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From the looks of it, he seemed to be giving Ted advice, but he was actually trying to incite his rage and light a fire under him. Now, all he needed to do was push his buttons so that he'd offend Mr. Zarkonnen. Once Ted knocked on death's door, how was he going to live? And he, Wolfie, would finally be able to have revenge.Ted opened his eyes, stared at Wolfie for a while and chuckled lightly. "Are you thinking about how I'm going to piss your boss off, and how I'm going to be tortured? Maimed, even?"Wolfie was shocked—How did this man know what he was thinking?"Haha, that's a funny joke, Mr. York! You're a valued visitor, so why would I want that to happen to you?"Ted shook his head. "I can tell that you're lying just by looking at your eyes, but… I suppose that doesn't really matter."You're quite young and your arrogance is evident. I don't think it would be a stretch to say that you're quite capable and that you're a trusted goon of theirs since you were sent to fetch
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Thankfully, Wolfie didn't have to stew in fear and humiliation for long, as they soon arrived at Mr. Zarkonnen's clubhouse.When they arrived, it was just past noon.Having been informed of their imminent arrival, Mr. Zarkonnen stood at the front door to welcome Ted. Not many people were by his side, and although seemed like Ted wasn't getting a warm welcome, the fact that he was standing there personally spoke magnitudes of how important this was to him.He went so far as to personally open the car door for Ted when it arrived."It's an honor to have you here, Mr. York. Your presence brings light to our humble establishment!"Ted took a look at Mr. Zarkonnen and immediately understood everything. "You went through all the trouble of inviting me here, Mr. Zarkonnen, so wouldn't I be wasting your kind intentions if I didn't come?" he said casually.Hearing this, Mr. Zarkonnen raised his eyebrows and turned to look at Wolfie.His identity wasn't top secret since he was meeting Ted
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"How dare you?""You lowly creature!" "How dare you humiliate Mr. Zarkonnen? You deserve to die for this!""Sir, please permit us to teach him a lesson! He doesn't know who he's dealing with!"The men standing by Mr. Zarknonnen all glared at Ted. If looks could kill, Ted would've been dead ten times over.Wolfie didn't speak, his expression filled with excited anticipation as he rubbed his palms. He had endured Ted the entire way here and was about to explode. Thankfully, Ted didn't disappoint. From the very first exchange, he acted so arrogantly, treating Mr. Zarkonnen as if he were nothing. He was doomed!Even if he didn't die now, he wouldn't have an easy time either after they were done with him. Wolfie would finally have his revenge!However, as he was thinking about all of this, he seemed to forget the fact that he was the most loyal person to Mr. Zarkonnen among everyone there. In any other scenario, he would have attacked anyone who spoke so impudently to Mr. Zarkonnen,
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The club had been completely cleared out, leaving Ted as the sole guest tonight. Granted, the establishment belonged to Mr. Zarkonnen, and it wasn’t open to the public in the first place.Inside the spacious private room, only Mr. Zarkonnen and Ted sat at the long dining table, which could easily accommodate twenty to thirty people, while the other seats remained empty.Was it because there was no one there to accompany them? Evidently not, but Mr. Zarkonnen had dismissed everyone else in a show of force.As plates of exquisite dishes and bottles of fine wine were continuously brought to the table. Mr. Zarkonnen smiled at Ted. "Mr. York, I'm unaware of your culinary preferences, so I requested my chefs to prepare their signature dishes. Regardless of whether we forge a friendship today, we should, at the very least, become acquainted."Before anything, I must apologize for my presumption in inviting you here and causing you discomfort. I'll punish myself with three drinks, so ple
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Mr. Zarkonnen knew that there was no way Ted was drinking all that wine if he didn't explain things properly.And sure enough, he was as arrogant as expected. Knowing exactly who he was, he had the audacity to arrive alone, unarmed, and utterly disrespectful. He displayed no apprehension that Mr. Zarkonnen might act against him.Only an ignorant fool or someone with absolute confidence would dare attempt such a thing.Judging from what he knew of the man, there was no chance that Ted was just some simpleton who acted based on instinct. If he were, Mr. Zarkonnen wouldn't have even invited him."Well, aren't you Theodore Quill, Mr. York? What's the difference between looking for him and looking for you?"Of course, I can understand if you have your reservations, but I really do need your help with something this time. Granted, it wouldn't be anything difficult for someone of your caliber."I know that you saved Adam White's life, so I need you to help me with something. Help me con
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Ted froze for a moment, his pupils contracting sharply.The Celestial Throne.How could he have not heard it, or not known about it?It was the very organization he had built with his own hands, a formidable power that had risen in the shadows after he left the Quills, making its mark on the world.He was the true master of the Celestial Throne, and the Tenth Monarch, standing at the top of the world. The one the world called the Forsaken Emperor.Years had passed, and due to certain circumstances, he had left the Celestial Throne just as he had once left the Quills. Yet now, he was hearing its name again, spoken from the mouth of a madman.Even more laughable was the fact that it was being used as a bargaining chip to either threaten or recruit him.Mr. Zarkonnen had no idea that Ted was the mysterious Tenth Monarch, the person they'd been looking for ever since he vanished.But seeing Ted's reaction, he misunderstood—he thought that the man in front of him was scared stiff by
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"Well, since we've come this far, I suppose there's no need to hide it anymore. You'll see it for yourself soon enough, anyway."My backer, as you refer to him, is one of the higher-ups of the Celestial Throne, Lord Cloudrider, a subordinate of the Eastern King and one of the Four Heavenly Kings. Is that backing strong enough for you, Mr. York?"Was it strong enough?It was more than enough.Ted lowered his head, lost in thought. He understood that he might not need to find another way to return or gather inside information anymore—all he required was being handed to him on a silver platter.Ted believed what Mr. Zarkonnen had told him. From this short interaction alone, he knew that the other man wasn't a fool, nor someone who would blindly put his trust in another. It was clear that whoever it was had to be powerful and influential enough for him to be able to stake everything on that gamble.The Eastern King was naturally strong enough to give him this confidence."The Four C
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Mr. Zarkonnen's face revealed a satisfied smile. As expected, even the dazzling Theodore Quill wasn't immune to the Celestial Throne.This was the best-case scenario."There's no need to be in such a rush, Mr. York. You know how secretive the Celestial Throne is, and many things simply aren't shared with those outside. It's not that I don't trust you, but we've only just started working together. Rest assured, I will report your achievements to Lord Cloudrider, and I'm sure he can tell you anything you want to know."In fact, given your reputation, I wouldn't be surprised if the Eastern King himself came to answer your questions."Ted glanced at Mr. Zarkonnen, offering a polite smile. "I understand your reservations, but I have some things that require your clarification. If you don't help me out, there'll be no way I can proceed.""Then please, ask me, by all means. If it's something I can answer, I promise to let you know."Ted raised his glass, took a sip of his drink, and chu
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Pantera smiled.He had been worried Ted would conceal the identity of this woman who had dumped him, only for this Panther of Melville to come running in and mention her out of the blue.It was a huge coincidence, but Pantera frowned at Panther's rude entrance without a knock.He stayed quiet, since Panther was supposedly Ted's friend, and waited to see how Ted reacted—even though Panther didn't really look like a friend.Wolfie, meanwhile, rolled his eyes and glared at Panther like he was an idiot.He knew a bit of the state of Easton's underworld and had more or less heard of Panther. He was at best a little infamous and didn't bolster much strength… to put it harshly, Mr. Zarkonnen and the others really didn't care about him.And while Wolfie wouldn't have cared what Panther did to Ted before, things were different now.As such, both Wolfie and Pantera stayed silent, waiting to see what Ted would do.That was when Ted frowned at Panther and asked quietly, "Panther, you say?
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Ted York, the former Quill family heir, also known as Theodore the Magnificent, King of the Celestial Throne, the Forsaken Emperor whose name shook the world, and the Tenth Monarch whose existence left the world breathless, was divorced? And dumped?Was that even remotely possible? The woman had to be crazy to do that.Beyond others, the countless women who admired Ted York would've all gone crazy for him.Even Wolfie, who had been silent as he stood nearby, could see that Pantera was skeptical.Pantera aside, he himself was left to wonder.He naturally knew about Ted's divorce but didn't have all the details. While he thought nothing of it before, having been around Ted and seeing the things happening around him left him questioning if Luna Lambert was really worthy of Ted.Finding a man like Ted was nothing less than a miracle against all odds, yet Luna dumped him, just like that?She had to be deranged…Nonetheless, Ted, smiling, asked quietly, "When have I ever joked about
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Meanwhile, Panther put away his phone and looked up at the sign that said 'Charity Hearts', hesitant if he should barge in to capture Ted York or wait outside.He couldn't make a scene, not in Eastport—Luna notwithstanding, he himself was reluctant, as things could go bad if his presence there became known.Checking the time, he mused to himself for a moment before turning to his henchmen. "Do you think we should wait or go in?"Naturally, we have to be quiet even if we are grabbing him. Ideally, we should force Ted to come quietly so that no one notices."Panther's henchmen were left scowling at his question.How were they supposed to respond? Why were there so many restrictions when they were supposed to just grab one man?Sure, there were pros to going in, but that was only if Ted came quietly with them.One of them said, "If it were up to me, we should go in. Let's pretend to be customers, and once we find where Ted is, we will go up to him and greet him like we're old frien
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Luna continued, "Moran Group has a strong influence in Easton, the family is not to be underestimated. Most importantly, they are a client we got with our own efforts, and that makes them our contact. If we want respect, we need to accomplish something on our own instead of relying constantly on others' connections."Josie nodded quietly, though she appeared hesitant. "Do we really have to? He's nothing good, and he was already lusting after you the first time. It'd be dangerous if we went straight into his turf."Leslie Moran's entire appearance was inherently sleazy—fiftyish, balding, and fat-bellied—but the man was somehow even sleazier than he looked.The prior breakdown of negotiations stemmed from Leslie's solicitation of sexual favors, including engaging in overtly frisky and vulgar conduct at the table.Just remembering it left Josie sick, as she had been molested herself. While Luna had the White family's protection, Leslie didn't know that, revealing his true nature.H
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Upon Panther's arrival at Easton, Luna and Josie, having departed earlier, naturally arrived as well.However, they were still in Luna's car, and Josie promptly put Panther's call on speaker so Luna could hear everything.Orphanage? Orphans? Spending the whole morning playing?Luna was perplexed—did Ted lose his mind? Did he really think she wouldn't find him?And instead of fleeing, he ran off to be charitable? Did he truly have nothing better to do? Or perhaps he was hoping to build good karma?Still, she remained indifferent to Ted's true thoughts and promptly told Panther, "Just do as I said before. I don't care what you do as long as you grab and restrain him."Panther promptly nodded. "Alright, Ms. Lambert! Don't worry, I know what to do. It might take some time since you told us not to cause a scene, and this restaurant—Charity Hearts, is a little important, so we have to be smart about this. But don't worry, it will be done in an hour."Luna cared little about the proces
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Would anyone believe it even if they were told? Naturally, there was a chance that it was true, but how important did the family have to be to actually disrespect someone like Pantera?And while Pantera knew nothing about Ted's personal life, Wolfie did all too well.The man wasn't just married—he was divorced, and to add insult to injury, he was labeled a loser and the one who got dumped.To Wolfie, it still felt like a dream.On top of that, he was interested to see how Luna Lambert would react upon discovering this. After all, the ex-husband whom she had deemed a loser turned out to be the former heir of the Quill family, a prominent guest of the White family, Viper Scorch's friend, and now, Pantera Medlar's esteemed boss.Still, it would most likely feel like a lottery winner who lost their ticket—they'd be wishing they were dead.On the other hand, Pantera's question left Ted in silence.Should he lie? No, that was unnecessary.And he wasn't afraid of embarrassing hims
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When Ted York started laughing, Wolfie should have done the same, as should anyone given the opportunity to be acknowledged by a member of the Celestial Throne.But now, he didn't think of it that way. As soon as he found out about how mysterious and powerful Ted really was, he promptly threw away all his opinions and observations towards the man, because none of it was right.Seeing Ted's laugh now, Wolfie didn't perceive joy, but the same amusement he saw in Pantera.Still, Pantera actually couldn't quite catch up, and turned towards Ted as he blurted in disbelief, "I mean, I don't care how ambitious this Zarkonnen character is, but he really has the support of the East King and Lord Cloudrider? Haha! When did the Celestial Throne change its policy?"Pantera merely chuckled and eyed Wolfie. He couldn't say it because his presence might derail Ted's plan.Ted simply smiled faintly in return and said quietly, "People change, just as time changes a great many things… including pe
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Pantera pursed his lips—what was wrong with Theodore the Magnificent? And it was certainly much better than 'Pants'!However, there was no helping it since Ted was the boss, and even if Pantera was himself a big deal to everyone else, he was still just an obedient henchman to Ted, a fact he would never dare argue.Ted chuckled just then. "Relax—no need to get so nervous, Wolfie. Just remember what I told you, and proceed as you should. It won't affect me if you spill the beans, but I'm going to be really upset. And if I'm upset, everything you begged for earlier won't count. Understood?""Remember the story I told you earlier? So cherish what you have and don't disappoint me."Regardless of whether Ted's words held weight, they were certainly preferable to no assurances.Wolfie was immediately profoundly grateful towards Ted, and he suddenly saw him in a different light.All the animosity and resentment Wolfie had previously harbored suddenly turned into boundless admiration for
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Wolfie, however, remained on his knees, trembling and afraid to make a sound.At this point, whatever Ted York said was law—Wolfie would not dare offer even a whisper of dissent.However, he was genuinely worried about Mr. Zarkonnen, which was why he disregarded what happened to himself and begged Ted.He would never believe anything Ted said, but he was powerless, and he suspected that he wouldn't leave alive.Was what he was witnessing knowledge he should possess?Absolutely not. It had to be a secret, but Ted wasn't keeping him out of the loop.What did that mean? Was he planning to silence him? Wolfie did not even dare to think. He tried nonetheless, "M-Mr. York, I don't mind dying, and I know I have no right to ask you for anything, but I owe Mr. Zarkonnen a tremendous debt and he saved my life on numerous occasions, and I couldn't repay him. All I can do is implore you to spare his life, and I will die without regret. Please find some mercy in your heart…"Ted sighed,
