“Everyone, out of the car! Now!” The leader, a tattooed brute, slammed his steel rod onto the car’s hood.Serena held Coco tightly, trembling. She asked, “Xayne, who are they? Should we call the police?”Xayne turned and smiled at Serena and Coco in the back seat. “It’s okay, I’ll handle it. You and Coco stay in the car but don’t get out no matter what you see. Understand?”Serena nodded. Her heart pounded as she watched Xayne leave the car. She could not help but say, “Be careful!”Coco clenched her fist and encouraged Xayne, “Go, Daddy!”Xayne smiled before pushing the car door open. It sent three thugs flying. They groaned as they fell into a nearby bush. Xayne calmly stepped out of the car and locked the door before lighting a cigarette and taking a drag.After exhaling the smoke, he asked, "Who sent you?"The thugs in the bush got up, grimacing in anger. One yelled, “Damn you, you little runt!”Another thug swung his baseball bat at Xayne’s head.Snap!Xayne caught the b

In the heart of Shalholm, Fenton sat on a sofa in a small villa. He held a seductive lady wearing a bikini. She teased him, creating a sultry and alluring atmosphere.Fenton grinned as he took a drag from his cigar. He had a stack of cash on the coffee table, totaling over a hundred and fifty grand.“Hahaha, okay! Perfect!” Fenton hung up the phone, beaming with satisfaction. He looked at the piles of cash and grabbed the lady, firmly squeezing her. He chuckled and said, “I got you in my grasp tonight, babe.”"Oh my, Mr. Fenton, you're so naughty—"Boom! The villa’s front door flew open, the entire door frame exploding inward. The two guards at the entrance flew aside and crashed onto the ground. They coughed blood and fell unconscious.Soon after, a figure radiating a murderous aura stormed into the living room. Xayne glared at Fenton and said menacingly, “You’re Fenton?”Fenton snapped to attention. His anger flared as he yelled at Xayne, “Who the fuck are you?! How dare you

‘Seven hundred thousand dollars for my left hand?! That’s extortion!’Fenton was on the verge of passing out, but he could only agree. After all, he had lost his right hand. He conceded through gritted teeth, “All right, I’ll listen! Seven hundred grand it is… S-Sir, I think I’m going to pass out. I need to get to the hospital…”Xayne chuckled, “Did I say we were done? Tell me who's behind all this, and then you can go to the hospital.”Fenton grew tense when the idea of betraying his employer came up. He knew it would be over for him if he ratted on his employer.‘This business has its own set of rules. I’m in a dilemma.Xayne sneered, “Since you won’t talk, let’s continue our transaction. How much is your leg worth?”“W-What?! Sir, please have mercy. My leg is worth nothing…” Fenton was in a panic.“1.4 million,” Xayne calmly stated.Fenton’s hair stood on end.‘This guy’s taking advantage of the situation. 1.4 million for a leg?!’Although Fenton was wealthy, he did not ha

Sophia paused. She laughed and scolded, “How’s that? You’re overthinking it.”Ethan got up and paced around the room with a frown. He said, “No, no, no. Something doesn’t add up. Think about it. Why would Xayne know Linford? Linford helped him multiple times, and Xayne also has vague connections with Chuck.“Is it all because Xayne was an ex-soldier from the Northern Plains? That seems unlikely. A regular Northern Plains soldier wouldn’t have that much pull.” Ethan’s mind raced as he connected many vital points.However, he grew increasingly puzzled the more he thought about it.‘Xayne could garner some assistance as a Northern Plains solder. After all, Drakonians held a special sentiment toward Northern Plains soldiers. Still, it doesn’t explain why Linford and Chuck repeatedly helped him. Unless…Xayne is more than just a simple soldier.’It was a lightbulb moment for Ethan. He thought about the incident at the Lennings’ residence that night and remembered Chesley also appearing.

Dozens of bare-chested men with white towels over their shoulders approached. They held iron weapons as they blocked off the street. The leaders were a few robust men. They had fierce dragon and tiger tattoos, looking downright intimidating.Immediately after, the breakfast-goers scattered. Many shop owners even shut their doors, bidding their customers farewell. The entire breakfast street was in turmoil. Dark clouds loomed overhead, causing the atmosphere to become heavy. It sent shivers down everyone's spine."Oh my! That young lad's in big trouble. Siegel’s the toughest in the neighborhood. He has over thirty men from the nearby auto repair shops and construction sites. They're heavy-handed, too.""You're right! Siegel had a stint in prison when he was young. When he got out, he gathered a group of loyal men and seized the three streets nearby. He ruled over two blocks.""That kid's unlucky. He was just buying breakfast but hurt Siegel's son instead."The crowd murmured in p