The gang raised their blades, eager to impress Xavi: “Talking back to Mr. Xavi, huh? Think you’re some high and mighty martial artist? You’re going to end up chopped into pieces.”
“You’re going to regret this, punk. Soon enough, you’ll be begging for mercy.” they snarled, each one tightening their grip on their blades, ready to lunge.
Xavi crossed his arms smugly, watching his men swarm Alexander like a tidal wave. He was certain Alexander would soon be at his feet. He began to imagine how he would humiliate this poor fool afterward. Make him kneel and beg, maybe spit on him and stomp on his face a few times for good measure.
At the Marshall residence, the conference room was filled with smoke.Sigmund, Walden, and Tommy each held a cigarette, having reached out to everyone they could, yet no one could help the Marshall family. A dark cloud of crisis hung over the family, like a boat adrift in a storm, ready to capsize at any moment.“What did Eleanor say? Did Laurie manage to ask her anything?" Sigmund asked in a deep tone. They couldn’t even identify their enemy, despite Walden’s best efforts to dig up any information, nothing had come up.It was as if fate itself had decreed that the Marshall family would collapse this time.Walden shook his head, taking a frustrated drag of his cigarette: “Nothing, Eleanor didn’t say a thing. I don’t know what she’s thinking." Silence filled the room once more, each Marshall family member feeling as if they were about to be swallowed by destiny at any second.“This is crap. Who’s the bastard behind all of this?” Tommy roared in anger.Ring ring ring. The desk phone r
Eleanor looked around nervously, feeling like she was in a pit full of devils, surrounded by dark creatures ready to consume her.Seeing her hesitation, Laurie walked over, grabbed Eleanor's phone, and started calling Alexander: “Give me back my phone! Don’t call Alexander!"“Like hell I will! If you don’t want me to call that bastard, do you want to see the Marshall family destroyed? You’re such a disgrace!”Laurie cursed at Eleanor and then shouted into the phone as it connected: “Alexander, if you don’t come back, your wife is going to cheat on you! Hahaha.""Eleanor, how is she? I’m warning you all, if anyone so much as touches a single hair on Eleanor’s head, I’ll make sure none of you get out alive!" Alexander’s furious voice came through the phone. Laurie scoffed: “How dare you act tough in this situation? The people you offended in Stormwatch have come to settle the score, and our family is about to be ruined because of you two. If you don’t come back, we’ll sell Eleanor off!
Riker smirked with satisfaction: “Alexander, this is your last chance. If you don’t seize it, the consequences will be beyond your imagination."Eleanor gripped Alexander’s hand tightly, giving his palm a gentle squeeze."Elder uncle, even if you force Alexander and me to apologize, they still won’t spare the Marshall family. Why can’t you see that?”“Nonsense!”Walden slammed the table, pointing at Alexander and Eleanor as he roared: “If it weren’t for the two of you, none of this would be happening. Now you’re trying to dodge responsibility? Don’t even think about it!”"Quit the act and apologize to Mr. Riker right now! No amount of talking will change things. You two injured Mr. Riker and his friends. Start apologizing!""Eleanor, you’ve slept around before! It’s not like Alexander hasn’t been cheated on! Stop pretending here and just go entertain Mr. Riker while Alexander makes himself scarce!"Eleanor glared at Laurie, trembling with rage: “Watch your mouth! That’s a lie!""Lie?
Sigmund was taken aback. They had barged into the Marshall family’s headquarters, yet claimed they weren’t here for the family? What a joke!"Then, may I ask who you’re looking for?" Sigmund asked in bewilderment."Clear the way."Primo commanded coolly, and the guards parted like a wave, revealing a path forward.Walden and Sigmund scrutinized Primo carefully, realizing they didn’t recognize him.But judging by Primo’s attire, they concluded that he was no ordinary man.Hiring a team of guards was not difficult—many wealthy individuals could afford a squad. But Primo’s sophisticated style was unmistakable, signaling a refinement beyond what nouveau riche could achieve. True aristocracy took time to cultivate, a depth that money alone couldn’t buy.Primo straightened his clothes, adopting a more serious expression as he stepped forward along the path formed by the guards, stopping at the meeting room door.Frowning at Walden and Sigmund, who were blocking his way, Primo said irritably
Seeing someone actually rolling in, Riker and his men were slightly surprised, then burst into laughter."Where did this brat find an actor like this? A real performer! When told to roll in, he actually rolls! I need to hire actors like this in the future; they’d make perfect partners.""Doing something like this for money, it’s shameless. And to think this coward is the head of the Silva family—it's just hilarious.""How much does it cost to hire someone like this? I’ll pay ten times as much if you crawl over here and bark like a dog."Riker’s group ridiculed Primo, and all of Primo’s inner anger redirected towards them.“Young Master Reynolds, I’ve rolled in. These people were disrespectful to you; please allow me to teach them a lesson on your behalf.” Primo said sincerely, still in his rolling position.Alexander smiled: “Your attitude is decent; get up. I’ll leave them to you.”“Thank you, Young Master Reynolds. I’ll make sure to teach them a good lesson.”Primo breathed a sigh o
Riker froze, lowering his head in submission.“Young Master Reynolds, what would you like us to do with them next?” Primo asked respectfully.“They’re just insects. My wife is merciful, she dislikes killing. You can go.”Alexander said lightly.Eleanor cast a sidelong glance at Alexander, barely holding back a smile.Riker and his group, visibly relieved, scrambled to their feet, bowing as they mumbled: “Thank you, thank you, Youn
In the Marshall family’s meeting room, after Alexander left, Laurie and Tommy gradually regained consciousness.Laurie had only fainted briefly, later pretending to stay unconscious, while Tommy had been genuinely knocked out and had just come to.Holding his head in pain, Tommy fumed: “That useless Alexander, I really should kill him.""What? You didn’t see how the Silva family’s boss knelt like a dog, licking Alexander’s feet? I honestly can’t understand why! Did he lose his mind or something?" Laurie was both confused and full of resentment."You can’t change the fact that Alexander is useless. There’s definitely something fishy here!" Tommy yelled angrily.Walden took a deep puff, exhaling a ring of smoke, and said: “Stop shouting. We need to think carefully about Alexander. First, let’s find a way to get information from Eleanor and figure out what’s really going on. Alexander was never supposed to have any connection with the Silva family, yet you saw it yourself.""Better to be
Meanwhile, as Alexander and Eleanor returned home, they heard laughter coming from the living room, a sign that there were guests.When they entered, they found Valeria in a lively conversation with a woman about her age."Eleanor, come here. This is Aunt Sims. She usually held you when you were a baby.” Valeria enthusiastically introduced the woman to Eleanor, completely ignoring Alexander by her side.Aunt Sims’ name was Jean Sims. Her appearance was modest yet undeniably high-end, wearing luxurious brands. On her finger sparkled an enormous ruby ring, and a Vacheron Constantin watch adorned her wrist.Jean, though opulently dressed, had once been Valeria’s colleague. However, years ago, her family business abroad called her away from Golden Harbor, and she took on part of her family’s operations.Now, under Jean’s management, her business had flourished, with much of it handed over to her son, Cisco Sims.Cisco handled the company’s affairs competently, but his marriage prospects h