“You rude Empire barbarian,” Crystal Gavin said, her face blushing red. But after saying that, she regretted it immediately. “I am sorry.”“No worries. All Federation people always call us barbarians from the Empire,” Alex said, eating his serving and even pouring some wine for Crystal. “Don’t worry about it.”Crystal felt deep regret and whispered, “We met for the first time at my engagement banquet. You helped me cancel my engagement with Nicholas Gray. I am truly thankful for that.”“No need to thank me, he tried to kill Ava Sharp, and got what he deserved. I am not doing anything at all.”She took a glass of mineral water on the table, drank it, and continued. “Two hours ago, I secretly heard my father angrily confronting my brother Ethan. He seemed like he wanted to kill you. And I know him well; he will secretly try to do it. So, I came to tell you to get out of this city before my brother finds you.”“You have a kind heart, Crystal, very different from your father and brother,”
"You are totally a coward, not a gentleman!" Nicholas yelled, his voice echoing through the restaurant."What kind of gentleman brings twenty people to bother a couple on a date?" Alex scoffed. “You brought twenty people here. I just have two helpers on my hand. I call this fair."Nicholas's face turned red with anger, his fists clenching at his sides.The twenty men around him shifted uneasily, sensing the brewing conflict. They surely couldn’t face a man with guns."Or if you really want fairness," Alex smiled, a cold, dangerous glint in his eyes, "how about we fight one on one? I'll keep my two helpers."Nicholas knew very well he was just a young, rich man who spent more time with women and at bars than Alex, who had wasted his time on military training.Alex was an ex-soldier, trained to fight. Nicholas knew he would never win that fight. So he turned his anger to Crystal."You bitch, how dare you go on a date with another man!" Nicholas spat, his voice trembling with rage.Alex
Eva picked up the phone while Ava was still in the meeting room, unable to answer Kane's call.“Yes, Uncel Kane?” The sleek, modern office around her was bathed in the soft glow of the setting sun, casting long shadows across the minimalist furniture.“Eva, can you ask Alex to come to my mansion?” Kane’s voice was labored, each breath heavy, echoing through the phone like a haunting whisper.“I don't know where Alex is right now, but if it's urgent, how about you come to my hotel? He's staying here,” Eva responded, her tone measured and calm despite the urgency in Kane's voice.“Can’t you just ask him to come here?”“Well, I can, but I’m not sure when he’ll get there since I’m not that close to him. If you need faster, you have to come here by yourself.”Kane's chest felt like it was bursting, each breath a painful gasp. “Alright, I’m going to the hotel. Please find him for me.”“Okay,” Eva replied. “Don’t forget to bring your pharmacy documents.”“Pharmacy documents?” Kane's voice wa
“Stop all of this nonsense,” Kane could no longer hold back his pain. “Just tell me what I need to do so you will help me.”Alex sighed, his patience wearing thin. “I don’t need your wealth. I just need the respect you would give to someone who can help you.”“But from the start, you never showed me any respect. Even your assistant mocked me. Do you think I’m being unreasonable?”Kane Wood realized that from their first meeting, he had been looking down on this young man. He even thought the young man might have somehow poisoned him and was now trying to sell him the antidote.“I want to tell you that the martial art you are learning is not complete. Out of 108 acupuncture points needed to deliver your inner energy, you have only been focusing on 105 for a long time, causing an incomplete inner cycle.”“How... how do you know it's 105?” Kane Wood was shocked.“As the inner energy accumulated at the 105 points without proper circulation back, the number 105 acupuncture points grew unst
Kane Wood grinned. “Yes, it’s me. The effects of the treatment and that miraculous pill have rejuvenated me. I feel incredible, better than I have in years. The energy flows perfectly now.”Eva, still in shock, nodded slowly. “This is unbelievable. The transformation is remarkable.”“Yes, Mr. Kane, you look like you're 30 years younger,” Ava said.“And I also have 30% less of my properties,” Kane said, his voice tinged with a mix of pride and regret. “Alex, I need a few more of those pills. Just name your price. I am willing to part with my properties.”“Sorry, but it’s the only one I have for lifesaving,” Alex replied.“Can you make more pills? I will buy them from you. No, I will even help you sell them. What do you think?” Kane knew that if he could put the pill on the auction, all the rich people would line up like people buying the new iPhone on the first day on sale.That pill was a secret recipe by the Empire Royal Family. They created the pill and shared it only among royals a
Nicholas frowned, his brow furrowing. “And why is that?”The waiter looked apologetic but firm. “We require a reservation for parties of more than two. May I check your reservation?”Rosemary stepped forward, her eyes narrowing. “We don’t have any reservation.”“Then I am really sorry, I cannot allow you to enter the restaurant. Please make a reservation first.”“There are still a lot of empty chairs there. Why not just accept us?” Jasmine protested with displeasure, her voice rising. “We are just going to eat and go away.”“I am sorry, ma’am,” the waiter explained, bowing respectfully.“It’s not about the chairs. The food we serve is organic and grown by us, which means it’s limited. That’s why we usually require reservations. Additionally, you need to be a member to make a reservation.”Nicholas Gray rarely went to restaurants with family-style dining or romantic kind of dining.He mostly frequented establishments known for their nightlife. “Alright, let’s just make me a member. The
Alex glanced at the trio, his eyes filled with frustration."Have you ever heard that if you give a man a place to step back on, you will have a better life? Can you just pretend you don't see me here?"Rosemary pressed on, her voice dripping with malice. "I want to see you getting kicked out of here. I will even record a video when you are getting kicked out and post it on the internet!"Nicholas barked at the waiter, "What are you waiting for? Go call your manager. Do you want to get fired?"The waiter looked at Alex with a face not knowing what to do."They demand a manager. Just go call your manager here," Alex said. The waiter, like receiving a command, hurriedly went to find his manager.Jasmine yelped, "I want to see how you get out of this problem!""You know what?" Alex said, his tone calm. "It's very easy. I've had enough of eating here, so it's time for me to leave. You can have fun talking to the manager while I’m going out."As Alex walked out of the restaurant, Nicholas
Alex received a call asking him to return to the restaurant, but what he saw was not something he liked.He was a prince, and using his power to bully the innocent was the last thing he wanted. Although the people here were not completely innocent, they were just fools."I never told you to do something like this to them," Alex glanced at the manager, his eyes full of frustration."Yes, but it was the last request from Mr. Kane Wood," the manager explained. "He said no one could look down on Mr. Alex our new boss."Alex noticed Kane looking from his private room, clearly having no good intentions in making the Gracy family and White family hate him.When Alex glanced back at the four of them kneeling, they looked at Alex with disbelief."What? He's the owner?" Nicholas Gray couldn't believe what he had just heard. "Are you fucking kidding me?"Rosemary was also shocked. "How could this loser become the hotel owner?""What general backing!" Jasmine yelled arrogantly. "If your owner had