The Kauffmans were the oldest family in Creek Valley and had immense wealth as well as strong connections in the city.Kauffman Corporation owned close to billions in assets. They were involved in multiple industries which included hotels, jewelry, property, medicine, and many more.Most importantly, the Kauffmans had accumulated generations of wealth and network. They had important resources and strong networks in politics, business, and war zones.Michael's second uncle was an important city council member while his third aunt's husband was a logistics supervisor in the defense department. His cousin was an officer in the internal medicine department in a Creek Valley district…Besides the Kauffmans' network, they had close business relationships with many parties. Some of them were important members of society.This time, Eli had contacted all members of the family.Among them were three renowned personalities from Creek Valley.One of them was the deputy mayor of Creek Valle
Finn remained stoic as he turned to look at the so-called important people."You're able to do whatever you want in Creek Valley, huh?" he asked.All three men did not even blink as this was true to them.Finn smiled and pointed at Hubert. He said, "You're just a mere vice president of an organization. What can you do?"Hubert was enraged to see Finn doubt him. He roared, "How dare you look down on me? I'm the vice president of the South Chamber of Commerce. Many enterprises are associated with us, and most of them are listed in the market. My network is vast, and all of the important members in the districts around the city respect me. What do you think I can do?"I'm known in the underworld as well. One call from me is enough to kill you a hundred times over."He replied to Finn arrogantly.However, Finn just shook his head.Even though Hubert was right, those were not people who treated him genuinely. None of those people would be willing to do everything they could if somet
"Gunther, why are you being so polite with him? He's just a useless son-in-law of the Somners!" Eli could not accept Gunther's sudden change in attitude and grumbled."That's right. That brat is a nobody!""The Kauffmans are an old family here. What can a brat like him do to us?""Lieutenant Wells, don't be tricked by him! He might have gotten a random person to make that call to you."The Kauffmans did not believe it, and they spoke with disdain. However, Gunther knew very well that no one could have faked that call. These people had no idea what they were getting into. They were calling the man that Greg Fontaine respected a useless bastard.Even though Gunther had a relationship with the Kauffmans, he did not want to end up dead because of them."Shut up, everyone! I'm washing my hands off everything here! Goodbye!" He left in anger.Greg had already given him a warning and told him to leave after apologizing. He was told not to get involved with this or death would be the on
Eli knew it was time to make his choice. If he did not handle it well, the Kauffmans would be no more. He had no choice but to give up on this son of his.Eli looked at his youngest, Michael, and his eyes reddened.No man could tolerate being cheated on.Finn did not see Yvonne as his woman and did not mind what she did. However, this was about a man's pride. It was true that Michael was the adulterer, and he had to pay the price for it."Don't worry. I'll handle this properly. You will never see my son, Michael Kauffman, again!" Eli said with a hardened heart. This was equivalent to announcing Michael's death sentence."Dad… You want to kill me? No! I don't want that! I don't want to die!" Michael began crying out loud.He did not expect Eli to be so cruel. Eli wanted to kill him to appease Finn."If you don't die, it'll be the end of the Kauffmans. This is for the Kauffmans! You should sacrifice for the family! Besides, what you did was wrong!" Eli said coldly.Michael was st
Glacier Heights was a middle-class area and considered a comfortable residence. Unit A903 was on the ninth floor."I want to go home… I want my mom. Mom, where are you…" Nora was crying sadly. She leaned against the door and refused to go anywhere.A pair of husband and wife in their 30s were in front of her. They looked unhappy because Nora was being disobedient. They were deeply upset."You wretched girl! It's no use crying! Your family has given you to us. We need a child, do you understand?""What are you still crying for? I'll hit you if you don't stop crying! Do you hear me?"They looked prim and proper, but their words were uncouth. The man even raised his hand at Nora.Nora stopped crying as she was afraid of being beaten, but she still sobbed quietly.She was carried away in her sleep and sent into the car while still in a daze. By the time she realized what was happening, it was too late."I miss my mom. Can you take me to her? She'll pay you for it. I remember her nu
Nora got anxious and bit the man on the arm. The man yelled out in pain. In a moment of anger, he slapped Nora in the face.Her frail little body could not take an adult's slap, and she flew sideways from it. Nora knocked into a table at the side.Nora's head was cut. Blood slowly trickled down her little face as she cried in anguish. "Dad… Dad…"She cried hard and called out loud for her father in desperation. It sounded like it was her last hope.When Nora was bullied by other children, she would quietly call out for her father—the man she had never met—in her heart. It gave her courage and strength when she called out for him because it could at least give her hope."You don't have a father! You're a child with no father! That's the reason the Langs don't want you, you little brat!" The woman reached out to cover the mouth of the crying Nora.This was a small district, and the soundproofing was not great. It would be bad if they were heard. Some of their neighbors might even
"You're crazy! How could you hit my husband?!" the woman pointed at Finn and yelled.Finn ignored her and quickly went over to Nora. He gently carried her in his arms and carefully checked her wounds.It was fortunate that Nora only suffered from physical wounds. Besides the injury on her head, there were a few bloody marks that were caused by the wooden stick."This is my daughter. Don't you think I should hit him?" Finn was relieved to see that Nora was not seriously injured. It was time to get even with this pair of husband and wife."Your daughter? Stop lying. I got her from the Langs because they didn't want her. When did she become your daughter?" The woman did not believe him."I don't need you to believe me. If I say she's my daughter, she is!" Finn walked over with Nora in his arms."What do you want?!" The man was frightened after the slap that put him in a daze."You like hitting children, don't you?" Finn sneered.He freed a hand and quickly grabbed the man's should
"Looks like you don't know my dad either. My mom says I'll see him when I grow up. By the way, what's your name, mister?"Nora was curious."My name is Finn Chapman.""Thank you for helping me, Mr. Chapman."Nora hugged Finn around the neck affectionately. Even though she had fainted earlier, she knew that Finn must have been the one to save her from that pair of husband and wife.She had called out for her father during her moment of crisis and did not expect Finn to appear instead. However, Nora did not feel resistant to Finn when she was with him. She felt comfortable with him.Even though she did not understand it, she could sense the kindness in Finn's eyes. A small, warm light shone on her frail, lonely heart.Finn enjoyed his daughter being dependent on him. He had never felt such happiness even when standing at the peak of the martial arts world or when he was the supreme leader of Beyond Heaven. More than an hour passed, and Nora fell asleep.That was when Thomas str