They didn't take action against Roland and his family because they feared Eric."Thank you, Mr. Johnson," Roland expressed his gratitude.He understood what it meant for his daughter to live in the Pettersons' manor, and Eric had saved her from that fate.Eric replied, "You helped me, so I'll help you in return."Most importantly, he despised the Pettersons.On the surface, the Pettersons appeared to be inviting Valerie to live with them, but in reality, it was no different from kidnapping.Lucas had kidnapped Sylvia and caused her significant, almost irreversible harm. Understanding the importance of appearances to women, he wanted to prevent the same fate for Valerie.Valerie gazed at Eric and suddenly found him handsome despite his Ghostface mask. She believed he would be a fine young man if his facial scars were removed.Unaware of Valerie's thoughts, Eric returned to the hotel with Tiger and Vince.Later, he called Sylvia.When Sylvia asked about Big Sis' funeral arrange
As the Pettersons were planning their move, Roland was also preparing on his end. Even before stepping into the arena, Roland's informants delivered important news.The Pettersons were gathering their forces, ready to confront Roland while he was on his way home tonight.Upon hearing that, Eric couldn't help but find the Pettersons' actions shocking.In this day and age, resorting to such methods to solve their problems seemed outdated. However, upon further consideration, Eric understood their reasons.Given the Pettersons' shady dealings and inability to withstand investigation, they felt compelled to use such underhanded tactics to secure their escape routes.Even though Lucas was out on bail, he still had a pending case. The case was far from resolved, as the Salt City police had gathered more information, and Lucas might be summoned at any moment. The Pettersons were cornered.Roland and Eric quickly devised a counterplan. Unraveling the Pettersons' scheme was not challengin
Roland put out his cigar, told Valerie to stay in the car, and grabbed a metal bat. He then exited the car with his driver and the front passenger."Dad!" Valerie shouted, but Roland didn't look back.Valerie wanted to leave the car, but Eric stopped her. "If you don't want to be a burden to your father, stay in the car!"Valerie turned and asked, "If you're good at fighting, why don't you go help my dad?"Eric glanced outside and saw the fight had already started. Calmly, he said, "Don't worry. Everything is under control."Despite Eric's calm demeanor, Valerie couldn't shake her unease. The Pettersons had about 30 people surrounding their cars, including four skilled fighters. It was clear they were determined to deal with Roland tonight.Roland stood by the car. As the Petterson men approached, he grabbed one and struck him on the head with the metal bat.Roland was a formidable fighter, which was why the Pettersons had supported him for so long."Roland! Surrender if you do
For the Pettersons, this was nearly a catastrophe. Their businesses were still losing money, and they had lost their only escape route.Frederick knew Roland had turned against him, losing his control over Dortmund City's underworld.Eric wasn't sure if Frederick could sleep, but he slept soundly tonight, knowing he would see Sylvia tomorrow.-Early in the morning, a major event shook Dortmund City—the Pettersons were preparing for bankruptcy.Eric felt a mix of emotions upon learning that. He knew Grace had taken action. He didn't understand Montgomery Corp.'s power before, but now he did.Even the powerful Pettersons couldn't withstand their assault for a month. However, he realized Grace might be coordinating with his actions.Grace swiftly pushed the Pettersons into bankruptcy, surprising everyone. Even Eric thought the Pettersons had reached the end. But then, a phone call shattered Eric's illusion."Hehe, unexpected! Truly unexpected!" Frederick's voice came through as s
"Let's go, Vince!" Eric said.Vince hurried to catch up with Eric. Roland had played a crucial role in neutralizing the Pettersons' armed forces, so he believed they needed to rescue them, regardless of potential dangers.Tiger exhaled deeply and summoned his own men to follow Eric. He instructed the person who had come for assistance to rally Roland's remaining forces to the Petterson manor.-The Petterson manor stood silent and cold, with leaves scattered by the entrance, left unattended.Eric entered without encountering any obstacles.Contrary to Tiger's warnings, it didn't seem as dangerous. They were met by someone who guided them to the living room.Frederick sat gloomily on the sofa in the living room while Lucas silently observed Eric and the others from a chair. Frederick sipped his tea and asked Eric, "Why are you still wearing a mask at this point?"Eric stayed quiet, removing the mask to reveal his disfigured face, causing Frederick to freeze. He even found Eric m
Eric and Frederick were both fast. Frederick anticipated Eric's intention to attack Lucas after their exchange of words. Thus, when Eric moved, Frederick did the same.As Eric punched at Lucas, Frederick sensed his actions and defended his son with his other hand.However, Vince was even faster, determined not to let Frederick harm Eric in any way. Everything unfolded in the blink of an eye.Eric knocked Lucas over, who cried out in pain. Eric also had to fend off Frederick, aware that he had to use restraint, or he could have seriously hurt Lucas.Behind Eric, Vince and Frederick engaged in a swift fistfight. They exchanged blows before simultaneously stepping back.Vince casually brushed off where Frederick had struck him and smirked. "Looks like you're truly the Pettersons' top fighter."Frowning, Frederick asked, "Who are you?"He had never imagined that Eric had such a formidable ally. From their recent exchange, it was evident that Vince's skills matched his own.What w
Roland might have offered his daughter to Eric to maintain his influence in Dortmund City. Valerie gazed at Eric with bitterness. She had overheard his hurtful words moments ago, which left her heartbroken.In contrast, Roland appeared indifferent. He turned to Frederick and stated, "Might makes right. I didn't anticipate you hiding so well, Frederick. Nonetheless, I've embraced my fate ever since I ventured into the underworld."Afterward, he shifted his attention to Eric and implored, "Mr. Johnson, whether I live or die is unimportant. Please ensure Valerie's safety."Eric nodded.Observing this, Frederick laughed heartily. "Still claiming you don't care? Eric, today I'll give you a chance!""Go ahead!" Eric replied coldly.He wasn't sure of Frederick's intentions, but he understood that Frederick currently held the upper hand. His indifferent treatment of the Draco family was a precaution against Frederick using them as leverage.Frederick had his own considerations. He ack
Everyone watched the fight closely, and Vince was no exception. He was ready to step in if Eric showed signs of losing. He knew well that Frederick would likely go back on his promises if the situation turned against him.Frederick's main goal was to drag Eric down with him. However, Vince was more worried that Eric might be unable to defeat Frederick.Frederick stripped off his clothes, revealing his muscular body.Eric launched a series of quick attacks, only to realize that Frederick had an excellent defense. His punches to Frederick's shoulders didn't do much damage.Eric was aware that every fighter had a vulnerable point, but he didn't know where Frederick's was. For now, he had to keep fighting and search for that weakness."Hahaha!" Frederick laughed loudly after taking a few hits from Eric. "I can keep this up all day! You've made a terrible mistake by challenging me!"Eric furrowed his brow as he looked at Frederick's throat. It appeared that Frederick was also testing