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This was exactly why they called Viper ruthless.His words sent a shiver down Wolfie's spine, even someone like him—who wasn't afraid of death.To be tied up, stripped down, and have it all filmed and posted? If that happened, forget about Wolfie's future in the business. It wouldn't just be his career that was over—his very dignity would be on the line too.The noise caught the attention of their respective men.Wolfie hadn't come alone. His men, witnessing the slap, surged forward in a rage. But the instant they recognized Viper and Yuvan, they faltered.On the other side, Viper's and Yuvan's men also moved in, clearly poised to escalate the situation to a full-blown fight.At that moment, Ted chuckled and spoke up. "Wolfie, do you still refuse to apologize? Or do you really think you're more powerful than Mr. Zarkonnen? I mean, even if Mr. Zarkonnen himself were here, I doubt he'd speak like that. So, what makes you think you have the right?"Viper burst out laughing, nodding
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Viper was bold and arrogant, and his hostility towards a certain person was obvious.And yet, no one dared to say a word.Ted chuckled and nodded. He gave the two men a slight bow and said, "My sincere thanks. And rest assured," he added. "I'm not one to suffer in silence. If I feel wronged in any way, you'll be the first to know. I'll be sure to come running to you for justice."Everyone seemed pleased—except for Wolfie and his group.As they were about to part ways, Ted turned to Yuvan and said, "I'd appreciate it if you held off telling the old man that I've arrived in Eastport. I'll show up when the time is right."Yuvan paused for a moment, then smiled. "Got it. I know what to do. Oh, by the way, Ted—your wife received an invitation as well. Did she not accompany you on this trip?"At those words, Ted's expression shifted slightly. He merely offered a brief shake of his head. "She received the invitation and will come on her own. She doesn't need me holding her hand. But eno
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The sudden, inexplicable slap left everyone in a state of confusion.It would've been one thing if it had been Viper who hit Wolfie. He was one of Easton's Three Giants, after all.But Ted?Who the hell was Ted?In full view of Wolfie's men, without uttering a single word, Ted simply lashed out and smacked him—leaving a vivid, red imprint on his face.Who wouldn't be furious?This was humiliation.Pure, blatant humiliation."You son of a b*tch! You've got a death wish!""You bastard! How dare you hit Wolfie? I'll kill you!""Screw it, we're going in! Even if Mr. Zarkonnen gets pissed, we need to teach this punk a lesson. Who the hell does he think he is?"A frenzy erupted as Wolfie's men surged forward, ready to rip Ted to shreds.Wolfie himself was practically shaking with rage, his eyes burning with fury. He could barely hold himself back.Hold back?Why should he hold back?He had just been slapped—twice.First by Viper, and now, unbelievably, even Ted dared to slap
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Ted sneered, looking at Wolfie like he was the dumbest man alive."Did you just forget what I just said? You want an explanation? And why the hell do you think you deserve one? Because of your threats?"Ted scoffed. "Fine, here's the deal: if you've got the guts, kill me. You're out here barking orders, thinking you've got control, but you don't even realize how deep a hole you've dug yourself into. If it weren't for me today, you'd have screwed up one of Mr. Zarkonnen's most important plans."Forget about everything else and answer this—are you prepared to bear responsibility for that?"Wolfie was furious, but he was fiercely loyal to Mr. Zarkonnen and would never jeopardize his plans.Ted's words made his stomach twist."You're talking nonsense," Wolfie retorted. "When did I ever ruin Mr. Zarkonnen's plans? If you're talking about earlier—when I stopped you from getting too close to Yuvan and Viper—I can explain. I wasn't interfering. I was stopping you from running your mouth
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Wolfie and the others knelt in a long row in front of Lavender Gardens. If one really thought about it, the embarrassment wasn't just theirs to bear—it was Mr. Zarkonnen's as well.When Yuvan and Viper heard the news, they exchanged glances, and in each other's eyes, they saw something heavy, something unspoken.As they had suspected, Ted was no ordinary person.But how had Ted managed to make Wolfie and the others so obedient, so willing to throw aside their pride and kneel in the dirt? That was a mystery, one they couldn't quite figure out.Within the villa, Ted's power was absolute, his presence untouchable. Wolfie and the others' dignity was subject to his arbitrary whims, vanishing if he so decided. Who, in their right mind, would dare challenge him?As Ted lay in bed, he couldn't help but think of what Yuvan had said.Adam's birthday banquet invitation had already been extended to Luna.In truth, Ted could guess what was coming. But the thought of facing the woman he had o
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Did Ted run away?That was Luna's first thought. After everything he had done, Panther knew full well that Luna would take her revenge. How could Ted possibly stand a chance against her in Melville? If he had fled, it made sense.Panther chuckled softly at her reaction. "That's right. He's gone. Upon your directive, I had him under surveillance. We observed his departure, and the license plate showed he took a car headed for Eastport. So, I'm thinking… could Ted have gone to Eastport? Does he have anyone there?"Eastport?At the mention, Luna's brow frowned sharply, an instinctive display of her unease.If there was one place she didn't want Ted to show up right now, it was Eastport.Because Eastport was the location of the White family patriarch's birthday celebration—and Luna was going to be there. Jimmy would also be present, and the White family, naturally, would be in Eastport as well.No one could guarantee that they wouldn't cross paths. And given the way things had gon
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If Luna had only felt resentment toward Ted before, now, that resentment had turned into something significantly deeper and far more consuming.Perhaps there had been a small part of her that felt sorry for Ted before. But now, she truly wished she could tear him apart, limb by limb."Damn it, that b*stard! I swear I'll make him pay. He's trying to ruin me—he's trying to destroy everything I've worked for!"Rage contorted Luna's face, her once beautiful features twisted into an unrecognizable, chilling mask.Josie stood silently beside her, unsure of what to say.On one hand, she felt a sense of relief, secretly pleased to see Luna so hysterical. It was satisfying to watch her unravel.But on the other hand, she couldn't help but feel a growing sense of fear.Her concern wasn't about Luna's safety, but the ramifications this would have on her own life. What if Ted's lies started to spread, tainting Luna's reputation among her influential backers? What would become of Josie? What
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As soon as Luna and Josie got into the car, Wendy's call came through. She insisted that she needed to see Luna immediately, or they might never see each other again.Wendy spoke as if it were a matter of life and death.Josie quickly chimed in. "Ms. Lambert, a quick trip to the hospital won't delay us much. Besides, Panther and his team are already organizing things, so we'll need to wait a bit before leaving. We don't want to appear too eager, or it might raise suspicion, don't you think?""You're right," Luna nodded. "I've been too hasty. Thanks for the reminder. Alright, let's go. I have no idea what my mother's up to this time."Luna's approval made the decision swift. They turned the car around and headed directly to the hospital.At the hospital, Wendy clutched her head, feigning a migraine, while Dean groaned and clutched his side. The sheer absurdity of the situation made Luna's own head pound. Meanwhile, Josie got the driver to leave by asking him to buy something, giv
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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,
