Adrian's thought was actually right, and it made sense. To most girls, he was someone to look up to and admire. But unfortunately for him, he had met Rachel. As a woman who had once been with a lion, she was not easily impressed by a mere leopard or jackal. Gideon was the lion, whereas Adrian was merely a jackal. There was a significant difference between them.In the past, if Gideon hadn't been in the picture, Rachel might have been kind to Adrian and possibly formed a bond with him. This could have resulted in a collaboration with the Linc family.Now, she couldn't have cared less. She had the confidence and never needed to worry about the Linc family in the slightest.Furthermore, Rachel was already angry since Gideon had failed to show up. She snapped impatiently, "Just go away and don't bother me!""Huh?" Adrian's expression became tense.His subordinates were angry in an instant.This was the first time! They had never seen a woman treat Adrian with such indifference befo
Adrian sneered, "What the Linc family lacks the least is money!"Hey, kneel down and give my legs a rub. If you do as I ask, I'll be nice to you. If not, don't complain when I become merciless. In the past, many women have met their demise at my hands. If that's what you desire, I can make it a reality!"Adrina's face was cold and menacing.Rachel forced herself to stay calm and said firmly, "Adrian, this is Goldspire. This is not a place where you can act recklessly. You may see me as a feeble woman, but I am actually the head of the Avila family.""Hmm?" Adrian raised an eyebrow.Once known as the most influential in Goldspire, the Avilas had lost some of their prestige over the last two years but still held significant power."Are you really the head of the Avila family?""Yup!" Rachel held her chin up proudly.In that instant, one of the underlings said, "Mr. Linc, it appears that the leader of Avila Group is, in fact, a woman. Are you Rachel Avila?""Yes!""She really is f
Gideon and Arnold planned to take a break once they finished their drinks. However, before they could do so, Gideon's mind drifted to Rachel."Could she still be waiting for me at the restaurant?"He felt that he hadn't been nicer to her. Rachel had done so much for him during this time, but he hadn't really appreciated it."Are you going out?" Arnold asked."I have something I need to take care of," replied Gideon.He didn't wait for Elara and quickly drove off. He had a sense of urgency as he made his way to Dawn Restaurant.However, Rachel was missing without a trace, and her phone appeared to be turned off. So he reached out to Maggie."Mr. Snow, didn't Ms. Avila have a dinner date with you?""Got it!" Hanging up the phone, Gideon couldn't help but smile wryly.Rachel's phone was off, and she hadn't gone back to the company. It appeared she was upset. But never mind that now. She was a woman. She'd bounce back soon enough."Those individuals in positions of power and weal
"Hurry up!" Gideon roared.Out of nowhere, Maggie called and said, "Mr. Snow, has something happened to Ms. Avila? I'm Dawn Restaurant, and I heard she may have been abducted!"It had been a while since Ms. Avila put effort into her appearance. Today, she took the time to dress up and invited a boy to join her for dinner at Dawn Restaurant. How could this happen? Mr. Snow, weren't you there at that time?"Maggie's words pierced Gideon's heart like a knife, causing him to feel overwhelming regret.His tone was intense and ominous as he said, "I will find Rachel and bring her back safely, no matter the cost. If anyone has harmed her, they will pay dearly for it. I am not afraid to turn Emberstone upside down to get answers."After hanging up the phone, Gideon shouted, "Faster!"The pilot was horrified and pushed the speed to the maximum.At the same time, Nino and Leopold, the two leaders in the criminal underworld of Goldspire, followed Gideon's instructions and sprang into actio
After Keith's request came through, Terry wasted no time in rallying his troops and hurrying to Emberstone with urgency.…Adrian was completely clueless. He had no idea what kind of powerful being he had provoked. His actions were about to bring a catastrophic disaster to Emberstone and the Linc family.In the afternoon, Adrian's Bentley pulled up to a huge manor. The grandeur of the place was breathtaking, with two white marble pegasus statues flanking the entrance. These pieces were adorned with gold and deep-sea black pearls for their eyes, making them worth a staggering 100 million dollars each. This was the mansion of the Lincs.Above the main entrance, in big fancy letters, it said "Linc Manor". Back in the day, only the homes of important officials and aristocrats were called "mansions".In modern times, there was only one mansion in Emberstone, known as Linc Manor. Its prestigious title spoke for itself!"Mr. Linc has returned." A cluster of attractive maids hurried ov
Truman was in the middle of his meditation when he heard a commotion. He opened his eyes and shot a glare at Adrian. "How old are you? Why are you still so impulsive?""Grandpa, I'm just so excited."Truman asked with great interest, "Oh? What's got you so happy? Could it be that you've hooked up with another beautiful woman?"Adrian smiled and said, "Sort of. This beauty has quite a remarkable identity!"Truman's brows furrowed. "What have you done now, you brat?""I wouldn't exactly call it causing trouble, but some may see it that way. Grandpa, I'll cut to the chase. I've captured Rachel Avila, head of the Avila family and chairperson of Avila Group in Goldspire!"Initially, Truman believed that Adrian had merely stirred up some drama in Emberstone. In that scenario, no matter who it was, it could be easily handled. But what he didn't anticipate was that this troublemaker had also caused trouble in Goldspire."You've captured the head of the Avila family in Goldspire?" Withou
"Rachel, don't be scared. Your grandfather, Simon, and I were once rivals. You have nothing to fear by marrying my grandson. The Linc family is just as prestigious as the Avila family."Before we continue, I want to ask you something. Is it true that Simon has disappeared?"Rachel stared at Truman and said coldly, "My grandfather is doing just fine. Thank you for your concern!"Truman's brows furrowed. "That doesn't make sense. If he never disappeared, how could you have become the head of the Avila family and gained control of Avila Group?"With a sneer, Rachel spoke coldly, "My grandfather had unmatched bravery. He entrusted me with the entire Avila family without fear that I would destroy it. Even if I brought chaos and destruction, he had unwavering confidence in his ability to fix any situation."That's true self-assurance. Do you possess that level of faith? Would you risk handing the control of the Linc family over to Adrian?""You!" Truman's brows knitted together in ange
"How many Rachels could there possibly be in Goldspire? Wasn't she the head of the Avila family? She was also known as the top young female entrepreneur in all of Verdura!""Really? Or is it just a rumor?""It's true, but I just saw Rachel from afar. She's stunning, like a queen who could take down an empire with her beauty. I can't help feeling envious of Mr. Linc for having such a breathtaking woman by his side."Silence filled the room.In Linc Manor, the members of the Linc family were talking about it heatedly. The Linc family had a thriving bloodline. It hadn't been long before there were already over a thousand family members in the manor, and this was just a part of them. Many more were still on their way.The manor was decorated with fairy lights and colored streamers. The household staff were busy arranging everything in a hurry. There was an air of festivity all around.However, they had no idea that a crisis was about to descend. At this moment, Gideon had already arr
Ruby let out a scream from inside the helicopter.The gathered elites and nobles, who had never witnessed such a heart-stopping scene, also gasped in shock.The giant blade in the sky seemed to slice through the night, leaving a streak across the dark horizon. It surged forward with unstoppable momentum.Douglas' lips curled into a smirk.Anyone who dared oppose the royal family would be annihilated. There was no other outcome.Just then, a dazzling golden light shot up from Beaker Island. The light was brilliant, far more radiant than the giant blade.The world seemed to tremble, and everyone watched as the golden light transformed into an enormous palm spanning over a thousand feet. It was like…The hand of God!The sudden turn of events stunned everyone, including Hector and the other powerful figures of the seven allied forces."What?" The eyes of the leaders widened. In their line of sight, the massive hand reached out, grabbed the massive blade, and held it firmly. The
Percy could no longer hold on.A mouthful of blood spewed from his mouth. Mixed within the blood were clots. It was pieces of his organs. His organs were starting to rupture.The suppression of three world-class champions was too overwhelming. An ordinary peak transcendent would have exploded into pieces long ago.For Percy, enduring this long was proof of his exceptional status among peak transcendents."Spare… Spare me…"A cold snort echoed.At that moment, Percy's eyes bulged, as if they were about to pop out of their sockets. His mouth gaped wide open, and blood sprayed out in torrents, all filled with clots.With a thud, he collapsed into a pool of blood, lifeless."Weakling." Ajax curled his lip, unimpressed.Hercule picked up Percy's corpse, carried it to the beach, and flung it with all his strength. The body flew over 800 yards, landing on the opposite shore."Impressive!" Ajax couldn't help but give a thumbs-up.This was as expected of Hercule.On the opposite sho
Douglas' face was filled with arrogance.This time, the eight major forces assembled ten thousand masters, along with no fewer than 380 transcendents.With such a lineup to deal with one Dominic, to be honest, he thought it was overkill. It was like using a sledgehammer to crack a nut."My lord, your call?"The leaders of the eight major forces stood in neat formation behind Douglas. All of them were peak transcendents, providing him with the utmost sense of security.Douglas said, "Call him out!""I've never even seen Dominic before. If we're going to kill him outright, I might as well meet him first, don't you think?" Hector immediately stepped forward. He possessed a unique technique, the Lion's Roar. His voice rolled like thunder as he spoke, creating sound waves that shook the air."Dominic, get out here!"As soon as the words fell, all the men on the coastline shouted in unison, "Get out here!"The intense energy caused waves to surge skyward in the inner sea. Even Beake
"What?""Did that actually happen?"In an instant, the atmosphere was electrified, filled with killing intent.Daisy Green, the master of the world-class powerhouse Wyomming Palace, was currently the only woman in Oasis Vale. She was a peerless beauty, her stunning looks capable of toppling nations, making her the dream goddess of all men.The reason she was here wasn't because Gideon had brought her in. She had followed him herself.She was infatuated with Gideon and had been relentlessly pursuing him. She had followed him to Oasis Vale and settled there.But recently, Daisy was preparing to leave Oasis Vale. After all, Gideon was no longer there, and staying with a group of rough men didn't interest her in the least."Hercule, didn't you promise not to mention this? I even secretly helped you with heavy chores for half a month!" Donald panicked."Hit him!"Everyone swarmed him.It wasn't until Donald passed out that they stopped. Only then did Ian speak up. "I just received
"Kill him!"The two words represented the highest decree of the Chapman royal family. In an instant, they began to mobilize.Although furious, they still had to adhere to regulations and could not act openly. However, like the Jaegers, they had cultivated a significant amount of power outside their direct sphere of influence.At Dalhurst, Thunderbolt forces assembled.The rallying horn sounded, and countless warriors descended.The leader, Hector Price, declared, "By the royal family's decree, all martial artists at the grandmaster level and above head to Goldspire and deal with Dominic Zeller!"In Mulstead, the Mullong Dragons were on the move as well.Although the leader couldn't issue a command today, their warriors scattered across the country also made their way toward Goldspire.In Silverkeep, the Night Phantoms—a feared assassination organization—also took action.It was said that their leader, Percy McClain, once assassinated a foreign president and escaped unscathed.
Casse nodded. "Indeed, we must strike them down. If Gideon takes action, all the better. His influence is far beyond what the Chapman family can match. Crippling the Chapmans would also serve as a warning to the other royal families, keeping them in line."Everyone turned to Mose.He sighed. "Of course, I'd like to do this. But Gideon is incredibly intelligent. He'll know we're the ones pulling the strings. If he turns his anger on us, the consequences would be dire."The Cabinet Elders fell silent. This was indeed a serious concern."Sir, the head of Skynet is here.""Let him in."Before long, a lanky man wearing a mask walked into the conference room. His presence was mysterious.Skynet was the largest and most secretive intelligence agency in Dasovia, established by the government. Aside from the King of Dasovia, no one had ever seen the head of Skynet's true face."Saul, what brings you here?" Mose asked."Mose, you previously asked me to investigate Gideon and his parents
"Now, it's our turn!"Harvey laughed heartily. With the soldiers retreating, the Farrell family was left without support, making them easy prey.Even if they couldn't lay a hand on the royal prince, they could still beat the Farrell family members until they were crawling on the ground.Over 30,000 men charged forward.However, this time, they had set aside their equipment.The sight of the massive charge was an eye-opener for the observing elites and socialites, none of whom had ever witnessed such a spectacle of tens of thousands rushing into battle."Run for your lives!" Members of the Farrell family turned pale with fear, scattering in all directions.Zachary was carried away while Zane shouted, "Lord Douglas, hurry and leave! Don't just stand there. They're coming to kill us!"Douglas' face twitched.Leaving? Was that something he, a royal prince, was supposed to do?The momentum of tens of thousands was overwhelming.Harvey, leading the charge, yelled, "Capture the roy
"Dominic Zeller!" Lavinia's single word reverberated like thunder.Even Douglas couldn't help but feel a chill, as Dominic's name was well-known within the royal families. He was a world-class expert.Beaker Island turned out to be Dominic's territory? This was entirely unexpected.However, considering that so many prominent figures were watching, retreating now would be a devastating blow to the royal family's reputation.Would the Chapman royal family really back down just because of Dominic? They would become a laughingstock.If the news spread to the family, his fellow family members would likely beat him senseless for bringing disgrace to the family name.With that thought, Douglas declared, "Dominic Zeller. I've heard of him. But he's not enough to make the Chapman royal family afraid."Lavinia's expression darkened. "So, you're determined to go to war?""Dominic killed one of my family's elites. That's a debt that must be settled," Douglas replied, instinctively assuming
"Zachary, you're all talk. If you've got the guts, come over here, and let's see if we won't beat you so hard that you'll be down on your knees!" Harvey and Gary shouted in unison.This infuriated Zachary. "How dare you spew such arrogant nonsense at this point? Don't you realize your ragtag bunch is no match for fully armed soldiers?"Here's my final ultimatum. Surrender now, kneel, and welcome Lord Douglas of the Chapman royal family, or all of you will vanish from Goldspire today!"Harvey sneered. "Zachary, if you've got what it takes, come start the fight and see if we're just a bunch of ragtag bunch!"Zachary turned around. "My lord, what do we do?"Douglas chuckled coldly. "They think we won't start a fight. What they don't understand is that, for the royal family, a few casualties mean nothing. If they're so stubborn, let's show them what we can do.""As you command!" Zachary felt both excited and nervous.He had never been in charge of such a large-scale battle before. T