Casting a fleeting glance at the flamboyantly dressed Sean, who appeared to be in his 40s, Ethan remarked with an icy smile: "Your taste is quite... unique." Sean's face darkened instantly. Lily jumped to his defense: "What does age matter? A 30 billion contract, can you even fathom that amount?" Sean hastily backed her up: "Exactly! With money and status, what young beauty wouldn’t fall for me?" "A 30 billion contract, huh?" Ethan chuckled, casting a side-glance at Benson. Benson responded with a knowing smile, promptly texting someone. Moments later, Sean's phone rang. Spotting it was Natalie Smith, he couldn't resist flaunting: "Let me enlighten you on how I converse with the heiress." Intentionally activating the speakerphone, he greeted sweetly: "Darling, what can I do for you?" However, a furious voice echoed from the speaker: "Sean, who have you antagonized?" "I hereby declare that our 30 billion contract is nullified. The wedding is canceled. The Smiths want nothing t
With a soft thud, the least resentful of the lot, Harvey, surrendered, prostrating before Ethan in reverence. From the depths of his being, he truly felt a profound sense of awe; he was genuinely terrified. "Sir, Mr. Alexander. My apologies, Lord Alexander." "It's me, Harvey, who's at fault. I swear henceforth, I am your most loyal hound." "Just spare me, and whatever you ask of Harvey, I will oblige." The atmosphere was so tense that the surrounding people seemed ensnared by it, all members of the Four Great Families appeared to be wholly subdued by Ethan's presence. Whispers of "sorry" echoed faintly. "We... We admit our wrongdoings. We won't dare again." The patriarchs of the Bailay and Edwards families, namely Philip, Wilfred, and Calliope, bowed deeply in contrition, almost touching the ground. Seeing the members of the Four Great Families bowing one after another, the faces pale as death, the James brothers, stricken with fear, also knelt in apology. Even if they were u
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the call ended abruptly. But as fate would have it, no sooner had the call ended than the phone rang again, its persistent chime demanding attention. Ethan picked it up and, from the other end, came an anxious voice: "Greetings, are you by any chance the father of London Alexander?" "London has just fainted at the preschool. We have taken her to the infirmary. Could you be troubled to come here?" Fainted at preschool? "How is she now?" A tightness gripped Ethan's heart, his intuition hinting at something amiss, so he quickly inquired. The voice replied: "For now, the doctor can't pinpoint the issue, and she remains unconscious..." "I'll be right there." Without a moment's hesitation, Ethan dashed to the parking lot, simultaneously dialing the renowned Dr. Frederick. "My daughter has fainted, and the cause remains elusive." His succinct description conveyed the gravity of the situation, and Frederick immediately grasped its urgency: "I wil
Of the four major families, the Bailay and Byner clans harbored the deepest animosity towards him.Furthermore, the Byner family was the most influential among them.Even the Bailay had to secretly deploy the Four Deadly Assassins.So, wouldn't the more influential Byner be capable of subtler treachery?It now seemed highly probable that the Byner family, under the guise of supplying ingredients, poisoned the meals.He regretted underestimating human nature.At this revelation, Ethan radiated a cold, lethal aura.Samuel swiftly played an encrypted audio clip from inside the Byner's private discussions.Ethan listened intently.An unfamiliar man's voice rang out: "This poison is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and takes over a week to manifest.""When it strikes, the victim will experience unparalleled pain, prolonged, inescapable agony.""But if this poisoning isn't handled properly, innocent children could be inadvertently affected..."Steve Byner's sinister voice cut in: "Then handl
"Rest assured, she's out of danger. You all look exhausted. Go home, rest. Lingering here might not be the best for her." Frederick said sagely, holding his magnetic box. He added: "A couple of days' rest, and she'll be as good as new."After a slew of reassurances, Ethan's taut nerves finally relaxed.Glancing at his watch, it was already four in the morning.He rose, preparing to leave."Ethan..." Londyn's voice was filled with concern."Londyn, there are matters I must attend to immediately. I entrust her care to you."Londyn, reading between the lines, braced herself. Even though she loathed the idea of Ethan meting out justice, the gravity of the situation demanded it. Today, young London lay vulnerable in a hospital bed, and this transcended her usual boundaries of forbearance.Ethan left the hospital room.Samuel and Savannah quickly approached him: "Emperor." they addressed him reverently.Gazing at the pre-dawn skies, Ethan pronounced five chilling words: "Bathe in the Byner'
The guards, witnessing this, were dumbstruck to the point of voicelessness."Lord, Mr. Wright!"Steve stood frozen.His old friend, the invincible Mr. Wright, was taken down so effortlessly?Mr. Wright lay several meters away, his once fervent eyes now consumed by infinite terror.But just then..."Alert! Chief Steward Phillips approaches!"A loud cry rang out."Whirring, whirring."The loud noise of helicopter blades resonated.Numerous large jeeps abruptly halted outside the house.Steve suddenly jolted: "General, General Phillips."In the main hall of the Byner residence, a slender, delicate man dressed in a formal black vest swiftly entered.Noticing that Mr. Wright was unreliable, Steve quickly approached the man and greeted: "General Phillips."General Phillips respectfully said to Steve: "Mr. Byner, I heard that someone attacked the Byner residence last night?""I have brought a team of three hundred people. We will definitely eliminate the criminals for the Byner family."Nume
Aaron, his mouth still gagged, frantically struggled at the mention of execution. Steve looked like he'd seen a ghost, muttering in disbelief: "No... it can't be..."Suddenly, with a mixture of desperation and madness, he managed to draw a concealed gun: "Even in death, I'll drag you down with me." he growled, aiming at Ethan.BANG!The onlookers gasped, many nearly choked in shock. Steve Byner, the patriarch, had gone mad, daring to shoot at the general.Yet, even before Steve could pull the trigger, Ethan had seen it. With graceful agility, he dodged the bullet. Immediately, three consecutive shots rang out from the distance - a sniper's precision. Steve, the deranged assailant, lay lifeless in an instant."All the rest will be detained and, after trial, executed." Ethan declared coldly. He left the room with the cement bag, disappearing into the night breeze, with Samuel and Savannah trailing behind. A battalion of over a thousand followed in formation.They moved to the ancestral
On this day, a unique rendezvous was set between Samuel and Ethan. Ethan had imagined some pressing matter to be discussed, but to his surprise, Samuel was accompanied by a dog strikingly resembling Rowan. "Great Emperor," Ethan began with an intrigued tone. "Who might this be?" Samuel, with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, answered, "In truth, this canine shares blood with Rowan. They're twin brothers. Meet Caradoc, the younger sibling." "When you once asked me to bring a hunting dog, I was at sixes and sevens on whom exactly to present. And now that Rowan is no more... Perhaps, this is destiny's bidding. Would you care to take him home?" Samuel's voice softened with an underlying melancholy. Ethan was taken aback by this revelation. Upon bringing Caradoc home, the little lass's astonishment was palpable. Though aware of Rowan's demise, she was momentarily staggered by the uncanny resemblance of this new companion. Subsequently, Ethan escorted her to Rowan's grave. She tenderly