Events had unfolded beyond Blake’s expectations. The leader of the Universe Brotherhood came to cause them trouble. However, he had to get rid of Adrian first. Blake turned to Lottie and said, "Ms. Lottie, this engagement ceremony was arranged just for you. Is it appropriate for you to act like this?" He was miffed by Lottie's behavior, but he managed to restrain his anger. He was one of the titans of the underworld, and Lottie's actions were simply a humiliation to him."You agreed to an engagement with my father without my consent. That's even more inappropriate," Lottie countered. She held a negative opinion of Blake, so she had no intention of showing him any respect.Seeing how firm Lottie was, Blake turned to Adrian and asked, "Young man, who do you think you are?" "Old man, do you not know who I am?" Adrian asked back while pulling Lottie closer to him. Lottie's face flushed. However, since they had already started acting, she had no choice but to play along.Blake clen
'What's going on?' Blake thought. The guests were equally bewildered. It seemed to them that the young man before them who appeared out of the blue was unusually strong. The situation had deviated from Adrian's original plan. He had not intended to reveal his strength in front of so many people, especially the elites of Sandstone. However, there were both advantages and disadvantages to this turn of events, and the biggest benefit was that he could gain Lottie’s favor."If you don't want to embarrass yourselves any further, then follow me," Adrian said. Blake's expression was dark. Even though Adrian was finally willing to talk to them, he also realized that he might not be a match for Adrian. Through their earlier exchange just now, he had realized that Adrian could very well be a lot stronger than him.As they headed toward the back room, Blake and Terry’s heads were filled with countless thoughts. They did not know what to do because they did not know Adrian's true intention
"Are you Adrian Xander?" Terry asked.Terry was a calmer man than Blake in such situations. When Adrian nodded, Terry's legs went weak. He walked over to Lottie and pulled her away from Adrian. After learning Adrian's identity, he discarded the thought of making Adrian marry his daughter. His only thought was to survive under Adrian's control.The reception hall suddenly burst open as an elegantly dressed young man barged in. "Lottie, you already have someone in your heart?! I want to duel him!" he declared.It was none other than Blake's son, Aran Daniels. He seemed unaware of what was going on. He learned from the guests that Lottie had another man in her heart. This was undoubtedly a great humiliation for Aran, and he thought of the simplest and most brutal solution: to kill Adrian. As the youngest level eight in Sandstone, he believed in his strength. Therefore, he did not think he would lose to Adrian in a one-on-one fight. Unfortunately, he was also misled by the guests outs
As soon as these words fell, everyone in the room fell silent."D-Disable Sandstone’s defenses?" Blake muttered. Aran, who stood beside him, turned even paler.As one of the underground giants of Sandstone City, Blake had his ambitions. Many people were still unaware of what was happening outside the city, but he knew because of his status. For example, both troops led by Sid and Quintin were in a stalemate. While the attack from Silverboa was intense, it was not easy to break through Sandstone’s defenses. However, anyone with insight knew Silverboa was determined to win this war.Therefore, Blacke had to consider his options for himself and his family. After all, Sandstone would be breached one day, and they would have to decide what to do then. If they were ordinary people, they might simply be displaced. However, as people in high positions, they faced even greater risks when war approached. When it descended on them, they sometimes had to pay the price for their choices."So, w
After all, Sid was not a fool. If they wanted to disable the defense barriers, they had to first break through the defensive forces he had established around the barriers, and there were no other forces in the city that could contend with the army.However, it was not entirely impossible either. As the governor of Sandstone for twenty years, Terry was shrewd enough to see through Adrian's plan. After some thought, he turned to Blake and he took on a horrified expression."You want us to help you? Are you saying that the ones who will act will be...""You are a smart person." Adrian stood up from his chair, looking at Terry with amusement. "That's right! The only forces within Sandstone I can use right now are the members of underground organizations.”"But why would they ever obey your orders to attack the barriers?" Terry asked. "They don't need to. I just need them to play a role in distraction," Adrian said. Terry thought of some of the news that had come from Leafall and re
“I will assist you, Mr. Adrian! I'll do anything you ask! Please, release my daughter!" Terry pleaded.Adrian released Lottie, and Terry embraced her in a panic."Dad…" Tears welled up in Lottie's eyes as she regretted what she had done. If she hadn’t asked Adrian for help, they would not have ended up in such a situation. In her eyes, Adrian had transformed from a kind-hearted person into the most terrifying devil in the world."As for you, you have three more seconds to consider," Adrian said as he turned to Blake, who was still stunned.Blake stood there dumbfounded when he saw his son captured by Adrian earlier. It was not until Adrian's gaze fell on him that he came to his senses. "I surrender! I'll do whatever you want! Please release my son!" he hastily pleaded.Adrian released Aran as well, whose eyes fixed on Adrian with horror. He could not believe that what was supposed to be a day of celebration for him had turned into a catastrophe because of a single person. He had b
After stepping out of Nebula Inn, Terry noticed the spaced-out guards at the entrance. He knew that this was surely Adrian's doing. Just as he shook his head helplessly, Lottie said, "Dad, what if we tell others about this?"Terry fell silent and thought for a moment. However, after some thought, he realized it would not work. After all, the risk was too big.Spurt!As they passed by one of the guards, the guard suddenly spat out blood and collapsed. After that, Adrian's voice echoed from afar. "Remember, I see everything you do. If you dare to betray me, be prepared to face the consequences."Adrian's warning naturally reached Lottie's ears. The guard on the ground twitched. Lottie's legs felt weak, and she slumped to the ground. Terry's face turned pale. Even though he had no intention of betraying Adrian, he worried that Adrian's anger might ultimately lead to their ruin. He knelt on the ground, offering begging for forgiveness in the direction of the inn, then hurriedly left wi
Things unfolded just as Adrian anticipated. Shortly after he left Nebula Inn, the Unicorn Society launched an attack on Scarlet Star. Meanwhile, Sable Emblem was on the verge of devouring Scarlet Star's territory. However, things suddenly took another change upon the arrival of the Unicorn Society. They drove back Sable Emblem, and in the end, Sablem Emblem could only claim half of Scarlet Star's territory while the Unicorn Society gained the other half.Upon completing their task, Blake and the high-ranking members of the Unicorn Society were left dumbfounded. They could not understand why Adrian had given them such a significant gift when he was the one who threatened them to contribute to the conquest of Sandstone for Silverboa.Blake knew more than other people but dared not disclose Adrian's background to his subordinates. However, he knew Adrian must be playing a larger game. He also knew that Sable Emblem was working under Adrian. It was just that Sable Emblem did not know tha