"It's not about that, Mr. Potter!" Mario exclaimed. "When we went to the project site, there was an incredibly stunning woman! Her bodyguard could even bend a baton with his bare hands! But that's not the main point!"Finnick slapped him, demanding, "Hurry up and get to the point!"Mario rubbed his head and explained, "You know what? The CEO of the Innova Group is a stunningly pretty woman! I've never seen such a beautiful woman! She even outshines those celebrities by a large margin!""Really?!" Finnick sat up in surprise."Certainly, Mr. Potter! You can ask them if you don't believe me!" Mario assured him.Finnick glanced at the men behind Mario, and they all nodded in agreement.Finnick rubbed his bald head and declared, "Well, today must be my lucky day! Gather up our men. We're going to the site!"-At the project site.Matthew anticipated that the gang led by Mario would come, but he didn't expect them to return so soon.Mario rushed forward and shouted, "Stop! Everyone
Finnick was indeed a formidable martial artist, but Matthew was no stranger to fights either. When Finnick attacked, Matthew intercepted Finnick's fist with a palm."Not bad, young man!" Finnick took a step back. "Few people can master Iron Palm to this level! Who is your master?"He knew that most grandmasters had some background. The support of the Rockwoods was not the sole reason he could lead the Westlake underworld. His caution also played a significant role.Thus, even though Matthew and Vince might not have a prominent background, he was confident it was surely not a small one."Scared!?" Matthew sneered. "If you're scared, then get lost!""In my dictionary, there's no such word as 'scared'!" Finnick said and attacked Matthew again.Vince crossed his arms and observed from the side. With both of them guarding this place, he wasn't worried that anyone would dare to come and cause trouble.Having followed Eric for over a year, he had only encountered legends like Eric, Pie
Hearing Finnick's sigh, Cassius asked, "What's wrong? Did something go awry?"Finnick nodded. "When I visited the Innova Group's construction site, two grandmasters were guarding the entrance. It seems they're well-prepared for us. I engaged in a lengthy battle with one of them, but we couldn't determine a winner!"In truth, he and Matthew had only exchanged blows for a dozen rounds, but the stalemate was genuine.Cassius squinted and asked with curiosity, "Two grandmasters? It's unlikely that the Innova Group could have expanded to this extent with just a couple of grandmasters…"Cassius believed that a rapidly growing company like the Innova Group must boast a formidable security team, which was why he had assigned Finnick to handle the situation. However, he was puzzled when Finnick revealed that only two grandmasters guarded the entrance.He gazed at Finnick and asked, "So, it appears you can't handle this?"Finnick scratched his head and admitted, "As you know, I only have t
The grand celebration continued in full swing, marking the pinnacle of the Rockwoods' prosperity in Westlake. Even major families from King City arrived bearing gifts, and Cassius beamed with joy throughout the entire event.Nonetheless, a sense of regret lingered in his heart.Despite being the most prosperous family in Westlake, the Rockwoods' resources and reputation couldn't match the top families in King City due to geographical constraints.Cassius knew for the Rockwoods to truly thrive, they needed to move to King City and surpass the top families there, replacing the Larsons after their downfall.In reality, the competition for that position was intense, with many formidable families eyeing it, including the Montgomerys. Grace seized the opportunity after the Larsons' collapse to elevate the Montgomerys to one of the top four families.Grace was an ambitious woman with grand visions and had unmatched resources in her hands, possibly due to her relationship with Eric. The W
As they aged, their power could burden them, causing immense suffering.Following a thorough examination, Eric sighed in relief and said, "It's just some internal injuries. Fortunately, they can be treated."Eric urged Vince to return to King City or Salt City to recuperate. Afterward, the Lockes began recounting what had transpired.Finnick had brought four grandmasters with him to the project site.Eric frowned upon hearing this. Four grandmasters constituted a formidable force. Westlake, being much larger than Salt City, was an international metropolis with a population several times greater. Therefore, having a few grandmasters in the underworld seemed normal there.However, Eric knew that only Finnick had come there last time. If he possessed so many grandmasters, why did he come alone before?Matthew continued. "After ordering two people to injure Vince, he left a message. He claims that half of the money earned by the Innova Group in Westlake should be shared with him. He
"Damn it!" Mario cursed. "You said you've considered it thoroughly? Then what do you mean by this?! Mr. Potter, let's go get him!" He certainly would not dare to go up himself. After all, he knew Matthew was a grandmaster, and going up against him was no different from seeking death. Therefore, he urged Fennick to step in.Finnick slapped the back of Mario's head and kicked him away. "How dare you give me orders? Get lost and play by yourself!"Finnick stepped forward, rubbed his bald head, and looked at Eric condescendingly. He had the nerve to act however he wanted because only the Rockwoods could control him in Westlake.He chuckled. "It seems you know how things work in the underworld, too. That's good. So you should be aware that people like us aren't afraid of being threatened. Are you sure you want to confront me?""So… Why don't we sit down and discuss?" Eric suggested, trying the method Sylvia had mentioned."There's nothing to discuss!" Finnick shouted, "I've made it c
Finnick smiled. "Really! Let's talk! How about this? We'll leave now, and we absolutely won't cause trouble here again. How does that sound?"He planned to return and explain the situation to Cassius, then send more grandmasters later. After all, the Rockwoods had plenty of people, and he could overwhelm Matthew and Eric with sheer numbers."Leave?" Eric scoffed. "It's not that easy. You beat up my men and caused trouble on my project site, and now you expect me to let you off like that?"Finnick was stunned. He knew Eric wouldn't let him off easily, so he said sternly, "What do you want? You really have some nerve to threaten Westlake's kingpin! With so many of us, I don't believe we can't force our way out!""You can try," Eric said.Finnick gritted his teeth, turned around, and tried to run. However, just as he turned, he found Eric standing in front of him. He raised his fist and landed another punch on his head."Ouch!" Finnick held his head, tears streaming down.At the sa
Finnick's expression fell. As the Westlake underworld leader, he found it absurd that Eric expected him and his gang to clean up a construction site without compensation.Despite his reservations, compliance was his only option. Nevertheless, he intended to visit the Rockwoods later that night and brief them on the day's events. He believed that uniting the Rockwoods would provide a formidable response to Eric.-In the evening, Eric and his team bid farewell.Before leaving, Eric addressed Finnick, "There's a lot of garbage here. Take your time cleaning up. If I see any mess tomorrow morning, expect consequences. Also, assign people to guard the site. If my equipment disappears, I'll hold you responsible!"Finnick replied diplomatically, "Don't worry, Mr. Johnson! We'll clean thoroughly! Not a speck of dust will remain!"Eric nodded and departed with Matthew.Once they were gone, Finnick's demeanor shifted. Despite his outward friendliness, his true nature as a ruthless individ