............"What's the scoop?" Rohan asked, eyeing him keenly."Elite Haven Club. After asking around for a week, we found out that both Viper and Specter were last seen there before they vanished," Mick said, his expression showing he found it hard to believe himself."That exclusive club that only a select few in the city can get into!" Rohan looked surprised to hear Mick's words.He never expected to hear that name, let alone its connection to the underworld."Please, just give us some extra time. I'm confident we can figure out if it's true or not. If it is, we'll need to take some serious steps," Mick requested, his concern evident."Alright, I'll grant you guys an additional two weeks to confirm this information," Rohan said, allowing them ample time for their investigation."If there's even a hint of truth to this, prepare yourselves for potential threats and be ready to defend. I suggest you all work on strengthening your gang individually and as a whole," Rohan warned, off
............"Mmm, this guy's name is Rohan Johnson, 25 years old. He used to work at Altair Corporation not too long ago but got fired." Bunny stopped before she continued."From the info we gathered, he's just a weak and poor guy from the countryside who doesn't have anything to show far. But the real shocker is how he could afford the newest Celetia car. And the most surprising part is this, look at him, boss!" Bunny told her boss, while grunting in disbelief as she shared info about Rohan.She played a video on her smartphone, an accident where Rohan Johnson saved a child being run over by a heavy vehicle."W-What... Who said he's weak and poor, Bunny?" The boss stared at the video with a wide-open mouth and big eyes. In the video, it wasn't clear how Rohan managed to rescue the child and even the driver before the explosion."Let me slow it down," Bunny said, reducing the video speed to ten times. Finally, they could see Rohan jumping from his flipped car which was still in the
............"Welcome, Uncle and Aunt Suzuki. Thank you for coming," Rohan greeted the Suzuki couple with a warm smile, standing at the entrance of his restaurant alongside Riya."Big-Brother!" Their little one excitedly leaped into Rohan's arms from her father's embrace."Hahaha! Rohan, we're thrilled to be here, and it seems Little Myu agrees," Mr. Suzuki chuckled, feeling the warmth of Rohan's welcome.Little Myu was already nestled comfortably in Rohan's arms."Little Myu, you're so adorable. I missed you too!" Rohan looked at the bundle of cuteness and gave her a loving hug while ruffling her hair."Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Suzuki. It's a pleasure to see both of you here," Riya added, extending her warm welcome.Riya Samul looked incredibly beautiful and stylish for the grand opening celebration. She wore a stunning evening gown in a deep midnight blue shade that perfectly suited her. The dress had a one-shoulder design, showing off her shoulders and collarbone in a tasteful way.A
............"Hehe! Thanks for the warm greeting, Mr. Johnson!" Priya Jensen giggled as she noticed his change in attitude, finding it quite amusing. Meanwhile, Sofia attempted to conceal her grin beneath her serious demeanor.Priya Jensen was also dressed gracefully, and looked stunning in a floor-length emerald green evening gown that exuded elegance.Her dark hair was elegantly swept up in a chignon, revealing delicate earrings that glittered in the soft lighting.The gown's intricate embroidery highlighted her graceful figure, and she radiated a sense of regal charm.Sofia Bauer, who stood gracefully behind Priya Jensen, looked equally enchanting in her attire.Her blonde hair was styled in a chic updo, which accentuated her refined features. She wore a deep blue gown that flowed gracefully, displaying her impeccable sense of fashion.Rohan, along with Riya and Emily, quickly glanced at Priya and Sofia."Anyways, now that everyone is here, we should begin the ceremony. For the gu
............"Actually, Miss Turner is overseeing things, so I decided to handle the guests," Alex replied in a hushed tone."Oh, that's why I haven't seen her at the entrance. Alright, keep up the good work!" Rohan nodded, understanding why he hadn't seen Mia during the opening ceremony.Alex smiled in response to Rohan's encouraging gesture.Everyone was occupied choosing their orders from the menu, the second attraction of his chain restaurants, just like the unique theme, the menu also differed for each branch.Once the orders were placed, Alex returned to the kitchen to prepare while they resumed their discussions."By the way, Rohan, how much did you invest in these chain restaurants?" Mr. Suzuki inquired, catching everyone's attention."Hmm, close to 8 billion, I believe," Rohan replied, making a rough mental calculation."Oh, isn't this twice what we put into our new retreat branch?" Priya mentioned, showing some surprise."Well, if you consider the prime locations of the res
............"Thanks, Emily, that was really helpful!" Rohan expressed his gratitude after the stream."No problem, Brother Rohan. Just promise to take me on a date sometime!" Emily grinned, playfully making Rohan sweat a bit with her direct request.He felt two pairs of eyes glaring at his back, and it was starting to bother him."Alright, alright. We haven't been out once, so I'll make sure to take you on a date soon," Rohan replied, trying to ignore the piercing stares."Hmph...!" Rohan heard two voices and turned to find Riya and Mia standing with their arms crossed beneath their impressive figures, both wearing pouty expressions.'Cuteeeeee...and sexy!' Rohan thought to himself, admiring the double dose of attractiveness from the two."Come on, Riya! Haven't you had fun already? And Mia, you practically live in my house, so you can ask me anytime if you want to go out," Rohan teased with a playful tone as he looked at them.'Hehe, I know how to handle you guys,' Rohan thought wi
............"It's great to hear that you're all enjoying yourselves. Please take your time, and don't worry about the bill today; everything you want is on the house!" Rohan said with a smile, feeling genuinely pleased with the positive response.Since they had put in a lot of effort to create the unique theme, Rohan considered this meal as his way of expressing gratitude to them.It was their reward, and he still needed to pay their commission. Given how pleased he was with their work, he intended to give them a fitting reward."Mr. Morrison, after you finish your meal, we can talk about another business proposal I have in mind," Rohan suggested.Allen Morrison's eyes lit up with enthusiasm, and he quickly devoured his meal in just a few minutes."Hehe, Mr. Johnson, I'm done. Let's discuss that proposal," Allen Morrison said, wiping his hands and mouth with a napkin.'I'm not going anywhere, so please show some respect for your age, Uncle,' Rohan thought, feeling amused by Allen Mo
............"Absolutely, I'm sure of it. My missing men can back that up. I received their last signal right at the EHC location before they went missing," Mike confidently stated."Alright, I'll handle this from here. You don't need to get involved anymore. Just focus on guarding my restaurants," Rohan nodded, shifting his stern gaze away from Mike, emphasizing the importance of their assigned job."Yes, Mr. Johnson, we will," Mick affirmed with determination."Also, send a few of your men to gather information on a guy named Amreesh Thompson. Make sure they uncover any secrets or shady stuff he might be hiding. Send tech-savvy individuals who can work with computers," Rohan instructed, assigning them another task."Where can we find this man, Mr. Johnson?" Eddie asked, feeling a personal responsibility to complete this task."Altair Corporation," Rohan replied.He had never forgotten about his desire for revenge, but he didn't have the means to achieve it before. Now, he had a cha
............The man seated on the plush couch was a man from the Dragorin hidden Family, a figure of immense power and influence. His very presence dominated the room, and even someone as powerful as Mord knew he had to show respect.“So, you were sent by Elias Kurovsky? You’re so weak!” the man finally spoke after giving Mord a brief glance. He shook his head in disappointment, his voice carrying a hint of disdain.“Master Dragorin, please don’t worry about my strength. I may be weak, but I’ve built a strong network in these lands. With it, I can help you accomplish your task easily,” Mord replied calmly, despite clenching his fists tightly. His tone was confident, showing no sign of dissatisfaction.Mord had heard from his brother Elias that the Dragorin family was searching for some traitors who had escaped. They needed his information network to track them down, and that knowledge made Mord confident. He sneered inwardly, thinking, *No matter how powerful you are, you still nee
............Ade nodded, a grim expression settling on his face. "Exactly. The Dragorin Hidden Family isn’t known for backing down easily. They’re powerful, and they know it. If it comes to a fight, things could get ugly fast."Rohan leaned back in his chair, his mind racing. The Dragorin family were no ordinary opponents—they were dangerous, cunning, and deeply entrenched in the power struggles of the hidden Martial world. A direct clash with them could lead to consequences far beyond their control."We need to be prepared," Rohan said after a moment, his tone more serious. "If we’re going to confront them, we can’t afford to underestimate their strength. Otherwise, we’ll be the ones to lose.""Agreed," Ade replied, his eyes narrowing as he considered the power of the Dragorin Hidden Family. "We need to gather all the intel we can and be ready for anything. The moment they make a move, we have to be ready to strike without hesitation."Rohan nodded, already thinking through strategi
............"Ehh...really!" Riya and Priya looked at each other with incredulous look, wondering why did they not notice that."You really forgot to look at the report, didn't you!" Sofia Baur look at Riya and Priya with twitch in her temple thinking these two really became spendrifts."About that, Sister Riya. It's about time to call our irresponsible Boss, shouldn't we." Priya said with raising corner of her mouth thinking only option as to how they can solve fund problem."Ahh... Rohan, should we...?" Riya hesitated, unsure of how to express her concerns. If they didn’t have more funds, they wouldn’t be able to complete the upcoming projects."What are you so worried about? Didn't he say before that if we needed more funds, we could just contact him and he'd transfer what we need?" Priya replied, noticing Riya's anxiety. She wasn’t the least bit troubled about calling him. After all, she was just an employee, and there was no harm in asking their boss for financial support.Priya
............"How should I know what those arrogant shits are thinking? I just hope they don't enter Willowbrook City, or I might have to do something about them!" Rohan shrugged, his words turning cold."Hey... hey, Rohan... my man, you should know those arrogant guys aren't just any average men. It's what they have backing them that makes them so arrogant... and we're not in their league to criticize them." Ade looked speechless at Rohan's direct and cold words, even though he agreed. He knew they were nothing special compared to those arrogant piece of shits.As Ade was lost in thought, Rohan was mulling over the information.'How should I handle them? I'm not sure why their activity is getting closer to Willowbrook City. Are they here for the Turner siblings? Even if that possibility is slim, I need to make sure these arrogant guys don't get close to Willowbrook City,' Rohan thought, speculating why the Dragorin Hidden Family decided to send their men to all the neighboring citie
............Ade nodded and sprinted towards the door, while Ravi stood guard to prevent any other gangsters from escaping.The fight was already over except for a few men who came with Hans Schmidt. They stood, looking at Rohan with murderous intent while helping Hans to stand firm.As Ade sprinted through the side door, he followed the sound of hurried footsteps echoing in the dimly lit hallway. Arman Mace's shadow flickered in the distance as he rounded a corner. Ade quickened his pace, feeling like he was chasing a mouse, and a grin formed on his face.Meanwhile, inside the warehouse, Rohan advanced on Hans Schmidt. The remaining gang members, though outnumbered and exhausted, stood protectively around their leader. Rohan's eyes flickered as he thought about how to get information from this trash and dismantle the gang so they could never regroup."You think you can still walk away?" Rohan said, his voice calm but firm. "I've already given you a death sentence, so don't even thi
...... ...... "Like he said, we are not interested. So, care to tell us where your gang leader is?" Ade stepped forward, clearly annoyed, standing in front of Arman. He was not pleased with Arman's attempt to buy time. Even Ravi could see that Arman was just trying to keep them busy with his trash talk. "Fine, you asked for it." Arman, with a disgruntled expression, noticed his phone ringing. Understanding what this meant, he smirked at Rohan and his group. "Get back, Ade. We have a guest who seems to have just arrived!" Rohan, who was keeping a vigilant watch, noticed a few other presences outside the warehouse. Seeing Rohan's warning and vigilant expression, Ade instantly moved back beside him. Arman picked up the phone, his smirk widening into a sinister grin as he answered. "Right on time," he muttered, his eyes never leaving Rohan's. Rohan and Ade exchanged wary glances, both tense and more cautious at the change in Arman Mace's face. The atmosphere inside the warehouse g
............"1...10...30....55... Hmm, there are not that many here. Where might the rest be?" Rohan counted and looked back at Ravi for an answer."They should be patrolling other areas or maybe collecting money from the vendors," Ravi replied after thinking for a moment, checking the time. It was his guess based on the usual activity his team had observed from the gang."Hey, you fuckers, I'm talking to you! Are you ignoring me?" The gangsters who had thrown bottles on the ground glared at Rohan and his group, feeling ignored. Anger flashed across their faces."Crash...!""Fuck it, let's teach them a lesson!" Another group of five stood up, throwing their bottles too. Ten gangsters advanced towards Rohan, Ade, and Ravi."Damn it, they think we're weaklings!" one of the gangsters muttered angrily. Feeling humiliated by Rohan's dismissive attitude, they lunged at him, who was standing at the front."Swiish... Bam! ... Ahhhh...!!""Crash... Thud... Thud...!!"Just as the gangsters lu
............"Thank you again, Mister, and you too. Please, let me show my gratitude sometime if you have the time. Here’s my contact info!" Anshika Kumari bowed and thanked Rohan and Ade once more, offering her phone number to Rohan. She felt that words alone weren't enough to express her gratitude and wanted to invite them to dinner sometime.Although she was poor, she knew how important it was to be thankful after being saved from such a dangerous situation.If Rohan and Ade hadn't arrived when they did, who knows what that gangster might have done to her."It's alright. We'll call you when we have some time. Now off you go. That nice lady will drop you off wherever you need to go. And make sure you don't follow any shady uncles next time, alright?" Rohan smiled gently, noticing the little lady's smile, a stark contrast to her earlier crestfallen expression."Mmm... see you next time, Mister. Farewell for now!" Anshika Kumari nodded and said goodbye to Rohan and Ade before being g
............"Okay...Ms. Kumari, can you tell us how you ended up here? You know this place is very dangerous and filled with gangsters like those guys over there!" Rohan asked the girl pointed at the two pigs lying on the floor, wondering what her story was and what kind of situation led this girl to this dangerous place."I...!" Anshika looked at Rohan's face, hearing his words, unsure where to start explaining her situation that led to her current predicament.She became emotional as she remembered why she followed that portly man despite knowing he had no good intentions.At twenty years old, Anshika’s mother had suddenly been admitted to the hospital due to a stroke. Coming from a poor family of two, both mother and daughter relied heavily on each other, so she was in distress, needing urgent money for her mother's treatment.By chance, she met a portly middle-aged man who offered to pay her mother's hospital bills in exchange for doing something for him. With no other choice, s