Wince felt drowsy in no time after the red wine went down. He picked up the wine bottle, looking puzzled. "Did you buy fake wine? Why is it hitting me so hard?""How could that be?" Ruth smirked. "I've kept this bottle of wine for a long time. Maybe your body can't handle it..."Wince was instantly turned on as he gazed lustfully at Ruth. He stood up, ready to pounce on her. However, as soon as he took a step, he stumbled and fell to the floor.Seeing Wince on the floor, Ruth sneered, grabbed him, and tossed him onto the bed. Then, she patted his cheek and asked, "Wince, let me ask you. Are you and your family related to the Crimson Order?"Ruth did not beat around the bush and went straight to the point.Still groggy, Wince replied, "My dad and my uncle are both part of the Crimson Order." Ruth was stunned. It seemed her suspicion was not unfounded. The Orlandos arriving in Salt City at the same time as the Crimson grandmasters went missing made them highly suspicious.She con
Eric listened in astonishment. Ruth had managed to gather so much useful information in such a short time. Was the allure of a beautiful woman truly this effective?However, targeting Sylvia and the Innova Group was a problem."When do we take action?" Eric asked.He knew the style of the Combat Department. Once they had the evidence, they would swiftly take action.However, Ruth replied, "There's no rush for action at the moment. The Orlandos only have two grandmasters, and their strength is not enough to take down Tiger. "They'll undoubtedly deploy more Crimson martial artists. Let them bring in their personnel, and then we can strike them all at once. It's a waiting game, and perhaps even Shadow might come to Salt City to ensure the mission's success."Eric frowned. Sylvia had suffered several times, and now the Orlandos had their eyes on her. It did not sit well with him."Let me know when it's time for action," Eric said coldly."Sure." She added, "Eric, don't blame me fo
In the late afternoon, following their departure from the Innova Group, Eric and Sylvia noticed Wince standing nearby.Earlier that day, Eric had cautioned Sylvia to watch out for Wince, as Ruth had gathered intel from him about the Orlandos' schemes against Sylvia and the Innova Group.Despite their intention to steer clear, Wince approached them.Just as Wince was about to speak, Ruth also appeared."Hey!" She exclaimed, "Isn't it Mr. Orlando? Are you here to pick me up?"Wince was at a loss. He had almost forgotten about Ruth.However, Ruth was not going to let him off easily. "How could you be so heartless, Mr. Orlando? We had a great time last night at Salt City Grand Hotel, and today, you act like you don't know me. Are you trying to pretend you don't recognize me and wipe the slate clean?"Wince's face sank. He had come to the Innova Group today for Sylvia, not for Ruth.He glared at Ruth and said, "Please refrain from speaking nonsense in public. Otherwise, I can sue yo
However, he had no idea how wealthy Ruth was. He probably would not have uttered those words if he knew that she was the young heiress of the top-tier McClains in King City.Ruth smiled sweetly. "Mr. Orlando, am I not beautiful enough? Is my beauty not worthy of you?" Wince glanced at Ruth, "Hmph! A peasant is just a peasant. There's no way you can change your fate. Dreams can be dreamt, but bringing them into reality is impossible!" Little did he know, this statement would sow the seeds of regret for his future encounters. Although Ruth had the intention to do that, Wince's words only strengthened her determination.After all, Ruth was not a good woman. There was no way she could be the Combat Department's Lieutenant General if she were a good person. Besides, the reinforcements from the Crimson Order were arriving soon. Since they would eventually deal with the Orlandos, Ruth felt that she should start with Wince instead. "Stop teasing me, Mr. Orlando." Ruth chuckled. "I'm
The news of the Orlandos' actions spread quickly throughout Salt City. Henry and Irvin were shocked. The two in-laws gathered, and Irvin asked, "Henry! Who could have done this? Please don't tell me that it's Eric." His information was incomplete, and coupled with Wince's interest in Sylvia, he thought Wince had done something improper to anger Eric.Henry sighed. "It wasn't him. I just called and checked. It was a woman called Ruth!""Wow!" Irvin sucked in a breath of cold air.The Orlandos had been back in Salt City for only a few days, and such an incident had already occurred. He suddenly felt a bit sympathetic toward Paxton. If his bloodline could not be continued, what use was all the money?"Henry..." Irvin asked, "Should we go to the Orlandos? After all, Wince is Paxton's only son."Henry nodded. "Yes."After the decision, the two set off for the Orlando residence.-Meanwhile, Paxton was furious. According to the doctor, he could not save Wince since it had been to
"I know that you used to be the largest family in Salt City, but the past is in the past. In today's world, everyone in the underworld is a law-abiding citizen! I hope you won't stir up trouble in Salt City!"The Orlandos had deployed numerous people to look for Ruth. They had turned the entire Salt City upside down, and there was no way Tiger would tolerate such behavior. After all, some of his underlings were still doing business at night.With the Orlandos causing such a commotion, it was difficult for them to conduct their business.Paxton glanced at Tiger and scoffed coldly. "Then help me find that woman! If we can't find her, there will be no peace in Salt City!"Tiger's face sank. He stood up and said, "Since you said so, I won't say much. If there's any conflict between my people and your people, don't blame it on me!"With that, Tiger left.Paxton clenched his fists tightly, looked at Tiger, and asked, "Has he always been this arrogant?" Irvin forced a smile. "Well, we
Paxton was well aware of the powerful families in King City. He understood that fighting the McClains was like hitting an egg with a rock."How could it be her? Paxton murmured, "How did my son offend her?"His anger subsided when he learned that Ruth was from the McClains. Instead, he resented his son. Of all the people to provoke, why choose them? Wasn't that seeking death?Although Paxton was affiliated with the Crimson Order, he knew that they would not recklessly confront a top-tier family for him. It was not cost-effective for the Crimson Order. Moreover, with his own capabilities, he could not handle a formidable family like the McClains. This trip to the Innova Group had brought more trouble than Paxton had bargained for. Even though he had identified the culprit, he could do nothing.Unaware that Ruth was quietly observing him from the Innova Group's upper floors, Paxton spoke to Sylvia and Eric. "Ms. Williams, Mr. Johnson, thanks for providing this information. If she r
"Kayden!" Paxton asked, his face grim, "How much longer until our people arrive in Salt City?"He had already made up his mind. Once the reinforcements arrived, the first person he was going to get rid of would be Tiger. After settling matters with Tiger, if Ruth dared to come to Salt City, he would also deal with her. He would never be able to sleep peacefully until he had avenged his son. Kayden replied, "They'll arrive in a few more days. We've lost over 20 grandmasters this time, and our higher-ups aren't very happy about it."Losing more than 20 grandmasters in a few days was a heavy blow to the Crimson Order. Paxton said, "Damn it! Tell them to hurry up! I can't wait any longer!"Had Wince not been injured, he could have waited and meticulously planned things. However, his mind was clouded with anger, making it difficult for him to think clearly and make rational decisions.Unable to find a holistic physician, Wince was permanently crippled. Even with the arrival of rei