Jayson's long legs and athletic physique were not just for show, a fact the group of thugs soon came to realize. "This guy runs pretty fast," one of the thugs grumbled resentfully. Despite relentlessly pursuing Jayson for the past ten minutes, they couldn't bridge the ever-widening ten-meter gap. Exhausted and gasping for breath, they finally gave up the chase. While proficient in fighting, these thugs were not accustomed to prolonged pursuits. Usually, their opponents would stand their ground, making this the first time they encountered such an audacious adversary who fled before a single blow was exchanged. Furthermore, they had little reason to fear the authorities in Jade City. The police force was notorious for its corruption, only motivated by monetary gain. As long as they avoided murder and no one paid to report their assaults, they were free to roam and wreak havoc without consequence. "I think that bastard has a car," one of them suddenly recalled the vehicle Jayson had a
Elena Wilson, once known as the fairy of Jade City, found herself overshadowed ever since Queen York returned from her studies abroad. As the heiress to the York family, the second wealthiest in Jade City, Queen York's presence captivated the bachelors of the aristocracy, leaving Elena in the shadows. Amidst the buzz surrounding Queen York, Jayson remained indifferent. He had no interest in the source of the commotion, for his focus lay solely on his high-stakes gamble worth a staggering $100 million. As the match was about to commence, Jayson's heart raced with anticipation. The fighter he had placed his bet on appeared undernourished and hungry compared to his adversary—a muscular and imposing figure. "Nervously, Jayson muttered, 'I hope this guy wins.'" As the bell rang, Well-Weather was suddenly struck with a powerful punch that landed directly on his face. The impact was so intense that Jayson's heart skipped a beat. His face turned ashen, and a gentle yet crisp voice spoke bes
If it weren't for the presence of other wealthy family scions, Hay Wilson would have instructed his bodyguards to roughen Jayson up. He harboured a strong dislike for Jayson and found conversing with him particularly distasteful. "If you can't afford it, just admit it. Instead of being poor and proud, I'll consider a deal only if you come up with $500,000," Jayson retorted impatiently, his face displaying his frustration. Hay Wilson's anger surged to the point where he trembled with rage. He responded icily, "You won't receive anything from me. After taking advantage of my cousin, you have the audacity to demand money from me? Do you believe the Wilson family is your personal meal ticket?" "Fine, if you're broke, then get lost. I can't stand conversing with people like you," Jayson coldly declared, having reached his limit with Hay Wilson. Enraged by Jayson's tone, Hay Wilson extended his arm, intending to grab Jayson. However, Jayson reacted swiftly, intercepting Hay Wilson's arm
Jayson's words barely stopped them from rolling on the ground in laughter, but when Jao stepped forward, resembling a skeleton wrapped in skin, it was the final straw. Some of the thugs found it so amusing that they ended up sprawled on the floor, laughing uncontrollably. "If you were aiming to impress, you should have hired someone more capable than a beggar who could be blown away by a gust of wind," the thug leader sneered, only to be interrupted mid-sentence as Jao sent one of his comrades flying with a single kick. Their eyes widened in astonishment as they fixated on Jao's minuscule legs. It was a miraculous defiance of common sense how he managed to launch someone into the air with such force using those tiny limbs. Without hesitation, Jao seized one of the thugs, wrenching his arm with a sickening crack. A piercing cry of horror filled the air, echoing the bone-breaking sound. The remaining thugs were petrified by Jao's ferocity, their fear overwhelming their senses. "Run!
Elena's eyes widened in shock. The question meaning left her baffled. But her confusion quickly turned to fury, causing her eyes to blaze red with rage. She unleashed her anger on Jayson, scolding him with a burning intensity."Jayson Wade! After everything I've done for you! I bought you clothes, shoes, a car, and provided a roof over your head. I even fed you! Without me, you would've been begging on the streets for your next meal. All I asked in return was your faithfulness!"Jayson responded with a cold retort, his words piercing through Elena's anger. "Do you think it's easy being married to a lunatic like you? None of what you've mentioned can compensate for enduring three years as your husband."Elena struggled to find her voice, stunned by Jayson's shamelessness and audacity. He was as thick-skinned as the walls of Zeus' palace, if not more. Before she could respond, Jayson added, "Forget it. I'll rise above this and ignore you."Jayson's words struck Elena with such force tha
Elena's expression grew sour as Jayson unexpectedly demanded food as soon as he sat down, despite not having seen his coursemates for the past three years.Caleb's dissatisfaction with a trash like Jayson, who would mock him and label him a failure, was evident. He cast a cold glance at Jayson and contemptuously remarked, "While it's true that none of my songs has charted on any official music charts, I am currently signed with Big 5 Entertainment. Once my new album is released, I am confident that I will become the biggest celebrity in Jade City."It's no surprise that Caleb failed; according to Jayson's memories, the album flopped. Wasn't that the company he wanted to purchase? Dream on!"Caleb is correct; Jayson, don't be shameless. You can't measure up to Caleb," Chloe added, and others joined in agreement.Jayson relaxed back in the chair, his voice filled with confidence. "Take a look at this," he said, pointing to his wrist, showcasing his extravagant watch. He then raised his
Jayson felt a sticky substance on his cheek and a foul stench invading his nostrils. Startled, he turned around, his eyes shooting towards the sky. Suddenly, a dog began barking, causing him to spring to his feet in fright."Hahaha! Trashy Jay, you're such a scaredy-cat," Butler Mark jeered.Jayson scanned his surroundings and realized he was inside the Wilson mansion. Did Elena abandon him in this field last night? The thought darkened his expression."You got lucky. Jimmy recognized you; my plan failed," Butler Mark declared, his voice filled with amusement. He let out a whistle, and the enormous dog a few meters away wagged its tail, following Butler Mark as they departed together.A chill ran down Jayson's spine, causing his teeth to chatter and his lips to tremble. He hurriedly rushed into the house, making a beeline for his room. He submerged himself in a hot bath, where he remained for twenty minutes, seeking solace from the unsettling cold.After hastily changing into a bathro
As Jayson answered the call, Mr. Sun's voice resonated from the phone's speaker. "Hello, Boss, I've spoken with the CEO of Big 5 Entertainment. They're willing to sell the company for $50 million, despite its current market value being $30 million. However, I must mention that the company has incurred losses for the past two years.""Proceed with the purchase," Jayson responded without hesitation. "Let me know once it's finalized.""Understood, Boss," Mr. Sun acknowledged before ending the call.Although Big 5 Entertainment had faced recent losses, their contributions to the entertainment industry had sparked a revolution, resulting in unprecedented profits for numerous companies. The prospect of owning a company that could potentially be valued at billions of dollars in the coming years filled Jayson with excitement. He briefly hummed a tune, envisioning the bright future ahead, before making his way to the kitchen in search of what to eat.Chef Breed scowled as he laid eyes on Jayso
Old Anderson, the patriarch of the Saint family, was the first to step forward, accompanied by his son, both renowned pillars of Jade City's pugilistic world. They were joined by nearly a hundred cultivators from various families, forming a formidable ring around Jayson.Despite the presence of the Wilson family guardians, Jayson found satisfaction in knowing that none of the aristocratic families' businesses had been spared. "Trashy Jay, there's nowhere for you to run. Surrender to us and spare yourself a slow and painful death," Julius taunted with a smirk. This day had been long awaited since Jayson had thwarted his chance to ascend the immortal world and had taken Ella from him, Jayson became his heart demon and the person he wanted to kill in the world the most."I'll remember you; your death will come first," Jayson replied, his smile unwavering. Julius was taken aback as he gazed at Jayson, who remained remarkably composed despite the fact that all the influential figures of J
Standing at the top of the office building, Jayson sneered, "Is it time for the other families?" before vanishing from sight.Throughout that fateful night, the entirety of the Wilson family's business empire went up in flames, with warehouses and factories alike reduced to ashes.The news of this catastrophic event dominated headlines, seizing the front pages of newspapers and flooding the airwaves, as live updates of the widespread devastation were broadcast on television.Observing the news coverage, Mrs. Wilson felt no sympathy for her estranged relatives. They had long ago cast her and her family aside when they divided the family's wealth among themselves."Mom, this is terrible; all our family's businesses are gone," Elena remarked, her face drained of colour.Seething with anger, Mrs. Wilson retorted, "What do you mean 'our family business'? The Wilson family's enterprises have nothing to do with us after they divided the family assets and refused to share even a fraction with
Jayson observed with anticipation as the lawyer revealed the outcome of the DNA test. "Based on the evidence presented, it is clear that Gabby Willow is not the biological father of Peter."A slight twitch at the corner of Jayson's lips betrayed his lack of surprise at the revelation. He had suspected that Elena might manipulate the DNA test, knowing all too well the lengths to which she would go to deny Gabby Willow any claim to fatherhood."Nonsense! I refuse to believe it! Peter is my son, and this DNA result is a sham! I won't accept it!" Gabby Willow's voice thundered through the courtroom, his rage palpable."Silence!" the judge commanded as Gabby Willow struggled to contain his fury, wanting to lunge forward but held back by others in the room. The judge proceeded to deliver the final verdict.As the court proceedings came to a close, a look of shock and disbelief washed over Gabby Willow's face. It felt as if he were trapped in a nightmare from which he desperately wished to a
Old Wade stood to the side as Gilbert tried to contact other family members and grandchildren. Unfortunately, they were all magically unreachable or had their phones turned off."Old man, it seems I've wasted enough time on you two; I should be getting rid of you now," the gang boss said, pointing his gun at Old Wade and edging his finger toward the trigger."I'll give you 1% of my shares in the company," Old Wade suddenly offered.The gang boss's expression soured as he scoffed, "1%? Do you think I'm a fool?""3%," Old Wade blurted out in a flustered manner, his fear of death evident."Not bad, old man; you're good at handling a crisis," the gang boss remarked before standing up and leaving the father and son locked in the room.Looking at his father, Gilbert said unhappily, "Dad, you shouldn't have given him 3% of the company shares. Now we're left with only 15%, and our monthly dividends will decrease by 3%."Old Wade let out a disdainful huff and snorted. "Why should I continue to
Facing the menacing presence of a notorious killer, the father and son stood frozen, unable to muster the courage to lie. With a tense expression, Old Wade locked eyes with Gilbert before reluctantly admitting, "We intended to purchase the property, but the asking price is simply too steep. Our purpose in coming here was to negotiate a more reasonable sum."The gang boss regarded the duo with a smirk before scoffing, "The Wade family holds an 18% stake in one of the largest group globally, not to mention the wealthiest company in the country. Even for a shareholder with such substantial holdings, fifty million dollars shouldn't pose a significant obstacle, right?"Old Wade's eyes widened in disbelief, while Gilbert's complexion grew noticeably ashen. Old Wade responded with a hint of dissatisfaction, "We were under the impression that you were prepared to offer the property to us for thirty million dollars. Why the sudden increase to fifty million?"The gang boss lounged back in his c
As Gilbert drove them to the meeting location provided by the buyer, Old Wade couldn't contain his frustration. "Who does he think he is, making such an unreasonable demand? When we get there, I'll give him a piece of my mind. What a thief," he grumbled."Dad, please try to stay calm. We don't know who we're dealing with here," Gilbert urged, worried that his father might escalate the situation. They had an ongoing court case with the Wilson family that required a cash settlement, and their company's monthly dividends wouldn't be enough to cover additional troubles."Why are you so afraid? Sometimes I wonder if I'm even your father. When I was your age, I wasn't afraid of trouble; trouble was afraid of me," Old Wade scolded Gilbert relentlessly.Gilbert remained silent and declined to offer any further comments. Instead, he focused all his attention on driving while his father continued to criticize him as they made their way. Upon arrival, Gilbert hastily parked the car in a nearby s
After Jayson left the court, he headed over to Wade's side to check on their progress. When he caught up with the father-and-son duo, they had already been to more than twenty housing agents in the city, all of whom had refused to entertain their request for a house.Old Wade was seething with anger, clenching his teeth in frustration. "All we asked for was refunds for damaged houses, and they've all ganged up against us. Do they think the Wades are easily pushed around?"Gilbert focused on driving, letting out a rueful sigh before turning to his father and asking, "Dad, what should we do now?"Old Wade gritted his teeth and replied, "I don't believe that none of them will sell us a house. We'll keep searching tomorrow. Stop by a place to eat; I'm famished."Gilbert pulled over at an eatery, and they grabbed a quick bite. Once they were finished, they drove to the nearest hotel and booked rooms for the night.The following day, they rose early, had breakfast, and set out to find a hou
After fleeing, Old Wade hailed a taxi and returned to where Gilbert awaited him. Old Wade's expression darkened upon seeing his son. He hadn't anticipated Gilbert's disloyalty in fleeing at the first sign of danger."Gilbert!" Old Wade bellowed, drawing the attention of the lunchtime crowd in the eatery. Gilbert hung his head low as Old Wade stormed over to his table, pointing an accusatory finger."I regret the day you were born. How could you abandon me in a time of need?" Old Wade scolded.Gilbert lifted his gaze. "Dad, I tried to warn you, but you wouldn't listen," he replied.Old Wade made no effort to lower his voice; his outburst disrupted the peaceful atmosphere of the eatery, causing discomfort to the diners. A security guard approached them, saying, "Excuse me, sir, please lower your voice. You're disturbing our patrons with the noise."Old Wade turned to the security guard and bellowed, "Do you have any idea who I am? I'm Wade, a shareholder in the Wade group. How dare a me
Old Wade's eyes snapped open, and he immediately berated Gilbert, "Why didn't you catch me before I fell? I've broken my waist."Beads of sweat formed on Gilbert's brow as he scrambled to apologize, "I am deeply sorry, Father. I promise never to fail to catch you again. I won't make such a mistake in the future."Old Wade fixed Gilbert with a steely glare and retorted angrily, "What do you mean, 'next time'? Do you think I enjoy fainting? Don't let this happen again. Find new agent. We can't afford to spend the night out in the open."Gilbert wiped the sweat from his forehead and promised, "Dad, I will contact a new agent."Old Wade huffed in frustration and fell silent. After Gilbert arranged for another agent, they purchased a new house. However, just as they were about to move in, the house collapsed."What's happening?" Old Wade's eyes widened in shock as disbelief etched across his face.If it had happened once, it could have been a mistake, but twice couldn't be attributed to a