"I've killed him. Are you satisfied?" Ashton turned his gaze to Rowan."Yes, yes, I'm completely convinced!" Rowan kept his head down, too afraid to even look.What was Benton to him, anyway? He had only taught Benton for his own benefit. They shared no blood ties.Mount Westeclaud? It was merely because Benton's mystic arts skills were ancient and powerful that he, a martial arts grandmaster, had allied with them to foster the growth of martial arts in West Seaty. Nothing more.Mount Westeclaud had foolishly crossed paths with a modern-day myth. If they were wiped out, they had only themselves to blame.The others felt a chilling dread grip them, their hearts plummeting into darkness.The Janson family, Mount Westeclaud, and the other elite clans in attendance were all titans who had weathered countless storms over decades, if not centuries. They might have done some heinous things, things that would send shivers down one's spine, but nothing like that casual execution.At his

"No, please, I don't want to die!"Dad, save me, I don't want to die!"Enoch, save me, please save me."Her boyfriend, Enoch Jaber, stood by. His face was pale, head bowed in silence.He wanted to save her, but how could he?He did not dare to speak against that fearsome man, afraid that one wrong move would cost him his head. They were outmatched, dealing with someone who did not care about rules, morals, or laws and who followed his every whim.So, to survive, they had to play along to satisfy Ashton and make him happy."I can offer 60 percent!"We are willing to offer 60 percent of our shares, making Miss Lockwood our largest shareholder!"Mister Levin, with Miss Lockwood holding such a hefty slice of the pie, she's got the Janson Group in her hand. She can flip our fate like a coin."If that doesn't cut it for you, Mister Levin, then just finish us off. It's the same for my family if we're powerless!" Tymone declared, his voice heavy with a mix of defiance and despair."

Madeline's gaze was fixed on the attic, where a magical moment was about to unfold. A man stepped out, his blue robe flowing around him, holding a jade amulet the size of his palm. "Success." Ashton smiled, gently caressing the jade amulet as a whisper of core essence breathed life into it. Medicine Valley's mountains shimmered in an instant beneath a vast, translucent blue shield, an elegant oval that seemed almost too delicate to be real. Intricate patterns danced across the shield's surface, demonstrating the artistry that went into its creation.As Ashton's mental focus shifted, swirling Cyan Royal Dragons appeared from all directions, roaring as they moved gracefully across the aqua-hued veil. Those vortexing Cyan Royal Dragons would effortlessly penetrate the array via a mere mental focus, launching a deadly precision counterattack.With Madeline's assistance, Ashton had transformed the Mountain Guardian Array into a magical fortress, combining illusions, stealth, and a strong

As soon as he stepped off the plane, Wren reached out to Juliana. She kept her reasons for coming to Summerfield Island to herself, saying she wanted her son to experience the island's rich culture and sights.Ashton could tell the two had not spoken in years as he listened in.It all made sense. Wren had vanished from the public eye after Hamilton City declared her dead over six years ago, cutting off all contact. Juliana was unsure whether her grandson was dead or alive.However, Ashton had never met his grandmother, so it did not matter to him.Juliana presided over the gathering of top leaders at the Leonard Group headquarters on Summerfield Island, in the executive conference room with its long, imposing table.The phone call ended, and a joyful smile spread across her face, concealing her 70-plus years. She was overjoyed to learn that her long-lost daughter was visiting the island along with her grandson.She ran the company as a hobby rather than a necessity. Given her bit

"Mister Raasch, lots of people share names. It is not that unusual." A chubby director chuckled and shook his head."I am telling you—Leonard Group is in trouble. We should devise an escape plan before sinking with the ship."A wave of murmurs swept through the group."Hold on, it's coming back to me! It's definitely him!" Wendel Raasch's eyes lit up with realization."All this drama! What's up, Mister Raasch? Who is it? Spill the beans!"A few of the directors who were tight with Wendel stopped and laughed, egging him on."This Ashton is a real prodigy."Wendel's eyes shone. "Remember I told you about those two new health supplements in Lindorm?""You mean the La Verdure Pill? And the Deep Sea Stone Extract?" someone asked, their smile vanishing as they caught on.Those were not the run-of-the-mill supplements. They were super potent game-changers that could fix someone up and revamp one's body. When they hit the market, they made waves.Sure, they were expensive, and not ev