Austin had a headache, he kept rubbing his throbbing temples.This outing had turned into a massive spectacle, far beyond what he had imagined."I just wanted to meet Uncle Alexander," Austin lamented inwardly, feeling a surge of frustration as he watched Skylar's convoy converging from another street.Gritting his teeth, he said, "Mr. Lockwood, call Skylar and tell her to get her ass inside the car!""Sir, calm down. He's a man," Ezra gently reminded him before dialing Skylar's number.After giving the order, Austin soon saw Skylar ducking down and slipping back into the car through the sunroof."Mr. Lockwood, maybe we should tell them to disperse?" Austin suggested.Ezra's expression turned serious. "Considering your safety, sir, I think we still don't have enough."Austin was speechless.Being too wealthy could be quite a hassle sometimes.The convoy finally reached the outskirts. Compared to the crowded city, the suburbs were much quieter.With fewer onlookers, Austin si
He gave a teasing smile. "Did you really need to bring this many people just to greet me?"Austin responded with an awkward grin. "I've been running into some trouble lately. These people are here to protect me.""Pathetic!" Alexander's expression turned cold as he narrowed his eyes.The entire forest fell silent in an instant, and the temperature seemed to drop to freezing.The look on his face hit Raquel and Wolf like a thunderclap, filling them with fear and sending chills down their spines."Since when have the Campbells ever been this pathetic?" Alexander's voice was stern, like an elder scolding a disappointing junior.He slammed the flower in his hand onto the ground. "You, come here! Pay respects to your deceased mother. I want to see who dares to harm you!"Austin let out a breath, a smile spreading across his face.He turned back to Ezra and said, "Mr. Lockwood, take them down the mountain.""Sir, this..." Ezra's expression changed dramatically.Austin's life was on
The sudden turn of events made Austin shudder in shock.Not far away, Ezra and the others were immediately on high alert.Raquel instantly led the bodyguards to the bushes, where they quickly dragged out a corpse from the thicket.A collective gasp swept through the crowd. Everyone's eyes turned to Alexander with horror.Despite the thousand-person escort and the seemingly safe journey, danger had been lurking around the graveyard.If Alexander hadn't acted decisively, the consequences would have been unimaginable!Raquel gave Alexander a deep look, her eyes filled with fear.What kind of terrifying perception did he have?"Uncle Alexander..." Austin snapped back to reality, looking at Alexander with gratitude.Before Austin could finish speaking, Alexander gave a disdainful smile. "If you're going to call me uncle, you need to act like me. Come on, I'll teach you how to kill!"What?Austin's expression tightened.Were there more assassins?Before he could react, Alexander
"Anyone who covets the Campbells bloodline will die!" Alexander shouted.He bent down and grabbed a handful of stones, tossing them one by one as if he were playing a game.Ordinary stones, once released from Alexander's hand, achieved terrifying speeds, slicing through the air like bullets.Screams echoed through the forest.One by one, bleeding bodies emerged from hidden spots. Each hit was a fatal strike!Even Austin felt his scalp tingle and an overwhelming fear grip his heart.Could a human truly reach this level?Austin had never slacked in his training because he knew that to inherit the Campbell family head position, he needed not only a perfect business record but also a strong body and combat skills.True elite families demanded their members to excel in all areas. That's why the Campbells provided elite education for their outstanding young members.But the more Austin trained, the more he understood human limits. Yet Alexander's abilities shattered his understandin
Who is he?Austin gazed deeply at the departing bandaged man.To withstand Alexander's full-force attack and then be allowed to leave with a smile meant he wasn't an ordinary person.Could it be...Suddenly, a thought flashed in Austin's mind.He glanced at Alexander but didn't ask any further. Instead, he said, "Uncle Alexander, let's go home.""Alright!"Alexander nodded, looking at Dahlia's grave. "Go and kneel for your mother. Pay your respects properly."The return to the Tetra Club was just as grand, but unlike before, Austin wasn't concerned about causing a stir.His mind was consumed with thoughts of the bandaged man.Among all the assassins, who else could walk away from Alexander alive?Nether!Realizing this, Austin felt a chill envelop his entire body.The arrival of Nether, the tenth-ranked assassin on the Death List, had been swift!If Alexander hadn't shown up unexpectedly, Austin would likely have faced Nether, even while hiding in the Tetra Club.That wo
Alexander's words left everyone, including Austin, speechless.A ruby taken from the crown of Raemund—no wonder it was nowhere to be found on the market.Wait!Austin and Cecily were simultaneously taken aback. They exchanged a glance, and Cecily's face turned slightly pale, her expression conflicted.If the ruby came from Raemund's crown, didn't that mean it was taken from Pyragora?For a moment, Cecily didn't know whether to feel excited or afraid.Alexander ignored their reactions and walked over to Aldus, who was sitting in a wheelchair.The moment Aldus saw Alexander, he became dazed. When Alexander got closer, Aldus finally snapped out of it."Mr. Alexander."Alexander looked at Aldus calmly for a few seconds, then suddenly scolded disdainfully, "Ten years and still no progress. You're useless."Aldus gave an awkward laugh, feeling embarrassed but didn't argue back.When others call him useless, Aldus would not agree. This was his pride as the mercenary king who had do
A gentle breeze rustled the leaves in the courtyard, creating a serene atmosphere.On the stone table, sandalwood incense wafted in the air beside a pot of coffee.Austin hadn't felt this relaxed in a long time. Sipping his coffee, he looked at Alexander, feeling a sense of security thanks to him."Uncle Alexander, is there any way to deal with this?" Austin asked.The Emersons had struck a crippling blow, and the Shadow Web Syndicate had issued an assassination order, leaving even Walter helpless.Conventional methods weren't working, so Austin could only hope that Alexander had some unconventional solution.If this dragged on and he continued to hide in the Tetra Club, relying on layers of protection, he might stay safe, but what about his position as the head of the Campbells?His business plans were already set in motion, but with him holed up in the Tetra Club, everything was at a standstill.How could he deliver a perfect score to the Campbells like this?He had endured
Someone else was here?!Austin was shocked, his pulse racing. From start to finish, he hadn't sensed anything.Even Raquel, Aldus, their bodyguard team, and all the monitoring equipment hadn't detected a thing!As soon as Alexander finished speaking, footsteps suddenly echoed—unhurried, as if taking a stroll.Austin followed the sound, his pupils shrinking to pinpricks, and felt his scalp tingle.The courtyard door opened. The man wrapped in bandages slowly walked in.His only visible eyes were as shadowy as a venomous snake, emitting a chilling, sinister light. His entire body radiated an icy coldness.What was going on? Where were Raquel, Aldus, and Wolf?Austin's mind was in turmoil, overwhelmed with thoughts.Instinctively, he wanted to get up and escape, but he remembered Alexander's advice.Gritting his teeth, he forced himself to stay seated on the stone bench, watching the man intently.When the man was about ten steps away, Alexander suddenly waved his right hand, s