Taking hold of the knife, Alexander's eyes glimmered with a fierce determination that sent shivers down the spines of those present. He locked eyes with Captain John, his gaze ice-cold, as Captain John returned the stare with a mixture of fear and respect.In the tense moment that followed, Captain John's resolve wavered, and he found himself sinking to one knee, his men following suit. "We, the H Mercenaries, surrender to you," he declared, his voice tinged with defeat, "and acknowledge you as our master."Meanwhile, the rest of the H Mercenaries had assembled near the prison grounds, also kneeling in submission. Their numbers totaled thirty, with twenty remaining at their base while the other ten had accompanied Helen to Fairview.Among the ten, one had tragically lost his life during an attack on Helen and one was her most trusted guard. However, they were no longer her men.Handing the knife back to Isabelle, Alexander's voice took on a stern tone, "I will treat you fairly and wit

After the dinner was unexpectedly interrupted, Helen and Alexander decided to take a leisurely walk together. Alexander's mind was filled with various thoughts, and he found solace in clearing his head while strolling.For Helen, the pleasure came from simply being in Alexander's company, whether they engaged in conversation or not. As they walked, a refreshing cool breeze blew, causing Helen's beautiful hair to flow backward, accentuating her striking face. She couldn't help but steal glances at Alexander, playfully stomping her feet in a mix of fondness and frustration.Helen was undeniably a stunning woman who garnered attention from many men, yet despite her efforts, she couldn't seem to capture Alexander's heart, just as humanity's peculiar workings dictated. The more distant he appeared, the stronger her desire grew, and she found herself harboring thoughts of making him feel the longing she experienced.In her heart, she muttered with a tinge of frustration, "Stupid, you're play

After leaving the Chen family's residence, Alexander drove straight to Xander Entertainment, where he expected to find Monique. It was likely she would be there, as she had been involved in planning the concert organized by the company to propel it forward.Upon arriving, Alexander spotted Monique just as she stepped out of the company building. He immediately exited his car and, in a gentlemanly gesture, opened the door for her. "Let's go for a drive," he suggested.Taking the wheel of his sleek E63, Alexander drove while Monique settled into the passenger's seat. However, she sensed that something was bothering him. Curious and concerned, she asked, "What's wrong, Alex?"Alexander was not surprised by the use of his nickname. However, only his family and those intimately close to him had the privilege of calling him Alex. Addressing her question, he answered "I remember you mentioned Dustin recently," he began.Feeling a pang of guilt, Monique replied, "If I had known it would worry

He appreciated her concern and smiled gratefully. "I know, Monique. But sometimes, it helps me gather my thoughts," he explained, understanding her intent.Monique nodded, accepting his response. "Well, do you trust me?" she asked.Alexander responded, "I have complete trust in you."To this, Monique replied, "Then go home and relax, I'll gather information about Allen for you."Alexander tried to interject, saying, "But!"However, before he could finish, Monique interrupted, understanding his concerns, "I know what you want to say, but remember, I still have strong ties with the Greece family. I can mobilize people and resources better than you can at the moment. However, my focus is on music, and that's where I channel my efforts."Feeling somewhat resigned, Alexander sighed and said, "Fine." He hailed a taxi and left his E63 for Monique.As Alexander drove away, Monique continued in the car for a while, eventually stopping at a peaceful location. There, seemingly out of nowhere, a

As Alexander was driving, he couldn't stop sneezing, prompting him to remark, "Who's plotting evil against me?" Despite the sneezing, he maintained a smile as he continued driving.Upon arriving at Greenridge, the sight of Alexander's Rolls Royce attracted significant attention. Villagers gathered around, craning their necks to catch a glimpse of the person inside the vehicle, but the tinted glass windows kept them from seeing him. Undeterred, Alexander mused to himself, "Maybe I can transform this village and give them a better life after solving the issues with Allen here."Finally parking his car, Alexander stepped out and approached one of the villagers, asking, "Do you know where I can find the Badly family?"The villager nodded eagerly and led Alexander to the Badly family's house, which appeared to have been recently destroyed, looking more dilapidated than others in the area.Expressing his gratitude, Alexander handed the villager some money, which made the villager overjoyed.