"Argh!"Dominic shrieked in anguish and collapsed.His friends were dumbfounded. They watched as blood pooled under Dominic's leg, and their hair stood on end.The security guards were scared out of their wits. They scrambled away."Mr. White, Mr. White! Are you okay?" Perrin saw Dominic was on the verge of blacking out due to the pain. He stood and pointed at Isaac, growling, "You jerk! Do you know what you've done? You're done now, for good!"Dominic was rolling about, screaming, "Quick! Call Mr. Shaffer! Now! Argh! I can't take this anymore!"The crowd around them grew bigger. Isaac looked at the frightened herd of young men before him and said, "My name is Isaac Garten. I'll be at the Sanctum Hotel if you need me."After that, Isaac entered the car. He didn't want to stay a minute longer since Isabella was there.Isaac started the engine, but the Panamera was still in his way. Seeing this, Perrin and two other men lunged forward, growling, "Jerk! Don't even think about leav
He wanted to meet the man his grandfather feared so much.The receptionist was startled to see this group of upper-class men and immediately reported it secretly to the manager. Suddenly, Beefy Bob's voice came from behind: "Isaac's not around. He asked me to wait here for you all. What business do you have with him?"They turned and saw the stout figure a stone's throw away. They were stunned for a moment before they burst out laughing."Fatso, are you alone? Do you even know why Mr. Shaffer is looking for Isaac? Move, or else—"Beefy Bob's stout figure darted forward like a tank and slapped Perrin. Perrin yelped and crashed onto the wall behind the counter.There were shrieks everywhere as the hotel hall erupted into chaos.Raoul squinted and said coldly, "Do you know who I am, fatso?""Here you are, loitering when you should be mourning your father's death. Does your grandfather know about this?" Beefy Bob grinned back at Raoul.Raoul's brows furrowed. He thought, "How did
Everyone in the hall froze, afraid Beefy Bob would hurt Raoul if they moved. However, several martial arts practitioners had blocked the entrance. A group of bodyguards was in action too.From a room on the right, Rodrick appeared with two guards.When Raoul saw him, he screamed in agitation, "Grandpa! Save me! This guy said he wanted to kill me. Save me!"Rodrick's eyes widened in shock when he saw Beefy Bob. A murderous glint flashed in his eyes. Then he smiled and asked, "Aren't you Drakon's subordinate? Why is my grandson with you? What's the meaning of all this?""Your grandson isn't very sensible. Isaac asked me to bring him here and personally hand him over to you." Beefy Bob stared directly at Rodrick and said, "He said that if there's a next time, he won't mind reuniting this kid with his father!"The atmosphere was stifling."Kill him! Kill this man, you hear me?" Raoul growled, his face twisted with anger.Nobody had ever dared to insult the Shaffer family, the strong
"Guards!"A man briskly entered."Inform the security force to take turns protecting Raoul for the whole day from today onward!"He'd already lost a son; he couldn't allow anything to happen to his grandson.Rodrick's phone had undergone special treatment, so he didn't have to worry about leaving trails behind.Still, after pondering, he searched his contact list and dialed a number.Isaac and Isabella were in the garden, feeding the swans. Isaac's phone rang, and he swiftly pulled it out and answered it."Black Phoenix, what's wrong?""Drakon, Beefy Bob's in danger. Someone abducted him, and they're now on the highway heading east."Isaac narrowed his eyes. The Shaffer family!He asked Allegra to look after Isabella and Eugene while he hurriedly went to the park lot, dialing Ethan's number as he moved.Within ten minutes, the nearest law enforcement unit sent ten armed officers in casual clothes to protect Allegra and her family secretly.A black Jeep sped on the highway a
Isaac and Beefy Bob entered Evergreen Hall to see a few dozen members of the Shaffer family dressed in dark-colored clothes looking at them angrily.Dozens of guards in black attire and more than ten martial arts practitioners stood by the walls, ready for action.The Shaffer family was well known in Pecling. Rodrick's post in the House of Custos enabled them to stand higher than most.But now, their patriarch was dead, and their heir had suffered a beating. The humiliation was unbearable."Kill him!""Kill that son of a bitch!""Kill that bastard, Sir Rodrick, and avenge Rodney!"Everyone bawled and screamed in fury. Rodrick stood before all of them, hands behind his back. His expression was as cold as ice as he watched Isaac and Beefy Bob enter."Did you send your men to abduct my pal and bury him alive on Mt. Herbes?" Isaac stood five yards away from Rodrick, his icy gaze sweeping over the crowd."Isaac, my son died at your hands. Now, everyone standing behind me can't wa
Suddenly, Phineas strode up to Isaac and kneeled."Forgive my ignorance, Mr. Garten. I didn't know it was you!""Sir!" The elders were taken aback."Phineas, you…" Rodrick's eyes almost popped out of their sockets.The Shaffers were in utter disbelief too. The leader of the strongest sect in Pecling had kneeled before this man at first sight!"Do you know me?" Isaac looked at him and suddenly remembered they had met once in Astraeus.Phineas immediately replied respectfully, "I've had the honor of meeting you at the foot of Mt. Nix, Mr. Garten. My sect and I are willing to heed your commands at all costs.""Great. Kill Raoul, and I'll believe you." Isaac smiled as he looked at Raoul, who was now hidden in the crowd.Phineas sprung to his feet and looked at Raoul, his killing intent intensifying."Phineas Lodge, I was the one who requested your help. We've been cooperating for more than three decades! Have you lost your mind?""Sir, what's this all about?"Rodrick and the eld
Just as Isaac was about to punch, a stern voice came from the doorway. "Wait, Isaac."Arian was in his uniform. He strode in with a few subordinates.Isaac stopped and looked at Arian, saying coldly, "Are you here to plead for the Shaffer family, or are you here to help?"The tension in the atmosphere intensified the moment Arian entered. His stern look made most people tremble."Arian, Arian! My grandson is dead. That bastard caused my grandson's death!" Rodrick howled, his eyes still red."Sir! You must uphold justice for us, sir!""Sir! The Shaffer family can't live any longer if you don't punish this brute legally. We won't have any dignity left!"The Shaffers cried simultaneously.Another set of footsteps approached. Arian frowned and stepped aside.Ethan, in an indigo suit, walked in sullenly. Behind him were two men in suits, both looking ferocious.Everyone was stunned to see Ethan, including Isaac."Mr. Grannel, Mr. Grannel! Isaac Garten killed my grandson. Raoul's
Rodrick was sweating profusely. He kept signaling at Arian and even walked toward him."Rodrick, come and sit by me. Isaac, you too!" said Ethan abruptly. Rodrick halted.Arian's eyelid twitched furiously—he understood Ethan's intention immediately.Nevertheless, this matter had to be handled impartially.Arian's subordinate forwarded the email to the technical department, and they received the results within half an hour.Arian answered his phone with a frown. Then he shut his eyes and sighed. He walked to Ethan and whispered, "Mr. Grannel, we've got the results. The voice belonged to Rodrick, and the one he spoke to was someone on his security force team."Ethan waved, and Arian took a few steps backward."Isaac, do me a favor and allow me to handle this issue. Alright?"Rodrick's face paled. He trembled and looked at Ethan, horrified."That depends on your course of action." Isaac smiled.Ethan gestured, and one of the men in suits briskly stepped forward, taking out a not