Grace continued searching June's body, uncovering pieces of burnt paper and ashes."Why do you have these ashes on you?" Priscilla inquired curiously. June covered her mouth in shock and shouted in a low voice, "Oh no, how did my origami lucky stars become like this?"Priscilla was puzzled at her words. She asked, "What are the origami lucky stars?"June carefully collected the ash fragments and explained, "These were origami lucky stars Frederick gave you. You threw them away, but I retrieved them."Priscilla was surprised to learn that her sister had cherished those seemingly worthless origami stars.Suddenly, June exclaimed, "I've figured it out!"Both Grace and Priscilla looked at her with curiosity.June excitedly declared, "The protective talisman is the origami lucky stars Frederick gave Pris! Everything he gives her is precious, and it saved us!"Grace scoffed, "That's ridiculous. How could origami lucky stars save lives? You've clearly been reading too many novels an
"Even as a distinguished guest of the Monroe family, Frederick isn't safe this time. Wouldn't you agree, Mr. Sirius?"Sirius shot a fierce glare at Nelson. This damned blind man really knew how to press his buttons, but Nelson couldn't see his murderous gaze.Isabella glanced curiously at Sirius after hearing Nelson's words.Sirius stepped forward and said, "Frederick's status as a distinguished guest of the Monroe family is a misunderstanding. I was deceived, anything involving him has nothing to do with the Monroe family."It was evident that Sirius was distancing himself from Frederick to avoid being involved in the situation.Frederick felt helpless and wronged by Sirius's assumptions.He had no intention of deceiving Sirius; it was all just Sirius' wishful thinking.Frederick chose to ignore Sirius and Nelson, the opportunist and the blind man. His only concerns were reclaiming his father's relic and waiting for the York family's arrival to address his father's affairs.Th
The hostess's words stunned everyone. How much money could Frederick possibly have that required counting digits?She pointed at the screen and carefully announced, "4,999,999,997 dollars."A hush fell over the room. Could Frederick truly possess such a staggering amount?Sirius walked over to the computer screen in disbelief. He counted twice, then murmured in astonishment, "It's real."Isabella stared blankly at Frederick. He was a mere three dollars short of the five billion dollars!Frederick suddenly clapped his hands and said, "I forgot! When I got this card, they mentioned a three-dollar service charge for the first deposit." Everyone stared at Frederick in shock.A three-dollar fee almost cost him his life! He indeed had a very strong heart!However, their doubts lingered. Could Frederick possess such a fortune?Five billion dollars surpassed the Monroe family's entire wealth!Silence enveloped the cruise ship until the hostess softly offered, "Perhaps I could cover
Nelson shouted in a fit of disbelief and rage, "Impossible! Frederick, you must have tricked Ms. Isabella with some foolish tricks! Ms. Isabella, don't be fooled, this man is a master of deception!"Isabella retorted angrily, "You're the fool here! Take this blind idiot away and break his legs!"She had finally reached her breaking point!As the men dragged Nelson away, he continued his frantic cries. "Frederick, you must have used some trickery! Ms. Isabella, you have to believe me!"…With the transaction complete, Isabella personally handed the ring to Frederick.She said, "Mr. York, the ring is now yours."A mix of emotions stirred within Frederick as he examined his father's relic. Gently sliding the ring onto his finger, he felt an almost tangible connection to his father.Isabella was elated by the unexpected windfall and she was filled with a sense of accomplishment. This successful auction, thanks to Frederick, would make her return to her family a triumph."I hereby
Despite the chaos, Vivianne remained unharmed.Tyger and Jacob had fought valiantly to ensure her safety and that of her father, fulfilling their promise to Frederick.However, Frederick noticed Scarlett's normally fair skin had turned black, a sign the venom had reached her vital organs.He quickly instructed, "Uncle Tyger, Jacob, put Scarlett down! Let me detoxify you all."They immediately complied, their own lives secondary to Scarlett's well-being.As Frederick prepared his silver needles for the detoxification, an arrogant voice boomed through the air."Hahaha, trying to escape?"Kendrick was covered in blood and leaving a gruesome trail behind him. He approached Vivianne. Several badly injured Monroe family security personnel followed him. They had tried to stop Kendrick's attack but were mercilessly cut down, their blood staining him.The security personnel in charge of the Monroe family's main hall saw the blood-soaked Kendrick approaching them and rushed to intercep
Kendrick merely gave a cruel smile and said to Vivianne, "Go ask the Reaper about that."He quickened his pace and moved toward Vivianne.Suddenly, a powerful voice boomed, "You won't lay a finger on anyone Mr. York entrusts to me while I still draw breath!"Tyger, who had seemed weak moments before, now stood invigorated. Though bearing minor wounds, they didn't hinder his strength.Jacob also rose, his condition restored like Tyger's.However, Scarlett remained frail with weaker cultivation but out of immediate danger.Seeing their recovery, Kendrick's eyes widened in shock.He watched Frederick withdraw his silver needles and exclaimed, "You cured them of the parasitic poison! Are you the miracle doctor who foiled my plan three years ago? But... You couldn't cure Theodore..."Three years earlier, Kendrick had poisoned Theodore in Jenaire City. When the poison was neutralized, Kendrick fled, knowing a skilled doctor must be protecting Theodore.This time, Kendrick grew anxio
Suddenly, two emerald green venomous snakes slithered out of Kendrick's sleeve, baring their fangs and hissing as they launched toward Tyger.Even Tyger, a seasoned warrior, blanched at the sight. Though he couldn't identify the species, their triangular heads, and vivid green coloring screamed "danger".He cursed his carelessness, realizing he should have anticipated such a move from someone who used parasitic poisons.Dodging in mid-air was impossible, so he instinctively raised his arm in defense.Kendrick smirked with malicious glee. The venom of these snakes was potent enough to kill a buffalo in seconds. But just as they were about to sink their fangs into Tyger's muscular arm, two flashes of cold light sliced through the air.The two snakes writhed on the ground, each pierced through its vital seven-inch point by a silver needle, pinning them down helplessly. After a brief struggle, they lay still.Kendrick stared in shock at Frederick in the distance, the obvious source
On the stage, Isabella's eyes sparkled with excitement as she observed the fight."Incredible strength! That final strike was nearly at the level of a Post-Advanced Martial Artist," she remarked.Beside her, Sirius's eyes widened in astonishment. "Post-Advanced Martial Artist?"While Sirius wasn't a martial artist himself, his family employed many, and he was familiar with the term. The Post-Advanced Martial Artist stage was a realm attainable only through relentless training and cultivation. It was a true testament to a martial artist's dedication and skill.Reaching this post-stage level signified a significant transformation, a qualitative leap in a martial artist's abilities.The Monroe family had poured vast resources into their search, yet they had been unable to secure a Post-Advanced Martial Artist for their own protection. Rumor had it that the leader of Stanva City's underworld held this prestigious title, but as the Monroe family operated within legitimate business circ