Now, Elio found himself at the Orchid Harmony Club, in a private room and alone with Yarely. The awkwardness of being alone with a woman weighed on him.Noticing Elio's blush, Yarely teased him, "Come on, why so bashful? It's not like it's your first time alone with a woman. You've been married for three years!""This is different," Elio said with a sigh. Evelyn was his wife, after all."Just think of me as your sister, and you won't have any weird thoughts," Yarely suggested as she lounged on the couch, giving him a playful look. "What are you waiting for? Come on, it's bedtime."Elio gasped, his cheeks turning pink. ‘This is all happening so fast. Sister Rong doesn't seem like someone who would... Why is she doing this? I can't do anything that would hurt Evelyn.’Yarely laughed softly. "Silly, what's on your mind? Always thinking about silly things. Let's not be silly, okay? The couch is big enough; you stay on your side, and I'll stay on mine, and we won't bother each other."
"Wow... It's rare to find a guy like you who can stay true to his wife and not get tempted by other women. If only my fiancé was even a tenth as great as you, I'd be so happy!" She sighed softly, and they both fell into a deep silence, the room as quiet as could be. Elio tried hard not to overthink and eventually drifted off to sleep. With someone to keep watch, Yarely slept extra soundly that night, her heartache all gone, feeling totally at ease. In the early morning, the beautiful Yarely woke up early, tiptoed across, and looked closely at the young man sleeping on the floor, a smile spreading across her face—what an adorable little brother! Yarely got busy in the kitchen, whipping up a tasty breakfast for Elio with simple ingredients. Her cooking was just amazing. After eating, Elio headed back to Evamor Tower, ready for his afternoon meeting. Later that day, a line of cars showed up in front of Evamor Group, a black Hummer leading the way, looking powerful with a golde
The assembly of street leaders simmered angrily, subdued amusement evident among them. Fat Mantis, renowned for his deceitful and brutal nature, had deceived too many in the past. Now, it seemed, he had met his match.Why else would he summon Third Master Chance for support? The others were not there to be manipulated; they were merely observers, curious about the unfolding events.Outside the Leisure Tower, a convoy of vehicles led by a black Hummer arrived and parked at the curb. Doors flung open simultaneously, and a group of impeccably dressed men emerged, exuding an air of formidable professionalism that outmatched the onlookers. Their aura was commanding.Elio and Sam disembarked from the Hummer, surrounded by their security detail, and made their way toward the building. The sight of the assembled multitude of burly men awaiting them took them aback.At the entrance stood a middle-aged man with a ghastly scar running from forehead to mouth, robbing him of one eye and lending
Cyclops guided the two inside the building, and upon their entrance, the clamor of the hall hushed. A collection of formidable leaders regarded them with surprise.Sam was a familiar figure in Cloudsea, his presence sparking speculation about his connections and why Golden Eagle was safeguarding him.Each person in the hall exuded toughness, accustomed to the harsh realities of their world, their gazes sharp and penetrating.An ordinary individual might have quaked under the intensity of their scrutiny, consumed by fear.But Elio was far from ordinary. A veteran mercenary, he had weathered gunfire and bloodshed, surviving battles that would haunt most. Thus, he felt no pressure, remaining unruffled.When Tiger, with his rugged, scarred visage, spotted Elio, his features contorted with anger. He snarled, "Kid, see these faces? They're the heavyweights of Cloudsea's underworld. You think you can throw your weight around and bully others? Think again. None of us here will tolerate th
All eyes fixated on Elio and Wystan as they braced for confrontation, the tension in the room palpable.A cough from the rear interrupted the charged atmosphere, heralding the arrival of Third Master Chance, leaning on his ornate cane. Instantly, the cacophony ceased, all attention shifting to him.Assisting him were two striking women. Jeanette, Tiger's wife and proprietor of the Grand Emperor Bar, exuded glamour in a form-fitting dress. On the other side walked Alicia, tall and regal in a black gown reminiscent of a snow queen, the owner of Jade Dojo and Third Master Chance's youngest daughter.Upon spotting Third Master Chance, Elio felt a surge of pressure. He knew Jeanette well—greedy and spiteful, she was someone he loved to loathe.His surprise was evident when he saw Alicia, the same woman who had zoomed past him in a Porsche, gestured rudely, and nearly administered CPR after their sparring match at the dojo.Alicia was just as stunned. That was the guy who had faked bein
Sam erupted with fury, veins bulging on his forehead as he thundered, "How dare you! If anyone lays a hand on Master Rinz, they'll face me!"Tiger sneered dismissively, "Big talk. Do you really think your Golden Eagle gang can protect this kid? Keep dreaming."Third Master Chance intervened sternly, "Sam, calm yourself. We must abide by rules, or chaos will reign. Elio has committed grave offenses and must face the consequences."It was evident that Third Master Chance was allowing Tiger to exact his revenge. As a member of the Golden Eagles, Sam stood little chance against the authority of Third Master Chance, leaving Elio in a precarious position.Alicia furrowed her brow in concern, unwilling to stand idly by. "Father, yes, Elio erred, but this punishment is excessive. He's young. Is it fair to cripple him for life by severing his hand?"Her dissent shocked the onlookers. What was happening? Something felt amiss.Even Elio was surprised. Alicia was the daughter of Third Master
In the hall, Cyclops gave Theodore a note saying that Sherman “Cloud Hand” Abbott was here to see him. Some of the other big shots looked surprised.All of them knew Sherman. Thirty years ago, he arrived in Cloudsea to start a company. However, the top mobsters of the time, Barnett South and Eustace Rim, extorted him. It escalated into an all-out war that almost got Sherman's brother killed.Sherman was no pushover. After that, he barged into Eustace’s territory bare-handed, grabbed a machete, and took down dozens of men all by himself. In the end, he cut off both of Eustace's arms, crippling him and destroying the mobster’s career forever.Since then, Sherman gained the nickname "Cloud Hand" and rose to prominence, becoming a well-known figure in Cloudsea.After so many years of silence, Sherman had finally reappeared. The question was… Why?Theodore glanced at the note with a cold expression. He was also very puzzled. He had never even met Sherman before. Why did Sherman appear
Theodore was not happy with Sherman's attempt to intervene, and he showed it. He snorted and said, "I'm afraid my son-in-law won't just let things be. After all, this young man injured many of his subordinates."As long as he had his father-in-law’s support, Tiger was not afraid of Sherman. "That's right! I can’t show my face in the underworld anymore if I don't teach this kid a lesson today. I have to cut off one of his hands at least."Elio’s killing intent surged. "Just try it, fat pig."Tiger was furious. "Damned brat! I’ll break you if it’s the last thing I do!” Wendell and the rest of Tiger’s men gnashed their teeth like barely restrained beasts, dying to rip Elio from limb to limb.“We can’t forgive that brat!”"We should break his limbs and make him spend the rest of his life in a wheelchair.""Shut up, all of you!" A deafening roar shut them all up. It even made the cups on the coffee table tremble. Everyone went pale and instinctively fell quiet.Sherman’s eyes were