In a battle between experts, a single moment of negligence could spell certain death. The likes of Stealthbane, a seasoned assassin, seized any opportunity to strike lethally—there was no room for negotiation.The current situation was no different. If Stealthbane didn't finish off his opponent, he would risk meeting his own demise.With a successful strike, Stealthbane stepped back several paces, his brow furrowed as he observed his opponent."Damn it! At this level, you are still wearing stab-proof gear?" His blade hadn't found its mark. Though it had torn through the opponent's clothes, they were still clad in protective gear—a realization that caught Stealthbane off guard.No matter how sharp the blade, it couldn't breach stab-proof armor.Discarding his torn clothes, the opponent sneered. "I spotted you on surveillance. Isn't this your favorite trick? If I hadn't been cautious, my intestines would be spilling out by now! You've been shot. Let's see how long you can last!"Th
Under the pressure from Eric, the other party naturally wanted to negotiate.Why not talk? Perhaps anyone could end up dead there. It was indeed an exit offered by Stealthbane.Eric didn't say much. He knew that Stealthbane must have his own considerations. He was there to back up Stealthbane, and the rest was up to him.The heavy golden doors swung open.As Matthew and Vince passed by, they couldn't help but take another glance—a small fortune must have been spent to create these two doors.Having served in prestigious families, they had seen what top-tier wealthy families were like. But they had never seen anything as lavish as what Stealthbane possessed.Both parties took their seats, and Stealthbane spoke first. "I've said it before; that book is no longer in my possession. Believe it or not, I know you want to kill me. Even if I had it, I wouldn't bring it over." He gestured toward Eric, "It's in his hands. Feel free to find it from him. If you dare to come after me again, d
Stealthbane wore a smug expression as if he considered himself highly cunning. "Boss probably didn't notice that prince's wrist. There's a pattern on the inner side of his wrist—a small eye, covered by his watch. And that little eye is the emblem of the Luminous!""This prince is evidently a Luminous member!""This is quite interesting. The appearance of an Erwestonian prince in this context, especially as a Luminous member, is intriguing. Normally, royals distance themselves from organizations like the Luminous, considering themselves noble. Why would they stoop to association with it?"Eric furrowed his brow. "Are you suggesting... the Luminous is targeting the royals?""Exactly," Stealthbane affirmed. "That's what I believe too! There's a possibility that although there's a clear distinction between the royals and the Luminous, the latter seeks to infiltrate the former. Hence, we have this pompous prince."Don't overestimate these princes, Boss. They may sound grand as 'princes
Stealthbane rummaged through several boxes until he uncovered an exquisitely dazzling diamond. After careful examination, he confirmed it to be the diamond Eric had mentioned. Eric believed this diamond had vanished, but it turned out Stealthbane had casually tossed it in there. It had been crafted into a necklace, showcasing the diamond's elegance.Holding it with both hands, Stealthbane approached Eric. "Boss, fortunately, it's still here!"A slight twitch played on Eric's lips. Stealthbane truly didn't care!Eric didn't bother with niceties and accepted it directly.Last time, when Matteo had gifted him that necklace, Eric had recounted its origins to Sylvia. Sylvia had expressed profound fascination, particularly with the Deep Blue Sea. Unfortunately, this item had been unattainable even with wealth. Its last appearance had been over 30 years ago, never surfacing since.Sylvia would surely love it, especially now that it had been fashioned into a necklace.Seeing Eric a
Eric remarked, "What's seen is to be shared. When you two get married, I'll allocate a portion of it to you."He was generous, treating money as mere dirt!Over the past few years, the Locke brothers had contributed significantly to him, naturally deserving their share. Even if Eric only allocated 10%, it would still be a considerable fortune.Although the Locke brothers were already financially independent, who would complain about having more money?-Back in King City, Eric truthfully discussed the matter with Pierce. Essentially, he was asking how to handle these things. Naturally, Eric was only symbolically asking, and Pierce could see that.Pierce chuckled and said, "We don't have Stealthbane's leverage, so we can't do anything to him. As for the things he gave you, that's your personal matter. Handle it yourself."Pierce felt that Eric shouldn't accept the items Stealthbane gave him. Sometimes, a person's value far exceeded material possessions.Still, Pierce could tell
It wasn't surprising that Sylvia considered it a counterfeit. With something so precious, one would expect meticulous care in its presentation.Eric had casually pulled it out of his pocket. Truth be told, he wasn't entirely certain whether it was authentic or fake, but considering its origin from Stealthbane's stash, it was likely genuine.Logically, the item must have been tossed into a box by Stealthbane, leading to its disappearance for many years. Even if a tycoon purchased such an item, it would resurface periodically. Yet, it had been missing for decades. It all made perfect sense."I'm not entirely sure," Eric admitted frankly. "But it should be genuine. We'll have to find an appraiser to confirm."After speaking, he realized that perhaps few appraisers could definitively verify the authenticity of this item since most probably hadn't even seen it, only heard of it."How did you get it?" Sylvia asked, puzzled.How could he bring something back without knowing if it was ge
The gentle blend of several temperaments was irresistibly captivating.Sylvia turned around, gazing at Eric. "What do you think? Beautiful, isn't it?"Eric swallowed hard. "Absolutely beautiful!"Finally, he understood why Sylvia had locked the door.'In the office?' Just the thought made one's blood boil.Eric had been holding it in for about ten days! -It wasn't until the end of the afternoon that they finally left the office.Sylvia glanced at Eric. "Is your back still hurting?"She recalled that before Eric went to Haevon, his back troubled him every morning, and even his 'Johnson Jr.' couldn't withstand her actions."Take it easy!" Eric said softly. "I still want to live a few more years."Sylvia smiled faintly, about to say something when Eric's phone rang.Seeing it was an unknown caller, Eric answered. "Hello, who's this?"A voice came from the other end. "Is this Mr. Johnson? We have goods from Haevon. Where should we deliver them?"Eric was stunned. He had spe
At the Williams residence.Sylvia had called ahead, so the whole family eagerly anticipated Eric and Sylvia's return for dinner.Despite Sylvia's insistence not to wait, fearing it might inconvenience everyone, Amelia insisted they must.What did it matter if dinner was delayed? The paramount thing was being together as a family.As Sylvia walked in with a gift box, Amelia looked puzzled. "Why bring something? It's not anyone's birthday today, is it? Isn't this a bit much?"Sylvia felt a tad offended. Why all the formality among family?"Mom, just take a look first," Sylvia urged.She then called for Seraphine, Misty, and Queenie to join them.All were curious about Sylvia's intentions. What could be in that box that warranted such secrecy?Under the scrutiny of the women, Sylvia declared, "There are treasures inside, things you can't even imagine. Stay calm when I open it!"Their curiosity piqued even further.These women were no ordinary folks. What could they not have see