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
"Innocent people?" Kian scoffed with an incredulous look. He laughed coldly and pointed at them, "Was my family not also innocent? What wrong did my parents do to you people?!"The woman and her son kept quiet, unable to refute his words. Kian ruffled his hair, giving them an icy glare. "You stand there and talk about innocent people to me. Do you think you are qualified to say that?" Kian laughed again. The sound sent chills down everyone's spine."The only mistake my family made was climbing up the ranks quickly. The only sin my parents committed was wanting to settle down in Valoria Prime city peacefully. But before you people were intimidated by our success and prosperity, you exterminated my family. How dare you stand in front of me and talk trash?!"The woman exchanged a look with her son and the latter scoffed, "Do you think your parents are so innocent? Everyone has a skeleton in their cupboard!"Magistrate Cody facepalmed. Will someone shut this stupid lad? Does he think he
Just as everyone was wondering and trembling, Kian picked up his blade and walked towards the remaining people. Those who were killed by the arrows weren't worth his strength.The main family members were the people he was after and the first person he encountered on the way was the mute Anthony."Mmph!" Anthony retreated in fear and instinctively tried to speak but the only words that he could utter were incoherent. Kian didn't even spare him a glance as he raised his blade and swung it. Anthony's head immediately flew off and his body went still instantly. SPLAT!Blood splattered and the people behind screamed in horror again, "Ah!" Kian then continued walking forward without stopping.Alexander who was sitting on his wheelchair in a daze suddenly came to his senses. He trembled and screamed pleadingly, "No... Don't kill me! Don't kill me!"With a vicious expression, he pointed to the side, "I wouldn't have dared to touch Olivia. She came to me. She seduced me. She was also the o
"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