Everyone praised and talked about Joseph. "Everyone, be silent," Ammarkhan commanded, raising his hand. The crowd in the square fell quiet instantly. "In the operation to wipe out the Tam Family, Joseph demonstrated great strength. He infiltrated the Tam Family estate with his men and captured Rommo!" Ammarkhan smiled with satisfaction and continued, "As a token of appreciation for his contribution, I have made an agreement with him. I will open several trade routes from Qura to Leeds. With this, stuffs from Leeds will continue to flow into Qura, benefiting the common folk. Additionally, I plan to provide a thousand jobs around Qura, from dockworkers to road construction projects for trade routes." The crowd erupted in cheers. "Excellent! This is a real contribution!" one of the Qura officials exclaimed. "Qura has always been known as a grassland region. Most of our people only herd livestock. I never thought someone from Leeds, like Joseph, could offer us job solutions."
"Danny, you’re amazing." Jenny nuzzled her head against his chest. "Jenn… you’re not bad yourself," Danny replied with a smirk. "That’s only because you taught me well," Jenny purred softly. The man is Danny Ono. Jenny had met him at a duty-free shop in Koland Airport. At that time, her relationship with Lucky was falling apart. They fought every day and had already discussed divorce. Needing some distance, Jenny decided to return to Leeds for a break. While browsing in the duty-free shop to find some peace, Danny approached her. He carried himself with the politeness of someone from a respectable family. His attention to detail and considerate manner made it seem as though he understood the emotions of those around him. Not only was Danny charming, but he was also generous. Right there in the store, he spent $50,000 on a necklace for Jenny, leaving her both shocked and overjoyed. Amid the chaos of her life, Danny’s warmth felt like a soothing light. Without much hesitat
"Of course! He promised to marry me two days ago. Right, Danny?" Jenny leaned affectionately on Danny’s shoulder. "Yeah, Jenn… You’re the love of my life. I’ll never marry any other woman but you!" Danny replied while gently stroking Jenny’s long hair. But deep down, Danny felt more trapped. He never truly intended to marry Jenny, but the situation forced him to speak against his feelings. Joseph gave a thin smile, casting a meaningful look at Danny. "Well, I hope you two have a good relationship." Danny nodded, trying to stay calm, though he knew in his heart that the drama had only just begun. Without hesitation, Danny knelt before Jenny. "I love you so much!" Joseph watched the scene with a look of disdain. Jenny teased Danny playfully, "If you really love me, give me a billion dollars and buy me a villa on Mount Fuji. Then we can get married right away!" Danny’s face turned pale, but he kept his composure. "Jenny, I thought we had pure love. But now it’s being mi
Joseph informed Lucky about what just happened. Just as he was scolding someone, Jenny's phone rang—Lucky was calling. She answered immediately, her voice trembling with desperation. “Lucky, please listen to me! I swear, I didn’t do anything to hurt you. Don’t believe Joseph’s words! He’s lying about me!” On the other end, Lucky’s voice was calm but firm. “Jenny, I’m calling to tell you that the divorce document is ready. We’ll get divorced as soon as I return to Leeds.” Without waiting for her response, Lucky ended the call. Jenny dropped to the floor, collapsing as if all the strength left her body. Her eyes burned with fury as she looked up, then screamed: “Joseph! This is all your fault! You ruined my family! I hate you! I wish you were dead!” Joseph glanced at Jenny coldly, then grabbed Katty’s hand and walked out. Katty briefly looked back at Jenny, who was still sobbing on the floor, and sighed. “Honey, this is how it should be. Mistakes need to be paid for. Y
The young man didn’t care about Danny’s explanation. He grabbed an empty bottle next to him and smashed it over Danny’s head. The sound of shattering glass echoed instantly, and shards scattered across the floor. Danny bit his lip but stayed silent, not daring to say a word. The young man sneered in disgust. “Danny, in the Gon Gold Group, I don’t tolerate slackers. We paid a fortune for this mission, and you returned with nothing but failure.” He glared coldly at Danny. “Now tell me, how do you plan to fix this? Or should I send you to the research room?” Danny trembled with fear. “Sir, please forgive me!” He dropped to his knees, desperately begging. The young man’s name is Magno Gon, the eldest son of the Gon Gold Group in Japant—a powerful family known for its wealth and influence. Magno ranked third in the family hierarchy. His two older brothers had always been significant obstacles in his life, and Magno’s greatest ambition was to overthrow them and take full control.
At the Grade A Villa, the atmosphere was warm and peaceful. Katty and Joseph were sitting on the couch. Katty rested her head on Joseph's lap, speaking in a soft, playful tone. “Honey, do you think it’s right for us to treat my sister like this?” she asked quietly. Joseph sighed and looked into Katty’s eyes. “Katty, you know that every mistake has consequences. Even if she’s your sister, it doesn’t change the fact that she was wrong.” Katty fell silent for a moment, then gave a small nod. “I know... Maybe you’re right. What’s wrong is still wrong.” Joseph’s phone suddenly rang. He picked it up and answered. On the other end, Lucky’s panicked voice came through. “Joseph… my ex-wife… she’s been kidnapped! They told me to come to the Leeds Harbor alone, but I… I’m scared,” Lucky stammered. Amidst his words, the sound of wind and a car engine could be heard—clearly, Lucky was driving fast toward the outskirts of the city. “Turn on your location. Go first, I’ll catch up,” Jos
Joseph shouted, addressing the person behind it all. "Enough! Stop hiding. Don’t use Lucky as your bait! Come out!” Suddenly, the situation shifted. Above Joseph’s head, something began to fall—something that had previously been suspended above Lucky. “Ah, help me, Joseph! I don’t want to die!” Lucky cried out desperately. With a snort, Joseph watched Lucky’s figure drop from above. The object was closing in fast, and with quick reflexes, Joseph dodged. Boom! A loud explosion erupted as the object hit the ground. Steel bars scattered around, littering the area. From the darkness, an eerie voice echoed, “Impressive! You’re tough, but what’s the point? Can your strength really save them?” The voice was followed by mocking laughter, and a man wearing a skull mask emerged, his mouth curling with arrogance. “So, what’s your real goal?” Joseph asked calmly, though his tone was cautious. He glanced at Jenny—who he had thought was the mastermind behind Lucky’s abduction—only
Joseph stared at her sharply. "Do you know how important those system devices are?" "Of course," Jenny answered indifferently. "If you hand them over, they'll let us go, and I can live comfortably with enough money." Joseph scoffed coldly. "And how much money do you have now?" he asked with a mocking tone, flashing a cynical smile. Jenny was visibly startled by Joseph’s words. However, in this situation, she had to keep playing the victim. "Joseph, we’re family. All I’m talking about is improving our lives going forward!" Jenny quickly changed her tone to one of sadness. Joseph shook his head slowly and said, "You are a pitiful woman." "Shut up, Joseph! Whether I’m pitiful or not, that’s none of your business!" Jenny shot back angrily, her voice rising. Joseph smiled coldly and said, "Do you think I’ll just give up like that?" Jenny snorted disdainfully. "I know you’re strong. But don’t forget, you’re still just a human—not a god. You have limits too. Are you not afrai