Elena trembled in terror as she found herself staring down the barrel of a gun. The cold, harsh reality of the weapon's power to end her life with a single pull of the trigger sent shivers down her spine. Her face drained of colour, she stammered, "I... I don't know.""Do you want to die?" Kingston Black bellowed, his voice filled with menace, as he aimed the gun directly at Elena.Tears streamed down her smooth cheeks, her fear consuming her completely. "I haven't seen him since we were brought here," Elena managed to explain, her words stumbling out in a jumble.A deep furrow formed on Kingston Black's brow as he glanced at his men, issuing a command for them to search. They promptly departed, diligently scouring the area. After a few tense minutes, they returned with a report."We've searched everywhere, but we couldn't find him," one of Kingston Black's men reported.Kingston Black's face darkened, his anger evident. He seized the ship's communication device and issued a chilling
The man in the suit, his anxiety palpable, was taken aback. He hadn't anticipated that the room he desired to transfer ownership of would suddenly become an item up for auction.Jayson shot a quick glance at Caleb, disappointed that Caleb hadn't learned his lesson and continued to pester him relentlessly. Yet Caleb, undeterred, persisted in his annoying behaviour.Observing Jayson's silence, Caleb grew bolder. He cast a disdainful glance in Jayson's direction before turning his attention to the man in the suit and boldly declared, "I will pay you triple the amount you originally booked the room for. Just give it to me."Jayson quickly responded, "Do you even know the actual cost of the room? Are you certain you can afford it?"Eager to expedite the situation, the anxious man in the suit decided to speak up, "I paid $100,000 to reserve the room."Jayson, with a mocking expression, turned to Caleb and taunted, "Are you absolutely certain you have $300,000 to offer him?"Caleb's expressi
Jayson was determined to tell the truth, but as he glanced around and noticed the intimidating presence of Boss Chain's men, he couldn't bring himself to do it. Instead, he let out a forced laugh and replied, "Sure, I used to live in a rural area before my luck turned around."Humble and Stanley patted Jayson on the back, trying to boost his confidence, before handing him a hunting gun. As Jayson furrowed his eyebrows, he couldn't help but wonder if things were getting more serious than he had anticipated. After all, he had only gone rabbit hunting once before. Surely, it couldn't be as intense as this, right?"Alright, everyone, listen up! The rules are simple: the person with the highest kill count wins the prize. But be cautious, we have lions, tigers, and a variety of wild animals out there. Don't venture too deep into the forest, and under no circumstances should you approach or touch the wild animals," a tall man, who appeared to be in charge of the hunting game, declared loudly
Jayson turned to Elena, his eyes filled with disappointment. But before he could utter a word, Elena enveloped him in a tight embrace. Queen York, her gaze lowered, turned on her heel and walked away with the men she brought to rescue Jayson. Jayson attempted to extricate himself from Elena's grasp so he could express his gratitude to the Queen, but she refused to let go. It was only after Queen had departed that Elena finally released her hold on Jayson.Realization dawned on Jayson, causing him to grit his teeth in anger. "Elena, you saw my missed call, didn't you?" he asked through clenched teeth.Elena responded nonchalantly, "I did. Come with me." She firmly grabbed his wrist and pulled him along.Jayson's face darkened, but he took a deep breath and followed her. As they passed through a gate, Jayson finally understood why he hadn't encountered anyone from Jade City. He was in the outer part of the resort, while they were in the inner part of the resort separated by a fence. Co
Jayson squatted down and clenched his fist around the stone he found on the floor. He was about to hurl it at the talking Rabbit when suddenly, the door behind him swung open forcefully, slamming into his back."Argh!" Jayson cried out in pain, stumbling forward. The stone slipped from his grasp and landed square on his forehead, intensifying his agony. His eyes squinted with pain, and tears welled up as he groaned.Elena, dazed by the chaotic scene, asked in concern, "Jayson, what happened to you?" She noticed the swelling on his forehead and the anguish etched on his face.Jayson, seething with anger, glared at Elena and unleashed a furious tirade, "And you have the audacity to ask? Weren't you the one who recklessly flung the door open instead of opening it properly like a lady?"His head throbbed with unbearable pain, causing him to hiss and cut his words short. He shot one final glare at Elena before storming out of the room, consumed by his fury.Elena stood there, disoriented.
Jayson's heart burned with rage as he couldn't bear the sight of the talking Rabbit. His eyes reddened, and he instinctively exclaimed, "Damn rabbit, it's you again!"In a desperate attempt to catch the elusive creature, he lunged towards it, only to be abruptly swept out of the garden by a powerful gust of wind. He cried out as he floated through the air, eventually landing on his back in a nearby field.Groaning in pain and momentarily dazed, Jayson gradually regained his senses. To his surprise, he found himself face-to-face with a pair of eyes staring down at him. It was Elena, wearing a concerned frown."Jayson, what are you doing here?" she asked, her voice filled with worry.Anxiety tinged his scolding reply. "Elena, can't you see I'm in pain? Instead of asking if I'm fine, you inquire about what I'm doing here. Are you sure you're my wife?"Elena seemed unfazed by his words, her attention quickly shifting as she scanned their surroundings. With furrowed eyebrows, she continued
Victoria's declaration came as a pleasant surprise to Jayson. He paused for a moment, turned around, and responded, "If that will hasten our divorce, I'll be incredibly grateful."With those words, he walked away. Victoria stood there, staring at Jayson's retreating figure, utterly dumbfounded. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.Sanders, on the other hand, had a different reaction. He was overjoyed and urged Victoria, "He's using reverse psychology on you. Let's go. If we delay any longer, Elena's life will be in danger since that scoundrel refuses to show up. Don't forget to inform her about what he did."Unlike Sanders, who eagerly awaited Elena and Jayson's divorce, Gabby wore a gloomy expression. He realized that Jayson wasn't joking when he claimed to know about Elena's infidelity.Jayson made his way to the concession stands and ordered another tray of food. A friendly lady managing one of the stands asked with a smile, "Is this for your friend?"Jayson's face broke i
In the face of protecting a nobody and receiving a kickback of thousand bucks, the choice was clear to them; they didn't hesitate. "Boss Chains, we rely on you to look after us," one of them spoke earnestly.Boss Chains let out a hearty laugh and replied, "You guys are all intelligent folks. Take this as a token of appreciation for now; once I get my hands on him, you'll be rewarded even more."Jayson overheard their conversation, and a faint smirk appeared on his face. If they wanted to wait, he would make them wait for him. With that thought in mind, he turned around and made his way back to the hotel.In a corner, he spotted the woman who had invited him. Jayson walked past her, heading towards the hotel entrance."Everyone, this is one of the songs from my latest album. I hope you'll give it a listen and enjoy some great music," Caleb's voice echoed through the air as he boasted about his music.Jayson couldn't help but roll his eyes at Caleb's self-promotion. Curiosity getting t
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