"Hello young masters and mistresses. It's my pleasure to meet you all," Master Theo lifted his head and gave them a smile that seemed harmless but filled them with fear.No one responded to his greetings. They were partially still reeling in shock. The Blackwoods actually managed to invite someone like Theo. No wonder Charlotte had spoken so confidently earlier.With someone like master Theo behind them who was the leader of the underworld emperors and also managed to eliminate a mighty general in the past with just five strikes, the Blackwoods didn't have to fear facing Kian.Master Theo could easily take Kian down with just one move. He could also force Kian to reveal the true identity of the mysterious tycoon behind the Celestium mine.But then, the other imperial families exchanged looks. With master Theo assisting the Blackwoods, how would they compete with them for the Celestium mine later?The other imperial families sighed secretly. Their heads suddenly ached thinking of this.
As the men pushed the heavy doors open, the delicious aroma of many delicacies wafted to the doorway. There was a huge banquet table in the middle of the room ladened with different appetizing meals and wines of every kind. There were many unfamiliar people sitting around the table. When Savannah, Kian and Oscar walked in, all eyes turned to them.THUD!The door slammed shut behind them and without noticing the sinister look exchanged, Savannah walked forward."Good evening everyone. I am Savannah, the president of Radiance gallery. I am honored to welcome you all to Valoria Prime."Savannah was very excited and even bowed to them severally. The first person to speak was Orion Hathaway. He stood up with a warm smile."One shouldn't really believe what rumors say. I see Miss Savannah is not only a business whiz but also an exceptional beauty. It's nice to finally meet you."He was about to make a move forward to give her a handshake when someone hissed loudly in the room, "Oh, shut up
Charlotte Blackwood glared at him, knowing he was saying the truth. This bastard!"Kian..." Savannah's facial expression changed and she tried to speak but Kian looked down at her and shook his head."Just trust me, okay?" He patted her hand gently as he spoke. Savannah's troubled heart subconsciously eased after hearing his words. After some minutes of silence, she slowly nodded. "I'm quite impressed, bastard. You are actually loyal to her," Charlotte sniggered and then to Savannah, she waved her hands dismissively. "Get out right now!"The person they had all come for was Kian. It doesn't matter if his wife escapes now. Charlotte would pretend to agree with Kian for now but once they have gotten what they want, she will go after his bitch and kill her! Anyone who was related to Kian in Valoria Prime won't be let off!Savannah was quite reluctant to leave, feeling incredibly anxious for her husband but Kian leaned down and whispered some comforting words into her ears until she fin
The wooden table split into two. Dishes and bowls shattered. Food splattered all over and expensive wine bottles were ruined!The imperial families stood up with a start and retreated in shock. Master Theo was lying on the broken table in a pitiful state. His palm had been twisted from the right angle and he was writhing in pain.He had also suffered some injuries from the crash and was starting to bleed. The imperial families watched him in horror.This was Theo, the leader of the Underworld Emperors who had once put an end to the life of a mighty general with just five moves. Unexpectedly, he had been defeated by a single move?!Master Theo however was in a daze as he stared at Kian with a small hint of fear. Grappled with excruciating pain, he struggled to sit up. But there was one question burning in his mind: 'Who the heck is this man?' Even the best martial artist in Valoria Prime couldn't counter his hand combat. It was a technique he had developed himself. But with just one
Kian took in their faces which had gone completely white from fear. He shrugged nonchalantly, "I don't like it when someone threatens me." No one could refute his words. Not even Master Russell who was grieving his son and was filled with resentment had the courage to speak. Kian swept his gaze around the room until his eyes landed on one young master who was hiding away. "You called me a stray bastard earlier, didn't you?" "No!" The young man trembled and shook his head. He didn't hesitate to point fingers at Preston's corpse. "He was the one who said it, not me." "But you did call me a bastard, didn't you?" As Kian asked, he walked towards the young man. "I... No... I... Didn't..." The man stammered but before he could complete his words, SWISH! Another knife had already cut through the air and pierced his chest, stabbing his heart. He staggered backwards and hit the wall. As he slid slowly to the ground, he left a bloody trail on the wall. "You bastard, I'll kill
The imperial families felt really aggrieved but they didn't dare voice out their grievances. However, Orion didn't remain silent like the rest. "Brother," He laughed nervously. "You completely misunderstood our intentions. Although we were interested in the Celestium mine, we were not planning to snatch away or use force. We already decided to bargain with the owner." He turned to the other imperial families and asked them with a warning tone, "Right?" "Yes... Yes..." The imperial families chorused and answered. "Bargain?" Kian snorted not one bit convinced by their attitudes. "If I had given in to your threats earlier tonight, were you still going to try to bargain with me peacefully?" The imperial families' faces reddened with embarrassment. Of course not! They were never planning any sort of negotiation. Didn't their threats say it all earlier? Kian sneered at their silence and told them in a cold tone, "The owner of the Celestium mine never mentioned that he wanted to
Charlotte and Christopher Blackwood were startled. Kian's mocking smile was terrifying. It appeared like he was taunting them. Charlotte's beautiful eyes turned red with anger and she remained silent. Veins popped on the forehead of her brother. He was quite unwilling but he couldn't handle such pressure so he lowered his head and gritted out, "My Blackwood's family announces withdrawal. We won't interfere in the mine's affairs anymore." "Brother!" Charlotte wanted to protest but Christopher held her back and shook his head. Her face shone with resentment but due to her brother's warning gaze, she didn't speak anymore. "Okay... Your actions and words are sincere enough. I'll hold you all to your words," Kian swept his gaze around the room and nodded with a smile. The imperial families heaved a sigh of relief but their relief was short-lived when he suddenly told them, "However, Valoria Prime isn't a city anyone can enter and just leave as they please. You have all made
"Six billion?!" Someone choked in disbelief. Kian nodded with a seemingly innocent smile, ignoring the gobsmacked expressions on their faces. "Didn't you all come to Valoria Prime to invest in the Radiance gallery? You have already wasted my time tonight. Compensate for that with your investment." Someone coughed violently. Six billion wasn't a small sum! Even if they were from the imperial families and could afford it, how could such a huge amount go to waste?! Kian didn't actually need their money. But thinking of how excited Savannah had been earlier when she found out that five of the imperial families in Cascadia wanted to invest in her gallery, he felt guilty. It was his fault she was roped into his personal affairs. She deserves to be compensated for that. "Brother, six billion dollars..." Someone trailed off. Six billion was too much for compensation. "Well, I won't be collecting your money for nothing," Kian informed them with a serious demeanor. "Of course, sh