Before the gatekeeper could utter a word, Edward swiftly landed a forceful blow to his face. The velocity and potency of Edward's strike were so overwhelming that even that gatekeeper, with his mastery of multiple martial arts, was unable to evade it.Brenda watched in shock as the gatekeeper fell to the ground, his mouth now bleeding from the punch. James and Lily, who had just arrived at the scene, rushed over to see what was happening."Edward, this is?" James asked, looking concerned.Edward's voice still seethed with anger as he responded, "This man insulted Brenda."James turned to the gatekeeper, who was now lying on the ground, holding his bleeding nose. "What did you say to her?"The gatekeeper looked up at James, fear written all over his face. "I'm sorry, young master. I didn't mean any disrespect. They just looked like salespeople, and I didn't know---"Slap!James delivered a hard slap to the gatekeeper, leaving his palm sore and hot."Now get lost and clean yourself up.
Edward did not know how to respond to James' question. The System had only provided information about Charles' hidden illness, and nothing more, but now James was asking such a question.After a moment of hesitation, Edward shook his head and tried to maintain a mysterious demeanor. "I revealed this information because we're friends. Plus, too much knowledge can be dangerous."James and Lily exchanged looks, and they seemed to silently agree that Edward had impressive connections. James took a deep breath and said, "Well, I promised to introduce you to my father anyway, and I've already mentioned your name to him. Follow me to the meeting room."Edward nodded and turned to Brenda, "You wait here."James instructed Lily, "Accompany Miss Brenda."Edward appeared gloomy as he walked towards the meeting room. He had always been able to keep his emotions in check, and violence was never on his mind. The only explanation he could think of for his sudden change was the Domination System.As
Edward's expression turned sour with frustration. All he had intended was to finish his system task and lend a hand to Charles in his predicament. But before he could do so, Hugh who seemed to be envious and jealous of him immediately gave slander without a second thought.Edward replied with indifference, "Whether I cheated or not is something that should be discussed between me and Mr. Hurley."Hugh's anger intensified and a scheme suddenly formed in his mind. "How about this?" he proposed. "If what you say is true, then I'll call you boss. But if you're wrong, you'll have to do the same."Hugh was certain that Edward was lying and that his father was not actually sick. With Edward caught up in his own bragging, Hugh believed that Edward was setting himself up for a downfall and was simply waiting for the truth to be exposed."Stop it, Hugh. What's gotten into you? You have no idea who you're messing with!" James was equally displeased with his brother's behavior, and this was also
Edward was surprised by Charles' sudden outburst and felt a bit uncomfortable with the idea of someone kneeling before him. He quickly interjected, "Mr. Hurley, there's no need for that. I don't want to make a big deal out of this."However, Charles was insistent. "No, no, no. It's the least we can do. Hugh needs to learn some respect and humility."Hugh was mortified. He had never been asked to kneel before anyone in his life, and the thought of doing so in front of Edward was unbearable. But, he also knew that his father's condition was serious, and if Edward had a solution, they needed to hear it.With a heavy heart, Hugh reluctantly kneeled down and apologized. "I'm sorry, Mr. Ed--- I mean, Boss. I was out of line. Please forgive me."Edward smiled slightly and waved his hand, signaling for Hugh to stand up. "It's alright. I'm not one to hold grudges. I understand that you were just trying to protect your father."Charles cleared his throat and said, "Now, about the conditions you
Edward took a deep breath and looked at the Hurleys with a serious expression. "Gentlemen, what I am about to tell you is strictly confidential. You must not share this information with anyone outside of this room."The Hurleys nodded, intrigued by what Edward had to say."I plan to use a form of nanotechnology that is not yet available to the public. This is a top-secret technology that has been in development for several years, and only a select few have access to it. It involves the use of microscopic robots that can travel through your bloodstream and target the affected cells directly. These robots will repair the damaged cells, and your body will be able to heal itself naturally."The Hurleys were amazed by what they had just heard. They had never heard of such a thing before, and the idea of tiny robots traveling through their bodies seemed like something out of a science fiction movie.Edward himself was considering creating a fake background for himself that would be difficul
Tonight was a night of celebration and glamor as the luxurious Arial Hotel welcomed York's elite for Adele Hurley's 20th birthday party. The grand ballroom was decked out in magnificent decorations, sparkling with vibrant colors. At the entrance, the elegant James greeted each guest as they arrived, ensuring they were welcomed with the utmost courtesy and respect.The majority of the guests were the heads of the prominent families and their heirs, and Adele was the center of attention for the young heirs. Despite her youth, Adele's natural beauty shone through, especially when she adorned herself with makeup and a stunning dress. Her graceful demeanor caught the attention of many young men in the room.The heads of families attended the party with the purpose of getting closer to Charles and to unite their families through marriage. Adele, who will graduate next year, has yet to find a fiancé, and tonight's event presented the perfect opportunity to kickstart their plans.As the night
The System flashed a holographic menu in front of Edward, showcasing various items ranging from clothing and accessories to weapons and special abilities. Edward browsed through the options, trying to find something that would complement his attire for the evening, but unfortunately there was not any. The cheapest price in the store was 10 Domination Points, and even then, it was just a bottle of perfume.However, after a few minutes, Edward still decided to buy it. He wanted to know what the quality of goods from the System store was like. It was a virtual perfume that could enhance his charm and charisma. He quickly clicked on it and used his Domination Points to purchase it. The perfume disappeared from the menu, and Edward felt a surge of energy as he received his purchase.[Ding! Congratulations. You have successfully purchased your item. You can now access your items from the inventory by using your mind.]Edward comprehended the situation and nodded in agreement without requiri
Edward could feel the eyes of the other guests on him, but he stood his ground. He was not going to let Emily's taunts and insults get to him."I apologize if my words have offended anyone," Edward said, addressing the crowd. "But I fail to see why I should address Miss Hurley with such formality when we are all here to celebrate her birthday and enjoy ourselves."The crowd was taken aback by Edward's boldness, and some even began to murmur their approval."He's got a point," one guest said. "We're all here to have fun. Why should we be so uptight about titles and formalities?"Emily, however, was not impressed. "You're just trying to deflect attention away from your own pathetic existence, Edward. You're nothing but a gold digger, and everyone here can see that."Edward clenched his fists, feeling his anger starting to boil over. But before he could say anything, Brenda spoke up, "Miss, I think it's best if you leave us alone now. You're not adding anything positive to this celebrati