stripped off his clothes in a few quick moves, licked his lips, and teased, "You're still legally married to Gideon, aren't you? So, doesn't this mean you're cheating on him with me?"He laughed. "Unbelievable! Gideon, the former Four Elites of Goldspire and the eldest son of the Snow family, is getting cheated on, with me being the third party, nevertheless! How entertaining!"As he finished speaking, he lunged toward Elara.Just then, the sound of shattering glass filled the room as a figure burst through the window and kicked Matthew with tremendous force. Matthew was sent crashing into the wall and fainted instantly.Gideon glanced disdainfully at Matthew, who now lay unconscious like a beaten dog.Without a word, he p
Matthew stumbled into the living room, flustered and unsure how to face Marion. He had taken Elara home, but now, she was missing. This was a complete disaster.If anything had happened to Elara, he would be done for. Rachel would certainly be upset, leaving him with a terrible reputation and enormous losses."Mrs. Seymour, what brings you here?""Matthew, about last night…""Mrs. Seymour, let me explain. Ella probably wasn't ready, and I may have been a bit impulsive. It upset her, and she ran off. I don't know where she went, but don't worry. I've already arranged for people to search for her."Marion was momentarily taken aback. So, Matthew still had no idea what had actually happened last night.She rolled her eyes and told him through gritted teeth, "Matthew, listen to me. It was Gideon who ruined your moment with Ella last night.""Gideon?""That's right. That jerk broke in, took Ella away, and dropped her off at my house. I'm telling you the truth.""Fuck!" Matthew flew
"Alright. Here's the deal…" Matthew briefly explained the situation.After listening, Fisher stroked his chin and said, "Are you sure the Snow family doesn't have any real backing from the Horne family? If that's true, I can step in. But if…""Fisher, what's there to fear? I've got this under control! Even if the Horne family gets involved, I can appeal to Rachel. "Wouldn't the Horne family have to show respect to Rachel? The bottom line is, there's no real risk. If you're not up for it, I'll just find another big shot in the underworld.""Hey, hey. There's no need for that, Mr. Carter! I didn't say no."Fisher had always regarded himself as above Matthew because the Carter family was only a second- or third-tier family, while he was a respected figure in Goldspire's underworld scene.However, things were different now. The Carter family was poised to rise, and Matthew had the potential to become Goldspire's top bachelor.Fisher needed to maintain this relationship carefully.
"What are you here for?" Gideon asked as he entered the living room. Seeing Elara leisurely sipping coffee and seemingly in good spirits, he was somewhat surprised. Was she not here to complain?Elara set down the coffee cup and said calmly, "I heard from my dad that you went to Matthew's villa last night and brought me back.""That's right. Don't get the wrong idea. It was your father who reminded me that we're not officially divorced yet. If you and Matthew were to get involved, it would look like I got cheated on."It would affect my reputation. Once the cooling-off period ends and our divorce is finalized, you can do whatever you want. It won't concern me anymore."Elara frowned slightly.What was Gideon doing? Shouldn't he be trying to reconcile with her? Why did it feel like he couldn't wait for the divorce to happen?Was this some kind of reverse psychology? It had to be.Thinking of this, she felt more at ease. She lifted her chin and huffed coldly. "Either way, I came
This could cause some trouble."Get him! Break his arms and legs, so he knows what real pain feels like!" Fisher ordered decisively.At his comment, a few burly men behind him charged forward."Stop!"At that moment, Fred arrived with a group of guards, placing themselves between Gideon and the attackers."You thugs dare to barge into private property and attempt to harm someone in broad daylight? Do you have no regard for the law?""The law?" Fisher sneered. "Sorry. I don't care about the law. What are you going to do about it?"Fred was speechless.However, Gideon spoke up, "Tsk, tsk! I wonder where you get your confidence from, openly disregarding the law. Is it because that useless Matthew is backing you?"Did he tell you that the Avila family supports him and that with them as his shield, you can act without fear?"Fisher's heart skipped a beat. Surprised, he asked, "How do you know that?"Gideon merely smiled and said nothing. He pulled out his phone and sent a text me
A loud blast shook the battlefield as another frontline base was destroyed. "Damn it! Why aren't they boosting our firepower? We can't keep this up for much longer.""If only they'd raise our firepower to S-class, we could quickly annihilate the enemy. This is absurd." "Consider the collateral damage. Using S-class firepower would destroy everything in its path, even our own land. We'd end up with nothing.""Perhaps the higher-ups are worried. S-class weaponry is incredibly destructive, and if we annihilate the enemy, our own land could be ruined. The radiation might even reach the main city where our headquarters is located!" "The enemy is nearly breaching our third line of defense and is practically at our doorstep. What is left to worry about at this point!" At the forefront of the Spirale Clan, numerous frontline soldiers expressed their discontent. Meanwhile, in Allied Forces' main camp, Kingsley and the others, including faction leaders like Rhett and representatives
Gideon didn't respond to Orabella's explanation, neither agreeing nor disagreeing. The war was irrelevant to him, as he couldn't spare the time to lead in battle. His priority was to covertly infiltrate the central city of the Spirale Clan, whose entire territory was now ablaze. For Gideon and the others, penetrating the defensive lines was relatively easy. Their compact size rendered them nearly insignificant. An hour later, the vast city towered ahead of them. Although breaching the lines was straightforward, penetrating the city's headquarters felt as challenging as reaching the sky. Gideon focused his attention on the Blue River. "Blue River originates within the city. Is there a chance we could access the city by following the river?""In theory, it's doable. But the Spirale Clan has likely established a lot of defenses throughout Blue River. Plus, the river itself poses hazards." "Are there sea beasts?" "That's part of the worry. The primary concern is that the blue wa
"Mr. Moore, can Pope of Light hold his own?" "Possibly," Ewan answered, though his tone carried a hint of doubt.He had interacted with Pope of Light in the past and had engaged in several dealings with The Light Council. The Pope was a mysterious old man, someone who never revealed his full power. When it came to comparing Pope of Light with the King of Dasovia, determining who was more powerful was challenging. Both individuals had reached the highest transcendent level of the ninth tier."Prepare for the deal next month. We mustn't…" Ewan's communicator abruptly began to beep nonstop, interrupting him. He answered the call and saw it was the commander of the border troops. "What's going on?""Mr. Moore, it's serious," crackled the urgent voice over the communicator. Ewan could hear the distant booms of artillery and inquired, "What's happening?" "Mr. Moore, a huge army is invading our land... Oh, my God, there are too many of them! We can't hold them back!"The transmi
The mood in the conference room was incredibly tense. "Do you really think the king of Dasovia will agree to a deal with us? It seems doubtful. That's an S-class dragon vein we're talking about, and there aren't many of those in all of Dasovia. Is the king truly prepared to offer it as part of a trade?" "I agree. This situation seems suspicious.""Could he be planning to deceive us and seize our assets by force?" Several main branch leaders were deeply concerned. At that point, a female branch leader inquired, "Mr. Moore, what do you think?"Ewan had a broad face. He possessed an air of authority, effortlessly conveying power without the need to display anger. His strength seemed immeasurable. With a blank expression, he remarked coolly, "Our clan is no easy target. Not even the king of Dasovia can deceive us or seize our possessions without consequence. Dasovia cannot bear the repercussions."Another laughed. "Mr. Moore is absolutely correct. The strength of our clan is e
"Genetic Bond must never end up in the hands of the king of Dasovia. If it does, Dasovia's genetic engineering will advance quickly and overtake ours," Lucifer said. Orabella's heart raced. With a worried expression, she said, "Considering the importance of the Genetic Bond, the Spirale Clan will certainly keep it well-concealed. How do you plan to obtain it? Gideon's assault on the Spirale Clan is merely a tactic to create disorder. He lacks the power to eradicate them." Lucifer grinned and replied, "Relax. The Light Council hasn't been idle all these years. We've already secured an insider. How else would the Pope have access to such classified information?" Ah, that explained it! Orabella realized that there was a spy within the Spirale Clan. This spy had to hold a significant position. Otherwise, they wouldn't have access to such sensitive secrets. The situation was becoming increasingly intriguing.Lucifer said, "Return now. When the major conflict erupts, prioritize your
Standing before Orabella was Lucifer Agma, the esteemed leader of the foremost legion among the ten ace legions of The Light Council. His rank was exceptionally high within the council. Rumor had it that only the Pope surpassed him in authority, making him the second most influential person in the council.The Light Legion, led by him, was the strongest of the ten elite legions. Despite having only a hundred thousand soldiers, it remained unbeatable wherever it ventured. Lucifer regarded Orabella with a calm expression and smiled. "Your concern for him piques my interest even more." Before Orabella could respond, Lucifer lifted his hand to halt her and added, "Rest assured. Since you've requested it, I won't harm him." Orabella exhaled in relief. "Thank you." Even though Gideon had gained significant power, Orabella believed he was still not a match for Lucifer. Lucifer had achieved the status of an eighth-level peak transcendent three years ago. Since then, he had been di
After Orabella departed, Umbra asked, "Why didn't you prevent her from leaving? There's a chance she might be meeting with The Light Council members. Stay vigilant and don't let yourself be caught off guard and deceived!" Gideon shrugged, gazing indifferently at the night sky. "I know what I'm doing," he replied. "Orabella has some intentions, but my instincts tell me she's not a threat to me at the moment. Besides, if she was determined to go, I wouldn't have been able to stop her anyway." He then asked, "Speaking of which, how is your physical conditioning progressing? You're currently no match for Orabella." "It's challenging," Umbra sighed. "Cultivating the pure-essence physique isn't simple. It's similar to how developing your Solar Titan Physique requires the right timing, environment, companions, and opportunities."Actually, I'm quite jealous of Elara. Her pure essence core has fully awakened. Once she regains consciousness, her cultivation will advance rapidly, and sh
Eduardo yelled, but it was too late to turn back. The punch smashed through the ranks of Windrunners, leaving a trail of devastation. In a flash, the scene was one of bloodshed and chaos. Countless Black Raptors and warriors from the Windrunners were slain. The air was filled with the sound of rushing wind. Blood rained down from the sky. Eduardo, drenched in blood, held Zephara protectively in his arms. Witnessing the bloody and brutal scene, his heart felt as if it were being torn apart. Thunder rumbled. Yet, it wasn't over. A Blood Moon Tempest began to rise. It was a sword technique unleashed by Gideon—the Blood Moon Tempest. "Dad!" Zephara was already terrified by the previous punch.And now, seeing the storm resembling a blood dragon, she couldn't help but shiver. "I didn't expect him to be so powerful! We underestimated him!" Eduardo was filled with regret.These were the top members of the clan, and now, thousands had been lost, dealing a significant blow that great
Atop the Black Raptors, lines of armored warriors known as the Windrunners stood ready. The foremost Black Raptor was exceptionally large. Clearly, it was an Alpha Black Raptor. Riding on the back of this Alpha Black Raptor were a man and a woman.Gideon had encountered the woman previously. She was Zephara, known as Ms. Tempest of Windrunners. The middle-aged man next to her was unsurprisingly the leader of Windrunners, Zephara's father, Eduardo Tempest. "So, you're the one who attacked my daughter!" "And who are you?" "I'm Eduardo Tempest, head of Windrunners." "I see when I deal with the younger one, the older one steps in. If I defeat you, will your father come after me, too?" Gideon taunted with a laugh. "How dare you!" Eduardo exploded with anger.Gideon chose not to speak further. He activated his Solar Titan Physique, lighting up the night sky as if it were midday. "Let's fight," he declared. "But remember. You'll have to face the consequences, and I hope you won'