A chilling smile played on Scarlett's lips, her eyes filled with murderous malice.The sight of her restored beauty sent a shiver of unease through Rex, a premonition of impending doom."H-How... How did your face heal?"Frederick, who had been silently observing the scene, finally turned his head.His voice was calm but resolute as he spoke. "I healed it." Rex recoiled as if he had seen a phantom. The memory of Frederick's devastating strength was seared into his mind. Even while carrying Scarlett, Frederick had effortlessly shattered his kneecap with a single kick, leaving him crippled. For the past two months, Rex had assumed Frederick had fled Jenaire City, terrified of retaliation after witnessing the Dragon League's downfall.He hadn't given Frederick much thought since then. But now, panic welled up within him as he faced Frederick's sudden reappearance. "Get him! Attack!" Rex shouted to his men, desperately trying to mask his fear. Having never seen their leader so
"Betrayal and treachery deserve a double dose of pain! I'll cut you twice!" Frederick growled, plunging another blade into Rex's chest before he could even catch his breath."For turning your back on your boss and siding with the enemy, I'll cut you thrice! There will be no mercy!"Rex attempted to speak, but he was too weak, and blood trickled from the corners of his mouth. The thugs stood frozen, their faces ashen with horror at the brutal display. They were small-time crooks, used to petty violence and brawling, but this level of violence was beyond anything they had ever witnessed. Seeing Frederick's punishment in action chilled them to the bone. It was a stark reminder of the dangerous path they had chosen. One misstep, and they could be the next victim.Understanding that these men were merely foot soldiers, Frederick fixed them with an icy glare. "Get out of my sight! If I see any of you again, there will be no mercy." Terrified by Frederick's booming voice, the thugs
Scarlett's red sports car was now in Rex's possession.Frederick snatched the keys, started the engine, and demanded Rex direct him to Tyger and Jacob's location.They sped through the night, arriving at a dimly lit manor.Rex was trembling with fear as he pointed toward the imposing structure."They're in there," he rasped.Frederick quickly killed the headlights.At the manor's gate, two guards noticed the car and approached it. As one guard tapped on the driver's side window, Frederick suddenly threw open the door, sending the guard flying into the grass.The guard immediately lost consciousness.Before the other guard could react, Frederick had him by the throat and tossed him aside like his companion.With the guards dispatched, Frederick and Scarlett got out of the car.Rex was panicking as he begged, "I did what you asked. Please let me go!"Frederick remained silent and dislocated Rex's jaw with a swift twist to prevent further pleas.He dragged the now-silent Rex t
Tyger didn't expect his fourth reason to kneel would be because of this shameless scoundrel standing before him!As Tyger's imposing frame slowly lowered, his knees approaching the ground, a triumphant smirk spread across the middle-aged man's face.The iron-willed Tyger was kneeling before him after all.The man sneered, "If you had simply told me the origin of those two portraits, you wouldn't have had to endure such suffering. Tell me where they came from, and I'll not only give you food but also cure this blind man's ailment!"It became clear that the middle-aged man's torment of Tyger stemmed from the discovery of two portraits of his person. He had been instructed to use any means necessary to uncover their origins.However, Tyger's lips had remained sealed, even after enduring horrific torture, including the extraction of his teeth.The man's frustration with the unyielding Tyger had reached a boiling point.Hearing his offer, Tyger hesitated. The portraits were drawn by
The middle-aged man hurled chunks of steaming, fragrant meat onto Tyger and Jacob.The five Rottweilers, ravenous after two days without food, fixated on the meat with savage intensity. As their chains were released, the dogs lunged toward Tyger and Jacob. The dogs were ready to tear them apart as if they were part of the feast.Scarlett and Frederick arrived just in time to witness this horrifying spectacle. Scarlett's face drained of color as she covered her mouth in horror."Frederick, we have to save Uncle Tyger and Jacob!" she cried.Frederick's expression mirrored her alarm, but the distance was too great. Even at his top speed, he couldn't reach them before the dogs.Suddenly, he emitted two sharp barks. "Woof! Woof!"Scarlett stared at him in astonishment. Was this ventriloquism?She had no idea Frederick possessed such a hidden talent. But would it be enough? Frederick's imitation was uncannily realistic, not mere barks, but the commanding tones of a dominant alpha do
Tyger's eyes blazed, not with relief at Frederick's intervention, but with the sight of Scarlett unharmed.The middle-aged man's face drained of color as he stammered, "I... I have Mr. Griffin behind me, you..."Tyger's focus sharpened, a thrill of fury replacing the initial unfocused eyes. "That treacherous bastard, Clive! He dared to attack the Dragon League!"The name struck Scarlett like a blow, and her composure momentarily shattered.Clive was once a fellow subordinate under Draco alongside Tyger and Jacob. He had long disregarded Scarlett's authority and seized numerous territories belonging to Draco. This had caused friction with Tyger over the years, but his recent actions were a shocking escalation of his ambition and ruthlessness.Having extracted the necessary information, Frederick swiftly ended the man's life with a subtle gesture. The man's throat shattered, instantly turning him into a cold corpse. Scarlett's tears streamed down her face as she rushed to check on
The following morning, Frederick departed the mansion after ensuring Scarlett and the others had rested well. His first order of business was acquiring a phone to contact Sylvester. With a new device in hand, he dialed the familiar number, eager to resume the "family trial" that might reveal more about his father. Sylvester's voice boomed through the speaker."Frederick?""Yes, it's me," Frederick confirmed. What followed was a torrent of accusations."Where were you yesterday? I arranged a date with your fiancee! I never gave you the location, so how did you even meet her? She claims you were incredibly rude and condescending! Do you even want to complete this trial?"Frederick was taken aback by the questions. He had been unable to get a phone yesterday as the rescue of Scarlett occupied him. Moreover, he hadn't even met this supposed fiancee."Uncle Sylvester, I didn't meet her. Maybe there's some misunderstanding?"Sylvester pondered for a moment and said, "You're r
The elevator doors slid open.Frederick was eager to escape further interaction with the enigmatic woman, and he hurried into the restaurant.He quickly located the table Sylvester had specified, his mind still swirling with questions about his supposed fiancee. Though marriage was far from his thoughts, he understood the necessity of maintaining this charade for the sake of the family trial.A flicker of anticipation stirred within him as he contemplated his mystery fiancee. The image of Priscilla momentarily surfaced. To think that just two months after their divorce, he was already entangled in another engagement…Lost in thought, Frederick barely noticed the delicate hand that gently pulled out the chair opposite him.His fiancee had arrived.Judging by the slender fingers, he imagined a tall, graceful woman with smooth skin—a classic beauty. Eager to make a good impression, Frederick smiled as he looked up. However, the smile instantly froze on his face.It wasn't that