Kian held the man's gaze in the dimly lit room and shook his head slightly before raising his own blade. SWOOSH! Before the assassin could react, Kian moved fluidly, his presence flickering out of the dim light so the assassin couldn't discern his movement. When the assassin could finally react, he only felt clothes brushing against him and wielded his blades forward in an attempt to strike. CLING! Kian evaded the attacks and made his own move. The strike was so light and casual, the assassin only felt the cold steel strike him and didn't react in pain. When Kian stepped back into the light, the assassin's gaze focused on him with a strong killing intent but however, when he tried to move, his body did not obey. His insides coiled with an overwhelming pain, he turned dizzy and the blades fell out of his hands. Stumbling forward, he collapsed, panting heavily. Blood gushed out of the pierced hole in his back, splashing all over. "How is this possible?" Maddox staggere
Maddox laughed for some minutes before realizing something was wrong. Kian didn't look scared of his threats.Heck, the bastard was even smiling and looking calm. Has he killed so many people and has forgotten how it feels to be killed?"You... What are you smiling at? My men will soon be here! They will—"THUMP!THUMP!THUMP!Maddox was suddenly interrupted by the noise of a chopper. The lights illuminated around the dark environment, reflecting through the windows.Maddox looked around with a puzzled expression. What's going on? Kian chuckled and took a few steps backwards, his feet hammering on the floor.He gestured at a window with his bloody blade. "Why don't you look out of the window at your exceptional men?"Maddox knew at that moment that something was definitely wrong. Holding in his pain, he rushed to the nearest window with his bleeding severed arm.But as soon as he looked out, his face turned deathly pale and he froze. Outside the window, the lights from the chopper ill
When the father and son got home, it was already late at night. Savannah was waiting in the sitting room, pacing to and fro. As soon as she heard the creak of the door, she rushed forward. Her restrained tears finally let loose as they walked in. She crouched and gripped Noah in a tight hug, crying bitterly. Each time her little boy was kidnapped, it felt like one part of her was ripped off painfully. The feeling was so dreadful she didn't think it was possible to feel anything more painful than it. "Mommy, don't cry," Noah patted her back gently. His familiar voice only made her cry harder. "Mommy look, I'm fine." Savannah pulled away and smothered his face with kisses. "My poor baby..." Although Noah was overwhelmed by her kisses, he understood that she was only being sensitive and stood quietly. After a while, when she had gotten Noah into bed, Savannah was finally calm. When she walked out of the room, Kian was sitting on the sofa, observing a cut on his palm. He
Everyone in the hall felt a sense of mixed feelings. One couldn't decipher if it was fear, despair or horror. It felt like doomsday and the only question in all their hearts was, 'Is this the end?' "Are we all just going to wait here for death to come?" A member of the Gray's family questioned. Kian had promised them that on his parents' next death anniversary, he was going to make them all assemble and repent of their sins. After that, he was going to write inscriptions on his parents' tombstones with their blood. The deadline was fast approaching. It was almost time. Is this how they would all perish? "No," Thomas Sinclair slammed a palm on the desk. "I refuse to sit here and wait for my death sentence. There must be a way... There must be a way out." No matter what the problem is, there is always a solution. Although Thomas spoke resolutely, he was trembling. He was usually more calm and composed than his friend, Jonathan. But after how everything had turned out, he coul
Kian stroked his chin and gave Savannah a mischievous smile. "We can't change the fact that he is a boy but there is something that can be done.""Uh?" Savannah was confused for a minute but then she remembered what she had just mumbled and felt a bit embarrassed that he had heard her.Nothing could have prepared her for his next words. "How about we make another baby? A girl instead so you can have someone to go on fun rides with."Savannah's jaws dropped and she looked at him speechlessly. But she quickly regained her composure and gave him a cold glare."Don't talk so much nonsense. Who wants to have a baby with you?"Although she was looking at him as if she wanted to kill him, her ears and face were flushed red. And after she finished speaking, she turned around and fled, wanting to stay as far as possible from him.Kian shook his head and chuckled. He stepped behind Noah just as a red laser beam hit him.The boy removed his goggles and dropped the laser gun. Looking around, he
"Just trust me," Master Caldwell laughed like he wasn't about to commit the biggest error in the world.Savannah attempted to speak again when Kian suddenly pulled her back. "It's his painting. He knows what he's doing."She was momentarily distracted and her hold on the old man loosened.SPLATTER!The old man seized the opportunity and splashed the black paint on the canvas. Savannah's eyes widened in horror and she cringed, almost wanting to cry. The painting was definitely ruined now.But something surprising happened. When master Caldwell stepped back, the couple could see clearly that instead of staining or ruining the painting, the dark liquid slid off, leaving no blemish behind."What? How is this even possible? How..." Savannah was astonished.Master Caldwell's smile only grew wider. "Not only that... Watch this."He picked up an oil paint this time and smeared it on the surface of the painting but just like before, the oil also flowed down, leaving no stain behind."Unlike ot
"Other people value wealth but that tycoon is different," Kian gave them a reassuring smile. "What he cares about the most is his reputation and connections. If he invests the required quantity of Celestium in your gallery and the exhibition is a great success, his reputation will also skyrocket." Savannah's eyes sparkled with excitement and she rushed forward with an expression that showed that she was having a hard time controlling her emotions. "Can you really convince him to make the investment? Will he agree?" Kian stroked his chin and pretended to think about it for a minute before nodding, "I can give it a try. If he decides to invest or not is up to him." "There is still hope," Savannah's happiness was undeterred. If Kian could really convince that billionaire tycoon to invest Celestium in her gallery, then more paintings like Timeless Beauty could be produced. When that happens, it will take the art industry by storm and her gallery is bound to climb heights. Mast
"Huh?" Wesley was confused. He has followed Kian for years but till date, some words the general say are like riddles. "Do you want to go fishing?" Kian wasn't offended by his slow-witted words and nodded, "Yes. I'll go human fishing." Wesley's eyes finally widened in understanding. If the general says human fishing, this means there was going to be blood. "Before, I was going to deal with the Blackwood's family in Cascadia after handling the pests in this city, but now, it seems I'll have to alter my plan. This time, I'll go after the main Sinclair's family first... What do you think?" Kian's smile widened with a hint of eeriness. Since the Gray's family planted Oscar in the gallery to keep tabs on him, those two old geezers must not have given up and still wanted to fight to the end. But he had already cut off all their means of help in Valoria Prime. So naturally, their only source of help would be to turn to Sinclair's family in Cascadia. "General, I understand what yo
"Go and prepare the other ammunition," Margaret turned to the salesman, obviously in a foul mood. "In an hour, we'll head out.""What about this guy..." The salesman pointed at the barely conscious Kian. "Let him be," Margaret waved her hands impatiently and sneered. "He's already in this state. It's impossible for him to run now."The salesman nodded helplessly then hurried to carry out her instructions. Together, they checked their ammunition, completely ignoring Kian.The latter laid on the ground with his eyes closed. From afar, one would think he was already dead considering the bloody pool he was in.But he was still breathing faintly. Although the bleeding has ceased now and he won't die in Margaret's hands, the same can't be said for later.The imperial families of Cascadia suddenly contacted Margaret. Their intentions were obvious. He definitely won't be able to escape death later. Those imperial families won't let him go.As Kian laid still, many ways of how those imperial
The knife aimed at Kian's forehead halted midway as the phone's chimes filled the serene environment. Margaret hissed and dropped the knife as she reached into her pocket to retrieve the phone that was ringing.It was a disposable phone that she had gotten on a whim. It has never rang since the whole trouble started so Margaret was confused about who would be calling her and how they got her private number.Various thoughts flashed through Margaret's mind as she looked at the unknown number displaying on the phone screen. But just when the call was about to end, Margaret held her breath and answered the call."Margaret, do you want to escape a death sentence?" As soon as the call connected, an unfamiliar middle-aged voice came through the line.Margaret trembled slightly. She doesn't know the other party but they know her and from the looks of things, they have been searching for her.However, she remained cautious and didn't speak. Only her steady breathing could be heard by the othe
On a small ship not far away from Jeju island, Ian Sinclair laid comfortably on a chaise longue. He seemed to be in a merry mood, sipping wine and enjoying a massage from two sexy, scantily dressed women.He was watching everything that was playing out at Jeju island on a big tablet in his hand. When he saw Kian dragged into the island with life threatening injuries, he smoked a pipe happily.Kian was so badly injured it was evident he wouldn't survive! Haha! Until those criminals decide to take his life, he is currently useless and is like a chicken waiting to be slaughtered!Ian smiled smugly. The deaths of the imperial family members who died at the hall that day will be avenged today! But this time, they won't just be getting revenge, he even managed to exhort a large sum of money from Kian. That fool!"Set sail and let's head to Cascadia," He laughed as he waved his hands. As soon as he finished speaking, he drained the content of the wineglass and stood up. Taking the hands of
At the cave, Margaret was acting all gleeful. She knew waiting to see what happened would be worth it! That bastard couldn't hold on any longer and finally compromised. Very good!She casually tossed the gun in her hand and looked at Savannah whose face was ugly. Resentment flickered in her eyes as they darted to the three people sitting helplessly.Killing these three and then taking Kian's life would be the perfect revenge. But to think of it, will Kian really not retaliate like he promised? She doesn't believe that! However, he already promised. Seeing that, she couldn't touch his bottom line. Since her initial goal was Kian, what did it matter if she let Savannah and the others go?If she is able to kill Kian, it doesn't matter at all. Thinking of this, Margaret no longer hesitated and directly waved at the last salesman that had remained with her."Take them out but don't release them until you have captured that bastard!"The salesman's face visibly stiffened and he cursed inwa
Nobody knew Kian was panicking for the first time in his life. Savannah, Noah and Vivienne are the only family he has left in the whole world. He doesn't want to see any of them ever get hurt.But now, Margaret was holding them captive and their lives were in danger. What if Margaret or her accomplices couldn't resist and hurt one of them? What if he really underestimated Margaret and after the four hours ultimatum he has given her, she doesn't release them? Kian's face was as calm as the sea but his heart was in turmoil. More thoughts flooded his mind, adding to his anxiety.Time passed by slowly and within a blink of an eye, three hours had passed. By now, several heavy machinery ships had already begun to circle around Jeju island. Everyone had been evacuated from the island and it was empty. The heavy machinery ships circled around like sharks surrounding their prey. Just one word from Kian, the island will be erased from existence!However, after so long, there was no response
"Sister-in-law, five years ago, you remember what became of the Blackwood's family. Kian was set up and falsely accused. He had to go to jail and even forcefully sign a divorce that gave away all his assets to Sinclair's family. My aunty and uncle couldn't handle what had become of their son so they committed suicide," Vivienne began to speak; her eyes tearing up.Savannah was silent. She hadn't known much about the Sinclair's family years ago because she had been embroiled in troubles of her own. As a matter of fact, Kian had been the cause of her woes. But hearing Vivienne's words caught her off guard. How did she never know about all this? Perhaps, she had been so filled with hatred for Kian that she didn't pay attention to any news concerning him."Even Kian was sentenced to death. That day, my father had rescued him from the death gallows and brought him home. I have never seen anyone as battered and broken as him. Sister-in-law, his legs had been broken almost rendering him cri
"Argh!" The manager groaned and stopped instantly as a low sound of gunshot rang out. The back of his clothes quickly turned red with blood.His eyes widened in despair and he tried to take another step in an attempt to escape but—BANG!"Ah!" Savannah shrieked as the manager dropped to the ground weakly and limp. The other salesmen who saw what happened were shocked and frightened!"Margaret, how dare you?!""You crazy bitch! We won't spare you!""We won't spare you!"THWIP!Margaret's eyes were cold and fierce as she pulled the trigger again without any hesitation. THWIP!THWIP!Low gunshots rang out and the salesmen fell to the ground. The last salesman beside Margaret silently took out a knife from his pocket. Walking over briskly, he gritted his teeth and raised his hand repeatedly, fiercely stabbing his colleagues with a crazed look.SPLAT!Blood splattered everywhere and the figures on the ground trembled violently until there was no life in them anymore. Then... The cave was
Earlier when Mauro called, one of the things he had revealed was that the person behind the abduction of Savannah and others was Margaret.Kian's men had not been able to uncover the identity of the abductor yet because she had cleaned up her tracks pretty well.It was Mauro's investigation that revealed that Margaret is the one behind the kidnapping. Not only that, she was also the one that orchestrated the entire scandal.Kian was livid beyond imagination. That stupid woman. How many chances has he given her to live? Yet, she does not cherish her life. This time, she will pay for all her sins."Wesley," Kian turned to the people behind him. "Gather everyone and evacuate all the tourists. If within four hours, she refuses to surrender, sink this island!"Everyone present and those hearing him from the microphone trembled in shock. Kian spoke as if he was deciding a trivial matter but the killing intent in it made everyone horrified.S—sink the island?! Is Kian really going to sink th
The only sound that could be heard was the sound of water slapping the shores. Everyone was transfixed as they read the words displayed on the gigantic screen. PLOP!Some reporters who were too astonished accidentally dropped their cameras in the sea and didn't even react at this loss because their jaws were dropped, reading the gigantic screen.Some of the viewers online eating or drinking dropped their cutlery in shock. Some even dropped plates and cups. Looking at the long string of zeros behind a bold number '2', their hearts trembled.A whopping sum of two hundred billion?!Ian Sinclair rubbed his eyes severally, convinced that he was seeing things. But each time he looked up, the gigantic screen remained the same.The account balance remained unchanged. Kian, this waste really managed to transfer two hundred billion to him!Ian trembled slightly reading the numbers on his phone. The reporters around also began to snap out of their daze. But silence still filled everywhere.None