“Hmph! Just hand over the land to the family, what’s with the contract? Do you have some ulterior motive?” Tommy said suspiciously.
“Feel free to read the contract first, we can discuss it afterward.” Alexander said calmly.
Mr. Marshall picked up a copy, while Walden grabbed another, reviewing it along with a few others.
It looked like a standard transfer agreement, with a few additional clauses that seemed harmless—indeed, it granted the Marshall family free use of the land, and even transferred ownership to a new Marshall company.
Tommy had said it offhandedly, but Laurie took it to heart. After a quick glance around, she took out her phone and made several calls.“Merrick Phillips will be there. Merrick is the beloved son of Mr. Phillips, the wealthiest man in Golden Harbor. I’ve asked my best friend to tip him off, and I’m sure he’ll give that useless guy a lesson. It’s just a pity I won’t get to see it myself.” Laurie said bitterly.Tommy tilted his head to look at Laurie and, after a brief thought, said: “Is your best friend going with Merrick?”“Yes, otherwise I wouldn’t have any way of connecting with Merrick.” Laurie replied with a hint of pride.Her best friend’s connection with Merrick Phillips indirectly elevated Laurie’s status, making her feel a cut above others, as there weren’t many in Golden Harbor who could establish ties with the Phillips family.“Maybe you could ask your friend to livestream a bit, send us a video, so we can watch it on the phone.” Tommy suggested eagerly.“Good idea! Let me c
Merrick was momentarily stunned, feeling a flicker of hesitation. Alexander’s calm, offhand demeanor made Merrick suspect he might indeed have some kind of trump card.Merrick thought for a moment and decided to use Norwood’s name to intimidate Alexander."Fine. Young Master Parks from the provincial capital is coming to avenge Young Master Silva. Don’t get cocky today. If you obediently kneel before me now and crawl to see Young Master Parks, I might let you live.""Young Master Parks? Who’s that? Never heard of him.” Alexander replied coolly.Merrick and his friends were all shocked at Alexander’s arrogance, speaking of Norwood as if he were a nobody.“Haha, you’re tough, aren’t you? Just wait till I call Young Master Parks to deal with you.” Merrick said, turning and leaving without hesitation."Merrick, are we really just going to leave?" one of the young masters asked, unwilling.“If you want to go back and fight him, go ahead. Do you think you can take him? Didn’t you see how he
While Norwood was feeling triumphant, Rubin observed him through the camera, a glint of interest in his eyes.“Perfect, someone jumped in willingly to play the villain—inviting him was worth it.” Rubin mused, standing up and gesturing to his subordinates. Surrounded by them like a star, he stepped out of the room.He had orchestrated everything, waiting for someone to clash with Alexander. As soon as conflict arose, Rubin could swoop in, rescue Alexander like a knight saving a princess, and gain the trust of Alexander and his wife.Rubin believed his plan was flawless, leaving no room for error.As Norwood, revived with fresh energy, gathered his cronies and the other Young Masters to encircle Alexander and Eleanor, preparing to strike, Rubin and his team appeared.“Stop! What do you think you’re doing?” Rubin shouted loudly.At his command, a group of guards, like fierce dogs unleashed, charged toward Norwood’s gang, batons sparking with electricity.“Mind your own business! This is
Since birth, these young elites had never suffered such disgrace. Once they reached the villa’s entrance, their frustration boiled over.“That scum! They may look human, but they act like dogs. People like them should be dealt with!”“When we get hold of them, we’ll torment them to death. No, that’s not enough—we should just kill them outright. Mr. Parks, I’ll contact those gangsters we called. Let’s see where they are now.”One of the young masters took out his phone and made a call, his face lighting up after a few words.“Mr. Parks, they’re here, just 20 kilometers away at an abandoned warehouse under renovation. Should we go meet them?”“Of course! Everyone, get in your cars, we’re going!” Norwood was eager, already imagining leading the gangsters back here to demonstrate his power.At the very least, he was one of the “Four Young Masters” of the province! Not just some nobody to be humiliated.Norwood’s thoughts seethed with fury.Engines roared to life as the young masters revve
In the castle’s surveillance room, the guards were wide-eyed with shock as they watched the gate blow apart.After a stunned silence, they finally saw the horde of armed gangsters charging in. One of the guards grabbed his radio, screaming: “Armed intruders! Armed intruders have broken in!”The head of security grumbled over the radio: “Are you out of your mind? Armed gangsters? Where the hell did they come from?”“They’re at the gate, they’ve already broken in! Lots of them, all with guns!”The head of securi
Alexander pushed the door open and smiled at Madoc and Norwood, completely ignoring the guns pointed at him from all directions.“I’ve come out, and there are so many guns aimed at me. Does that mean you’re all afraid of me?” Alexander said calmly.“Afraid? Ha! Who would be scared of a poor bastard like you? I brought this whole crew here for revenge! Are you the one who’s scared, huh?” Norwood replied smugly.“Scared? Not at all. In fact, I find this… a bit thrilling.” Alexander said, moving slowly toward Norwood.Madoc squinted, sizing Alexander up from head to toe. Other than his boldness, Madoc couldn’t quite read him, but he stayed on guard, fingers tightening around his gun, ready to fire at any moment.Seeing Alexander approach, Norwood’s fury flared as he raised his gun and barked: “You’ve got guts, walking out here alone. Now, get on your knees in front of me so I can teach you some respect.”When Alexander was about five meters away, Madoc coldly ordered: “Stop there. That’s
Rubin smiled wryly and said: “I’m truly sorry about tonight. I didn’t expect things to go this far. I’ll have someone escort you home.”“Thank you.” Alexander replied calmly.Rubin arranged for two bodyguards to take Alexander and Eleanor home. Then he looked at the pile of bodies on the floor, wondering how on earth to deal with the aftermath.With so many dead, no matter where it happened, it would be a big deal. He needed reliable support to handle this.After a moment’s hesitation, Rubin pulled out his phone to check, noting that the signal had been restored and the jamming lifted.He found Joaquin’s number and dialed, speaking nervously: “Mr. Joaquin, there was an unexpected situation tonight. I’m afraid I couldn’t fully complete the task.”"What unexpected situation?" Joaquin asked.Rubin quickly recounted the events, and Joaquin’s lips curved into a smile as he listened.“Sounds intriguing. Pull the security footage and send it to me. I want to see how he handled things. I’ll t
After hanging up, Eleanor took Alexander’s arm: “Come with me tomorrow.”“Sure, I’d love to see what this high school heartthrob of yours is like.” Alexander teased.Eleanor rolled her eyes playfully at him and began chatting about her thoughts.At the same time, Norwood’s father, Kameron Parks, received a phone call from the Parks family mansion at Crystal. After listening, Kameron was left in stunned silence.“Mr. Parks, my son has been traumatized and is seeing a therapist. What he told you is the truth—your son’s really in serious trouble. You’d better contact Golden Harbor to find out exactly what happened.” the voice on the other end said.Kameron’s face contorted with rage, his expression fierce: “Damn it! Whoever dared harm my son will pay with their life!” he spat.“Mr. Parks, please hold yourself together. My son is mentally unstable. I can’t talk any longer.” the caller said before hanging up.Furious, Kameron threw his phone across the room.“What’s wrong, sir?” the butler