However, Rob heard Vicky too."Come back for you? Frank Lawrence?"He sneered, heartlessly crushing Vicky and the others' fantasies. "Jan isn't just the best soldier in Draconia—he's the best across Draconia! He alone suppressed the northern savages, and that makes him no different from the Lord of the Southern Woods to an extent. He could handle those maggot martial artists by himself, and that manwhore you're pinning your hopes on is no match for him."Rob felt smug even as Vicky and Glen turned pale, though he was also feeling curious about what was taking Jan so long.Still, he had his orders and he knew this could not drag on—he had to seal the deal before the Turnbull branch families caught on.Hence, he ordered his men to escort Glen and Vicky to the biggest ballroom in Turnbull Estate.Naturally, his men already had the place under control—hundreds of soldiers were congesting the ballroom and around it. Every Turnbull executive and the branch families who were here were a

"I have three announcements to make."Rob held up three fingers as he looked around at the members of the Turnbull branch families and spoke coolly, "The first: Turnbull businesses will no longer impose a embargo against the Lionhearts, and the Lionhearts must be given a thirty percent rebate in any trade deal.""What?!"All the members of the Turnbull branch families turned pale in shock.They were the top in Draconia in business, and they used to offer the Lionhearts the best rebates they could. It was only because the Lionhearts repeatedly tried to usurp or bring down their family that Glen imposed the embargo and ceased any partnership or trade with them.While the Turnbulls suffered losses over that, it was acceptable especially in contrast to the massive losses the Lionhearts had to deal with.But now, Rob was demanding the restoration of trade relations with the Lionheart as soon as he became head of the Turnbull family, even giving them thirty percent rebates for everythi

"Well said!""That's the missy for you!""I've always thought highly of her since she was a kid. Such spirit!"Everyone was clapping excitedly at Vicky's determined outburst.And with her taking the lead, the members of the Turnbull branch families were on their feet, all of them protesting against Rob Turnbull's despotic demands.But even as Rob's scowl turned even more obvious, Glen felt a foreboding sensation."Hahaha… I see, I see!"Even as everyone criticized him, Rob, who had been restraining himself for a while, reared his head and laughed loudly and insolently.When he looked down at the members of the Turnbull branch families and ultimately Vicky, his eyes flashed with spite and murderous intent.He suddenly leapt toward Vicky, grabbing her and slamming her on the table, while whipping out the handgun from his hip holster and pressed it against her head."Like I said… this witch brainwashed the entire Turnbull family!" he bellowed resoundingly, leaving the entire bal

But now, Rob was told that the almighty General Jan Lionheart was slain by the manwhore before him? He certainly would not believe it, as it would destroy his world!"Hehe. It's not necessary for me to believe you."Frank could not care less that he was not convincing Rob.Pure vigor converged over his palm, and dozens of transparent needles materialized.Frank waved, launching the needles, and Rob's soldiers all froze instantly, their expression stiff like statues."What?!"Rob was left dumbstruck when he saw what Frank did and narrowed his eyes.That was when he saw the needle that pierced the neck of the soldier nearest to him. In fact, the soldier's eyes were pleading for help, as the pure vigor needle kept him utterly immobile."What else do you have up your sleeve now, Rob Turnbull?"Frank glowered even as he strode towards Rob."I… Don't get so full of yourself, Frank Lawrence! Vicky… Right! I have her. Another step, and I will—"Rob then came to his senses and trie

Rob cringed when he heard about his removal from the line of succession.However, he hung his head as he accepted reality, since he knew he had grounds to argue.And after a brief silence, Glen continued. "Still, I still need a successor."This time, he glanced at Frank, his tone changing sharply, "As a son-in-law of this family, Frank has already saved us from several crises, not to mention he saved all our lives today. If not for him, Rob would've killed us all."Pausing, Glen looked at all the members of the Turnbull branch families and asked loudly, "As such, I propose to have Frank Lawrence become my successor. What do you think?!""Huh?!""What?!"Everyone in the ballroom was left dumbstruck.Letting an outsider become the next head of the Turnbull family?! Was Glen kidding?!They owed the man a lot, but this was still ridiculous!"Hoho, I'm just kidding."Glen waved them off, chuckling amid the stunned silence. "I'm actually nominating my niece Vicky to be my succes