Isabelle staggered and nearly collapsed to the ground. Hearing Zack's cold words, she panicked and stammered, "Mr. Larson… didn't we agree to meet? I can wait if you're busy. Please, go ahead with your work."Zack replied frostily, "Ms. Barton, I can't say how long I'll be busy. It might be until tonight.""I'll wait until the evening! Mr. Larson, this is a rare opportunity to meet you, and I won't take up too much of your time—five minutes. No! Even one minute will do!"She was so anxious she was on the verge of tears. After arranging five or six meetings, she had finally secured this one opportunity to meet.She hadn't expected that he would be too busy to meet her even though she had arrived at the Lormford Chamber of Commerce.It seemed absurd.Suddenly, she remembered Timothy's earlier comment that Zack wouldn't meet her today. She shuddered, and her expression changed. How did he predict this?Isabelle's legs felt weak when she recalled his confident demeanor. Could it be
Timothy tapped the table with his fingers lightly. There was a look of hesitation on his face.He could certainly have Zack request the herbs from the Bartons. With Zack's status, it wouldn't be difficult, and he could even have them delivered by them. However, given the deep-seated conflict between him and the Bartons and his personal animosity with Isabelle, he had reservations about asking them for the medicinal ingredient.But without them, Tiana's leg…Timothy wavered for a moment. After some thought, he rubbed his forehead and finally said, "Just tell the Bartons that you need the yellowpad leaf for yourself.""I understand, Chief." Timothy nodded, feeling a bit resigned. He would consider it a favor owed to Isabelle and would repay it in time.After leaving Zack's office, Timothy didn't have him drive him. Zack's conspicuous Rolls-Royce with the number plate of four zeros would attract too much attention.He took a cab directly to Gondra Villa. His eyes were flashing w
The woman's face turned pale upon hearing Timothy's question. Her previously charming and slightly flushed face was now filled with anxiety and fear.Darian, beside her, stared at Timothy with beads of cold sweat on his forehead, and his heart sank to the bottom.He wasn't foolish; the fact that Timothy had bypassed several layers of security and silently entered his bedroom spoke volumes about his menace.Wiping the sweat from his face, he swallowed hard and stammered, "Sir, do you want money or my life? The money is in the safe. I'll give it all to you…""Money?" Timothy smiled with a hint of amusement. "How much do you have?"Darian's gaze faltered, and he stuttered, "I… I have a few tens of millions. I'll give it all to you.""Tens of millions? And you can afford this kind of villa?"Timothy scoffed while slowly standing up. Darian, terrified, almost burst into tears. "Please don't kill me! I'm telling the truth. There's money behind this wall—four to five hundred million. I
As a veteran inspector, Darian's reflexes were still sharp, and his strike was as fast as lightning. Given the distance and his reflexes, he was almost certain he could kill Timothy with it. Even a special forces operative would struggle to dodge such a close-range attack.However, in the next moment, his pupils widened in shock as an unbelievable scene unfolded before him. The dagger, just inches away from Timothy's body, came to a sudden halt. Two slender fingers had clamped onto the dagger with a vice-like grip.Darian's body trembled as he swallowed hard, unable to believe his eyes. He tried to push the dagger forward with all his strength, but it remained immovable.Timothy's gaze was icy and filled with contempt. With a gentle twist of his wrist, the dagger shattered instantly. Before Darian could react, Timothy's hand moved fast, seizing his throat and lifting him off the ground effortlessly.The woman beside them stared in astonishment as Timothy lifted the 200-pound Dari
Timothy's eyes narrowed as he flicked ash from his cigarette. "So after the incident, those two young men fled, and you brought in this scapegoat. Is that right? Why didn't you capture them?"Darian looked pained. "Sir, you don't know… After I reviewed the surveillance footage and was preparing to make arrests the next day, a safe appeared at my doorstep. Inside were five million dollars and a severed hand!"There was also a letter warning me that if I continued investigating, my family wouldn't survive the week… I didn't report it. I took the money…"Timothy's smile turned cold. "So, you deleted the surveillance footage, blamed Tiana entirely, and cleared them of responsibility, right?"Darian's lips trembled, and his face turned ashen. "I… I… I'm sorry.""Sorry? Is that going to fix anything?" Timothy's forehead bulged with veins as he roared. He kicked Darian hard in the chest!Darian's body was sent flying backward, crashing heavily against the wall. His rib cage shattered, a
Sharon bit her delicate lips as she looked at Timothy. Her eyes were filled with a mix of shyness and hesitation. After all, she had been completely exposed before his eyes.For a moment, she couldn't quite guess his age. He looked young, but his demeanor was incredibly mature… It was the kind of maturity that she found quite attractive. A woman like her preferred strong, masculine men, and he happened to be exactly her type.As she looked at him in her current state, images started popping into her mind… Her body tingled with a strange sensation.Biting her lip, she blushed and asked cautiously, "Do you know Mandy? Are you her…"Timothy almost replied that he was Mandy's ex-betrothed but decided against it. He thought it best to keep that information for now, especially since he would soon meet the Lynde family. It would be interesting to see Sharon's reaction then.He stroked his chin, "You'll find out who I am soon enough. Also, you should take better care of Mandy. She needs d
Mavis' face flushed with anger as she thought about how Timothy could always get under her skin.Despite her usual composure in every situation, he seemed to make her lose her cool every time. She sighed in frustration while thinking, "Mavis, why did you end up with such a man?"After finishing her makeup, she went downstairs. As she left her villa, she ran into her cousin, Scott Jefferson. She glanced at him with a neutral expression, not wanting to engage with him.Hugh and his family had always looked down on hers, and he was no different—he had a knack for being sarcastic.As she was about to walk away, he asked with a false smile, "Mavis, where are you going?"Mavis frowned. "What's it to you?"He laughed and said, "Just asking. I was wondering if you're going to pick up the useless Timothy."Her face darkened. "Scott, watch your words! No matter how useless Timothy is, he's my fiancé. I can say what I want about him, but you have no right to. Besides, he saved Grandpa. Why
In front of them stood a high-end emerald store called Emerald Pavilion. The store's entrance was grand, and it was luxuriously decorated inside. Through the tempered glass walls, Timothy could see a dazzling array of emeralds.He glanced at Mavis puzzledly. "Darling, why are we here?"She replied calmly, "Today is Grandpa's birthday. I want to buy a gift for him."Timothy was taken aback. "Why didn't you say so earlier? I could have prepared something too."She shook her head. "There's no need for you to prepare anything. Just come with me and take a look."He grinned. "You can't say that. You're my wife, so your grandfather is my grandfather too. Of course, I should prepare a gift. I already know what I'll give him."She raised an eyebrow. "What are you going to give him?""It's a secret."He said with a mysterious smile as he reached into his pocket and felt a small box. Inside were two red eldergroot that Xavier had given him the night before.To most people, these red eld
Timothy remained silent and enjoyed the show. Cecilia knelt and looked up with a sensuous gaze. She bit her red lip and asked, "Master, do you want me?"Timothy's expression was one of amusement, and his emotions remained inscrutable to Cecilia. She slowly reached out and touched Timothy's belt. As she observed the changes before her, her eyes were filled with shock. She gasped subtly, swallowing hard. The comparison between Leon and Timothy was like night and day.Her cheeks flushed as she looked up at Timothy, her eyes full of astonishment. It wasn't for any reason other than the fact that Timothy was… simply too overwhelming. She had dated several guys and had seen plenty, but none could compare to Timothy. Her hands trembled as she tried to undo his belt. Her throat felt dry, and she licked her lips nervously. She made a few attempts but ultimately failed. A light sheen of sweat formed on her face.Timothy continued to watch her, feeling amused as she knelt in front of him
"Time to die." A whisper, like the voice of death, echoed in Leon's ear. Just as he was about to speak, Timothy's hand moved in front of him—a simple, light swipe.Leon's body froze instantly. Seconds later, his lifeless body collapsed to the floor. Cecilia looked at Leon's body and let out a hysterical scream. Leon's face was gone—his entire face was gone! Where his face used to be was now a flat, bone-smooth surface, as if it had been cut by a saw. The cut was so clean and smooth that it looked terrifyingly unreal. It was a gruesome sight.Cecilia had never witnessed something so horrifying. After her scream, her voice was caught in her throat as fear consumed her. Her stomach churned, and she couldn't hold back as she vomited. She slid down to the floor, looking disheveled. She looked at Timothy with tears welling up in her eyes. Her face was absolutely pale as she sobbed, shaking like a leaf. "Please… Please spare me… I'm begging you…"Timothy's eyes darkened, a bloodt
Leon's expression was twisted in anger as he shouted, "Did you think I'm powerless against the likes of you? Raise your hands and get on your knees!"Timothy wasn't the least bit surprised. He stared at Leon with deep, intense eyes. "Put the gun down. I don't like being aimed at."Leon cocked the gun and loaded it with a click. His finger rested on the trigger as he sneered. "You're still acting tough at a time like this. I'll admit that you're gutsy, but you must die here today."Timothy shook his head with a regretful expression. "I told you I don't like being aimed at. Put the gun down. If I'm in a good mood, I might spare your life. But if you don't put it down in three seconds, I'll have no choice but to send you to hell.""Send me to hell? You don't have what it takes! I've been with Blackgeld for years. I've seen it all," Leon responded.Timothy's expression shifted as he asked, "Has someone in Blackgeld been planning to kidnap Mavis Jefferson, the CEO of Jefferson Group, l
Leon laughed heartily and reached out to grope Cecilia's ample bosom. She let out a soft moan, squeezing her legs together instinctively as arousal traveled up her body. She wrapped herself around Leon like a snake, her eyes seductive as she bit her lip.She whispered, "Leon, I want it again. Come and give it to me."Leon's eyes became bloodshot. "Oh, you little vixen. It seems like you're not satiated yet. I'll make sure you get more than you bargained for today!" He flipped over, positioning himself on top of Cecilia. Just as they were about to enjoy their moment, a knock came from outside. "Hey, open up. Don't be a coward," Timothy called out.Leon shouted mockingly, "Idiot, did you think I'd be stupid enough to just stand where I was and wait for you? You've taken the bait. You're dead meat now!"Outside, Timothy shrugged helplessly and said, "If you open the door now and apologize on your knees, I'll leave your corpse intact. If you don't, things won't end well for you whe
Cecilia stared in disbelief at the man downstairs. It was like something straight out of a movie, yet it was happening vividly right before her eyes. She had never imagined that in real life, someone could actually take on dozens, or even hundreds of men alone. Timothy demonstrated what it meant to be fiercely skilled. Those thugs wielding machetes and clubs became nothing more than straw men in front of him. Every punch, every kick, every movement of his body became a deadly weapon. No one could get close to him. It was as if he had some kind of sixth sense for dodging attacks. He consistently slipped away just before the weapons could land. Timothy moved effortlessly with a relaxed expression. Every one of his moves was fluid and purposeful. One thug after another fell. They were reduced to nothing more than bouncy balls in the courtyard, as they were sent flying in all directions by Timothy's kicks. With each casual slap or kick, someone would be launched through the air.
At that moment, Leon was just done having his way with Cecilia in a luxurious villa. Cecilia lay naked on the bed, her face flushed. Her fair, long legs were posed seductively. Leon, breathing heavily, touched Cecilia's smooth bottom and grinned wickedly. "Babe, you've gotten even better. I almost couldn't handle you."Cecilia looked at him with a seductive gaze, tracing circles on his chest with her finger as she said sweetly, "Leon, I have my eye on a new bag recently. It's so pretty. I want it so badly.""If you want it, just buy it. How much is it?"Cecilia's face lit up, and she replied coquettishly, "It's around 80 thousand dollars."Leon, puffing on a cigar, scoffed. "80 thousand? That's nothing."He got up and walked to the safe in the corner of the bedroom. Then, he entered the code. Cecilia looked over and was stunned. The safe was full of cash and gold bars! Her heart raced as she also saw a gun inside. It was the first time in her life she had seen one, and she was
The store assistant became excited and recounted, "It was a young man, and he just left the store. He didn't dress well and didn't look wealthy. But he came in, barely glanced around, and bought a bracelet. "That bracelet was close to three million dollars, and he bought it right away! We've been in business for several years. This is the first time I've seen someone who keeps such a low profile."Susan was stunned, and Jason was equally shocked. He looked at Susan, swallowed hard, and stammered, "Could it be… Timothy?"Beside him, Susan did her best to suppress the shock she was feeling and asked the store assistant, "Can you describe what he looked like and what he was wearing?"The store assistant described him briefly, and Susan was absolutely flabbergasted. The person she described was indeed Timothy!She felt like she'd just been struck by a bolt of lightning that left her head buzzing. She couldn't believe that Timothy had bought a bracelet that was about three million dol
Susan had broken up with Timothy and cheated on him back then because he was poor. If Timothy was rich now, it would be a bitter pill to swallow for her. But on the other hand, she felt something for Timothy deep in her heart. It was a kind of feeling that she couldn't quite place her finger on. After all, she had genuinely loved Timothy back then. She ultimately left him because he was dirt poor. If he was rich now, wasn't there a possibility for them to rekindle their relationship?Susan refused to believe that Timothy had no lingering feelings for her at all. Back then, he had been so deeply in love with her. In the present time, it didn't seem like he had a girlfriend or a woman by his side. Even if he did, she was probably nowhere as good as her.Those two conflicting thoughts occupied Susan's mind. As such, a conflicted expression appeared on her beautiful, delicate face. Timothy had no idea what was going through Susan's mind at that moment. If he knew, he would have tol
Susan bit her lip, and a complicated expression appeared on her face. Since she and Timothy had been in a relationship in the past, meeting again at this moment was somewhat awkward. After a brief silence, Susan bit her lip again and forced a smile at Timothy. "We meet again. Are you shopping at the mall too? What a coincidence."Timothy shrugged. "It's not a pleasant coincidence, though. After all, someone here clearly doesn't welcome my presence."Without a doubt, he was referring to Jason. Jason's expression soured in response. He glared at Timothy and scoffed coldly as he said mockingly, "It's good that you know. Indeed, I don't wish to see your face. Running into you brings bad luck."He looked Timothy up and down before sneering again, remarking, "It's not that I have bad luck—it's this place. How could someone as broke as you even think of coming here?"Susan tugged at Jason's hand and said with a frown, "Jason, we're all classmates here. Is it necessary to be so harsh w