The people here represented the upper echelon of the capital's entertainment industry, yet they still fell short of the true elite.While the Clark and Cooper families were oligarchs in the entertainment world, their influence was moderate compared to the truly powerful familiesAustin's name, however, resonated with the true titans of the capital.It made sense that the people here hadn't heard of him."Austin!" Vincent greeted Austin with a smile.Yannis, who was walking over with Jennie, bit her lip in frustration upon seeing this. This jerk didn't want to come out earlier, but now he's all friendly with another man?Was she less appealing than a guy?"Mr. Campbell, your presence truly graces us," Jennie said with a polite smile, her words flattering Austin without being obsequious.Yannis bypassed Austin and went straight to Vincent, discreetly pinching his waist in annoyance.Austin ignored this scene entirely.Smiling at Jennie, he said, "Why the formality? You asked me
"Terry Emerson is here!"A sudden exclamation broke the lively atmosphere.The crowd immediately turned their attention to the entrance of the banquet hall."What's he doing here? This is an industry-exclusive event, and the Emersons aren't in the entertainment business.""It's rare. The Emersons were the capital's wealthiest family, but now they're trying to mingle in our circle.""Come on... That's old news. The Emersons aren't the richest anymore"……The murmurs included surprise, but mostly mockery and ridicule.The Emersons were once the wealthiest family in the capital, standing at the pinnacle of high society. Even the prominent figures from the Clark family and the Coopers had to look up to the Emersons.But now, with the changing tides of the capital, the Emersons' decline was no secret.Everyone loves to kick someone when they're down.Although those present might not be in a position to challenge the Emersons directly, they had no qualms about mocking them.Austi
To everyone else, Terry's declaration was like a bolt from the blue.With his roar, the sound of rapid footsteps echoed from the corridor outside the banquet hall.Inside, the crowd slowly parted to either side, leaving Austin and his group in the center.Austin's expression remained calm, showing no sign of surprise or anger.He looked at Jennie with a cold gaze. "You invited me here to maintain order, but did you expect it to escalate this much?"Jennie trembled, her face filled with shock.Hearing the footsteps outside, she became even more panicked."No, it's not like that, Mr. Campbell, I..." Jennie hurried to explain.She had planned everything carefully, choosing the Clark family's hotel for the event specifically to anticipate Terry causing a scene.She had intended to have Austin present to keep Terry in check. She never expected things to escalate to this extent!"We're in trouble!"Yannis's face turned pale. "All the security personnel are already on duty today!"
In an instant, Austin and his team charged toward Terry with fierce determination, showing no hesitation.The banquet hall erupted in screams and gasps, deafening the room.Everyone was stunned.Are they crazy? Charging against overwhelming odds?Four against over a hundred—what chance do they have?Even Terry's eyes widened in shock, his pupils narrowing with fear.In the next second, Terry's lips curled into a vicious, bloodthirsty smile."Fools," he muttered, taking a step back, a cigar still in his mouth, calm and composed.Almost simultaneously, the hundred or so people behind him surged forward like a tidal wave, rushing toward Austin and his team.The fierce battle erupted instantly, the scene descended into chaos.Austin and his team formed a defensive formation but were quickly engulfed by the crowd.Screams and cries of fear echoed through the hall.Some were terrified by the chaos, and fled the banquet hall, holding their heads in panic.Austin kicked an attacke
In such a chaotic battle, the quickest solution is to capture the leader.As long as Terry was captured, the fight would end instantly.In a flash, Aldus let out a roar and threw a powerful punch, caving in the chest of an attacker in front of him.Moving as if he were unstoppable, he quickly joined Austin.Meanwhile, Ezra swiftly reached Vincent's side. Despite his seemingly weak appearance, his hands moved with lightning speed, taking down the two attackers beside Vincent in an instant."Vincent, you’re worse off than an old man like me," Ezra mocked.Vincent spat out a mouthful of blood. "Damn it, I was ambushed."On the other side, Austin and Aldus were like two war gods, charging directly at Terry, advancing like rampaging tigers.Aldus was once a top mercenary king who had dominated battlefields and survived ten consecutive victories in Grave Prison, found this skirmish trivial compared to the brutal, blood-soaked wars he had faced.With his prowess, he was purely unstop
Boom!The sound was like thunder, deafening. Everyone looked at Austin in a panic.Is he crazy? Is he betting that Terry won't dare to shoot?"Mr. Campbell!""Sir!""Austin!"Jennie, Ezra, Vincent, and others shouted simultaneously. But Austin ignored them. Instead, he quickened his pace.His face was stern, eyes narrowed into slits, radiating a sharp, piercing coldnessAt this moment, Austin's entire demeanor changed. He became like an unsheathed sword, exuding a dominating and imposing aura.His gaze was locked onto the black muzzle of Terry's gun, his full attention fixed on it.His steps grew faster and faster!Terry's pupils contracted, his heart pounding. Seeing Austin approaching, he suddenly felt a wave of panic.Is this lunatic planning to headbutt the gun?The atmosphere was tense and deadly.Everyone was terrified, with some girls covering their eyes tightly, unable to watch what would happen next.In their eyes, Austin was already a dead man.The image of a
At this moment, Terry was utterly terrified. Apart from his pitiful screams, he had none of the arrogance he displayed earlier.To him, Austin seemed like a terrifying specter, a source of unimaginable dread."You're the one who's utterly foolish!"Austin looked down at him as if he were already dead. "I didn't kill Mr. Emerson Senior. I disdain such sneaky actions. If I wanted someone dead, I'd do it face-to-face! The downfall of the Emersons is entirely your doing!""No, that's not like that! It's not like that at all!"Terry's eyes were bloodshot, he shook his head frantically in denial, his fear mingling with madness. "It's you. It's all you! The Emersons are in this state because of you!"Swish!In an instant, a flash of cold light appeared from Terry's waist.Terry drew a dagger, lunging at Austin like a mad dog, his eyes filled with vicious intent.The crowd gasped once more.Bang!A dull thud echoed. The frenzied Terry suddenly froze in place.The fear and madness o
That night, the capital was sleepless.Amidst the powerful families, an undercurrent of activity surged.Some were shocked, others were thrilled, and some took pleasure in the misfortune.As the Emersons declined, their once mighty empire teetered on the brink, and many had been sharpening their knives in anticipation.However, even a dying camel is still bigger than a horse, and quickly devouring their assets wasn't possible—plans had to be made carefully and slowly.Now, with the sudden fall of the new head, Terry, the powerful families saw an opportunity.A chance to swiftly consume the remains of the Emersons—a heaven-sent opportunity!The entire capital seemed as wild and turbulent as the thunderstorm that had just passed, filled with frenzy and agitation.Austin paid no mind to any of this. After leaving the hotel, he returned to his residence.He despised the Emersons, but it was merely hatred.Initially, he could control his anger.But after Itijah's death and Terry'