Elio did not know that the two women were following him. He drove the Cayenne back to Evamor Tower and headed for the underground parking garage.Not far away, two vans that had been parked by the roadside suddenly accelerated and rushed over, blocking in the Cayenne. More than ten men rushed out of the vans with clubs or steel pipes, surrounding the million-dollar luxury car.They yelled at Elio, who was inside the car. "Get out of the car, you fucking punk!"If you don't get out right now, we'll smash your windows in!"The thin mustachioed man in the lead brandished a sharp knife as he barked his orders. "Don't damage the car. The boss would appreciate a new luxury ride. Just break the driver."Inside the car, Elio's eyes flashed with a cold light. Where did all these persistent troublemakers come from? Either way, he had to deal with them if he wanted to make a name for himself in the city. He could not let them think they could push him around.Elio got out of the car and fro
The bodyguards watched with wide eyes, not letting their guards down for even a second. After all, they were still dealing with armed criminals here. If Master Rinz fell back, they had to rush over in time to protect him. The responsibility weighed heavily on them.The thugs surrounded Elio, their wooden sticks and steel pipes whistling through the air like a violent storm. However, they were doomed from the moment they targeted an expert like Elio.Elio fought like a beast, sending the thugs’ weapons flying at an incredible speed. His punches and kicks rained down on them like thunder, each blow accompanied by the sound of bones breaking. The thugs howled in pain, groaning and squirming on the ground.About fifty feet away, a Wrangler was parked by the side of the road. The beautiful women inside stared at the scene of the battle, their mouths wide open."Did you see that? That young man is an expert fighter! He can take on a dozen people alone. He was obviously pretending back at
Back at the dojo, Elio had allowed Alicia to defeat him because she was a beautiful woman and he held no grudge against her. At the most, he would treat her attacks as a massage, since they barely hurt him. In a way, he was merely amusing her.However, it was different with this group of thugs. They even came at him with a knife! He was never going to go easy on them after that.It just so happened that he needed an outlet to vent his anger. Elio took his frustrations out on these thugs and laid them flat within minutes. They could not even stand after that, what with all their broken bones.The last guy turned to run, but Elio snorted and raised his right foot. He kicked up a steel pipe from the ground and sent it flying at the man, breaking his calf. The man fell to the ground with a thud and wailed in pain.The two women in the Wrangler were stunned. "Whoa…" They gasped at the same time. That guy was way too strong. He was completely different from the coward they had seen befor
Elio's lips curled into a smile. "Then what do you want me to do? Do you want me to fight you with all my strength? That's not my style. I’m no woman-beater.""Oh my god, you’re too much! You’re like a knight in shining armor!" Layla hid her face in her hands. Her heart and body felt like they were about to melt!"Get a grip!" Alicia scolded her best friend in disdain. She glared at Elio and snorted. "You're good at seducing women, I’ll give you that. Don’t go easy on me, playboy! Let's fight again. I won’t stop until we properly decide on a winner."Elio shook his head, a guilty look on his face. "I'm sorry, but I'm very busy tonight. I'll see what you can do another day."Before Alicia could respond, Layla said excitedly, "Sure, but give us your contact details! I'll arrange a time later for your rematch.”"Okay." Elio took out a plain business card from his pocket and handed it to the ladies. It only had his name and phone number on it, with nothing else. Layla took it with a
Neon lights were flashing outside the Grand Emperor Bar. There was a huge painting of a beautiful woman holding a wine glass on the wall. It looked very gaudy, a symbol of the luxurious nightlife in the big city.People dressed to the nines walked in and out of the entrance. It was extremely lively.Just then, a dark green Land Cruiser sped over, followed by two vans. It braked to a stop in front of the bar, its tires screeching against the ground. Several men in black got out of the car and opened the doors of the two vans. They dragged the injured people inside out and threw them on the ground like sacks of potatoes, attracting a lot of attention and a few cries of surprise.The dozen people on the ground were all bruised and battered. The men in black then abandoned the vans and piled into the off-road vehicle before speeding off.The thugs, including the mustachioed man, struggled to climb up from the ground. The pain from their fractures was unbearable. They shouted desperat
Tiger stood up and threw his cigar into the ashtray. He was livid. "That insolent punk! Bryson, gather all your men and bring them over. Destroy Evamor Tower tonight, and break that Rinz kid’s arms and legs."The dark and silent Bryson nodded. "Got it."The others thought that Elio was done for now. Nothing good came out of offending Tiger, that cruel slavemaster.As Bryson and the others in the bar made a bunch of calls, one after another, their subordinates gathered from all over town and waited outside.The thugs drove old and shabby vans. After all, it was not easy for them to survive in society nowadays. Their boss was rich, but they could barely make ends meet. They were lucky to have any wheels at all.Fortunately, there were plenty of them. Within an hour, more than twenty cars and a hundred thugs gathered in front of the Grand Emperor Bar. They carried wooden clubs, spears, and other weapons, making a terrible scene.As Tiger's right-hand man, Bryson had his share of aut
The two sides fought fiercely, brandishing steel pipes and wooden clubs to attack each other. The thugs had the advantage in numbers and surrounded the security guards, gaining the upper hand. However, compared to their motley crew, Henry and the other security guards were all well-trained experts, so they would not go down without a fight either.In particular, Felix and the other high-level bodyguards were certified professionals. They took down more than ten thugs in a row each, with the ferocity of a trapped beast that had just been released from its cage. The thugs were secretly intimidated by them.On the other hand, their leader Bryson swung his machete around. His tall figure was especially conspicuous in the crowd. As Tiger's ace fighter, he had earned a nickname — Black Tower. He had trained in martial arts for many years. Everyone in the underworld knew what a fierce fighter he was.As the tides began to turn, Bryson looked over in surprise and anger. He could tell that t
For example, Master Rinz looked weak but he was an incredible fighter. His subordinates were ruthless, too. His power was terrifying!The security guards knew that they had to work for their pay. Evamor Group paid them three times more than other places, so they had to show their boss that they were worth their weight in gold.The guards were outnumbered, but they still went all out against the thugs, throwing all caution to the wind. In particular, the security captain, Henry, fought like a madman. His palms were harder than rocks, blocking the thugs’ attacks and even striking back from time to time. Every time he landed a blow, his opponent would howl in pain.Meanwhile, Felix was holding a steel pipe in each hand. His eyes were fierce as he took down more than ten guys in a row. No one could stop him.The thugs were on the back foot now, and they could not get over their shock.At this moment, three large vans quickly drove over from their left. Each black van had a logo on i
"What?" Charlie's anger boiled over, his face turning bright red as he yelled, "This is too much! I want to see your chairman! He needs to apologize, or he'll regret it when I trash this place!"Laird gave a cold snort, grabbed the ready walkie-talkie, and called out, "Security, get in here, quick! We've got someone trying to wreck the place."In a flash, four security guards in black suits rushed into the room, grabbed Charlie, and marched him right out the door.The poor Jones family heir thought he could throw his weight around, but instead, he got a beating from the guards and ended up tossed outside, his suit torn and his face a mess of bruises.He tried to get up, wanting to shout insults, but the angry stares from the guards scared him silent. He scrambled into his Audi and sped away.Afterward, General Manager Howe filled in the chairman on what had happened. Elio could not help but feel a rush of glee. 'Charlie, you think you can take me on? Look where that got you!' Elio
That night, the news about the Aerin Group taking on the shanty town makeover project was all over the Cloudsea TV show. It shook up the whole business world in the city. Bosses from real estate and construction companies were all on the phone, trying to get the scoop.The Aerin Group was pretty new and not well-known in Cloudsea. Now, all of a sudden, it was the talk of the town. The big project that everyone wanted had somehow ended up with them, and it was really weird.The project to fix up the old town was massive, and lots of companies wanted to work on it. If they got even a piece of the job, they would be rolling in dough. So, they all rushed to make connections, hoping to meet with the big boss of Evamor Group to talk business.What surprised all the big shots was that nobody knew a thing about the boss of Evamor. It was like a big secret. Clearly, that person liked staying out of the spotlight, pulling strings from behind the curtain.Who would have guessed that this amaz
York nodded non-stop, apologizing. "Got it. Please forgive me. I'm really sorry."With the bill canceled, Elio felt they had done enough. "Let's call it even. Time to go."They walked out, heads high, leaving the staff and the hostesses in awe. York sat on the couch, face grim, and gulped down the fake Louis XIII. It was liquor from some other brand, cleverly resealed to look like the fancy stuff. It tasted pretty good, and hardly anyone could tell it was not the real deal. However, somehow, that kid figured it out. Who was he, anyway?York was fuming. Ever since his shop opened, he had sold bottle after bottle of this top-notch liquor to all sorts of important people, and no one had ever called him out. Now, some nobody had caught him."That little troublemaker, causing a scene in my shop," he grumbled. "Just you wait. I'll take care of you."As the boss was getting worked up and ready to get even, one of the girls spoke up, "That Mr. Rinz seems pretty impressive. I heard he even
York asked with a friendly smile, "I don't think I've met this young man before. Can someone introduce him?"Yvonne replied with a grin, "This is Mr. Rinz, a dear friend of ours. He's the one who wanted to meet you."York did not know Elio's story, and he looked like an average guy. However, he had ordered three bottles of the fancy Louis XIII cognac and seemed to be friends with some pretty important people, including a famous TV beauty. York could not help but be impressed."Really? I'm super honored and happy to meet you, Mr. Rinz. Hope you'll come to hang out with us more," York said with a big smile. He's the kind of guy who knew just what to say and was ready to shake hands, showing lots of respect. However, Elio did not reach out his hand at all, which made York's smile disappear, and he felt really annoyed inside.Elio just frowned and said, "I think once is enough for this place." Yvonne and the others exchanged puzzled looks. They had no clue why Elio was upset and wh
"You think you can hit me and get away with it? I could ruin your family in an instant. Now, get out of here, do you hear me?" Tanner yelled at her."You..." Fear flickered in May's eyes. She was too scared to argue, worried about what he might do to her.Jenny let out a sigh, went over to help her friend up, and whispered, "Let's just go. We can't stand up to him. We've just got to deal with this bad luck."May knew the truth. She and Jenny might come from money, but they were nothing compared to Tanner's powerful family. What could she do? If she pushed him too far, she was afraid he might make her disappear for good.May had no choice but to follow her best friend, looking all messy and upset. She did not think she would end up like that, feeling so angry. She was mad at Tanner for messing with her feelings and even madder at Elio, thinking he had a big part in her troubles.The room was super quiet; no one wanted to talk. Tanner was in a bad mood—he got tricked by someone not
As Evelyn's figure vanished from view, May frowned deeply and sneered, "She's so hopeless. She can't even handle her husband. Being a woman like that is just embarrassing.""Come on, don't be so hard on her," Jenny said. "Evelyn's got guts. She was ready to divorce Elio to stand up for what's right. Friends like her are rare.""Hmph, what good does that do? She still didn't get the stuff back. I really thought she could handle that jerk, but it was a waste," May said, not hiding her scorn."May, just a heads-up," Jenny lowered her voice, "the divorce might be good for Evelyn, but it puts you at risk. I've noticed Tanner looking her way a lot. Be careful."May felt a chill, sensing trouble, but she pushed back, "No way. Tanner told me he only loves me. You're just worrying too much."Jenny could tell what her best friend was thinking but kept it to herself. "Okay, let's just say I didn't mention anything. Let's head back."In the private room, Tanner was eager to hear the news. Wh
Jenny and May were shocked, staring at each other and not knowing what to do.The couple was at a breaking point. May felt a rush of panic. Did that mean she would never get back the fancy watch and the big Benz? She quickly pulled on Evelyn's arm, trying to tell her friend not to say things she could not take back. However, it was too late."That's for the best," Evelyn snapped. "From now on, we're nothing to each other.""Let's just hope we're both happy from here on out," Elio said, trying to sound indifferent. However, inside, it felt like a thousand needles were poking his heart.Evelyn did not look back. She turned and walked away fast, a cold air swirling around her.Jenny and May ran after her, calling out, "Evelyn, wait up!""Don't leave, wait for us!"Evelyn felt a heavy sadness. They had been married for three years, together every day. To say she felt nothing would be a lie. Even though she never really respected Elio, going their separate ways was still hard to take
The Seven Fairies Team was a tough bunch, and except for Helen, each one had fought their way to success in the cutthroat world of business. They were not about to let anyone push them around.With a loud "smack," Jenny's cheek stung from a fierce slap. She let out a sharp cry and glared at Yvonne. "Ouch! How dare you hit me?""You insult us, and you think a slap is too much?" Yvonne spat back, her teeth clenched in anger.May was not lucky, either. She, too, got slapped, leaving a bright red mark on her face. Lydia, who did it, shouted at her, "Who are you calling names, huh?"Jenny and May were no pushovers, but now, with their cheeks burning from the slaps and surrounded by a group of fierce-looking girls, they were boiling with rage inside. Yet, they did not dare to strike back, appearing utterly defeated and powerless.It was not the super-tough opponents they needed to worry about. It was the teammates who messed everything up!Evelyn had been sure she could get back those
The women finally got it—the beautiful woman was Elio's wife. Yarely and the others stood up for a better look.A bunch of girls with eyes as wide as saucers were watching everything unfold, each one silently agreeing that Evelyn was the picture of perfection. It was no surprise that Master Rinz could keep his cool, even with all those stunning girls around him.Evelyn scanned the room, and it hit her—they were all gorgeous girls, and Elio was the only boy. It was just like the old saying: he was the lone rooster in the henhouse.When Yvonne tried to be friendly, Evelyn was not having any of it. She huffed, "Forget it. I just need to talk to Elio about something private. I'll be out of your hair in no time."That made Evelyn seem super stuck-up and hard to talk to. Yarely and the others felt put off, so they just sat back down on the couch.They were all tough cookies, top dogs in their own right. If she was going to act all high and mighty, why would they want to hang out with he