Eric clenched his fists tightly and asked, "Can't it be removed?"Brook sighed and shook his head."Damn it!" Eric's fist collided with the wall, shattering the tiles. His heart seethed with hatred and anger. He knew how much Sylvia cherished her appearance, and the thought of her discovering her ruined face was unbearable.As they conversed, Seraphine and Grace arrived, accompanied by a group of burly, rugged men who clearly possessed combat skills.Grace's expression darkened when she heard about Sylvia's condition from Eric."Who did this?" Her voice was devoid of emotion, surprising even Brook.Grace was not one to be underestimated—she could effortlessly dismantle a prominent family."Lucas did it!" Eric responded swiftly. "He's from the Pettersons in Dortmund City.""The Pettersons from Dortmund, huh?" Grace's voice turned icy. "I want all the information on them, including their business holdings, before dawn. Within a month, I want the Pettersons in Dortmund bankrupt an
Blood spurted and soaked Eric's clothes. His face displayed both anger and an unexpected sympathy.The summoned doctor was taken aback, unable to fathom why someone would intentionally scar their face. Wasn't this self-inflicted disfigurement?"You fool!" Sylvia cried, tears streaming uncontrollably from her eyes.Eric smirked and retorted, "If you're afraid of looking ugly, I'll be ugly with you!"Those slashes had undeniably marred Eric's face.The doctor tried relentlessly to stop the bleeding, adorning Eric with numerous bandages. His appearance was not too different from Sylvia's, who was still in the process of healing.Grace sighed softly, withholding her words.While the doctor attended to Eric's wounds, Grace exited the ward. Her subordinate, tasked with gathering information about the Pettersons, had returned."Madam Montgomery, we have the information you requested."Upon receiving the information, she instructed, "Forward this to our headquarters in King City. Don'
Sometimes, Sylvia would stay quiet all day long.When nightmares struck, she would wake up and cry uncontrollably at night.Eric tried to console her, but it didn't help.After a few days, progress finally came in the case.Eric's car accident on the way was not accidental—it was a planned interception. Lucas' abduction of Sylvia was a terrible crime, and a lead began to emerge.From the crime scene, the police found Sylvia's DNA and Lucas' fingerprints on the dagger used to scar Sylvia's face. This provided strong evidence of Lucas' guilt. However, it didn't warrant the death penalty, which disappointed Eric.Despite their losses, the Pettersons weren't broke. Money could fix many problems. They paid off the fighters to avoid blaming Lucas or accusing him of being the instigator.Hence, the only charge the police could bring against Lucas was intentional harm. With the Pettersons' manipulation, Lucas might escape significant prison time. It was harsh, but it was the reality.-
Sylvia had actually expected the baby. This month, her period was late, and a strange feeling in her abdomen had risen when the Muay Thai fighter had struck her.Those sensations made her think she might be pregnant. Still, doubts lingered until Amelia unintentionally spoke before thinking.Amelia had no choice but to come clean to her daughter, knowing Sylvia would cry a lot. Keeping her in the dark was not an option. Sylvia would learn everything during her hospital check-up.Sylvia couldn't hold back the tears. Even though she had anticipated it, the news saddened her greatly."Why did you have to tell her, Amelia?" Henry's voice seethed with anger. "You're making Vee cry!"Amelia covered her mouth, feeling helpless. She hadn't meant for this to happen.Eric rushed over to comfort Sylvia, and her sobbing gradually subsided.For the Williams family, this was a disaster.They understood that resolving the issue wouldn't be quick, as Lucas was out on bail and had returned to
When legal means failed to deliver justice, he took matters into his own hands to ensure it. What Eric aimed to do now might not be precisely about seeking or upholding justice, but it was close.Two weeks had passed, and Lucas had yet to face the consequences of his actions.Eric's tone changed as he wore the mask. "Mr. Kirkby, how would you react if someone abruptly woke you from a dream?""I'd be furious," Tiger replied. "In my younger days, with my hot temper, I'd probably have fought anyone disturbing my dreams."Eric nodded. "Exactly. Sylvia is my dream, and the one who shattered it is Lucas!"Tiger understood and said, "In Dortmund City, there's a gang leader named Roland Draco. I occasionally crossed paths with him during our underground fighting days. Maybe we can use him to get to the Pettersons. However, the Pettersons support him, so..."Gang leaders had their territories and rarely crossed boundaries. People like Tiger and Roland had to inform each other if they need
Roland absorbed a wealth of information from Eric's words.Eric had hurt Lucas, and given the Pettersons' disposition, not retaliating for such an attack didn't align with their usual style. Oddly, the Pettersons had refrained from any retaliation. What struck Roland even more was Eric's mention of the impending collapse of the empire that the Pettersons had painstakingly built.Wasn't this precisely the Pettersons' current predicament? Roland couldn't help but ponder how Eric had acquired such insider knowledge. Could it be that Eric was somehow responsible for their dire straits?The more Roland contemplated it, the more convinced he became that Eric was concealing something.Eric's decision to conceal his identity behind a Ghostface mask further intensified Roland's suspicions. Inquisitively, he asked, "Did you orchestrate the severe blow to the Pettersons' business?"He aimed to unveil Eric's true identity. If Eric indeed possessed the ability to inflict such substantial dam
Roland knew that once the Pettersons fell from power, other forces and families would step in to claim Dortmund City. It was only a matter of time before they sought him out.However, Roland pondered if Eric could destroy the Pettersons instead.After dinner, Eric and Tiger departed, and Roland planned an evening underground match.Tiger voiced his concern in the car. "Eric, will Roland inform the Pettersons?"He had brought his subordinates to Dortmund City but was still outnumbered. If Roland teamed up with the Pettersons, it would put them at risk.Moreover, Eric was the Pettersons' enemy. Was Eric prepared to take such a dangerous gamble?"Whether he informs them or not doesn't matter," Eric replied. "What's crucial is that he arranges a meeting with the most formidable Pettersons fighters. We will deal with them first."In reality, Eric's plan wasn't very detailed. He intended to follow Grace's strategy.When the Pettersons went bankrupt in about two weeks, they would like
Brook wanted to find out where Eric had gone, so he grabbed his phone and dialed Eric's number.When Eric answered, Brook asked, "Eric, where are you? You know Sylvia's situation, and you agreed to her request for a divorce? I may not be an expert in relationships, but I know she needs you the most right now. What could be more important than her?"After a moment of reflection, Eric finally said, "Brook, I'm in Dortmund City. Please don't tell her for now."Brook was surprised by this revelation. Even though Eric didn't explain why he was in Dortmund City, Brook had a hunch."Please stay safe," Brook advised Eric since he didn't know what else to say.Sylvia and Eric deeply cared for each other. However, Lucas had been released on bail and had returned to Dortmund City, making it challenging to hold him accountable legally. If the Pettersons worked things out, Lucas would escape punishment.Still, the Williams family wouldn't let him off the hook.Dortmund City was the Petterson