There was a big armchair in one corner of the room by a bookshelf. The book shelf was broken and completely ruined. The chair itself was nothing to write home about. After years of neglect, it had been destroyed by moths and was in a miserable state. But Kian could still see a beautiful middle-aged woman sitting on the armchair. A pair of medicated glasses on her face, a teacup in one hand and a book in the other. 'Mom, are you reading one of those romance books again? You already have dad. Why do you still read about fictional men?' Kian would always tease his mother whenever he popped in from work and found her reading. 'I spent the best of my youth dating your father... I didn't have time to read these books. Now he has lost most of the manly charms I fell for. This is my only escape from reality.' Kian's lips twisted with a smile; he could still hear his mother's teasing response. And that was when his father would grumble, 'I heard that.' A bitter laughter escaped from
"Who said that?" The arrogant man from earlier turned around and glared at the crowd. He was the only son of Thomas Sinclair and had been pampered from birth, explaining why he had a terrible attitude. The crowd were silent and no one dared say a word. He smirked and questioned them in a fierce tone, "Why don't you repeat yourself? Are you too scared to do that?" The crowd exchanged a look. A group of young men who couldn't stand his attitude, stepped out and criticized him. "Who do you think you are to—" BANG! BANG! BANG! Hardly had the first man finished speaking when the guards of Sinclair's family descended on, barraging them with kicks and punches. "Ow!" "Ah!" "Mom!" "Stop hitting my son!" "Don't kill my husband!" Painful cries echoed in the hall amongst the crowd until Sinclair's young master raised a palm causing the attacks to cease. The badly bruised young men limped away in fear. "If anyone speaks again, I'll order my men to kill you all! Don't u
The remaining five guards were stupefied watching blood taint the rain water splatting on the ground and the head of their colleague rolling down the road.SLASH!Before they could recover from their shock, Kian already raised his blade and beheaded them all in a swift strike. They didn't even have to cry in pain or fight back as they succumbed to a silent death.Without flinching, Kian stepped on one corpse and another, heading into the hall through the gates which the guards had refused to grant him entry to before.Back in the hall, Jonathan Gray was already getting impatient. The guards haven't announced Kian's arrival yet and there was no sign of the little bastard either. Was that bastard such a coward he wasn't willing to show up even after knowing what is at stake? Will all their efforts today just be in vain?"Call the guards. Is that bastard still not here yet? Will he not show up today...""Uncle, don't get so worked up," Olivia smiled, walking up to him to pat his arm gen
When the laughter ceased, Kian swatted away the wet hair strands that had clung to his forehead so he could fix his cold gaze on the members of Gray's and Sinclair's families. "I underestimated your courage. You people are very brave. Even after death, you still aren't willing to let my parents rest." Kian's appearance was as calm as his voice. He didn't look as repentant and scared as the Grays and Sinclairs expected. This irked them. "Shut your mouth!" Olivia Sinclair sneered at him coldly. "Any sane man would attempt to plead when they are about to be killed but you... You are about to die yet still know how to run your mouth. As expected, you didn't disappoint me, Kian." Olivia's face displayed the deep seated hatred she felt towards him. She would never forget that the first thing this bastard had done after his return was to crash her wedding banquet ceremony and even cripple her groom! Then he had uttered words that added to her humiliation. There were so many of her s
At that moment, Thomas had completely forgotten how Thorne acted towards him on the phone before. After reporting the Celestium mine to the imperial families, they must have earned their trust!Yes... This was the only explanation. Thomas' smile bloomed even more and he views again."Don't worry, young masters and mistresses. We will deal with this small matter quickly and not keep you waiting."'You fools!'The imperial families trembled all over and looked at Thomas like he was a fool. Of course, he didn't notice. The imperial families turned white like they had seen a ghost and they all cursed inwardly.'You godforsaken geezers! Who asked you to bow to us? Stop acting like we are closely acquainted. Don't get us killed!'The imperial families snuck a glance at Kian and almost wanted to cry on the spot. The young man remained calm in the same spot but the look in his eyes... The strong murderous intent couldn't be hidden!The imperial families cursed at Jonathan and Thomas once more
"You really don't know him?" Kian squinted at Thorne, making him sweat profusely. The latter was terrified, knowing that Kian was setting a trap for him with his words.He wasn't foolish enough to walk right into the trap. An unimportant small family branch isn't worth risking his life for so he shook his head once again, "I swear, the Sinclair's family of Valoria Prime has nothing to do with our imperial Sinclair's family. Their ancestors alienated from our family long ago and have been regarded as outsiders since then."Thomas gasped, collapsing to the ground. His chest tightened as if a vise had clamped down, and each breath seemed to be torn from his lungs with terrifying force.He looked at Thorne in a shocked silence. What the heck?! He had dared to act so arrogant and recklessly today because he thought he had the support of the main Sinclair's family?But now, the people he was relying on had so ruthlessly cut him off and denied him at the last minute. Only one word could be
Pineview hall was completely silent. The heavy rain had ceased and was only drizzling now. Bloody water marred the soil, evoking a strong nauseous feeling.Two people were kowtowing and wailing loudly. Kian lowered his head and looked down at the two patriarchs pleading for mercy at his feet. They were in a miserable state.Despite how pitiful they were, Kian's heart only turned colder. Throughout his years on the battlefields, he had discovered different types of people.But the people he hated the most were the cowards. They would rather lower their heads in front of their enemies to plead for mercy than die.Begging for mercy from the enemy at the point of death was the most useless thing to do. Wasn't everyone supposed to step on the battlefield with the mindset of winning or dying?Now these two patriarchs of Gray and Sinclair's families were doing the same. These people had destroyed his family when they were helpless and hopeless.They had locked him up in the prison, beaten hi
Revenge was a must but before that, Kian walked silently to two tombstones. With a low thud, he knelt down in front of the tombstone. Just like the first time when he had come for a visit, he gently dusted off the sand particles on the tombstones."Dad... Mom," He called out lowly. "Your unfilial son has once again come for a visit. How have you been doing since the last time? Mom, did dad bully you again?"His shoulders as he laughed, "What am I saying? Mom... Don't bully dad, okay? You promised... Look at me. I have been doing well these past few years. So you two don't worry about me.""..."Kian would reach out to touch the tombstones as he continued murmuring to himself for a long time. Everyone was silent as no one dared disturb him.Finally, he said, "Today is your death anniversary. Mom, dad, do you remember the promise I made to you two the last time? Today... I will make the Grays and Sinclairs repent of their sins in front of you."There was a grave silence. Kian didn't no