Ting ting!Minutes later, Milcah called again, the ringtone shattering the still atmosphere.Jonathan answered the call."Who just called you? And about Adela...""Don't explain anything to Adela just yet. Let's wait a bit longer.” Jonathan replied, weary evident.The next morning.Jonathan's subordinate arrived at the mansion, urging Walter and Almira to get in the car to return to Los Angeles.Anxious, Walter asked the subordinate: “Where's Jonathan? Are we supposed to meet him on the way?"There was no problem with returning to Los Angeles. The issue was they had to return together!After hearing Almira recount the previous night's events, Walter was irate. He thought that with Almira's beauty, a slight opportunity would be enough to enchant Jonathan.The result? A failed attempt that only led to more trouble!Reflecting upon this, Walter regretted acting rashly because he was so eager for Almira to get close to Jonathan.He regretted provoking Jonathan."Young Wang ordered me pers
"I understand the two of you now. Let's talk about something else. Suppose I lose tomorrow night, I will fulfill my promise, leave Top-Sky House, and I won't have any face left to participate in this game anymore.""What do you think? Who will be the most suitable to replace me if I lose?"Upon hearing this, everyone present fell into deep thought.Of course, they all knew about Jonathan's bet with Roderick, but they didn't expect Jonathan to be so daring that he would follow the agreement if he lost.Although this battle is a gamble between Jonathan and Roderick, who betrayed Top-Sky House, it certainly has a decisive nature.But how prestigious is the position of the owner of the Top-Sky House?Could Jonathan bear to abandon it?Moreover, who can do anything about it even if he doesn't comply with the bet?Wolfgang only gave Jonathan the title without providing any assistance. He was just in jail then, so he didn't have the opportunity.Therefore, Jonathan was constantly provoked wh
The next day, the long-anticipated day of the grand arena battle finally arrived.Los Angeles was in a state of heightened hunger more than ever before.Ordinary citizens, oblivious to the day's significance, continued their daily hustle and bustle, awaiting the next day's arrival as usual.But for some, it was different.For the Top-Sky House, it was safe to say that this day was a turning point of paramount importance."Roderick, what on earth is your game? We jointly hired Drake, and now you've invited those three cities' union stars, Harvey and Donald, here. What's the mean ireactedarly at the break of dawn, Phelim had stormed into the Bacchus club with a formidable presence, seemingly accusing.Had Roderick not paraded Harvey and Donald before Jonathan yesterday, they would've been in the dark about the affair.Therefore, Phelim was seething, no longer desiring to merge back with the Top-Sky House.Who wouldn't know that the Top-Sky House had been fractured and weakened for years
"Master, if you feel you can win, I implore you to secure a victory in tonight's match. But if there's no hope, find some reason to withdraw."Christopher replied: “Yes, sir, you could cancel this match. While it may cause a minor loss of face, we could disrupt Roderick's scheme. You are the rightful lord of Top-Sky House, and without your abdication, no one can claim your position."The two of them had approached Jonathan for this reason, suggesting a withdrawal if victory was uncertain.By now, Roderick had already murdered Samuel. If he won tonight's match, his sinister ambitions would surely surface, probably coveting Jonathan's position without delay.Who knew how many more would fall like Samuel did?Roderick had indeed gone mad.Listening to their proposal, Jonathan found it laughable. It couldn't be that simple.He countered: “Even if I don't back down, he can't force me to. But what if he attempts to assassinate me? Or threatens my friends and family? Zachary, think about it.
"This is a fight, do as you please!"Jonathan, seemingly indifferent, responded. He felt Harvey and Donald were nothing exceptional and casually urged Saint: “If you're here, then don't keep them waiting. Go and fight!""Alright."Saint affirmed and proceeded to the battleground.At this moment, Phelim was nervously swallowing, his fear evident.In the past, they were all members of the Top-Sky House. He was a senior at Saint, so he didn't find him intimidating.But now, standing on opposing sides, the feeling was utterly different.Phelim recalled a decade and a half ago, when Saint was only sixteen, and he whimsically wanted to test his mettle.If Saint hadn't restrained himself in time, he would have crushed his skull.An icy sensation swept over him abruptly."Saint, let's fight slowly!" Phelim voiced tremulously.Saint folded his arms and responded curtly: "Jonathan said we could kill. Phelim, I will only use three moves. If I don't kill you, I'll admit defeat."Phelim: "...""We
"I don't agree!""The one fighting in the arena is me, Saint, not anyone else. If I don't admit defeat, no one has the right to do it on my behalf!"Saint's tone was steadfast, refusing to capitulate.Saint understood Jonathan's concern about his waning strength, which might lead to a loss against Harvey.He had inflicted grave injuries on Donald, from which recovery within a few months was improbable. If Harvey seized this opportunity, he would undoubtedly show no mercy.But for the victory of tonight's battle, he had to eliminate this obstacle named Harvey for Jonathan.Then, Jonathan could focus all his energy on battling Drake to have a shot at victory!He couldn't retreat in this round!"Very well, let's begin!" the flame of combat burning brightly in Harvey's eyes."Please proceed!"Without another word, Harvey immediately acted, his body pouncing like a fearsome tiger, his robust thighs delivering a downward blow as imposing as a pillar encircling Saint."Bring it on!"Saint ro
Roderick immediately slumped down, his chest heaving as though on the verge of suffocating."Drake, how can you lack such integrity!"His blood boiling, Roderick didn't hold back, venting his fury."I may lack some integrity, so I'll ignore your insults!" Drake coldly retorted.“…”"Your eight men have all lost; thus, I win tonight's arena battle."At this point, Jonathan spoke slowly, his gaze resting on Roderick and the men behind him. He calmly said: "Now it's your turn to uphold the bet, submit or die, choose!"Everyone exchanged glances.They knew they couldn't dodge this anymore.“I’ll follow.”The first to speak was Phelim.At this point, he had no grounds to oppose Jonathan, nor did he need to.“I’ll also follow!”“Me too!”Subsequently, people began to step back, creating a distance from Roderick and choosing to submit.Not long after, only Gwyn remained by Roderick’s side.This might be the only thing that cheered Roderick up.At least there was still someone on his side."H
The next day, as the sun began to rise.For Los Angeles, the previous night was like any other ordinary night.In reality, there was nothing peculiar about this. The growth of Top-Sky House to its current stature was essentially a chain of enterprises driven by the principle of self-interest.If there were any unique qualities, it would be their unconventional business practices that dominated the cities of the Southwest.But their dealings were otherwise reputable.The people of Los Angeles were familiar with the Seven Wonders Corporation, but the name of Top-Sky House barely stirred recognition.Therefore, the internal power struggle of this faction was hardly their concern. What did it matter to them?Today, Jonathan sat in a room in the Seven Wonders Corporation, a space that had been sealed off for ten years, and all other seats were filled.Jonathan had been in Los Angeles for over a month, and finally, the day came when he gathered everyone together.What's more, they had genui