Frederick knew the Pettersons were in a tough spot due to trouble between Montgomery Corp. and Hernandez Corp. in King City. Although they had suffered losses, it wasn't enough to ruin them. He may have received the news late, but there was still a chance to fix things.What puzzled Frederick most was that they became targets after losing in Salt City due to Lucas' actions. He had considered the possibility of retaliation from the Williams and Sonnex families, but he didn't think they posed a significant threat until Eric's menacing gesture at the underground arena.However, Frederick misunderstood Eric's intentions. He was only targeting Lucas, not the entire Pettersons family. Grace would handle the family business. Eric simply wanted to block Lucas' path.When Frederick heard Eric's response, his face turned grim. He knew better than to cross Eric, as their family wouldn't have sent him to negotiate if he wasn't formidable.With a strained smile, Frederick asked, "Sir, what do w

The couple talked late into the night before reluctantly ending their call.At this moment, Eric simply wanted a quick resolution to the Petterson matter so he could return to Salt City and be with Sylvia. After just two days apart, he missed her greatly.-On the second night, Eric wrapped up the matches. The bouts over the past two nights were thrilling and evenly matched, in contrast to the first night when he dominated completely.This time, Eric took a few punches, and his mask bore the marks of the struggle before ultimately defeating the Pettersons' top fighters.Vince suspected that Eric did it intentionally, though he didn't know the reason yet.-In the locker room.Eric wiped off his sweat, and Roland and Valerie entered.Roland glanced at Eric and remarked, "You defeated one of their top fighters once again, Mr. Johnson. At this pace, you'll have taken down all their high-level fighters in a week."Since Eric arrived in Dortmund City, he had already defeated four

The Pettersons' crisis was closing in, and it forced Frederick to pressure Kenneth to handle matters in Salt City.-Meanwhile, Irvin and his family visited the Williams for an afternoon lunch to inquire about Sylvia's condition.During this visit, Irvin learned that Eric had been absent from Salt City for several days.While enjoying their meal, Sylvia indulged in three large bowls of food, bringing joy to the Williams family. It appeared that the old Sylvia was slowly making a comeback.After the meal, Sylvester spoke up. "Kenneth has arrived in Salt City and wishes to address the businesses they purchased here. Mr. Sonnex, what are your thoughts on this?"Irvin nodded and replied, "He contacted me this afternoon. Faced with relentless strikes from the Montgomerys, the Pettersons have no means to counter them. Their losses in Dortmund City are severe. Based on the information I've gathered, they could face bankruptcy within a week."He expressed his astonishment at the Montgom

As the Pettersons were planning their move, Roland was also preparing on his end. Even before stepping into the arena, Roland's informants delivered important news.The Pettersons were gathering their forces, ready to confront Roland while he was on his way home tonight.Upon hearing that, Eric couldn't help but find the Pettersons' actions shocking.In this day and age, resorting to such methods to solve their problems seemed outdated. However, upon further consideration, Eric understood their reasons.Given the Pettersons' shady dealings and inability to withstand investigation, they felt compelled to use such underhanded tactics to secure their escape routes.Even though Lucas was out on bail, he still had a pending case. The case was far from resolved, as the Salt City police had gathered more information, and Lucas might be summoned at any moment. The Pettersons were cornered.Roland and Eric quickly devised a counterplan. Unraveling the Pettersons' scheme was not challengin

For the Pettersons, this was nearly a catastrophe. Their businesses were still losing money, and they had lost their only escape route.Frederick knew Roland had turned against him, losing his control over Dortmund City's underworld.Eric wasn't sure if Frederick could sleep, but he slept soundly tonight, knowing he would see Sylvia tomorrow.-Early in the morning, a major event shook Dortmund City—the Pettersons were preparing for bankruptcy.Eric felt a mix of emotions upon learning that. He knew Grace had taken action. He didn't understand Montgomery Corp.'s power before, but now he did.Even the powerful Pettersons couldn't withstand their assault for a month. However, he realized Grace might be coordinating with his actions.Grace swiftly pushed the Pettersons into bankruptcy, surprising everyone. Even Eric thought the Pettersons had reached the end. But then, a phone call shattered Eric's illusion."Hehe, unexpected! Truly unexpected!" Frederick's voice came through as s