This was a golden ticket into the good graces of the renowned Nelson family! Immediately after this announcement, bidding fervor ensued. "2 million!" "5 million!" "8 million!" Then, a composed voice declared. "20 million!" As the statement echoed, a murmur of astonishment swept through the attendees. All eyes turned. It was Alexis Green, the patriarch of the Green family placing the bid! Though the Green family was merely a third-tier entity in All Sea, they were currently on the rise. Establishing ties with the Nelsons now could potentially elevate them to a second-tier status. To think the Greens would invest such a hefty sum to woo the Nelsons was audacious! But just as Alexis was confident of his winning bid, a soft voice resonated. "50 million." Yet another wave of gasps and murmurs enveloped the room. Who, who could be so audacious to court the Nelsons with such extravagance? All eyes converged on the source of the voice. It was a mere boy. Ethan! His 50 million
However, that was none of his concern. Sitting in the passenger seat, Savannah giggled: "Sir, they thought I was giving that to that old man earlier.” "They even said I fancied some young master, aspiring to climb the social ladder. I disdain! My heart forever belongs to only the Emperor." Ethan grimaced with amusement. Just as he was about to speak, he had to brake abruptly as several black cars zoomed in from both sides, forcing his Panamera to a halt. The car doors flung open and out hurried six or seven thugs, each armed with iron rods and machetes. Savannah's eyebrows knitted, and her eyes turned icy cold: "Who seeks death today?" Instantly, the car's atmosphere seemed to freeze. With just that one statement, she transformed completely. The delicate and endearing aura she exuded moments before had vanished, replaced by the menacing demeanor of the assassin: "Elizabeth”. Ethan emotionlessly said: "No need for fatalities." “Yes.” Savannah nodded, then stepped out of the car
At that juncture, the elderly man, abed, erupted into a violent cough, his breath rattling harshly through the tense air.“Grandfather!” Tears effortlessly breached Evelyn’s eyes as worry constricted her heart."No further delay can be afforded!"Dr. David, with syringe in hand, advanced purposefully.In this instance, Evelyn’s mind became a cavern of void, unknowing of what action to take.Her grandfather’s condition precipitously degraded, the scenario veering toward the dire; she could only witness as David plunged the syringe into the main artery.Moments later, the elder's breath softened and even a tinge of rosiness returned to his complexion.Evelyn, softly agape, scarcely believed.Witnessing this spectacle, Issac, triumphant, chortled: "Effective with a single dose, how about that?”“Zelda, you are young, susceptible to the deceptive words of others, easily misled.”"In the future, you must learn to perceive people truly, to steer clear of miscreants who exploit others!"Conc
By the time Ethan reached home, evening had settled. Amanda Fred lounged about the mansion, wallowing in boredom.Upon Ethan's arrival, she instantly pestered him to teach her martial arts.Having been preoccupied of late, he hadn't had the time. But now, Ethan imparted a few moves.Seeing her in short shorts, a high ponytail, executing each move with precision, Ethan nodded in approval.She was a fast learner, destined to become a martial arts maestro soon.That night, Londyn was in high spirits, a radiant smile gracing her face.She occasionally expressed to Ethan her astonishment at the sudden change in demeanor of her old schoolmates during their recent gathering.Their attitudes had transformed to warmth and respect, a stark contrast from that day at the karaoke bar.Curiously, she wondered if something transpired on the night she was inebriated.Ethan smirked and shook his head.He playfully suggested that perhaps after he outdrank them, their earlier arrogance had vanished in a
"Who would have thought? My very own Sean James has been embezzling company funds for quite some time, and not a single cent is retrievable now!" "The clock has ticked past twelve, and because of the colossal loan, the interest doubles daily." "At this moment, the combined principal and interest have reached a staggering 500 million..." "They've taken my mother, threatening to slice off her fingers..." By the tale's end, tears streamed down Londyn's beautiful face. Ethan's heart raced, disbelief coursing through his veins. He never anticipated the scenes he'd imagined during the auction would materialize in real life. At that time, he had felt the James family lacked the means to bid high for that necklace! "Do you now seek to negotiate with the loan sharks?" Londyn's head bobbed up and down vigorously in agreement. "I shall accompany you." With those words, Ethan sprang from the bed, dressing hurriedly. Once inside the car, their Maserati accelerated with fervor. "My mothe
The siblings worked tirelessly through the night, but with the first light of dawn, the James mansion's door was abruptly kicked open. A band of menacing thugs, wielding cudgels and clubs, stormed in. The sight of this sent shivers down the spines of the mansion’s stewards, who quickly alerted the patriarch of the James family, Pierce James. "Who are you all?" "How dare you intrude into private property? Do you want me to call the police this instant?" Pierce James, alongside the younger members of the eminent James lineage, locked their eyes intently on the figures before them. The outcome was foreboding; the man leading the opposing faction brazenly displayed stocks certificates and debt papers, a malevolent grin twisting his features. "The James household, I presume? Here lie the stock certificates of the James Conglomerate. Feast your eyes." Stepping forth, Pierce scrutinized the documents, and his visage instantly contorted in disbelief. "James... Lily owes 500 million an
Once it was confirmed that Ethan could indeed replace her in the gruesome act of finger-chopping, a maniacal glee overcame Lily. "I'll deceive them all!" she exclaimed. She then hastily rang Londyn, feeding her a fabricated tale of a failed 100 million deal, and the impending doom awaiting her in the subterranean bar. She begged for both Londyn and Ethan's intervention. ... Inside the opulent chambers of Wind Isle's Chamber of Commerce, Toby received a call from the bald moneylender. "Young master Lopez, just as you predicted, that woman is trying to use her precious son-in-law as a pawn." "Excellent!" Toby laughed gleefully. "Tomorrow, send me the video of his fingers being chopped off." Across the table, Issac joined in the laughter: "You truly are a genius, ha ha ha!" "By doing this, not only can we deal with that wretched woman, but we can also severely torment that arrogant brat. Brilliant, simply brilliant!" ... After investigating throughout the day, Ethan finally stu
The harrowing screams echoed throughout the three subterranean levels. Little did they anticipate that Ethan could so casually command the usually arrogant and imperious Vincent. Once the brawl seemed relatively subdued, Ethan signaled with a casual wave and approached the battered bald man, looking down at him in dominance. "Ready to talk now?" The bald man's once discernible features were now grotesquely distorted. Lying twisted in agony on the cold ground, he pleaded in utter terror upon seeing Ethan: "Speak, speak, I'll tell you everything. Just stop the beating!" Positioning himself regally on a large chair, Ethan awaited the confession. "It was all orchestrated by Toby from the Lopez clan... We simply couldn’t refuse him." This revelation indeed resonated with their prior investigations. Amused, Ethan looked into a camera, a mischievous grin playing on his lips: "So, he wanted you to record the mutilation of my fingers?" The bald man, gasping in horror, managed a nod. W