"Here on someone's request? To pass a message?" Taylor sneered at Damon's words. "When has the leader of the underworld been relegated to a messenger? I can't believe you're personally passing a message on someone's behalf."Bartemius and Anthony were surprised. Taylor's mockery made Bartemius feel disappointed in Damon. He couldn't help thinking his former apprentice was getting worse as time passed."Tell us, then. Whose message are you relaying?" he asked."I'm sorry, sir, but I can't reveal his identity. I don't deserve to utter his name." Damon looked serious. "But you can take a look at his handwritten note." He handed the note to Bartemius.Bartemius opened it to see the four words written on it. Anthony and Taylor leaned over to take a look."Commander-in-chief, Coleman?" Bartemius frowned. "What's this supposed to mean?"Damon remained silent. He didn't explain the note."Dad, your nickname is the 'commander-in-chief', so this note must be referring to you." Anthony sta

Bartemius looked at Marcus, Elijah, and Damon contemptuously. Firstly, Damon was his apprentice. Even if he was now the leader of Northfort's underworld, he still had to submit to Bartemius.Next was Elijah. Rumor had it he was a mogul from Easton who'd acquired Rudd Corporation overnight, but that didn't mean Bartemius would think highly of him. And Marcus was nothing but a matrilocal son-in-law. There was no way Bartemius would think he was important."You still have time to think of your next move. Once time's up, none of you will take a single step out of this villa!" Bartemius sat down. He even picked up his cup of tea and sipped from it. To him, Taylor wasn't capable of much, but he could at least deal with some small fry.On the other hand, Taylor led several menacing attendants into the yard. "Who the fuck dares to trespass on the Hob family's land?" he yelled."I do," Gary said. He showed up with his elite forces.Taylor was stunned to see the armed soldiers. What the hel

"Cherry, your analysis is right." Marius nodded and said, "That kid must have taken advantage of someone to get into Phisteele Corporation and got close to Elijah. That was how he got the chance to welcome Father Johnny and gain the respect of Elijah."With an important figure like Father Johnny to support him, it's totally reasonable for the kid to contact the Northfort military region and ask them to send an army over."By doing that, Marcus could get more trust from Elijah by talking about how great he was. Then, he would seek greater benefits for himself.""Grandpa, I've told you before. This guy is cunning and full of tricks. Accidentally saving you during your first meeting might also be a part of his plan!" Cherry said."Indeed." The more Marius thought about it, the more he believed Cherry. "Thankfully, you are smart and realized this kid's schemes. Otherwise, this kid will only spell trouble for us."Meanwhile, at the Forme Corporation, there was chaos."Damn it!" Oc

After hearing what the governor said and looking at the inspection certificate approved by military engineers, Pierre was shocked. His inspection team actually failed a project approved by military engineers.Although Pierre did not know how Marcus was involved in the Northfort Pinnacle Hotel project, he knew Vivian, the Childe Group vice president who was in charge of it must be someone important to Marcus."Vivian is my wife," Marcus seemed to learn Pierre's doubts and said directly."What? She's your wife!" Pierre was terrified. He scolded the two men from the inspection team secretly for screwing up the commander-in-chief's wife's project."If there's a problem with Northfort Pinnacle Hotel's quality, I have nothing to say if the inspection team asked me to rebuild it. To verify the project's quality, I went to the military regions and invited a few of the best military engineers in Merania. After their inspection, they unanimously decided that the project complies with regulat

Brad was the first to snap to his senses after hearing Howard's words. He smirked and asked, "Say, Vivian, what good news have you brought for us?""Well, Uncle Brad—""Wait!" Before Vivian could finish speaking, Matilda spoke with a teasing look. "Don't say anything, Vivian. Let me guess. You're about to tell us that Northfort Pinnacle Hotel has officially passed its inspection. It got approved. Right?""Huh?" Vivian was in shock. "You knew, Aunt Matilda?""Of course I did. I'm not the only one, too. Everyone knows." Matilda flashed the former a smug grin."That's great! I'm glad everyone knows—" Vivianw was overjoyed. She wanted to continue speaking but got cut short by Yvette."That's enough!" Yvette let out a frosty chuckle while her features twisted with disdain. "How much longer will you keep up this act?""Act?" Vivian was confused. "I don't understand what you're getting at, Aunt Yvette."That was when Norman spoke up. "We know how much you've sacrificed for the Northfo