Grace screamed, recoiling in terror. She fell hard to the ground, scrabbling backward. Priscilla and June were equally frightened and rushed to help her up.Wade stared at the shattered glass, swallowing convulsively. "Uncle… George..."He'd witnessed cruelty before, but nothing like this. Clifford had just kicked George directly out of the building, and it was outright murder!Clifford turned, his chilling smile back in place. "And which one is your precious cousin-in-law?" Grace was in a full-blown panic, not understanding what was happening. "Mr. Clifford, what's going on? My cousin-in-law's uncle invited us, with a proper invitation! Why did you throw him from the building? He was one of your board members."Clifford's booming laugh echoed. "George? He was a mere pawn for the Monroes. How could he possibly get you an invitation? By swindling in the Monroe name, the man was a liability. His death is no great loss!"Priscilla and Grace were stunned. They both looked at Wade
Grace said to Priscilla with a trembling voice, "Prissy, Clifford recognizes the Draken Order. It seems the private room really does belong to Frederick and his group. He won't kill us like he did Wade, will he?"Priscilla was also terrified and at a loss for what to do. "I don't know what to do either, maybe we should call the police."Grace scoffed, barely holding back tears. "Are you an idiot? If he was afraid of the police, would he openly kill someone?"Though scared, June clenched her fists and said, "Don't worry. Frederick's here. He'll protect us."Grace rolled her eyes and poked June's head. "Frederick? He's got that other woman. He'd probably love an excuse to be rid of us.""Hmph! Don't badmouth him."Scarlett was tired of this melodrama. She wanted nothing more than to finish her meal with Frederick.They planned to attend the auction tomorrow and treat a significant figure."You recognize the Draken Order. Good. Now, throw these intruders out," Scarlett said to Cli
Sirius didn't dare to make decisions about Priscilla's itinerary on his own; he simply passed down the instructions.This led Priscilla and her group unexpectedly to the Monroe Pavilion.George learned about Sirius's orders, so he took the opportunity to act like a domineering figure again.Meanwhile, the security at the Monroe Pavilion, having limited intelligence, only remembered that the guests were important people from Jenaire City and completely forgot their names, which led to today's incident.Priscilla couldn't help but question, "But I don't even know Mr. Sirius."Knowing that Sirius was the acting head of the Monroe family, Priscilla understood the significance of this position; it was akin to being the crown prince.Upon the current head's passing, leadership would skip his son and fall directly to Sirius.Clifford's eyes narrowed slightly; Priscilla was clearly unaware of the implications.After pondering for a moment, he smiled faintly. "Perhaps our acting head si
Frederick immediately grasped Grace's vicious plan.She wanted him dead!If not for her connection to June, Frederick would have killed her.With forced composure, he turned to Scarlett. "It seems this private room isn't meant for us. Let's go."Scarlett picked up the Draken Order, which had been thrown into the trash twice, and clenched her fists tightly. To insult this symbol was to insult her father, and such a transgression demanded retribution!Tyger and Jacob's eyes were burning with rage, and they were poised to fight to the bitter end at Scarlett's command.All three were bound by fierce underworld loyalties. They expected the Monroe family to honor past debts. But the Monroes were businessmen. Their world was driven by profit, not the codes of the underworld. This clash of values lay at the heart of today's explosive confrontation.Clifford stepped in front of Frederick, blocking his exit. "Leaving? After insulting a valued guest of the Monroe family? You think it's tha
"This is an age driven by wealth, and mine gives me the power to have these underlings deal with you."Clifford was not yet 30 years old. He'd been a child when Drake fell, too young to grasp the complexities of the world. To him, Drake was simply a powerful gangster who died.As for the Draken Order, he dimly recalled a grand occasion where the family head acknowledged it, much like Sirius introducing Priscilla a few days ago.However, with Drake's death, the Monroes wouldn't dwell on favors to a dead man. Businessmen like them prioritized profit. Why remember Drake now that he was gone?With a self-satisfied smirk, Clifford gestured to his guards. "Toss them out. And remember not to ruin this woman's face."The security guards stepped forward in unison, their strength enhanced by regular training together.Seeing them close in on Frederick, June cried, "Leave him alone!"Grace swiftly clamped a hand over June's mouth. "Your sister's marrying into the Monroe family. You can't l
Even the well-trained security guards did not expect Tyger to charge at them.It was like a sheep rushing into a pack of wolves. It was a suicidal move.Then, Tyger hurled the two lead guards aside with a roar like a fierce tiger. Only now did they grasp his formidable strength. Before they could regroup, Jacob pulled several throwing knives from within his coat and flung them toward the multitude of guards.The guards dispersed, briefly disoriented. Tyger capitalized on the confusion, his fists a blur among them, their cries of panic echoing through the room. This was the culmination of 30 years of synergy; Jacob causing disruptions, Tyger delivering crushing blows. It was a partnership in its prime. It was unrivaled in its execution.Within minutes, a dozen guards lay groaning. They were victims of the relentless duo. Tyger's muscles were rippling as he surveyed the scene. His eyes blazed with a cold fury. "You dare insult Ms. Samson, huh? Your crime earns you death."Seei
Tyger was taken aback by the willingness of someone to shield Clifford.Saving him once was daring, but twice would invite disaster.He readied another blow, but Scarlett's voice cut through the tension."Enough, Uncle Tyger, let's go."They were in Stanva City, after all. Killing a Monroe, even one as contemptible as Clifford, would spark retaliation and endless trouble.Tyger glared at Clifford who was still sprawled on the floor. "Young man, count yourself lucky."After the commotion, Frederick, Scarlett, and the others left the Skyland VIP room.Clifford swiftly shoved the injured Blackie away. "How dare you lay your filthy hands on me, you dog!"Under the force of the shove, Blackie coughed up more blood, then slipped into unconsciousness.June watched, appalled by Clifford's treatment of his savior. "He risked his life for you!"Clifford gave June a cold look. Knowing she was Priscilla's younger sister, he did not dare offend her. He vented his anger on Blackie instea
Scarlett's usually cheerful demeanor was gone. It was replaced by a deep sadness for their journey. She hadn't spoken a word since they left.Jacob shared her worry while driving. "Ms. Samson, what do we do now? The Monroe family turned their backs on us. We won't be able to attend the auction, and there is no chance to treat that significant figure. Our mission has failed."She rubbed her temples. "Let's head back to Jenaire City for now. It's such a shame we can't find the truth about my father's death."Tyger heard this and punched the car window beside him. "Damn it, it's all the Monroe family's fault for forgetting favors and breaking promises. If it weren't for that guard, I would have killed that Monroe family bastard with my punch just now."Frederick became more and more confused as he listened. Did Scarlett and the others participate in the auction this time to investigate the cause of Drake's death back then?Still, that wasn't his concern.Hearing their plans to retur