Timothy shrugged, and in the next second, he disappeared from where he stood.Yes, he disappeared. His speed was so fast that it seemed like he had vanished into thin air. In the blink of an eye, he was in front of one of the henchmen. With a slight smirk, he clenched his fist and punched the man's chest.His chest caved in instantly, his sternum shattering completely. It was as if he had been hit by a massive hammer. His body flew back, slamming into the wall, leaving a human-shaped dent. He slid down like a crumpled rag doll, lifeless.Before anyone else could react, Timothy sidestepped a swinging blade from behind. His large hand shot out, grabbing the wrist holding the knife, and with a powerful squeeze, bones cracked like firecrackers. The man's arm twisted into a grotesque shape, the bones snapping audibly. Bone fragments tore through his skin as blood splattered everywhere.The man's scream pierced through the room, deafening everyone around.Timothy tilted his head sli
Queenie's gaze slowly shifted from confusion to pure terror as she looked at Timothy. She had once dismissed him as a useless coward who needed women to shield him. How did he suddenly possess such a terrifying presence?Panting heavily, she asked, "Who… Who the hell are you?"Before her words could fully land, Timothy stepped forward. It seemed like just a casual step, but in the blink of an eye, he was right in front of her.Queenie's vision blurred as if a shadow had darted across her retina, and the next second, Timothy's cold, gray eyes were staring into hers.Suddenly, she was lifted off the ground, a crushing force wrapping around her neck. He had grabbed her by the throat and hoisted her into the air. His voice, low and menacing like a devil's whisper, sounded in her ear. "Tell me, what's your connection to Norgon?"Her pupils constricted, shock flashing across her face. How could Timothy know about Norgon?However, within seconds, Queenie gritted her teeth and sneered,
Timothy's eyes were sharp, fixed on Queenie's. "What did he make the Quadrata Society do?""He had us gather information on all the major forces in Lormford City and any family with assets over a billion. He also told us to keep a close eye on the movements of the six major families. "Plus, we were tasked with monitoring every auction and underground market in Lormford City. Oh, they also seem to be searching for an emerald pendant.""An emerald pendant?" Timothy frowned. What kind of emerald pendant could be so important that Norgon was desperately searching for it?Staring into Queenie's eyes, Timothy made sure she wasn't lying, then coldly asked, "Who else from Norgon is in Lormford City?""As far as I know, the only division Norgon has here is the Quadrata Society. I don't know about anyone else."Timothy took a drag from his cigarette, falling silent as his mind raced. Norgon was gathering information about all the local organizations and seeking out this emerald pendant.
"Why are you here?" Timothy looked down at the woman in his arms, Shauna, with a puzzled expression. Seeing her standing there dumbfounded, he frowned and asked, "How long are you planning to stay in my arms?"Shauna's face turned crimson as she quickly scrambled out of his embrace, flustered. She tried to calm her emotions, tucking her hair behind her ears before stammering with a flushed face, "I… I came to see if you were okay."Timothy rolled his eyes. "What could possibly happen to me? You came to laugh at me, didn't you?"Shauna froze for a second. The next moment, her eyes welled up with tears, catching Timothy completely off guard."Hey, what's wrong with you?" Timothy scratched his head, utterly baffled by her sudden reaction.A second later, Shauna, eyes red and brimming with tears, said, "Timothy, is that really what you think of me?""What now?" Timothy felt his scalp tingle, completely confused by Shauna's behavior. She seemed like a totally different person.Chokin
Shauna nodded, her eyes red. The once beautiful features of her face now held a pitiful charm. She had always been an attractive woman, pursued by countless men. In this moment of vulnerability, she was less irritating to Timothy."Where's Mavis?" Timothy asked.Shauna bit her lip. "She went to find Cassian. She just called me a moment ago; she should be here soon.""Cassian?" Timothy frowned. What was she doing looking for him? Didn't she know there was tension between them?Timothy felt a mix of anger and absurdity. Why was she making such a fuss about seeking this or that person when there was no real issue?Shauna glanced at him, then asked, "How did you manage to escape unscathed?"Timothy pursed his lips. "Why not? They're just a bunch of punks. They're weak and easy to handle."Shauna blinked, her eyes taking on a peculiar expression. Stealing a glance at his physique, she noted he was quite fit. As those thoughts crossed her mind, her cheeks flushed slightly, but an unse
Cassian felt a twinge of disbelief. Shouldn't Timothy have been incapacitated and tossed into the sea by now? Yet, here he was, appearing unscathed. Despite his internal thoughts, Cassian maintained a cheerful facade. "Timothy, I'm so glad to see you're alright."Timothy glanced at Cassian, immediately detecting the malice lurking behind his friendly demeanor. He didn't want to engage further and replied lightly, "Oh, thanks for your concern."At this moment, Mavis turned to Timothy with a serious expression. "We really need to thank Mr. Kramer today. If it weren't for him, you might not have made it out."Cassian was momentarily taken aback, not understanding Mavis's words. "Thank me for what?"Mavis smiled and said, "Well, for using your connections to rescue Timothy. This bar has a complicated background. My grandfather's influence couldn't even help, but it appears that you have quite the connections. We're truly grateful!"Cassian blinked in surprise, then realized Mavis mi
Cassian's face turned ashen as he quickly halted in his tracks, cold sweat beading on his forehead. "No need for that… It's really inconvenient today! I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now!" With that, he wrenched himself free from Timothy's grip and hurriedly jumped back into the car.Mavis looked puzzled, thinking, "What's wrong with Cassian? His behavior is so strange."As the car window rolled down, Cassian regained his confident demeanor and smiled at Mavis. "Mavis, if you need anything in the future, just ask. I'll be there to help!""Thank you!" Mavis replied sincerely, watching as the Maserati drove away. Timothy then scoffed, "He really knows how to brag. I guess bluffing doesn't cost him anything.""Who are you talking about?" Mavis narrowed her eyes, frowning. "Are you talking about Cassian?"Timothy remained silent, which Mavis took as an affirmation. "No matter what, he really helped us out today by rescuing you. How can you say he's just braggin
Mavis shot Timothy a furious glare before slamming the car door shut. "Hey, what's wrong, dear?" he called after her."I don't want to talk to you! Goodbye!" she huffed, striding away with her bag, leaving behind a waft of her fragrance.Timothy could only smile wryly. It seemed that without some strategic moves, he wouldn't be able to bridge the gap with Mavis. He quickly sent a message to Arlo, asking him to mention the idea of him living together with Mavis. Strengthening their relationship was one reason, but there was another reason he hadn't disclosed—he had an instinct that Mavis's uncle, Hugh, and his family were not as simple as they appeared. There might be a mole in the Jefferson family, and he needed to ensure Mavis's safety.After sending the message, Timothy hummed a tune as he left.No. 1, Dragoncrest Manor was completely dark by the time he returned. It appeared that his parents and sister had already gone to bed. As he contemplated the plans for the next day,