Back then, a member of gang told Robert that Arthur sent someone to kill him, so he left the hospital and hid inside their house for a long time. This is also why he did not work at Crownguard Group even though his father was the HR manager.He hasn't experienced walking carelessly on the streets again because he might still be hunted by Arthur's men, so he is always careful when he is outside. Now Max was behind him, it was the opportunity he was waiting for to reclaim his former property and the freedom of his mind.The two climbed the arena, "Now you can't repeat your dirty tactics," Robert said with a grin.Arthur grinned back, "You were gone for so long, and during that whole time, I didn't stop training," he boasted.Robert glanced at the two armed men before making a mocking remark, "You really brought guards just to make sure the gang members will follow you, how embarrassing."Arthur laughed, "Stubborn people deserve to suffer," he said before giving a menacing look.Robert c
Max stood there calmly, but to Arthur, he saw the God of death."You are not human! You are a monster!" Arthur exclaimed in surprise and fear.Robert, with his hand shielding his head, opened his eyes in disbelief when he heard what was happening. He was surprised to see Max in front of him, unable to comprehend how someone could block bullets without getting hurt. Feeling both astonished and delighted, he now knew that with Max's help, he could regain his position and drive out the traitors from the gang.Robert walked up to Max before looking at the fearful face of Arthur. "You have committed many sins and violated the laws of the underworld. A disgrace like you should be locked up in the deepest prison of the Axe Gang," he declared.Arthur laughed loudly. "Lock me up? I am the leader of the Axe Gang. Everyone here is under my rule!" he said, pointing to the members of the gang."None of us recognizes you as our leader!" shouted a member."Yes! Because of you, the Axe Gang has becom
Inside the car, Shan stepped hard on the accelerator, "Die, die!" He shouted while laughing maniacally.He just happened to pass by this route on his way home because it was a fast way, unexpectedly he saw Max walking so he thought of seeking revenge. As he got closer, his laughter grew louder, feeling that only by killing Max could he ease the anger and embarrassment he felt.He was just about to hit Max, but when he did, he hit nothing and Max vanished into the thin air. The smile disappeared from his face and he immediately stepped on the brakes, the car skidded a few meters before coming to a stop.Shan got out of the car and looked around like a madman, "Where did he go?!" He rubbed his eyes, "He's gone? How did he disappear?!" He exclaimed in anger.Suddenly, he laughed like a madman, "Am I hallucinating?" He asked himself while laughing and thinking that he was going crazy with extreme hatred towards Max. "Are you looking for me?" a deep and cold voice suddenly echoed behind h
The woman who shouted was none other than Shantal. Arrogantly, Shantal walked, "What are you doing here?" she asked in a condescending tone."I am here to—" before Max could finish his sentence, Shantal interrupted, "Oh, you're here to apply. Are you applying for a security guard position or a janitor?"'This woman thinks differently,' Max thought to himself. "No," Max said.Shantal grinned, "Besides these positions, are there any other positions that would suit you?" she said, sounding belittling.Max was getting tired of arguing and just wanted to go inside to get the contract. As he took a step, Shantal arrogantly stepped in front of him, "Are you deaf or just stupid? I'm asking you," she said irritably."What concern is it of yours what I do here?" Max asked coolly.Shantal paused briefly before laughing, "Hey, do you see yourself in the mirror? You're just casually entering Crownguard Group. Do you think you can come in and out of here as you please?""It's not a bad thing to adm
"Vivian, I know you are a good friend of my wife, so as a gift, I hope you don't take offense at the position assigned to you. Don't worry, this position is based on your abilities and you are qualified for it," Max said casually. "And don't tell anyone who I really am," he added."Why don't you want to tell Alexa that you are the chairman of Crownguard Group?" Vivian asked curiously after recovering."It's not the right time yet, and it's a long story," Max said before taking another sip of tea, "but I hope Vivian will keep this secret," he said with a smile.Vivian couldn't make sense of what was happening, but she simply nodded. Max smiled before gesturing that he could leave.Vivian left the room, still unable to digest the truth in front of her. She slapped her face and felt a pang on her cheek, 'damn, it's real,' she whispered to herself before walking away....Below the office, outside the conference room where the interview was taking place."Ms. Cole, it's your turn," called
Leon approached Max, "Max, this is the new tea that arrived, try it," he said before placing the tea cup on Max's table."President Leon, what is happening?" Shantal asked, confused.Leon turned to look at Shantal, "What's happening? I'm serving tea to the chairman," he said with a smile before sitting back down.Alice also poured tea into two cups before handing one to Leon. They both smelled the tea and said, "Hmm," savoring the aroma. They took a sip and simultaneously exclaimed, "So good," showing happy smiles on their faces."What is happening?" Shantal asked again, still not understanding the situation.Alice looked at her, "We are having tea; this is the one the chairman bought, just arrived from the United Kingdom," Alice explained before pouring another cup and offering it to Shantal. "Sit down and try it," she said, inviting Shantal to take a seat.Shantal didn't know what was going on, but she sat down, took the tea, smelled it, and her eyes widened at the fragrant aroma. S
"Godfather, why did you summon me?" The man asked as he entered and saw Hemmer.Hemmer caressed his hand lightly, "Godfather just have a small favor to ask." He said with a smile."What is it?" the man asked."Let's talk about it later, let's have lunch first," said Hemmer, ready to lead the man to the table, but suddenly Danica interrupted, "Darling, is this your godchild?" she asked with a smile.Hemmer nodded, "This is Miguel, my godchild, one of the front guards of the Axe Gang, they are the bosses of the members guarding the gate," he proudly said."Ah, this is my little godmother," he said with a smile."I heard that your former leader has returned more powerful than before," said Hemmer.Miguel smiled, "thanks to someone's help, he is the one behind the former leader, so he regained his position, with his help, the operation of Axe Gang returned to normal," Miguel clearly showed admiration in his eyes while mentioning this. Hemmer and Danica were surprised, they didn't expect
Max walked towards the entrance, but he was stopped by a guard watching over the gate of the villa."Stop!" commanded the guard."I am here to check on the condition of Ms. Gonzales," calmly stated Max."Check on her? Are you a doctor?" the guard asked before laughing."I am not a doctor, but I have knowledge in medicine," reassured Max.The guard looked up and down at Max, noticing his old attire, and grinned. "Do you see those going in and out? They come from different parts of the world, many of them are graduates of prestigious universities. And you? A young one who doesn't even know where he came from wanting to examine the young miss of Gonzales? Are you joking?" taunted the guard."You won't know unless I try," calmly replied Max, unfazed by the guard's laughter.The guard burst into laughter, "Even professional doctors cannot determine the condition of the young lady. What makes you think you can?""What concern is it of yours whether I have the ability or not? Shouldn't the e
"Zoren!" Sean yelled as he watched Zoren suddenly collapse and vomit blood. Fear and confusion swept over Zoren's men, their faces pale and their bodies trembling as they took cautious steps back.Max walked forward with a calm expression, his footsteps echoing in the silence. He crouched slightly and delivered two sharp slaps to Zoren's face.Slap! Slap!The force was just enough to jolt Zoren awake. He groaned softly, blinking in disorientation as he held his reddened cheeks. When his vision cleared, he saw Max standing over him, a faint smile playing on his lips.Zoren's eyes widened in realization. His expression shifted rapidly from confusion to fear. Without hesitation, he dropped to his knees, bowing his head low."B-Boss! Master!" Zoren stammered, his voice shaking with genuine fear and submission."What?" Sean blurted out, utterly dumbfounded by the sight. He took a step closer, his expression filled with disbelief. "Zoren, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling?"The rest
Zoren's glare could have burned a hole through Max, but it only seemed to amuse him further. Max let out a relaxed sigh, pointing the branch at Zoren like a teacher scolding a stubborn child."So, are we done here, or do you want me to embarrass you even more?"Zoren clenched his fists, but there was hesitation in his eyes now. His men groaned on the ground behind him, holding their bruises and glaring at Max with disbelief and fear.Sean, watching from the sidelines, swallowed hard, his earlier excitement replaced by unease."Y-You're a freak…" Sean muttered under his breath.Max grinned, resting the branch on his shoulder. "No, Sean. I'm just someone you shouldn't have messed with."Sean's face twisted in anger as he laughed maniacally, trying to muster his courage. He took a step forward as if to charge, but his confidence faltered when his eyes darted to Zoren's men writhing in pain on the ground. His movements stilled, his earlier bravado replaced with uncertainty.Zoren let out
Max stood still, a faint smirk on his face as the first thug rushed at him, throwing a wild punch aimed directly at his jaw. With a slight tilt of his head, Max avoided the blow entirely, his feet never leaving their spot.The thug blinked, confused at how effortlessly his attack was dodged. Another man immediately charged in, this time aiming a kick at Max's side. Max merely shifted his torso, letting the kick slice through empty air."Is this all you've got?" Max asked, his tone light and mocking.Frustrated grunts came from the group as another thug swung a metal rod, aiming to hit Max's shoulder. Without breaking a sweat, Max leaned backward, the rod missing him by mere inches. The attacker stumbled forward, thrown off balance, and Max didn't even glance at him."Hey, careful with that thing," Max teased, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You might hurt someone. Maybe even yourself."The thugs exchanged nervous glances but steeled themselves. Two came at him simultaneously—one aiming
After resolving the commotion, several students approached Max, expressing their admiration and gratitude."Thank you for standing up for us," one said earnestly."That was amazing! You were so cool back there!" added another, their voice filled with awe.Max simply nodded, offering them a small smile before turning to check on Rose and Lily, who had just come down to meet him.Rose and Lily hurried over, concern and curiosity etched on their faces."How did you get there so fast?" Rose asked, still puzzled by Max's sudden appearance earlier.Max shrugged nonchalantly. "I came down earlier and waited for the right moment. You just didn't notice because everyone's attention was on Oscar," he explained casually.Lily nodded, impressed. "Oh, so that's how it was. You're amazing, though," she said, her admiration clear as a slight blush crept onto her cheeks.In truth, Max couldn't reveal that his movements were faster than an ordinary human's, making it seem like he had teleported. He si
The thugs regrouped, their expressions a mix of frustration and embarrassment. Oscar barked at them angrily, "What are you waiting for? Get him!"One of the thugs muttered under his breath, "Easier said than done…" but they all hesitated before reluctantly charging at Max again.This time, Max tilted his head slightly, as if deciding on something. Then, with a swift movement, he sidestepped the first thug, delivered a light tap to the back of his head, and followed up with a playful smack on the thug's behind using the thug's own bat.The thug froze mid-motion, his eyes wide in shock. "What the—did he just…?"Before he could finish, Max spun around to face the second thug, dodged his clumsy attack, and gave him the same treatment—a loud smack to the rear.The sound echoed across the courtyard, followed by stunned silence and then an eruption of laughter from the students watching from the buildings above."H-he's spanking them!" one student burst out, clutching their stomach.Even Ros
Before Rose's tears could fall and before Lily's anger could fully erupt, they both froze at the sight in front of them. Their expressions shifted to one of shock and disbelief.Oscar noticed the change on their faces and assumed they were overcome with fear. With a smug grin, he turned to look at the teacher, expecting a lifeless body. But as he turned, he froze in place.Standing in front of the teacher was a man, holding the baseball bat with his hand. It hadn't landed on the teacher. Instead, it had been stopped effortlessly, as if it weighed nothing.Oscar's eyes widened in shock. "Who the hell are you?!" he barked, his voice laced with confusion and anger.The thug who had swung the bat staggered back, fear plastered on his face. He knew how sturdy that bat was—yet the man holding it didn't seem fazed at all. Before anyone could react further, the man clenched his fist and crushed the bat into splinters."W-what?! How is that possible?!" one student whispered in disbelief."Wait
From the front doors of the campus, a large figure emerged, stepping purposefully into the chaos. It was one of the PE teachers, a man with a stout build and a noticeable belly, but his stern expression and commanding presence made it clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with. "What's going on here?!" he bellowed, his voice echoing across the courtyard. Oscar glanced at the teacher with mild disinterest, a smug grin plastered on his face. "And who's this?" he mocked. "The campus babysitter?" Ignoring the jab, the teacher stopped a few feet away from Oscar's group, crossing his arms. "You're on private property, causing a disturbance, and endangering students. Leave now, or I'll call security and the police." Oscar chuckled, leaning lazily against his bike. "You think I'm scared of you or your little threats? Nah. We're here for Rose, and we're not leaving until she comes down." The teacher's eyes hardened, his patience wearing thin. "Violence has no place here. You're tresp
Max, Rose, and Lily returned to their classroom for their next lecture. The students filed in, taking their seats, while Max casually walked to his desk, drawing subtle glances from almost everyone.As the professor prepared to start the lesson, a few of their classmates approached Max, their curiosity evident."Hey, Max," one girl began, shyly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Where did you transfer from?"Max looked up, his expression calm yet inviting. "A small town in the province," he replied with an easy smile.Another girl chimed in, her cheeks slightly pink. "Is it true you're on a scholarship? That must mean you're really smart!"Max chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I just try my best, that's all."The casual humility in his voice only seemed to endear him further to the girls, who exchanged excited whispers as they walked back to their seats, their faces flushed and hearts racing.Meanwhile, Lily slumped in her seat, her chin resting on her hand. She glanced at Ma
However, several moments passed, and Lily still didn't feel the impact of the punch. Slowly, she opened her eyes, only to see Sean's fist mere inches from her face, frozen in mid-air. Her gaze shifted, and there was Max, holding Sean's wrist effortlessly, his expression calm yet resolute.Badum!Lily's heart skipped a beat as she took in the sight of Max. He looked undeniably handsome, his calm demeanor contrasting sharply with Sean's rage. ‘He's so hot,' she thought, her hand reflexively clutching her chest to steady her suddenly erratic heartbeat.Max sighed softly. "You're really going to pick a fight with a woman?" he said coolly before pushing Sean's arm back with a controlled motion.Sean stumbled backward, clutching his wrist with a mix of irritation and shock. His face twisted into a snarl as he barked at Max, "Mind your own business!"Max tilted his head slightly, smirking. "Business? I didn't realize you had any worth minding," he teased, his words striking a nerve.The insu