Fabian glanced at Gabe, who was as pale as a ghost, and trembled as he said, “T—the Martin family swears our loyalty to Mr. Garten from today onward. Please forgive our wrongdoings!”Fabian wouldn’t be a qualified family patriarch if he still refused to apologize when things had come down to this.His son and Elder Kingston were dead, and Gabe could do nothing before this man. It didn’t take him long to figure out that this seemingly powerless man could destroy his family effortlessly if he wanted to.The Martin family would be in danger if he continued his act of bravado.If Isaac could let him off the hook, at the least, the Martin family’s efforts and achievements all these years wouldn’t be in vain.“We swear loyalty to Mr. Garten. Please give us another chance!” Chad and Dustin said in unison after Fabian made his stand clear.Isaac drew a dagger and hurled it in front of Chad. He said coldly, “Take your own life. I would never allow someone who shot at my wife to take anoth
Allegra abruptly backed up in shock. She was flushed as she lowered her head and turned around.Isaac was infuriated at being interrupted, whereas Cameron was grinning slyly at him. Isaac smiled and said, “You want to be my student?”“Uh-huh. Yes, yes. Totally.”“Here’s a little test for you. Do you think you can pass it?” Isaac’s grin grew wider.Cameron grew solemn and respectful when he heard there was a test. Whenever great martial artists were taking in students, the candidates had to endure many trials and tribulations to excel.To Cameron, the man before him wasn’t just some renowned martial artist; he was half-divine.“You are to stay two nights continuously at Green Hills Cemetery. If you survive, have some stew in the morgue at Aurum County Hospital the night after tomorrow and sleep there. If you feel alright, come back to me.”Cameron gulped. Images of ghosts invaded his thoughts even before Isaac finished speaking.Weren’t trials about beating people up or being se
“Eugene, I’ll have some too.” Isaac chuckled.Eugene paused momentarily and smiled as he got up to get another glass.“Isaac, you can’t drink alcohol. Your back…” Allegra lifted her head, seeming slightly miffed as she looked at Isaac.“I’ll be okay. I’m happy today.” Isaac signaled for Eugene to pour him a glass.It had been excruciating when the bullet penetrated his body. Although Isaac was physically strong, he wasn’t invincible. Still, a little liquor wouldn’t affect his recovery.Later that night, Isaac sat on the sofa, cheeks flushed. He’d just wrapped up an overseas call with Elliot and was about to bed.Eugene had just finished mopping the floor and was also going to bed.Allegra came out from her bedroom on the first floor in a pink sleeping gown and approached the railing. She said softly to Isaac, “Y—your bedsheet is dirty. Come and sleep here for the night.” Allegra felt as if her heart was leaping out of her body. She turned and hid in her room.Eugene’s ears perk
When Evie saw the three headmasters getting up to greet her, she waved and said, “Be at ease. I'm here at this hour to remind you of something.”Two women in mini-dresses came in after Evie. Their expressions were equally chilly. Luke invited them in and said, “Please go ahead, Princess.”“I got wind of the three sects on Mt. Request planning to murder Isaac Garten. Is that true?” Evie spoke bluntly as her chilly gaze swept over them.Luke and the others were stunned. They didn't understand how the Princess had found out, but since she asked, it wasn't the best idea to deny it.Luke pondered briefly before saying meekly, “Miss Lopez, you're doing us injustice. Our sects have only been focusing on training; we haven’t been involved in the affairs of the underground. As for Isaac Garten, we had no choice but to do so. He’s posing a threat to our students, several hundreds of them.”Evie frowned at Luke's dismayed expression and snorted. “I'm warning you today, no matter what Reece p
Everyone was taken aback by Xayden’s question, and their eyes widened. Only Otto remained calm.The eldest daughter of Astraeus' Supreme Leader had an affair with a mere ancient martial arts practitioner! If word of this spread, wouldn't it enrage the Supreme Leader?Evie's heart jolted. How did he know? Had he been monitoring her? “Nonsense, I haven't. Xayden Neal, you should know that you'll bear the consequences for what you said.” Evie retorted. She would never admit it, not in this life.“Consequences? My family is your dad's right-hand man, while my grandfather is one of the elders. I've told my grandfather about Isaac. Soon, the Council of Elders will issue a death warrant on him. Hmph! That loser. By then, you won’t be able to side with him anymore, no matter how much you want to.” Xayden roared with laughter.Evie's face paled, and her breathing grew rapid. “I won't meddle with the affairs of Astraeus, but I won't allow you to frame me with pure nonsense.”“Me? Framing
Xayden's roar rang throughout the residential area, making many residents jolt awake with a start. Isaac frowned. He’d just left his bedroom, turned around, and saw that Allegra was already sitting upright.Her eyes were half-closed, but she soon became anxious as she asked, “Isaac, is someone looking for you?”“It's nothing. Stay in your room, and don't come out.” Isaac calmed her down. Allegra hesitated before nodding. With what had happened the day before, she knew she might only cause trouble if she went out alone.Headlights shone on the villa. Outside the gate, four members of the Assassin Squad were watching Xayden and his men.“Aren't you going to allow me in?” Xayden squinted.“Your name, please. We'll have to ask sir before we decide,” replied one of the squad members.Xayden abruptly strode forward, but the squad members quickly responded and stopped him. Xayden scolded them, “How dare you!” Waves of green spiritual energy enveloped his arms. He swung his fists—two
Isaac’s eyes narrowed after hearing Xayden's question. Wisps of smoke blurred his facial features.“You'd better think twice before answering. Someone saw what the both of you did.” Xayden started pressing Isaac when he kept silent.Reece quietly pulled out his phone and started recording.At this moment, Isaac turned his back on them and entered the house. “One second.”“Haha! Evie, did you see that? That's the man you have your eyes on? He doesn't even dare to admit whatever relationship you have with him. How do you even call him a man?” Xayden burst out laughing.Evie frowned but didn't say anything. However, Xayden caught the disappointment in her eyes.“Well, we're not in a rush. I'll ensure he answers my question. Don't worry.” Xayden's grin grew wider.No one knew why Isaac had gone back inside the house, but they followed Xayden’s suit and waited.At the same time, a grand ancient building stood hidden thousands of miles away in the mountains northwest of Soucern. The
Isaac had gone in for almost half an hour. Xayden and his gang waited like fools outside the gate. Although the chilly night air didn't affect them a bit, they thought it was too arrogant of Isaac to act this way.Just as Xayden was about to say something out of dissatisfaction, a black luxury car slid in. Beefy Bob and Harry got out of it, both looking miffed.At the same time, Isaac reappeared on the steps. He waved at Evie. “Evie, come in.”Evie was stunned—she thought Isaac would stay inside as he must have understood the meaning behind Xayden’s question.Beefy Bob and Harry went up the steps and stood by Isaac. The two unharmed Assassin Squad members brought their injured comrades to Springview Clinic.“Heh! So that’s why you’ve been hiding in there for so long—to call for reinforcements! Garten, you're such a cowardly loser," Xayden mocked. Then, he barked, “You haven’t answered me! What the hell happened between you and Evie?” As he spoke, he grabbed Evie’s shoulder and con