Baldie hesitated for a moment before finally conceding to Tyrone's approach. There was no choice; they couldn't outmuscle Tyrone, nor could they let him simply bulldoze his way through them.Tyrone followed Baldie's car up a mountain road that was surprisingly spacious and lined with an array of greenery. The environment was pleasant, to say the least.Pulling out his phone, Tyrone messaged Ysabella, informing her that he was at the training base and might return late. She responded with an acknowledgment.Eventually, Baldie's vehicle halted at a midpoint up the mountain, revealing a massive villa that dwarfed Tyrone's own many times over.The villa's entrance was guarded by men in black. Their demeanor was menacing, and they were unmistakably the gatekeepers of the stronghold before them—the headquarters of the Black Dragon.Stepping out of the car, Tyrone was immediately met by a muscular man who emerged from the villa."Mr. Hendrick, welcome. My name is Michael Sullivan, assis
"Alright, Mr. Hendrick," Grigory responded.Kacy felt a twinge of curiosity at Grigory's sudden deference to Tyrone. It was unusual, but she kept her questions to herself, considering his respect for Tyrone as a good sign.Suddenly, Tyrone caught sight of an unexpected figure and instinctively hid behind the petite Kacy.Kacy blushed at their sudden proximity. Then, she noticed something amiss. Approaching them was a stunningly beautiful woman. She was dressed provocatively and exuded an indescribable charm with every step she took.Even as a woman, Kacy couldn't deny the allure of the beauty before her."Hiding behind a woman, Tyrone? Is that really becoming of you?" Eve said, a mocking smile playing on her lips as she eyed him.Tyrone emerged from behind Kacy with an awkward laugh, feigning nonchalance. "What brings you here?""Can't I come and have a look?" Eve replied.Tyrone was unsure how to respond. In the end, he said, "If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way."Ka
"How dare they!" Tyrone was livid. He struggled to articulate his fury as he stood up abruptly, ready to storm out."If you don't care about them completely desecrating your mother's grave, then go," Eve said coldly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Tyrone with relentless intensity.Her words made Tyrone pause and reconsider his impulse. He sat back down, but the thought of Rhia's grave being moved from the Hendrick family's ancestral resting place reignited his anger. Rhia had never done anything wrong in her life. Her biggest mistake was marrying Ambrose and becoming part of the Hendrick family. She had been within the walls of what outsiders saw as a grand household and couldn't even find peace in death.He vividly remembered her last words to him. "If you have the chance to leave this place, do it and never come back."Tyrone let out a deep breath, trying to compose himself."This society is all about the survival of the fittest. You can't even shrink away unless others allow it!
"Doctor, my wife ... Is she alright?" Tyrone's voice trembled."For now, there's no life-threatening danger, but she needs a good rest," the doctor responded."There's still danger then. Tyrone, you better write that guarantee now. You can't take possession of my sister's assets," Yvan quickly added.A flicker of hesitation crossed Belinda's face. But then, thinking of the billions of dollars at stake, she echoed, "That's right, Tyrone, don't think about taking advantage of my daughter's comatose state to seize her assets."In the face of money, Ysabella seemed so inconsequential. Moreover, Belinda still had a son whom she cherished extremely."Get out!" Tyrone's voice was cold."What kind of attitude is that?" Belinda exploded, outraged that this good-for-nothing man had dared to speak to them like that.Just then, Horatio arrived with a group and quickly grabbed Belinda and the other two, swiftly removing them from the hospital.The doctor, though not fully in agreement with
The man grabbed Eve by the chin, pressing her forcefully against the wall. Eve, who was known for her fighting prowess, was rendered powerless in his grip."Were you the one who did this to her?" Tyrone demanded coldly, his voice cutting through the noise in the bar without any regard for the onlookers.She let out a sarcastic laugh. "Are you still naive enough to think you can protect her?""You're asking for it!" He tightened his grip on her throat. As her oxygen supply dwindled, Eve's face turned red, but she didn't show fear."Tyrone, you coward! Years ago, you couldn't protect your mother, and now you can't protect your wife. You can't protect anyone!"Tyrone's lips curled into a cruel smile. "I may not be able to protect everyone, but I can kill you.""You wouldn't dare!" Eve closed her eyes, ready to face death. Her once charming face was now flushed, and her body exuded a crazed energy similar to his."What are you doing, Tyrone?" Tara rushed in, having witnessed the sce
"I have charm, you know?" Emerson argued, turning to address Tyrone. "It seems I still have quite the charm, even in a foreign land.""Actually, I was just kidding just now. I couldn't understand her at all," Tyrone said earnestly.Leopard couldn't help but laugh out loud, clearly amused."Sheesh, Tyrone, I've noticed you're getting cheekier with age," Emerson complained, feeling frustrated.Yet, the banter seemed to lighten everyone's mood considerably.The person picking them up from the airport was one of Tyrone's contacts. They weren't there in the name of the Zuckermans because they would have most likely been targeted immediately upon landing."Sir, right this way," a Carombian man who spoke fluent Mandarin called out to Tyrone from a distance.Tyrone walked over with his people. The power he had inadvertently developed in Carombiana was something he had chanced upon during his time in the family business, when money had been the least of his concerns. He had come acro
Laughing, Reggie saw Tyrone in the club's hallway and approached him. He swiftly pulled out a handgun and, without waiting for Morty to speak, finished him off. Seeing Morty dead, Tyrone and Emerson didn't even blink an eye, as if Morty's death was an inconsequential matter to them."I'm not sure what business you have with us," Reggie said as he put the gun away."We're interested in discussing a significant business deal," Tyrone said with a smile."What kind of deal?""You're not qualified to negotiate with me. I suggest you quickly take me to see your leader."Although Reggie didn't understand Tyrone's words, he felt Tyrone's tone and attitude were somewhat presumptuous after hearing Ethan's translation."If you're not sincere about cooperating, then please go back," Reggie said.Tyrone's smile remained unfazed. In a flash, a figure sped past Reggie's eyes. He hadn't managed to see what had happened clearly before a sharp knife was suddenly pressed against his neck. The
"Mr. Hendrick, our boss is waiting for you at the club," a man in his 50s said. He was Jimmy Walker, Samuel's true right-hand man. Tyrone nodded slightly and replied, "Sure."This time, the club's atmosphere was much better than it had been during Tyrone's last visit. At least it wasn't as tense as before. Samuel sat at a massive dining table covered with delicious-looking dishes that would make anyone's mouth water."Please have a seat, Mr. Hendrick," Samuel said in broken Asharish."Thank you, Mr. Montgomery," Tyrone responded, sitting across from him with Emerson and the others.After some perfunctory pleasantries, Samuel got straight to the point. "The amount of goods you want is just too much. I need a guarantee."Because the emeralds were counterfeit, significant risks were involved in smuggling them into Asharia. If Tyrone decided not to take the shipment, it would mean a considerable loss for Samuel.After hearing this, Tyrone smiled. "Just give me your account number
The directors shuddered in fear. Tyrone looked like a devil straight from the pits of hell. Tyrone had realized something was wrong with these people long ago. There had been too many coincidences. Only someone from the inside could have known where Ysabella had been headed. Besides, Ysabella's investigation would have undoubtedly had a negative impact on their interests. The directors quickly confessed to being the ones who hired the kidnappers. Yet when they tried to call the kidnappers, no one picked up."Mr. Hendrick, we really don't know what's going on. The kidnappers aren't listening to us anymore." The man who had spoken up was shivering like a leaf. Tyrone's eyes darkened. Based on the footage of Ysabella's kidnapping, he could tell the kidnappers were highly trained. These directors weren't capable of hiring people like them. Tyrone ignored them and walked out. These people would pay for their actions. …Tyrone drove to York Residence. Louisa was still sitting
This way, Ysabella stood a higher chance of being discovered. Yet the kidnappers found Ysabella's phone. They grabbed it and tossed it away immediately. "Get inside!" The kidnappers pushed Ysabella into a black sedan.Then, Ysabella's face was shoved into a black bag. She couldn't see anything, and her hands were bound. She took several deep breaths while telling herself to calm down. She shouldn't do anything reckless now, or she might get herself killed."She's hot!" exclaimed one of the kidnappers in a perverted way."Keep it in your pants. She's not someone you can lay your fingers on," warned another kidnapper."I'm just saying. Geez." Nonetheless, Ysabella could feel a pair of creepy eyes scanning her body. She could only endure it silently. The kidnappers drove steadily on the road. After a long while, they arrived at their destination.Ysabella was forcefully dragged out of the sedan. Her nose picked up the scent of nature and poop. She deduced that she must have
But when she heard that Horatio and the others were fine, Maisey breathed a sigh of relief. She couldn't help but glance at Ysabella, whose features were truly exquisite and naturally beautiful. Up close, Ysabella's skin was flawless.Even though Maisey had already met Eve, she couldn't deny that Ysabella was indeed very beautiful. In fact, she was so beautiful that even as a woman, Maisey couldn't help but feel a twinge of jealousy."I'm sorry about earlier," Maisey said, gently touching her belly, which still had a noticeable bump. It gave her a slight sense of reassurance.Ysabella smiled. "It's okay. While your baby is holding on, it's crucial not to get too worked up and to avoid any strenuous activities."The most important thing is to maintain a healthy and pleasant state of mind. Otherwise, there might be risks for your baby."Maisey nodded hurriedly. "I'll make sure to do that.""That's good. I've already saved my number on your phone. Feel free to reach out to me if y
Later on, Irvin got dressed and patted Maisey, who lay on the bed with her eyes tightly closed."Stop playing dead. Wake up," he said.However, Maisey didn't wake up, and a faint scent of blood lingered in the air.A sense of unease crept into Irvin's heart. He hurriedly lifted Maisey, but she had lost consciousness.In that moment, Irvin genuinely felt fear gripping his heart, as if something very important was slipping away from him. He carried Maisey and rushed out of the room.Jeremy ran up quickly and asked, "Mr. Irvin, what's—""Get lost!" Irvin shouted as he carried Maisey to the car. Without waiting for Jeremy, he raced to the hospital.Finally, he took Maisey to the emergency room. Irvin's hands trembled incessantly. Time passed by, but there was no sign of activity in the operating room.At that moment, a figure rushed out of the elevator. Without warning, Irvin took a punch to the face.Tyrone stood before him, radiating hostility. Irvin wiped the blood from his m
A black Rolls-Royce Phantom slowly came to a stop in front of the alley.Irvin gazed at the large willow tree at the entrance of the alley, his eyes gradually darkening.He had snuck in here with Ambrose when he was a child. He had been young at the time and had still been eager for what he thought was paternal love.He had attempted to understand why Ambrose liked Tyrone so much.However, after coming here, he hadn't found any answers. He had only observed Tyrone, Ambrose, and that woman from a distance. They had looked like a harmonious family of three.Irony, resentment, and discomfort surged in Irvin's veins.Since then, Irvin's yearning for Ambrose's paternal love had gradually subsided.This was the only way he could ensure minimal emotional harm to himself within this family. It also shaped Irvin's current indifferent personality.But everything changed when he met Maisey.She was money-minded, always seeking small advantages, and exuded a cunning charm from every fiber
Of course, the Vaughns dared not openly discuss these matters in the living room, considering there were so many household staff present.With many people around, there was a risk that the household staff might relay their words to Tyrone, and it would end up causing more harm than good.So they gathered in Marcella's room to discuss the matter.Except for Yelena, everyone was filled with resentment.Belinda furrowed her brow, conflicted. After all, Tyrone was her son-in-law. In a way, he represented her as well. She wasn't pleased with how Yakov spoke about Tyrone, but the latter had also ignored her earlier, which was a blow to her pride.Thinking about this, Belinda's expression turned sour.As everyone criticized Tyrone, she didn't say much."But in this way, how do we get the kid into the Hendricks Consortium?" Yanis asked with a furrowed brow.It was the Hendricks Consortium, after all. It was a symbol of wealth and power. If they could enter the Hendricks Consortium, t
At that moment, it was like a tiger encountering a mouse. Yakov couldn't help but feel afraid at the overwhelming dominance Tyrone exuded. Yakov's face changed repeatedly.Soon, Tyrone withdrew his gaze, and the oppressive air about him instantly disappeared.While Yakov breathed a sigh of relief, his expression turned quite unpleasant again. He couldn't believe that just Tyrone's gaze had frightened him so much.Tyrone didn't bother with Yakov. In his eyes, Yakov was like a mouse in a filthy drain. He wasn't worth his attention.The more Tyrone ignored Yakov, the more Yakov felt that Tyrone was looking down on him, fueling the anger inside him.For someone so self-centered, they couldn't see the good in others and couldn't hear advice. They lived in their own world, believing themselves to be the king of that world.Now that Tyrone had put his spoon down, Marcella followed suit too. The younger generation didn't dare to continue eating.Even though none of them had eaten their
"What's wrong, Mom? Let's eat," Tyrone chuckled.Deep down, Belinda was still somewhat afraid of Tyrone. After all, the ruthless methods Tyrone had displayed in her presence had left her with lingering fear.The seemingly amiable son-in-law in front of her didn't entirely match that cold persona."Sure, let's all sit down," Belinda hurriedly responded.Tyrone held Ysabella's hand and walked to the dining table. Observing the spread, aside from the tomato omelet that Ysabella enjoyed, the rest of the dishes were Yvan's favorites."Oh dear, Ysabella, I knew your favorite is tomato omelet, so I specially made a portion for you," Belinda said with a smile.Ysabella's eyes flickered slightly, looking at Belinda with surprise.Although it was only one dish she liked, Belinda had only ever paid attention to Yvan from the beginning. This was the first time Belinda had noticed what she enjoyed eating.Although there were ulterior motives behind this gathering, it didn't stop the emotion
At that moment, Ysabella's phone vibrated, signaling an incoming call. Although the caller ID didn't reveal the who the caller was, Ysabella knew the home number by heart.Seeing Ysabella's distressed expression, Tyrone looked at her phone and instantly understood the situation. "Let me take this," he offered, picking up Ysabella's phone.Since Louisa had forcefully taken Ysabella away, most of the latter's contact information had been either deactivated or altered. Hence, if Belinda to get her hands on Ysabella's current number, someone must have assisted her. It wasn't difficult to guess who that person might be.A cold smirk appeared on Tyrone's lips as he answered the call, "Hello, Mom."On the other end of the line, Belinda was momentarily taken aback. Hadn't she called Ysabella? Why was Tyrone answering?But none of this affected her good mood. "Oh, Tyrone, how come it's you who answered the phone? Where's Ysabella?""Ysabella went to the restroom, and I picked up when th