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
Boss Chains sat impatiently on the chair, waiting for Jayson to arrive. An hour passed, but there was no sign of him. None of their texts had been answered either."I can't believe he's not showing up," Boss Chains muttered angrily, grinding his teeth. Fueled by rage, he vowed to triple Jayson's torture, refusing to let him die easily. He instructed his men to wait, determined to make Jayson pay for his defiance.As the night wore on and the clock struck 3 am, the gatekeepers retired for the night. It was then that Boss Chains finally realized he had been fooled. Jayson had never intended to come at all."Boss, what should we do? He's ignoring our calls and messages," Anna, the woman who had given Jayson the message, exclaimed in frustration. Her feet ached, and exhaustion weighed heavy on her."Humph! Let's go!" Boss Chains snarled, his anger burning in his chest. He turned abruptly and stormed away with his men.As the sun emerged from the sky, casting its warm rays upon the island,
Boss Chains paced back and forth at his gate, consumed by anger. He eagerly awaited the moment Jayson would be lured there, his mind already plotting the brutal fate that awaited him. But as the hours ticked by, neither Anna nor Jayson appeared. Frustration twisted his features, and he balled his hands into fists.Just as he was about to dial Anna's number, a panting underling rushed over and delivered the news. "Boss, Anna has been taken to the clinic."Shock coursed through Boss Chains, his eyes widening in disbelief. He berated his underling, unable to comprehend what he had just heard. "What are you talking about? Why is Anna in the hospital? Did she confront that scumbag?"The underling shook his head vigorously, his voice trembling. "No, Boss. Anna fainted due to shock."face drained of colour upon hearing the explanation. He clenched his jaw, a mix of worry and anger coursing through him. Determination etched itself into his features as he commanded his underling, "Take me ther
Jayson's heart pounded in his chest as he heard the loud thud, followed by Elena's desperate cry for help. "Help me, Jayson," her voice echoed through the phone before abruptly cutting off. Shock washed over him, his mind racing to comprehend the situation. He muttered Elena's name, his eyes widening in fear.Instinctively, Jayson reached for his phone and tucked it into his pocket. However, as he turned to rush towards their room, a realization hit him like a wave. If he hurried over there, he would be walking right into the clutches of their captors. They had targeted Elena to lure him in, and it would be foolish to recklessly play the hero. A surge of panic swept over him, but he quickly regained his composure.Taking a deep breath, Jayson made a crucial decision. He knew he needed to think strategically and not fall into the tiger's trap. Instead of heading towards their room, he turned on his heels and swiftly made his way towards the manager's office. Manager Cane, a man who rel
Jayson's question left the caller in stunned silence, causing him to question whether he had dialed the correct number. He pulled the phone away from his ear and stared at the screen, confirming it was indeed Jayson's number. A cold expression washed over his face, and he angrily threatened, "You son of a bitch! If you don't arrive at the gate this instant, prepare to witness your wife's lifeless body."Anticipating Jayson to apologize and plead for mercy, the caller was taken aback when he heard nothing but a beep, indicating that Jayson had ended the call. Shocked, his jaw dropped open, and he directed a furious glare at Elena, who was bound to a chair with a gag in her mouth.He motioned to the two armed men standing behind Elena, and one of them promptly removed the gag from her mouth. The man, visibly surprised, asked, "Is he truly your husband? Or did you pay him to pose as your plus one?" He couldn't fathom why Jayson wasn't reacting more strongly to his wife's kidnapping.Elen
Confronting Lugard was an arduous task, especially with the formidable Wilson family of Jade City and Gabby by his side. Without the backing of the Kingston Blacks, Boss Chains would never have summoned the courage to challenge Lugard."You're lying!" Boss Chains roared, his voice filled with a mixture of fear and anger. "How could the wife of a trash like him have such powerful support?"Lugard's expression turned icy, his patience with Boss Chains wearing thin. With a decisive tone, he commanded, "Search the premises.""Yes, boss!" Lugard's men responded in unison, surging forward.Boss Chains' face contorted with defiance as he sneered, "Lugard, what do you think you're doing? Do I look like someone you can easily overpower?"Lugard raised an eyebrow in a disdainful manner before replying with a chilling voice, "Are you going to try and stop me?"Boss Chains clenched his jaw and fists, motioning to his men who stepped forward, forming a barrier against Lugard's advancing forces."I
Jason's face contorted with anger as he responded to the accusation. "Daniel, with what eyes did you see me sending people to kidnap your sister? Are you insane?"Lucy joined in, supporting Daniel's claims. "Jayson, if you hadn't provoked the kidnappers, would they have targeted my sister? Why are you refusing to accept responsibility for your actions?"Mrs. Wilson, breaking away from her embrace with Elena, fixed a fierce gaze upon Jayson. Her voice dripped with intensity. "Jayson, if you think you can escape the consequences of putting my daughter through all of this, you're sorely mistaken."Jayson's suspicion grew as he observed Mrs. Wilson, Daniel, and Lucy. They seemed to be plotting something, and Elena's lowered head only added to his unease.Suddenly, a car pulled up, and an elderly man emerged from it—the long-serving butler of the prestigious Wilson family. Jayson's expression darkened as realization washed over him.Butler John confidently stepped forward, his gaze sweepi
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