The gang leader's face darkened instantly. "Sir, this isn't right! I'm hosting today, and causing trouble on my turf..."Christopher adjusted his new silver-framed glasses, and tossed a small bag of white powder into the leader's hands. "Is it still a problem?"The leader's face turned pale. He stood up, and threw the powder away. "Are you trying to frame me? Even if you're Aston's top talent, you can't be this arrogant! This is Mirage City!"Before he could finish speaking, Christopher grabbed his head and slammed it against the table corner. He shoved the powder into the man's mouth, and said coldly, "This is half a kilo. Even if you're not executed, you'll rot in a cell for seventy or eighty years. Want to spend your life in prison?"The man's eyes widened in terror, and he shook his head frantically."Then you know what to do." Christopher released him.With a twisted expression, the gang leader barked, "Everyone, attack!"Within moments, dozens of thugs stormed in and bea
"You know about us, Mr. Smith?" The woman was astonished.Christopher smirked. "I'm the head of the Aston's Department of Justice, after all. We've been tracking your movements, and there's a hefty reward of fifty million for your head. Given this, there's no need to hide anything from me, right?" Christopher casually lit a cigarette, eyeing the woman.She smiled faintly. "To be frank, I'm the true member of Organization V in Mirage City. The Campbells, Mr. Z, Ripper... They were all just puppets I set up. Now that you've uncovered my true identity, are you planning to cash in on my bounty?""No. I have no interest in money at all," Christopher replied with a smile that didn't reach his eyes. "On the contrary, I think we can work together…to eliminate that Frederick guy."Using the power of the State Department of Justice would surely anger Liana. But if it was the top underworld force, Organization V, it was a different story altogether!No matter how far the Yarborough famil
The air suddenly turned quiet.Jennifer's icy eyes shimmered as she and Frederick stared into each other's eyes. She pursed her lips."What's going on in your head? Wedding photos? With you? Do I look like I have that much free time?" she snapped.Frederick refused to give up."Ms. York, you can't say that. I refuse to believe any woman can resist the temptation of wearing a wedding dress! Unless...you're not a woman!"As soon as he finished speaking, the air froze again. Jennifer's lips twitched."Boring!" With those two words, she quickly walked away."Wait!" Frederick knew he had to come clean. The ice queen would never agree otherwise. "Actually, this wasn't my idea. It was my mom's..." He explained the whole situation to her.Jennifer crossed her arms, and looked at him sharply. "Frederick, I told you after the last encounter with your mom that I won't agree to any more of your ridiculous requests! You don't know how awkward it was for me last time facing your mom.
In the blink of an eye, Jennifer had changed into a white wedding gown. The moment she lifted the hem of her dress, Frederick was stunned.She was breathtaking!The white gown, complemented by her milky skin and well-proportioned figure, especially with her beautifully made-up face, gave her the impression of a fairy stepping out of a painting.It was captivating."Don't stare at me like that. It's weird." Jennifer blushed, feeling a bit embarrassed.Frederick chuckled. The ice queen was shy! His cold boss could also feel shy sometimes!"Ms. York, this gown was personally designed by a renowned artist from the Paris Academy of Fine Arts. It's one of a kind in the world, just delivered to our store," the saleswoman said, singing praises. "I never expected it to match you so perfectly! It's as if it was tailor-made for you!"Jennifer examined herself in the floor-length mirror, and nodded in satisfaction. "This gown is really amazing. I might as well buy it outright instead of ren
Frederick retorted, "Funny, because I absolutely must have this gown too!"The man erupted in anger. "Damn it! Do you know who I am? I'm Calvin Graham, the seafood tycoon of Mirage City! How dare you try to take things from me? Do you want to die?!"Frederick responded casually, "So you're just a fishmonger! No wonder I could smell the fish from miles away."This remark distorted Calvin's face. What he hated most was being called a fishmonger. To cover up the fishy smell on his body, he always sprayed a lot of perfume.The woman took the opportunity to pout. "Honey, what should we do? I really want this gown!"With a dark look, Calvin said, "Miss, you're in the business of opening your doors for business, right? Isn't it all about the highest bidder? Here's the deal: I'll pay double. Eight hundred thousand for this gown!"The saleswoman hesitated, troubled. "We do have those rules, Ms. York. If the other party offers double the price, I can only give this to him. Rest assured,
Triumphant, Calvin pinched the woman's buttocks roughly and smirked. "Now you know what a real man is, right? A real man knows how to treat his woman. He gives her whatever she wants. That's what being a man is!"Though eight million stung his wallet a bit, the satisfaction of showing off in front of others was worth it.He snorted at Frederick. His nostrils flared as he taunted, "So, what do you say? Do you admit defeat?""Twenty million," Frederick said with an indifferent expression.His words hit like a heavy bomb, causing everyone's minds to buzz, leaving a vacuum of silence."T-twenty...million?" The saleswoman couldn't help but rub her face, thinking she must be dreaming as she muttered, "Sir, are you sure?"Frederick frowned. "Oh, my mistake. Twenty million is still too little. Someone might still bark like a dog. Let's make it forty million!"His words stunned the entire room once again.Jennifer's jaw nearly dislocated in shock. "Forty million..."Frederick's salar
A pretty woman with long hair, dressed in a uniform, suddenly barged in."I know this loser! He doesn't even have a college degree! He's just a small employee at Prospera Corporation, and he barely makes a few thousand a month! You think he can cough up forty million in one go? If that's real, I'll eat my shoe right now!""Marissa? Why are you here?" Frederick exclaimed, surprised.He knew that face all too well. It was his former blind date, a materialistic woman who was always on the hunt for a rich man—Marissa Campbell!Marissa and her family had been lying low since Charlie was killed, so it was rare to see them around.Little did Frederick expect to find her working in this bridal shop!"What? You think by cozying up to Gavin, you're untouchable? That you can kick my family out of Mirage City?" Marissa retorted, her hands on her hips. "Let me tell you! You're dreaming! No matter how powerful Gavin is, he's just an underground emperor! He can't meddle in matters outside of th
The saleswoman was so frightened by his gaze that she stammered, "O-Okay... I'll swipe it! I'll do it!" She trembled as she placed the black gold card on the card reader, about to check the balance, when an unfriendly voice drawled out."Who's the dirty scoundrel causing a ruckus at our place?" A well-dressed couple swaggered in, and their presence immediately overshadowed everyone else.Seeing them, the saleswoman bowed respectfully, "Boss!"The two were none other than Malcolm and Stella, the bosses of Century Destiny. They had started from scratch and built the largest bridal company in the area, and earned tens of millions every year.Upon seeing them, Marissa practically danced with joy. "Mr. Orton, Ms. Hudson! You're finally here! There's a scammer here boasting about spending forty million on our wedding dress, but he can't even produce a normal bank card!"When Malcolm heard this, he exploded with anger. "I've seen people dining and dashing before, but trying to get a