Kalina's eyes darted to her phone, and her heart was pounding like a wild stallion in her chest.Lucas, the High and Mighty Chairman of FS Hotel, Hauled Away by the Police.The news immediately gripped her attention like a vise. Without a moment's hesitation, she tapped furiously to dive deeper into the scandalous revelation.According to the grapevine, Lucas, the very same tycoon of FS Hotel, had been snatched up by the boys in blue just minutes ago, accused of lascivious acts towards a female employee. If the proof stacked up like a mountain, he could be staring down the barrel of a five-year stretch behind a prison cell’s cold, iron bars.The words imprinted on her screen, Kalina turned to Edward, her eyes burning with curiosity, and asked, "What’s going on?""I told you, Kalina, you couldn't be the only one to suffer the wretched advances of that devilish Lucas," Edward smirked, his voice dripping with triumph. "All I did was stir the pot, emboldening other tormented souls to rise
The stock price of FS Hotel had hit rock bottom, sending shockwaves through the market.But like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Edward swooped in and made a daring move, snagging shares at a mere 0.06. Miraculously, the entire stock price regained its composure, steadying its course.With the wind of opportunity at his back, Edward wasted no time and dispatched a lightning-fast command to Wayne:[Seize the moment, Wayne! Ride the wave of the major shareholder's sell-off and close out all your short positions!]Wayne, ever the quick-witted companion, responded without skipping a beat.[Consider it done, my dear brother Edward! I've already raked in a staggering 500 million in profit. I’m really grateful to you!"]As the shorts scurried away, FS Hotel's stock price launched into a vengeful counterattack. Like a rocket blasting off, it skyrocketed from a paltry 0.06 yuan to a commanding 0.6 yuan.Thus, Edward's initial multimillion-dollar investment had grown tenfold in the blink of an
Kalina sauntered alongside Edward into the opulent hotel, their entrance evoking a sense of déjà vu. No longer plagued by nerves like the first time, now Edward was the bona fide master of this establishment, exuding an aura of unwavering self-assurance.Scarcely had they set foot inside when Kalina chanced upon an old acquaintance, Roger. Seizing the opportunity, he sauntered over to taunt Kalina."Well, well, well. Look who's bringing clients to the hotel," Roger snidely remarked, well-versed in the cunning tricks of contemporary seductresses. He knew these women would stop at nothing to climb the ladder of success, shamelessly indulging in wining, dining, and bedding their way to their objectives.Initially, Roger had planned to exploit Kalina as a stepping stone for his own promotion, but alas, his grand designs had crumbled to dust. Consequently, a deep-seated animosity festered within him for Kalina."Mind your tongue, or you'll live to rue this day," Kalina warned, her voice la
Edward's heart soared like an eagle catching a thermal as he beheld his newfound billionaire status. The once-daunting path to wealth seemed like a stroll through a rose garden, where the petals of prosperity showered upon him. He had unlocked the secret to riches: the unwavering belief that fortune would dance to his tune and that the heavens themselves could conspire to bestow upon him a magnificent super system. With each passing moment, he became more convinced that people should emulate pine trees perched on treacherous cliffs—when despair lurked closest, the search for hope should burn brightest. Lost in the blissful meanderings of his mind, Edward was suddenly interrupted by the delicate sobs of Kalina. “Hey, Kalina, what’s going on?" Edward asked, his brows furrowed in confusion. Kalina, upon hearing the tender timbre of Edward's voice, unleashed a tempest of tears, torrents cascading down her cheeks. These were not the tears of sorrow, but the tears of an overwhelmed soul
Soon, the mysterious and powerful Drunken Punch unleashed its mind-blowing power.The enigmatic figure cloaked in black glided like ethereal smoke, transcending through a realm that seemed straight out of a fantastical reverie. His fists and kicks wove a mesmerizing tapestry, each movement brimming with an unpredictable might and capricious celerity.At times, he blitzed forward like a lightning bolt, and at others, he crept with a sluggishness that rivaled a snail's pace. Yet, his footwork remained nimble and liquid, akin to an intoxicated wanderer, seamlessly shifting between the tangible and the ethereal.Every kick descended like a falling leaf, devoid of any perceptible pattern. His punches, akin to the sways of an intoxicated reveler, oscillated between erratic and astonishingly swift.Whether through his palms, fingertips, or clenched fists, each strike emanated an elusive force, reminiscent of an inebriated soul."Allow me to unveil the first movement of my Drunken Punch—Shade
Edward did not reply. Instead, he concentrated on gathering more of his vital energy in his hands. In a minute, the two little fireballs grew bigger than before. “They are useless to me,” shouted the python in the same rough voice. “Even if your fireballs grow as big as a mountain, they won’t hurt me at all.” With that, the python transformed by Jake suddenly also grew bigger than before. Edward still kept silent. He did not send the fireballs toward the giant creature at once. Instead, he started to run closer to the giant python which started to attack him with its big tail again. However, since the python was so big that it lost its agility. Edward jumped here and there, up and down. Thus, he easily dodged its attacks. “You’re clumsier and sillier than before since you’re a giant python now. I’m not afraid of you,” mocked Edward. “I know I’ll defeat you.” His words irritated Jake, now a white-skinned python. It immediately started to move the stopper of the gourd-shaped bottl
“What are you doing, Kevin?” said Wayne, “Edward is my distinguished guest here. By the way, I’ll have to tell he is No. two in our gang now.”“What? No. two?” said Kevin angrily, “How can he be No. two in our gang? As the level-nine hitman of our gang, I don’t want to be at his command unless he can defeat me!”“You’re all brothers to me. I don’t want to see you fight against each other,” said Wayne.“It’s okay!” said Edward, “Since Kevin hold grudge against me, I think we can settle it by a fight.”Wayne let out a sigh before saying, “Okay, Edward, my dear brother. It looks like you’re quite confident of yourself. Then show something to Kevin.”Kevin let out a cold harrumph and quickly lunged at Edward. Though he was fast, Edward was faster. He simply let his attacks aside and dodged all of his attacks easily.“Is that all you can do?” sneered Edward.“Since you’re inviting bruises, I’ll beat you black and blue,” fumed Kevin. “let’s go outside to have a true fight.”In a minute, the
In the blink of an eye, three colossal tigers materialized above Howard's head, their jaws agape, snarling and fixing their ferocious gazes on their adversary, Samuel.Almost as if orchestrated by destiny, three fiery streams burst forth from the tigers' maws, hurtling straight toward Samuel, threatening to engulf him in a roaring inferno.But Samuel, undeterred and fearless, let out a thunderous shout,"Dragon's Roar!"In an instant, an enormous flying dragon manifested above him, spewing an unbelievably cool, emerald-green liquid from its maw. The clash of four distinct energies sent shockwaves through the air, culminating in an earth-shattering explosion.Within the heart of the arena, the two warriors squared off, locked in a battle as fierce as a raging tempest, neither willing to yield an inch."My ace move is Tiger's Roar, and you've got Dragon's Roar up your sleeve. Impressive skills you've got there," Howard remarked, a sly smile playing on his lips. "I must admit, you're no