In the presidential suite of the Lakeview International Hotel, Elio sat on the sofa, his face still swollen beyond recognition. The four bodyguards, who had been beaten to a pulp, stood nervously by the wall."They're all shitheads, all of them!" Elio said, venting his anger."Sir, that guy is clearly not good news. I asked around, and that punk next to him is the underground lord of Southland, Shawn Xeno.""Who's the motherfucking underground lord of Southland?""The one who kicked you to the sofa…"Elio was breathing heavily. He'd been slapped thrice, his subordinate had gotten his hand chopped off, and he'd even pissed himself. He'd never been this humiliated before, and this all happened in one day.He lit a cigar and took a few puffs. He said coldly, "Alright, since I'm the mighty foreigner who can't beat the local hoodlum, then I need to think of a way to bring that woman, Allegra, to Sunton. Fucking bastard!"A cold light flashed in Elio's eyes, and a wicked smile decorat
Isaac knocked. He pushed open the door to see Eugene sitting at his desk in a daze.Seeing Isaac enter, he was surprised because Isaac had never come to his room before."What's wrong? You don't look too well today," Isaac asked, handing him a cigarette.His guess was that it was about their encounter with Margaret yesterday.But Eugene lit the cigarette and replied furiously, "After the organizers gave me the award yesterday, they told me today that they had made a mistake and took it back. Tell me, aren't they just shameless?"Isaac paused. He suddenly thought of Elio and immediately understood."I thought something major had happened. This award is meaningless. Aren't you going to the provincial capital to compete? That's the award that counts!" Isaac replied comfortingly, breathing out a smoke ring."Yeah, I know. This time, I'm going to show everyone in the provincial capital what my retro menswear is made of." Eugene nodded solemnly.At that moment, the door suddenly slam
Emeria was a military elementary school, and although it wasn't the most prestigious, it was led by a member of the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs. Therefore, all of its students were descendants of influential military personnel.Furthermore, the teachers who taught there came from reputable backgrounds too.Since Isabella was an exchange student with no special remarks on her recommendation slip, the head teacher thought she was a student from an average background.Besides, she didn't like how Isaac had hollered at her over the phone. So, she closed the doors and went back home.Allegra and Eugene were anxious. After all, they were in the capital city, where the upper class gathered. From what they had learned from social media, anyone they passed on the street could easily be a high-ranking officer from a particular bureau.Half an hour later, a white BMW stopped before the administration wing. A bespectacled young woman in a trench coat and a man with a crew cut got out
Eugene's legs felt weak, and he sat heavily on the ground.He didn't know how eminent a deputy chief was, but it seemed that Isaac had slapped someone he shouldn't have."Hands on your heads. Take them away." Amos waved, and the warriors closed in on them."Isaac, what now? Isaac…" Allegra was so panicked that she almost cried.Just then, a black Jeep appeared at high speed. The door opened, and a middle-aged man in military uniform with a brigadier general's epaulet emerged. He roared, "Stop whatever you're doing!"He then briskly walked up to Isaac and saluted him."My apologies for being late, sir. I'll willingly receive my punishment." The man, Wendell Ortiz, lowered his head. He was sweating.Amos saw him and was stunned. He had a bad feeling about this."Mr. Ortiz, w—what brings you here?" Amos quickly greeted him.Isaac squinted and said, "My child is missing, and I've been waiting for almost an hour here, but her head teacher and the school administrators have the chee
Sobbing, Jodie blubbered and described how Isabella had gone missing.The school had organized a hiking trip for 10 am the day before. The guards had taken more than 100 students to Mt. Herbes in the eastern suburbs. The school would organize such activities twice or thrice a year.Due to the school's background, its students were of high birth. Therefore, the school had sent a few staff members to remove obstacles from the hiking trail two days earlier and restrict access. Also, the mountain's caretaker had increased the number of security guards on duty.That said, nothing could have possibly happened on the trip, as they had taken precautionary measures. However, after lunch, Jodie and Jenson, who were in charge of Isabella's class, saw that the maples were blooming gorgeously and had left in search of picturesque spots to take a few photos.They had left the students unsupervised for half an hour and hadn't realized one of them was missing until they took the students' attendan
The man nodded and immediately called the authorities.Soon, he came in and informed Garrett, "Sir, they're looking for a little girl named Isabella Booth.""Why will they turn the city upside down just to look for a missing girl? Whose daughter is she?" Garrett frowned."I'm not sure about that, but I heard she's an exchange student from Cloud City. This incident even has the attention of Mr. Woodward from the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, and he's taking charge now in the law enforcement unit!"Cloud City?Mr. Woodward?Garrett was about to reply, but his eyes widened suddenly. He sprung up from his seat and walked toward the room on the right wing.The door was open. Garrett turned on the light and saw his daughter sitting upright on the edge of the bed."Cyra, did you do anything?" Garrett asked coldly.Cyra turned with a creepy smile on her face. She whined, "Dad, did you find out?" She stood up and started screaming, "Yes, I did. He must pay for what he did to my
The Isbell family!Isaac mumbled something under his breath. He finally understood."Gather all information on that suspect, including his family history. Kingdom of Aquila? Contact Lucas—I want him to bring me the suspect alive!"Isaac put down his phone. He felt drained when he stood up.If it really was the Isbell family, Isabella was in grave danger."Ally, wait for me here with Eugene. I'm going to Mt. Herbes." Isaac looked at Allegra, his heart aching like never before.As though she could sense it, Allegra's tears flowed like the river. She clutched Isaac's arm and cried, "Isaac, let me go too. No matter what happens, I want to see with my own eyes." Her voice almost got lost between her sobs. "The mountain is huge and dark; Bella must be terrified.""Beefy Bob, get the car." Isaac helped Allegra up and swiftly headed outside. Allegra could barely walk.The men standing aside watched Isaac leave, not knowing what had happened."Mr. Woodward, he—""Drakon must have foun
1000 yards away from Natura Gazebo in the direction of the summit, officers stood on both sides of a gully, lighting up the area well.In the middle of the gully was a mound of earth, with a pile of fallen leaves by its side. A small, pale face showed just above the dirt—it was Isabella, unconscious.Two silhouettes dashed through the night, as swift as panthers."Where is she? Where is Bella?" Isaac's roar sounded from afar.Isaac leaped into the gully and briskly approached Isabella."My daughter!" His voice turned gravelly once he saw Isabella buried in earth up to her neck. His eyes reddened.Beefy Bob inhaled sharply and felt the urge to cry. Tears welled in his eyes. Immediately after, he emitted a burst of murderous intent.Beefy Bob squatted to start digging, but Isaac urgently stopped him, "Don't move."Isaac's hand trembled as he caressed her dirty forehead—she was cold. He closed his eyes and felt Isabella's weak life force. He carefully transferred a surge of spirit